Etienne Charles has been hailed as “a daring improviser” by JazzTimes magazine while Ben Ratlilff of the New York Times called him “one of the more ambitious soloists and composers” and “an auteur.” The Trinidad-born trumpet phenom serves up a delicious bowl of musical gumbo with “Creole Soul”, an exciting exploration of his music roots …
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Walter’s 20th Congress; Heckman’s 3rd – Bob Stewart
For 20 years, Robert Walter has been pulling drawbars and pushing the limits of the Hammond B-3 organ. As a founding member of the Greyboy All Stars, he helped usher in the funk-jazz renaissance of the early ’90s. For his new CD — “Get Thy Bearings” — Walter reconvenes his long-standing band the 20th Congress. …
Cary Honors Abbey; Django All-Stars – Bob Stewart
Marc Cary has gained a reputation as one of the most creative pianists of our time, a bandleader with musical interests that encompass jazz, go-go, hip-hop, electronic music, Indian classical music and more. But Cary is also an incisive and sought-after accompanist, a fact famously borne out by his 12-year tenure with the great vocalist, …
Frisell’s Big Sur; Cool Cole – Bob Stewart
The region known as “Big Sur” occupies 90 miles of spectacular central California coastline and extends inland to the abruptly rising Santa Lucia Mountains. Over the past century, the rugged coastline and terrain, breathtaking vistas, and potential for communion with nature have attracted and inspired a multitude of creative types, such as Charles Lloyd, Henry …
Interview with Dr. Lonnie Smith
Dr. Lonnie Smith and his trio will perform July 7 at the 2013 Iowa City Jazz Festival. KCCK’s Gordon Paulsen recently interviewed Smith about the show and his career. You can hear Hunter’s music regularly on KCCK at www.kcck.org. Or, for a consistent dose of music from artists appearing at the Jazz Festival, check out the …
Interview with Fred Hersch
Pianist Fred Hersch and his trio will perform July 7 at the 2013 Iowa City Jazz Festival. KCCK’s Gordon Paulsen interviewed Hunter about the show and his career. You can hear Hersch’s music regularly on KCCK at www.kcck.org. Or, for a consistent dose of music from artists appearing at the Jazz Festival, check out the Iowa …
Interview with Sachal Vasandani
Sachal Vasandani will perform with the Iowa Jazz Orchestra on July 5, the first day of the 2013 Iowa City Jazz Festival. KCCK’s Gordon Paulsen interviewed him about the show and his career.You can hear Sachal’s music regularly on KCCK at www.kcck.org. Or, for a consistent dose of music from artists appearing at the Jazz Festival, …
Eliane Honors Chet; Blanchard’s Magnetic – Bob Stewart
There’s no question about it: pianist/vocalist Eliane Elias is amazingly versatile. Her new CD — “I Thought About You: a Tribute to Chet Baker” — offers her personalized spin on the work of a key American jazz artist while spotlighting her connection to the singer-instrumentalist tradition. Long known for her native feel of Brazilian music, …