USA: Hamiet Bluiett's Recovery by Anaya Bluiett - GoFundMe

My name is Anaya Bluiett and I am the grand daughter of Hamiet Bluiett, world known Baritone saxophonist. Recently, he's been hospitalized for several months because he has had numerous strokes and seizures. He was in the critical intensive care unit, then the hospital and two rehabs to help him get back to himself but it's still going to take some time. I am trying to raise money for him for his bills and traveling expenses, since he no longer will be able to work. I'm working on moving him back to Saint Louis from New York, where he is currently living. I've been traveling back and forth to take care of him. He doesn't like asking people for help, but sometimes that's what you have to do, to be able to help yourself. He's been playing the baritone saxophone for decades and music is what he loves more than anything. For him to have to retire is going to be the most difficult part to deal with for him. If there's anything you'll can do to help, it would be greatly appreciated. You can look him up on google to find out any more information about him that you would like to know. Thank you.

Click here to support Hamiet Bluiett's Recovery by Anaya Bluiett

USA: Peter Erskine New Trio- In Praise Of Shadows (2017)

This is the 2nd Audio CD from the Peter Erskine New Trio, featuring jazz drumming legend Erskine with his nephew and bass phenom Damian Erskine, plus keyboard virtuoso and arranger Vardan Ovsepian (with guests Artyom Manukyan on cello & EVI master Judd Miller). 'In Praise Of Shadows' is sharing the February 17 release date with Erskine's Dr. Um Band album 'Second Opinion. ' From the gentle covers of the Japanese classic pop hit 'Sukiyaki' plus Mexican love ballad 'Marcheta,' to blistering new originals by Vardan Ovsepian and a new Erskine classic ('Each Breath'), this is an album that has something for everyone who loves good music. . . including a lovely bass ballad by Damian titled 'Begin Within. ' Begin the New Year with the New Trio!

USA: Pablo Ziegler JazzTango Trio 8:45pm + Sirius Quartet 9:45pm January 5th @ Club Bonafide

Pablo Ziegler JazzTango Trio 8:45pm + Sirius Quartet 9:45pm January 5th @ Club Bonafide 212 East 52nd Street New York, NY 10022 Music Charge: $15 (may stay for both sets for the cost of the ticket) Tickets & Info

Pablo Ziegler JazzTango Trio 8:45pm

Pablo Ziegler, piano, composition, arrangement
Hector Del Curto, bandoneon
Claudio Ragazzi, guitar

Pablo Ziegler JazzTango Trio
 

Tango maestro Pablo Ziegler - the Buenos Aires-born, Latin Grammy-winning pianist and composer who helped shape the modern tango - delivers stripped-down, intimate arrangements of his essential repertoire, offering a raw, elemental concert program. From fiery, improvised solos to delicately woven ensemble playing, the trio delivers unmatched readings of beloved works by Ziegler, as well as modern classics by his late, longtime collaborator Astor Piazzolla - "Ziegler continues to push the art form forward... nuevo tango's leading living exponent" (All About Jazz).
 

 Sirius Quartet 9:45pm with special guest Tracy Silverman

The “Sirius Quartet is pleased to have electric violinist Tracy Silverman join them for this program
Fung Chern Hwei, violin
Gregor Huebner, violin
Ron Lawrence, viola
Jeremy Harman, cello

Tickets & Info

 

Sirius Quartet

 

According to Time Out New York, "this long-running group of four-string virtuosos boasts an outlandishly diverse repertoire," from the Afro-Cuban hues of "Racing Mind" to the serene, bitter-sweet balladry of "Ceili." These conservatory-trained performer-composers shine with precision, soul and a raw energy rarely witnessed on stage, championing a forward-thinking, genre-defying approach that makes labels like 'New Music' sound tame - "fantastic fluidity... tasteful and inventive" (Downbeat Magazine).

Contact Sue Renée Bernstein Bernstein Artists, Inc. 282 Flatbush Avenue Brooklyn, NY  11217 www.bernsarts.com

 

USA: Over 100 experts tapped to speak at the Jazz Connect Conference

Jazz Connect Conference to Be Held January 5-6, 2017
at Saint Peter’s Church in NYC
  International Gathering of Jazz Professionals
Meet At Jazz Connect Conference
 

Come join many of your fellow professionals to listen to new and innovative ideas, tools and practices to help make your 2017 an even better year. The conference will lead into the annual APAP (Association of Performing Arts Presenters) Conference as well as NYC Winter Jazzfest, so there is plenty to do, lots of music to hear and many people to meet. The “Family of Jazz” is this year’s theme, so come to the “family reunion” in NYC. The conference offers a full lineup of panels and workshops on engaging topics including: social media from the artist’s perspective; sonic branding; a fresh look at how music is bought, sold and consumed; innovative booking & touring strategies; streaming and downloading issues; direct-to-fan for income maximization; spotlight and showcase on jazz in Israel; community engagement for presenting jazz; and much more.  The always popular Ask the Experts session returns to offer registrants the opportunity to meet face-to-face with influential and experienced industry leaders for helpful professional counsel. For more information about the Jazz Connect conference, you can e-mail jazzconnectnyc@gmail.com or go to the conference website. To register for the conference, go to the event page.

AUSTRIA: Hermann Szobel-Szobel (2017)

Previously unavailable on CD, Hermann Szobel s Szobel was originally released in 1976. Over the years it has developed a cult following. Szobel was a 17 year virtuoso pianist who arrived from Austria with aspirations to become a star in the world of jazz. He also happened to be the nephew of rock impresario Bill Graham. Szobel was highly influenced by Martial Solal and Frank Zappa. His compositions were rooted in jazz and rock. After recording this one album he disappeared from the music world. The CD features audiophile mastering by Bob Katz and liner notes by bassist Michael Visceglia.

USA: Robert Randolph & The Family Band -Got Soul(2017)

Pedal-steel virtuoso Robert Randolph returns with his new album, Got Soul. The album reaffirms that Randolph and his Family Band have truly evolved into one of the most exciting and innovative outfits in contemporary music. Got Soul takes stock of Randolph's past as a church musician as it pushes the band forward into new places. There is no shortage of originality on the album with songs that run the gamut from gospel numbers to deep, funky grooves to incendiary rock-and-soul jams. The hauntingly exquisite "Heaven's Calling" features Randolph on solo steel while guest vocalists Darius Rucker and Anthony Hamilton lend their golden voices to "Love Do What It Do" and "She Got Soul" respectively. "I Thank You," the 60s Sam & Dave R&B smash, is completely re-imagined in the hands of the Family Band and Snarky Puppy's very on Cory Henry.

USA/Austin, TX: Alex Coke Quartet @ CHEZ Z January 8th, 2017

Alex Coke

jazz saxophonist and flutist

Photo: Johan Janssen

UPCOMING SHOWS

January 8th, 2017
Austin Jazz Society
Sunday Afternoon Jazz Series
Presents

Alex Coke Quartet

 CHEZ Z
5406 Balcones Dr
Austin TX 78731
Doors at 2:00 p.m.
Performance 3:00 p.m.
Tickets $10-$20
http://www.austinjazzsociety.org/Tickets.html
Spend a Sunday afternoon with the Austin Jazz Society when saxophone flutist Alex Coke returns to Texas swinging through a concert in quartet with
Rich Harney – piano/vocals
Daniel Durham – bass
Masumi Jones – drums