tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727735Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:52:46 +0000Jazz Buss is published fortnightly by Free 2 B Global Media; Covering all points on the jazz compass - performances, both by Jamaicans and visitors locally and overseas, reviews, new artistes and releases, events and commentaryhttp://jazzofonik1.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (jazzofonik)Blogger492125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727735.post-8446042858806474558Thu, 08 Apr 2010 12:34:00 +00002010-04-08T07:34:15.638-05:00Bobby Carcasses Brings His Afrojazz to The Jazz Gallery, NYCPosted using ShareThishttp://jazzofonik1.blogspot.com/2010/04/bobby-carcasses-brings-his-afrojazz-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jazzofonik)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727735.post-5397288245504714571Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:17:00 +00002010-02-08T18:19:44.526-05:00A selection of my reviews and features for the US magazine, Jazz Times, Big up to former editor Chris Porter, who set it all in motionJazz Reviews: RocksteadyMonty Alexander/Ernest Ranglin — By ...JazzTimes. Monty_alexander-rocksteady_span3 ... Michael Edwards; The Jim Seeley/Arturo O'Farrill Quintet The Jim Seeley/Arturo O'Farrill Quintet ... Michael Edwards; Another Kind of Blue: The Latin Sidehttp://jazzofonik1.blogspot.com/2010/02/jazzofonik-in-jazz-times-selection.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jazzofonik)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727735.post-2417283759697468784Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:49:00 +00002010-02-08T17:50:53.579-05:00Braintree —Berklee College of Music has announced that a Braintree student, Paulo Stagnaro, was chosen as an inaugural member for the Berklee Global Jazz Institute (BGJI), a unique center at the college designed to foster creativity and musicianship through various musical disciplines. World-renowned pianist Danilo Perez serves as its artistic director.Students may pursue a performance degree, http://jazzofonik1.blogspot.com/2010/02/berklee-goes-global.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jazzofonik)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727735.post-5430538285986475329Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:08:00 +00002010-02-23T17:09:56.170-05:00If you're i nthe Big Apple this weekend, or the rest of this month, a good bet for live jazz.IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB1650 BROADWAY (CORNER OF 51ST)NEW YORK, NY 10023RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121HTTP://WWW.IRIDIUMJAZZCLUB.COM/ SETS AT 8:30 & 10:30PM (UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED)LES PAUL TRIO SETS REMAIN AT 8:00 & 10:00PMTHE IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB WILL CONTINUE TO CELEBRATE LES PAUL THE MAN, HIS MUSIC AND HIS http://jazzofonik1.blogspot.com/2010/02/roney-morna-and-more-iridium.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jazzofonik)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727735.post-4217781484602824265Wed, 27 Jan 2010 18:16:00 +00002010-02-15T15:37:43.135-05:00Featured:Roberto Magris & the Europlane Orchestra - Current Views (Soul Note);As if we hadn't already run out of superlatives in relation to the imagination, warmth and sheer musical drive of pianist Roberto Magris, he again ups the ante with his latest, Current Views. This one features familiar and new cohorts from his Europlane Orchestra. Together they take the listener on an exhilarating ride http://jazzofonik1.blogspot.com/2010/01/jazz-xprss-cd-reviews.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jazzofonik)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727735.post-3067215802178945470Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:04:00 +00002010-01-24T23:20:38.546-05:00"GOOD AYERS" AND COVERS APLENTY ON JAZZFEST OPENERThe Gardens of the Pegasus are no strange ground for live music, improvised and otherwise, and the expanded format Jamaica Jazz and Blues festival turned to the tried and true for the staging of its kick-off for 2010. The fare was mostly tried and true as well with pop covers abounding.The band In2Nation opened at 7:20 with "so Amazing, the first http://jazzofonik1.blogspot.com/2010/01/jazz-blues-2010-opening-nite.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jazzofonik)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727735.post-4225224995820990669Mon, 11 Jan 2010 12:17:00 +00002010-01-11T07:18:42.490-05:00http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3vD3Vl_C6khttp://jazzofonik1.blogspot.com/2010/01/gerald-wilson-orchestra.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jazzofonik)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727735.post-4502239497856275038Tue, 04 Aug 2009 16:05:00 +00002009-08-04T11:06:41.025-05:00Jazz is a medium best enjoyed live, and for a jazz band performance to be enjoyable, the band has to function similar to the engine of a high-end sports car: not only do the components have to function well individually with repeated high demands, but the individuals must function perfectly in tune to the other parts, ready to roll with the split-second shift of gears and the subtlest changes inhttp://jazzofonik1.blogspot.com/2009/08/jazzmobile-that-jacques-built.