Drummer Roger Humphries has been on the jazz scene since 1962 when he joined Stanley Turrentine and Shirley Scott in Pittsburgh, then joined Horace Silver’s quintet two years later and appeared on three of the pianist’s classic recordings. Since then, he has provided the rhythmic beat for such greats as Ray Charles, Herbie Mann, Phil …
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The American and Puerto Rican Songbooks – Bob Stewart
A collaboration that has spanned 18 years, the Tierney Sutton Band has garnered considerable critical praise throughout the world. The acclaimed vocalist is joined by instrumental virtuosi Christian Jacob, Trey Henry, Kevin Axt and Ray Brinker to form a partnership in musical unity. Together they have received three consecutive Grammy nominations, and received numerous nominations …
Remembering 9/11 – George
When the news broke of the the first plane crashing into one of the World Trade Center towers in New York Sept. 11, 2001, we at KCCK were just finishing up our 6-9 a.m. news and entertainment block. Because it was apparent that big news was happening, we did twice-an-our updates on the situation throughout …
New World Flavors from Roditi and Figueroa – Bob Stewart
The work of trumpeter Claudio Roditi has inspired such accolades as “one of the very best performers in jazz” from the All Music Guide, earned praise from the Los Angeles Time for his “intelligence and music focus,” and led the Chicago Reader to comment that Roditi has “a New York grasp of swing, the Brazilian …
Carter’s Big Band, Vuckovich/Hamilton Project – Bob Stewart
Throughout his illustrious career, the legendary Ron Carter has played it all-jumping in headlong as an integral member of Miles Davis’ classic ’60s quintet, anchoring the groove for almost every CTI Records session in the ’70s, then launching into multifarious new projects, including his cello-infused, chamber jazz nonet and his piano-guitar-bass trio. But in his …
Giacomo’s Ode to Gil, Cedar’s New Project – Bob Stewart
Gil Scott-Heron, who died in May, was an American poet, musician, and author known primarily for his work as a spoken word performer. He made music that reflected the turbulence, uncertainty and increasing pessimism of the early ’70s, merging soul and jazz and drawing on an oral poetry tradition that reached back to the blues …
Mingus and Wonder Re-Imagined – Bob Stewart
Gerald Veasley, the former bassist for Grover Washington, Jr. and the Joe Zawinul Syndicate, has released eight discs as a leader featuring original jazz, funk, and soul-tinged compositions. For his brand new CD — “Gerald Veasley’s Electric Mingus Project” — he has re-imagined the works of acclaimed jazz composer and fellow bassist Charles Mingus. “We …
Latin Flavors of Valentin and Monasterios – Bob Stewart
Dave Valentin enjoys a fine reputation as a composer, arranger, and band leader in addition to being the most celebrated Latin flutist today. After studying with the great Hubert Laws, the multi-Grammy nominee developed the unusual techniques that feature slapping the keys of his instrument so it sounds like a percussion instrument, and singing into …