Jazz Articles: The Top 50 Releases of 2011 — By JazzTimes — Jazz Articles

The Top 50 Releases of 2011 — By JazzTimes

Clayton/Hamilton Jazz Orchestra coming to Spokane January 14th, 2012!

Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra at INB Performing Arts Center  January 14^th, 2012

The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra (CHJO) is both a torch-bearer for the long and proud tradition of jazz big bands and a constant innovator of the genre. Perhaps the most-respected and venerable big band on the scene today, the Grammy nominated CHJO marked its 25th anniversary in 2010. Co-leader John Clayton is a world-class bassist and peerless arranger, having a platinum record and seven Grammy Award nominations to his credit. Jeff Clayton, his brother and co-leader as well, is a sax and flute master. The third co-leader, drummer Jeff Hamilton, is a rhythm powerhouse who heads up his own Jeff Hamiton Trio. 

 The CHJO is consistently recognized by peers and audiences alike for the high level of its musicianship and arrangements and for both keeping the big band tradition alive and thriving.

 " one of the premier large jazz ensembles in the country." - Los Angeles Times

 This engagement is presented in partnership with the EWU Jazz Dialogue Festival 2012.

For more information or to purchase tickets, CLICK HERE

Originally posted November 11, 2011

Digital Music sales beat out physical sales in 2011

Read the CNN Money article.

Sonny Rollins honored at 34th annual Kennedy Center Honors

Saxophone Colossus Sonny Rollins was honored at the 34th Annual Kennedy Center Awards on December 4th, 2011.

Bob Brookmeyer passes away

Composer, arranger and valve trombone/piano player Bob Brookmeyer passed away on December 15th at age 81. Read the New York Times obituary.

$7,500 left to raise in Fall campaign!

KEWU needs your help! We have 7,500 dollars left to raise by 8pm tomorrow evening!

please call 509-359-4226 or go to www.kewu.ewu.edu to pledge your support!

Jazz 89.5 is where Jazz lives in the Inland Northwest!

KEWU needs to raise $20,000 in Fall Membership Campaign

Due to Washington State budget cuts, KEWU needs to raise even more money to make up for the budget shortfall.The station will now need to rely more heavily than ever on the listening audience for financial support. If you would like to pledge your support please call 509-359-4226 or log onto www.kewu.ewu.edu .

Thank you very, very much for your support!

Fall 2011 Pledge Drive is underway!

Please make your pledge of support to help keep Jazz alive and coming to you 24/7, 365 on the Inland Northwest's only full time, award winning Jazz station, KEWU!

Call in your pledge of support at 509-359-4226 or pledge online at www.kewu.ewu.edu

Jazz 89.5 is where jazz lives in the Inland Northwest and beyond!

Kenny Werner Quintet to perform at Spokane Falls Community College

The Kenny Werner Quintet will be performing on December 2nd at Spokane Falls Community College, The Quintet features Kenny Werner with special guests Randy Brecker and David Sanchez (with Scott Colley and Antonio Sanchez). The concert begins at 8 p.m. in the SFCC Music/Performing Arts Building auditorium, Bldg. 15, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive.

 

Tickets and can be purchased at Hoffman Music, 440 W. Sharp Ave.; Ticketswest; or the SFCC Cashiers Office in the SUB, Bldg. 17. 

Note: Ticket prices are higher if purchased at the door. 

The musicians also offer two one-hour master classes at 3 and 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, in the SFCC Music/Performing Arts Building.

Happy Birthday - Dizzy Gillespie!

Join KEWU in celebrating the 94th birthday of Jazz giant and "The Sound Of Surprise" Dizzy Gillespie.


For more information on this most important and influential trumpeter, click here.


Tune in today during the 5pm hour to hear a set of Dizzy's best!

CD Of Note - James Carter Organ Trio - At The Crossroads

Be sure to check out : "At The Crossroads" the latest release from The James Carter Organ Trio . Read the All About Jazz review here.

Happy Birthday - Art Blakey and Billy Higgins!

Today KEWU is celebrating the birthdays of two Jazz drumming giants! 

Art Blakey (October 11, 1919 – October 16, 1990) 

and Billy Higgins (October 11, 1936 – May 3, 2001)

NPR Blog Supreme - How do Jazz musicians make money?

Just how do Jazz musicians make money? Click here to read the post.

Happy Birthday - Buddy Rich!

Today,KEWU is celebrating the birthday of the legendary drummer Buddy Rich. To learn more about Buddy Rich and his musical legacy, log onto Buddy Rich.com

October CD Of The Month - Giacomo Gates - The Revolution Will Be Jazz

Be sure to check out this dynamite interpretation of Gil Scott Heron's tunes sung by Giacomo Gates on the Savant Record label. Read a review at All About Jazz 

Listen to KEWU to hear the selected tracks: Lady Day and John Coltrane, Gun and Is That Jazz.

Visit the Giacomo Gates artist website and
Learn more about Gil Scott Heron who passed away last May at the age of 62.

Happy Birthday - Bud Powell

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Today KEWU is celebrating the birthday of the late, great "Bop" pianist Bud Powell. To learn more about this important Jazz artist, visit Bud Powell Jazz.

CD of Note - Nick Hempton's The Business

Check out the latest release from saxophonist Nick Hempton on Positone records;and read the glowing review at All About Jazz.

Happy Birthday John Coltrane!

Today we are celebrating the 85th birthday of the late, great John Coltrane.

For more information about this visionary powerhouse of Jazz,visit his website @ johncoltrane

John Coltrane

Happy Birthday!

Saxophonist Wayne Shorter born August 25, 1933

















Pat Martino Born August 25th, 1944!

Programmers Pick - Larry Vuckovich

Check out Somethin'Special the latest "top shelf", "in the pocket" release from piano man Larry Vuckovich.