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jazzofonik)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727735.post-9187283808908184471Sun, 17 May 2009 02:25:00 +00002009-05-26T14:17:28.588-05:00IEDITOR'S NOTE: yes, the issue is late, andfor that I apologize. Its hard maintaining a reg schedule when you're also moving into a new home, moving a new relationship to another level, etc, TMIAnyhow, better late than never. Enjoy and please let us have your commentsMike Edwards n this issue:- June is Jazz month;- What is Jazz?: A history and time line- blogging jazz (the first 5 years);- http://jazzofonik1.blogspot.com/2009/05/vol-5-11-anticipating-jazz-month.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jazzofonik)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727735.post-7916363407954408018Sun, 03 May 2009 02:51:00 +00002009-05-02T22:32:52.754-05:00In this issue:- Jazz Takes the 'Wicket';- JVC Fest Falls to recession;- Larry McDonald's Drumquestra reviewed;- Harold Davis & 'The Big Men' @ Christopher'sJ'CAN JAZZ MEN (AND WOMEN) 'AT THE WICKET'It may seem an unlikely combination, but wily Ocho RIos Jazz maestro Sonny Bradshaw knows that cricket, lovely cricket is in the air, and so as the Jamaica Ocho RIos Jazz Festival prepares to round outhttp://jazzofonik1.blogspot.com/2009/05/vol-5-10-jazz-cricket-xi-jvc-falls.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jazzofonik)38tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727735.post-1811236346492444278Wed, 08 Apr 2009 19:49:00 +00002009-04-15T11:30:02.277-05:00In this issue- U.S. Embassy, CPTC bring feast of jazz for April - Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM)- Larry Mac Attacks: percussion maestro Larry McDonald distills his diverse 40+ year career into the innovative debut CD, Drumquestra Jazz on Film & CanvasThe U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce its partnership with the Creative Productions and Training Centre (CPTC) and local sponsors to mark the monthhttp://jazzofonik1.blogspot.com/2009/04/vol-5-9-countdown-to-ocho-rios-jazz.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jazzofonik)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727735.post-4841888073425448504Mon, 23 Mar 2009 17:49:00 +00002009-04-02T12:17:32.805-05:00In this issue:*Jamaica Ocho Rios Jazz - provisional programme for 2009*Battle of the Festival Giants in NYC* Journeymen - two icons of Afro-American music & culture speak up*April is Jazz Appreciation Month, plus......How We Can Save JazzJamaica Ocho Rios jazz festival founder Sonny BradshawJamaica Ocho Rios Jazz Festival 2009 June 13-20 PROVISIONAL PROGRAMMESat June 13 Jazz & Coffee In The Blue http://jazzofonik1.blogspot.com/2009/03/vol-5-8-battle-of-jazz-fests-more.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jazzofonik)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727735.post-8452408519462362879Thu, 19 Mar 2009 14:16:00 +00002009-03-19T12:16:58.277-05:00In this Issue:* 'Re-animating' J'can live music with Mickey Hanson;* Canadian reggae-jazz man Jason Wilson & more form Jazz on the Green;* CD reviews: A 'double take with Italian maestro Roberto Magris* Ernie Ranglin & Co. seek the 'Lost Riddim' in NYC* Jazz Routes: Upcoming eventsTRUMPETER MICKEY HANSON: THE RE-ANIMATORFor 2009, Hanson is going all out to reanimate and revitalize http://jazzofonik1.blogspot.com/2009/03/roberto-magris-double-take-review.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jazzofonik)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727735.post-8511456951778646185Tue, 17 Mar 2009 14:07:00 +00002009-03-17T09:09:49.926-05:00He had already been featured on Riffin' but Canadian keyboardsit-vocalist jason Wilson and his crackerjack band were another highlight of Jazz on the Green. I'll have some commentary on the band and the bridges it has been building between jazz, reggae and pop, or go to www.jasonwilsonmusic.com to hear for yourself. Cool stuffhttp://jazzofonik1.blogspot.com/2009/03/wow-wilson.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jazzofonik)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727735.post-4167145763088334905Tue, 17 Mar 2009 13:47:00 +00002009-03-17T08:49:02.703-05:00Had a good time at jamaica House Sunday nite last, at jazz on the Greenwill publish that review, as well as my impressions of the excellent new CDs from Roberto Magris THIS WEEK!!!watch for ithttp://jazzofonik1.blogspot.com/2009/03/jazz-on-green-magris-reviews-comin-up.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jazzofonik)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727735.post-7222833209715116329Mon, 09 Mar 2009 13:03:00 +00002009-03-09T08:06:43.409-05:00Raise a toast of your favourite tipple today in tribute to 'free jazz' innovator Ornette Coleman, who turns 79 today.http://jazzofonik1.blogspot.com/2009/03/happy-birthday-mr-oc.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jazzofonik)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727735.post-806902325142541936Mon, 09 Mar 2009 13:01:00 +00002009-03-09T08:02:39.462-05:00RIFFFIN’S RUNDOWN FOR WEEK 9/3/09, AT 8.35PM, AT NEWSTALK 93FMLIVE STREAM WWW.NEWSTALK93FM.COMMONDAY” IT DON’T MEAN A THING IF IT AIN’T GOT THAT SWING”. The Swing masters prove the wisdom that that timely remark, with a tribute to Lionel Hampton. An appreciation of SNOOKS EAGLIN, The New Orleans Legend.TUESDAY: !TRUMPET SOUNDS!: The first of two trumpets, Argentinian, Diego Urcola, and Christian http://jazzofonik1.blogspot.com/2009/03/slumdogs-sweet-soundtrack-sound.