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‘We’ve had moments of devastating pain’: jazz icons Ezra Collective on their new album – and why we can’t rely on the government
Speaking at a Guardian Live event at Love Supreme festival, the band tell us about lessons with Tony Allen, mayhem in Lagos and why musicians should be ‘pillars of the […] The post ‘We’ve had moments of devastating pain’: jazz icons Ezra Collective on their new album – and why we can’t rely on the government first appeared on Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame .
‘It’s stronger than a drug!’ Transcendent portraits from Montreux jazz festival – in pictures
From Quincy Jones to Sam Smith, Raye to Santana, Anoush Abrar has been taking mesmerising photographs of the festival’s stars for years Continue reading… Powered by WPeMatico The post ‘It’s stronger than a drug!’ Transcendent portraits from Montreux jazz festival – in pictures first appeared on Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame .
June 22: Arturo Sandoval is No. 1
At No. 1 on the JazzWeek Jazz Chart is Arturo Sandoval Sangú (TM). Most added (+16) is Brad Goode Quintet ft. Ernie Watts Live Your Dream – Live At North […] The post June 22: Arturo Sandoval is No. 1 first appeared on Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame .
Joe Lovano: Paramount Quartet review
(ECM)Lovano and his spirited quartet make his instrument glow in all its pliable eloquence, with rattling originals amid the Charlie Haden and Wayne Shorter covers The saxophone’s 19th-century inventor, the […] The post Joe Lovano: Paramount Quartet review
June 29: Second week at No. 1 for Arturo Sandoval
At No. 1 on the JazzWeek Jazz Chart for a second consecutive week is Arturo Sandoval Sangú (TM). Most added (+16) is Ardeshir Introducing (Cellar Music Group). Biggest mover (+35) […] The post June 29: Second week at No. 1 for Arturo Sandoval first appeared on Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame .
Post your questions for Ezra Collective at Love Supreme festival
The Guardian is partnering with Love Supreme this year, where we will have a live Q&A with the UK jazz heroes – leave us your questions for them Vanguards of […] The post Post your questions for Ezra Collective at Love Supreme festival first appeared on Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame .
Quincy Jones emailed saying, ‘Hey man, I need to have a word’: how Jacob Collier made In My Room
‘Stevie Wonder and Prince played all the instruments on their albums, but in recording studios. I did it all in a back room at home – and then it won […] The post Quincy Jones emailed saying, ‘Hey man, I need to have a word’: how Jacob Collier made In My Room first appeared on Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame .
July 6: Three weeks at No. 1 for Arturo Sandoval
At No. 1 on the JazzWeek Jazz Chart for a third straight week is Arturo Sandoval Sangú (TM). Most added (+12) is Seamus Blake Eh! – Plays the Music of […] The post July 6: Three weeks at No. 1 for Arturo Sandoval first appeared on Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame .
Forty-one members and counting! Ferg’s Imaginary Big Band, the gigantic Leeds jazz group embracing ‘chaos, imperfection and all that’
With a punkish, antifascist take on the trad jazz sound of Duke Ellington, this noisy outfit are epic in every way. But how on earth do they make a living? […] The post Forty-one members and counting! Ferg’s Imaginary Big Band, the gigantic Leeds jazz group embracing ‘chaos, imperfection and all that’ first appeared on Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame .
‘I saw Herbie Hancock play with D’Angelo, and got my head blown off!’: the festival keeping alive jazz’s golden age
From Miles Davis to Count Basie and Etta James to Prince, Rotterdam’s North Sea jazz festival has hosted the biggest names in music. As the event turns 50, musicians and […] The post ‘I saw Herbie Hancock play with D’Angelo, and got my head blown off!’: the festival keeping alive jazz’s golden age first appeared on Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame .
Burning flags, busty blondes and bison skulls: 48 photographs that capture America at 250
From the gold rush to civil rights, the moon landing to 9/11, the US has always understood, mythologised and sold itself through the power of the still image The United […] The post Burning flags, busty blondes and bison skulls: 48 photographs that capture America at 250 first appeared on Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame .