Thanks to computer problems, this is my first post in many weeks.
Odd yet pleasant that it comes just in time for me to wish
all of you a Christmas season filled with joy, love and peace.
A lot has happened in the last quarter of the year, but God -
and technology -willing, I'll return full force in January.
havea happy New Year
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Thursday, December 22, 2005
Saturday, November 19, 2005
JAZZOFONIK LIVE - NOV 23
First in series Wednesday Nite Out
happens this Wednesday (Nov 23) at the Deck
beginning at 8:00 p.m. featuring Desi Jones
& Friends and special guest Tessann Chin
Cover charge: $500
Recorded selections throughout
by the Jazzofonik X-perience
happens this Wednesday (Nov 23) at the Deck
beginning at 8:00 p.m. featuring Desi Jones
& Friends and special guest Tessann Chin
Cover charge: $500
Recorded selections throughout
by the Jazzofonik X-perience
Tuesday, November 01, 2005
Rootz Underground @ Red Bones
Jamaican band Rootz Underground Movement will
perform at Red Bones blues cafe in Kingston
The band is also in the running to represent
Jamaica in the Global Battle of the Bands
in London, England in December.
perform at Red Bones blues cafe in Kingston
The band is also in the running to represent
Jamaica in the Global Battle of the Bands
in London, England in December.
Friday, October 28, 2005
Rhythm n' Spice postponed
the Rhythm n' Spice Food & Music Festival, scheduled for
Nov 3 through 5 has been posponed until "early 2006"
the organizers say. The festival was part of an overall project
twinning the citiies of Montego Bay(Jamaica) and New Orleans.
Set to have appeared on the bill wee well known New Orleans
trumpeters kermit Ruffins and Irvin Mayfield as well as the
Rebirth Brass Band and an equally strong and diverse
jamaican lineup.
This as the island braces for yet more rain as this seemingly
endless tropical storm season continues to flex its muscles.
Nov 3 through 5 has been posponed until "early 2006"
the organizers say. The festival was part of an overall project
twinning the citiies of Montego Bay(Jamaica) and New Orleans.
Set to have appeared on the bill wee well known New Orleans
trumpeters kermit Ruffins and Irvin Mayfield as well as the
Rebirth Brass Band and an equally strong and diverse
jamaican lineup.
This as the island braces for yet more rain as this seemingly
endless tropical storm season continues to flex its muscles.
Tuesday, October 25, 2005
"Sonny & Foggy" for Jazz in the Gardens
The Jazz in the Gardens continues at the Pegasus Hotel and
this edition, scheduled for October 30, features the return of
two of the true elder statesmen of Jamaican jazz.
Instrumentalist/composer/bandleader/journalist
Sonny Bradshaw will grace the gazebo, as will
former Government minister, diplomat and
inveterate jazz pianist Seymour "Foggy" Mullings.
The event will also feature another multiple talent,
broadcaster/actor/musicologist Charles Hyatt, as
well as newer vocalist Candi and CD spins
courtesy of Keith Brown. Showtime 6:pm
this edition, scheduled for October 30, features the return of
two of the true elder statesmen of Jamaican jazz.
Instrumentalist/composer/bandleader/journalist
Sonny Bradshaw will grace the gazebo, as will
former Government minister, diplomat and
inveterate jazz pianist Seymour "Foggy" Mullings.
The event will also feature another multiple talent,
broadcaster/actor/musicologist Charles Hyatt, as
well as newer vocalist Candi and CD spins
courtesy of Keith Brown. Showtime 6:pm
Wednesday, October 19, 2005
Iron Lions update
The next excerpt from the book (You remember it, don't you?)
Should be posted on Friday. A taxing combination of computer
problems and just plain oold busyness nearly KO'd it
but Iron Lions will return soon.
Should be posted on Friday. A taxing combination of computer
problems and just plain oold busyness nearly KO'd it
but Iron Lions will return soon.
