In part two of my interview with this tremendous Saxophone player – John explains his experiences and thoughts pertaining to a life-long journey through the world of music … Sometimes – legends are not always in the public eye! John? Please visit The House of Jazz and John Here! Continue reading John Beaudine – Livin’ the Blues and All That Jazz; Part Two
Grammy nominee Wayne Wallace talks about his influences. Continue reading Wayne Wallace – Part Three
In the second part of my interview with Mr. Wallace, we discuss many things including the importance a country like Cuba gives to music. Wallace has worked with everyone from Ray Charles to Whitney Houston. He is an educator as well as a trombonist and has been nominated for six Grammys. Wayne …? Continue reading Grammy Nominee Wayne Wallace – PartTwo
Sheldon Kagan has been around … From his humble beginnings in a bachelor apartment at the age of fifteen to introducing Jazz legend Miles Davis on stage – Mr. Kagan has a few stories to tell. Please listen to his tales of playing cards at his home with Artie Shaw and how he feels about Miles Davis – all these years later … A true … Continue reading Sheldon Kagan; Memories of a Concert Promoter
Obviously – I cannot be everywhere. If that were the case, my shoe bill would be sky high! Seriously folks – it is difficult enough to choose ten shows as the best in Montreal during the course of a year. If I could be everywhere, the list would consist of the top one hundred. I would be deaf and broke. Thankfully, I am not deaf. Realistically … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene – Top Ten Concerts of 2013
The beat goes on … Especially for drummer Leslie ‘Snooky’ Alston. Kicking the bass peddle, cracking the snare or shuffling on the high hat- this American – born keeper of all things rythym, feels as if he has something to say … Musically anyways. “I always thought I was a drummer.” Says Snooky. ” Recently, my 86 year old Mother tells me I was a … Continue reading ‘Snooky’ Stuck in Music School
Outside, it was chilly. The rain came and went like an unwanted vagrant who has pressed his luck panhandling once too often … Inside – the House of Jazz welcomed one and all with it’ s fiery ambiance. A band of bluesmen providing the engine for a warm evening’s jaunt. Drinks were flowing as smiles accompanied the delicious food. Ladies and Gentlemen … I give … Continue reading Carolyn Fe Blues Collective at the House of Jazz
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