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jazzofonik)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727735.post-3633941886495056141Sun, 08 Mar 2009 00:31:00 +00002009-03-07T19:33:35.981-05:00this one from music blogger Josh Rosenfielder, o nthe 'Lost Riddims' show at Harlem Stage. Check out his blog, earbender.http://earbender.com/2009/02/ernest-ranglin-takes-manhattan/?8d1b9308Enjoy. Shouldn't we have something like this here at home?http://jazzofonik1.blogspot.com/2009/03/more-raves-for-ranglin-co.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jazzofonik)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727735.post-4950485094377917930Wed, 04 Mar 2009 20:30:00 +00002009-03-04T15:31:45.620-05:00Couldn't make it to the show (sigh), butthis, from NYC blog Lucid Culture, more than suffices. Mon: Ernest Ranglin and Others in Concert in NYC 2/26/09February 28, 2009 · No CommentsThe party vibe was strong at this one-off concert put together by Jamaican historian Herbie Miller for Harlem Stage at Aaron Davis Hall. It was an oldschool massive, and it was as if everybody pretty much knew http://jazzofonik1.blogspot.com/2009/03/yard-party-uptown-ranglin-et-al-in-nyc.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jazzofonik)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727735.post-7866722877130220988Wed, 04 Mar 2009 20:24:00 +00002009-03-04T15:25:50.506-05:00LinksFrom allaboutjazz.com - the latest release from Jamaican piano legend Monty Alexander, Calypso Blues: the Music of Nat King Colehttp://jazzofonik1.blogspot.com/2009/03/monty-does-nat-king-cole.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jazzofonik)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727735.post-2085562213977041800Tue, 03 Mar 2009 21:36:00 +00002009-03-03T16:36:50.926-05:00RIFFFIN’S RUNDOWN FOR WEEK 2/3/09, 8.35PM, AT NEWSTALKS 93 FMLIVE STREAM WWW.NEWSTALK93FM.COMTUESDAY: The first of two nights of ‘MUSIC MEDITATION”, with Wes Montgomery, Gerry Mulligan, Joe Williams, Nancy Wilson, Carmen McRae, and Sarah Vaughan.WEDNESDAY: MUSIC MEDITATION TWO: The sensual bolero, a Cuban music of intimacy and dreams, gets full play from bassist, Charlie Haden, and guests. http://jazzofonik1.blogspot.com/2009/03/afro-cuban-rhythms-reggae-from-israel.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jazzofonik)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727735.post-6362132132827251359Mon, 23 Feb 2009 15:30:00 +00002009-02-23T10:31:31.074-05:00RIFFFIN’S RUNDOWN FOR WEEK 23/2/09, 8.35PM, AT NEWSTALK 93FMLIVE STREAM: WWW.NEWSTALK93FM.COMMONDAY: !SPICE IT UP!. The best of master Cuban musician, Paquito D’ Riviera, a nine-time Grammy winner, who is celebrated for his artistry in Latin jazz, but also as a classical composer.TUESDAY: TWO VOICES: ASA(Asha). Her album” NAÏVE”, is the most impressive debut in recent memory. A Nigerian singer/http://jazzofonik1.blogspot.com/2009/02/reggae-from-sweden-pop-form-nigeria-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jazzofonik)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727735.post-4185891902390640044Mon, 23 Feb 2009 06:24:00 +00002009-02-23T01:24:48.247-05:00Not that we’re carrying a brief for the folks at the National Housing Trust (there was, after all, that statue, but that’s another debate), but they’ve made some fairly astute and beneficial choices in the way of culture.One such was Emancipation Park, which revitalized the former ‘dust bowl inking the two major midtown thoroughfares (Oxford Road and Knutsford Boulevard). The other was http://jazzofonik1.blogspot.com/2009/02/bigger-is-better-jazz-in-gardens.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jazzofonik)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727735.post-306094694750296337Thu, 19 Feb 2009 17:52:00 +00002009-02-19T12:52:54.526-05:00“Blues on the Green”U.S. Embassy hosts annual free concertFeel the power of Blues on the Green on Friday, February 27, during the United States Embassy’s free concert featuring American blues singer and guitarist Deborah Coleman at Hope Gardens in Kingston.The concert comes courtesy of the U.S. Embassy’s Public Affairs Section and many distinguished sponsors in celebration of African American http://jazzofonik1.blogspot.com/2009/02/blues-more-hope-gardens.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jazzofonik)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727735.post-3743392062096363106Thu, 19 Feb 2009 16:29:00 +00002009-02-19T11:38:45.493-05:00My good friend, the acclaimed Italian pianist Roberto Magris, has not one , but two exciting new recordings - check back soon for the reviews:KANSAS CITY OUTBOUND / ROBERTO MAGRIS TRIO ...featuring the last recording session by jazz icon ART DAVIS (the legendary bassist for John Coltrane, Dizzy Gillespie, Louis Armstrong and Max Roach as well as other notables). A great trio performance, a rare http://jazzofonik1.blogspot.com/2009/02/new-from-italyviva-roberto.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (jazzofonik)0