Julian Lage Announces New Album; Shares Two New Songs
by Michael Major
- Jan 17, 2024
Speak To Me showcases the guitarist in a variety of settings, including solo acoustic, duo, his accustomed trio with bassist Jorge Roeder and drummer Dave King, and a larger ensemble with keyboards (from Kris Davis and Patrick Warren) and woodwinds (Levon Henry). It's Lage's fourth effort for Blue Note, and it's part of a torrent of activity.
Wolfgang Muthspiel Shares New Song From New Album
by Michael Major
- Sep 5, 2023
Wolfgang Muthspiel has shared the title track from his upcoming new album. 'Dance of the Elders' is streaming at all DSPs now. The album, Dance of the Elders, sees the award-winning Austrian musician accompanied by bassist Scott Colley (Jim Hall, Andrew Hill, Donny McCaslin) and drummer Brian Blade (Joni Mitchell, Chick Corea, Christian McBride).
Robert Ellis Releases New Album 'Yesterday's News'
by Michael Major
- May 19, 2023
The arrangements are harmonically sophisticated, drawing on the open tunings and intricate fingerpicking of English songwriters like Nick Drake or Richard Thompson. Ellis’s performances are similarly subtle and nuanced, tapping into the bittersweet longing of Chet Baker and the playful poignancy of Bill Evans and Jim Hall.
Robert Ellis Releases Haunting New Single 'On The Run'
by Michael Major
- Apr 26, 2023
Ahead of the release of his anticipated new album Yesterday's News, Texas-based singer/songwriter Robert Ellis released a new single called 'On The Run.' An eerie, haunting track, 'On The Run' searches for meaning and escape in an empty horizon as Ellis channels a wayward, destitute outlaw.
Robert Ellis Shares Tranquil New Single 'Gene' From New Album
by Michael Major
- Mar 1, 2023
Texas-based singer/songwriter Robert Ellis released a new single titled 'Gene.' The song is the latest peak at his forthcoming album Yesterday's News. Like much of the record, 'Gene' is a tranquil rumination on a flawed and broken world, one that acknowledges the ugliness that surrounds us but still insists on finding the beauty.
Robert Ellis Announces New Album 'Yesterday's News'
by Michael Major
- Feb 8, 2023
Coming off his raucous 2019 album Texas Piano Man, Ellis is changing course and embracing a raw minimalist approach that prizes patience and restraint above all else. He also shared the stunning video for the title track “Yesterday’s News,” a wry tune that drifts like a cloud on the breeze as he channels a washed up singer on some dimly lit stage.
Nicole Zuraitis, Slide Hampton Octet Celebration, and More to play Birdland This Month
by Blair Ingenthron
- Jan 7, 2023
Birdland has announced jazz programming at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater running January 9 through January 22. Performers appearing at Birdland Jazz Club include Nicole Zuraitis, Slide Hampton Octet Celebration, Delfeayo Marsalis Uptown Jazz Orchestra, Joey Alexander Trio, Stacey Kent, Billy Hart Quartet and Adam Birnbaum Quartet.
Ken Peplowski Quartet, City Rhythm Orchestra, and More to Play Birdland Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron
- Nov 20, 2022
Birdland Jazz Club has released jazz programming at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater running November 21 through December 4. Artists appearing at Birdland Jazz Club include the Ken Peplowski Quartet, City Rhythm Orchestra, Paloma, Kurt Elling and Danilo Perez, Paloma and Frank Perowsky Orchestra.
Flushing Town Hall Presents 'Songs for Barry Harris' Next Month
by Stephi Wild
- Nov 2, 2022
On Friday, December 2 at 8:00 PM, Flushing Town Hall will pay tribute to one of the greatest NEA Jazz Masters with Songs for Barry Harris, featuring NEA Jazz Master Sheila Jordan, bassist Harvie S, and jazz guitarist Roni Ben-Hur. The trio will perform jazz standards and tunes Barry Harris played throughout his phenomenal career and share unique stories and memories about the outstanding jazz luminary for the anniversary of his passing.
Pat Metheny Joins 2022-2023 Kennedy Center Jazz Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Oct 24, 2022
The Kennedy Center has announced a newly added program to its 2022-2023 Jazz Season —the 12th presented under Artistic Director for Jazz Jason Moran. Pat Metheny, 20x Grammy Award® winner and three gold record recipient, will present his most recent project, Side-Eye, in the Concert Hall on Monday, June 26.
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