And that’s how Jazz basketball is back! Having the first “normal” offseason since the start of the pandemic, it seems like forever since the Utah Jazz lost four straight games to the Los Angeles Clippers last June. Now, with Donovan Mitchell and Mike Conley in full health after a much-needed …
Read More »Costa Rican drummer presents his first jazz album
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Osvaldo Vargas Mora, musician and drummer of Tico, found the motivation and the space to produce his first contemporary jazz album. With its launch, the artist seeks to publicize his music and what it expresses. Over the next few months, Vargas will present …
Read More »Utah Jazz gives up promising two-way player just 8 days after contract begins
Former Utah Jazz goalie Justin James (Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports) Utah Jazz: is the NBA targeting Donovan Mitchell? by James Piercey Justin James’ experience with the Utah Jazz was unexpectedly cut short as the team opted out of the forward on October 1, just 8 days after his two-part contract …
Read More »The Washington Center for the Performing Arts presents Black Box Jazz Kareem Kandi and Boogie From the Bayou this month
Submitted by the Washington Center for the Performing Arts The Washington Center for the Performing Arts continues the 21-22 season with a few musical offerings in October. October 15 at 8 p.m. Kareem Kandi will perform for the Black Box Jazz series. Kareem is originally from the Pacific Northwest and …
Read More »Panama City, Florida to host free Jazz by the Bay festival
PANAMA CITY – According to the Gulf Jazz Society, the COVID-19 pandemic has taken its toll on the entertainment industry over the past year and a half. Especially in the field of live musical performance. If you’re one of the many who missed out on sitting down and enjoying a …
Read More »Rhythmic: Antonio García explains how culture and language strongly influence Latin music – VCU News
By Joan Tupponce Antonio García believes that the key to appreciating the music of another culture is to learn the culture and language that influences the music. “All music comes from people and all people have a culture and a language,” said García, director of jazz studies and trombone instructor, …
Read More »Music picks: Pesta Jazz, Lil Nas X’s debut album and more, Entertainment News & Top Stories
Pesta Jazz: a jazzy celebration of Malaysian songs Ramli Sarip may be known as the godfather of rock music in Singapore, but for this show he will be singing jazz. The concert will see the Jazz Association Singapore Orchestra, led by Music Director Jeremy Monteiro, and guest singers such as …
Read More »Utah Jazz signs deal with former Duke basketball great man
A 23-year-old Duke basketball product could find a home with the Utah Jazz. This week, Utah Jazz signed a preseason contract with former Duke basketball center and third-year professional Marques Bolden. Now Utah has reached the 20-player NBA limit for the current training camp in Las Vegas and the upcoming …
Read More »Newport Jazz Festival 2021 Roars Back in a big (but also small) way
Newport Jazz Festival 2021 Roars Back in a big (but also small) way United States – There are few festivals in the world of jazz that have maintained such a fine balance of honoring the heritage of classical jazz while pushing forward with the latest lists of innovative and genre-appropriate …
Read More »saxophonist Derek Brown and the jazz ensemble in concert | Music school
The Baylor University Jazz Ensemble will present its second program of the 2021-2022 concert season on Thursday, October 7 starting at 7:30 p.m. at Jones Concert Hall, located in the Glennis McCrary Music Building. This talented group of twenty student musicians performs under the direction of Alex Parker, Senior Lecturer …
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