Jazzofonik Live Nov 16
Still struggling towards a live showcase at the Deck
it now looks like November16 will be our start date
Headliner likely Tessann Chin, along with Desi Jones
& friends as well as upcoming artists M, Ouida Lewis
and Kevin Bonfield and Michael Andrew.
Confirmation soon (I think :-)]
it now looks like November16 will be our start date
Headliner likely Tessann Chin, along with Desi Jones
& friends as well as upcoming artists M, Ouida Lewis
and Kevin Bonfield and Michael Andrew.
Confirmation soon (I think :-)]
Saturday, October 15, 2005
2000+
Again thanks to many visitors and posters (repeaters especially) who
are ushing the counter on this blog, as we steam past 2000
and towards 3000 visitors - this in a crowded web field and with
a mere 15 months under our belt.
God's good
are ushing the counter on this blog, as we steam past 2000
and towards 3000 visitors - this in a crowded web field and with
a mere 15 months under our belt.
God's good
Nawlinz Stars come to Jamaica
In katrina's wake and the recovery/reconstruction effort in New Orleans,
the Rhythm &Spice Music and Food Festival will join the cities
of New Orleans and Montego Bay from November 3through 6.
Featurd musical acts include Irvin Mayfield, Kermit Ruffins and Rebirth
Brass Brand as wellas Jamaican superstars Third World and up and
comers C-Sharp. The main concert happens Sat. November 6 at
the Montego Cruise Port terminal, but the musicians will
jam at various points along the famed Mobay Hip Strip throughout
the event.
New Orleans mayor Ray Nagin has given a provsional commitment
to attendng the event, which is the joint brainchild of Ernest Collins,
head of the CIty of New Orleans Arts Department and Jamaican
hotelier/entrepreneur Horace Peterkin
the Rhythm &Spice Music and Food Festival will join the cities
of New Orleans and Montego Bay from November 3through 6.
Featurd musical acts include Irvin Mayfield, Kermit Ruffins and Rebirth
Brass Brand as wellas Jamaican superstars Third World and up and
comers C-Sharp. The main concert happens Sat. November 6 at
the Montego Cruise Port terminal, but the musicians will
jam at various points along the famed Mobay Hip Strip throughout
the event.
New Orleans mayor Ray Nagin has given a provsional commitment
to attendng the event, which is the joint brainchild of Ernest Collins,
head of the CIty of New Orleans Arts Department and Jamaican
hotelier/entrepreneur Horace Peterkin
Thursday, October 13, 2005
Nawlinz Stars for Mobay
In the wake of katrina, the world is reaching out to
New Orleans and to New Orleans jazz artists.
Latest effort is Rhythm & Spice Fest, set for Nov 2-5
in Montego Bay. Food and music showcase will feature
talents of trumpeters Kermit Ruffins, Irvin Mayfield
and Rebirth Brass Band alongside Jamaican reggae acts
such as Third World, C-Sharp, and Roots Underground
at various venues in the Second City
New Orleans mayor Ray Nagin has given a provisional
commitment to attend the event.
New Orleans and to New Orleans jazz artists.
Latest effort is Rhythm & Spice Fest, set for Nov 2-5
in Montego Bay. Food and music showcase will feature
talents of trumpeters Kermit Ruffins, Irvin Mayfield
and Rebirth Brass Band alongside Jamaican reggae acts
such as Third World, C-Sharp, and Roots Underground
at various venues in the Second City
New Orleans mayor Ray Nagin has given a provisional
commitment to attend the event.
John Legend for Air J Jazz
John Legend added to Air Jamaica Jazz and Blues Lineup
The three day Air Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival 2006: The
Art of Music, transforms the picturesque Rose Hall Resort
and Country Club in Montego Bay from Thursday, January
26 through to Saturday, January 28 next year. Well known
for world class production values, a selection of leading
yet diverse acts and an unparalleled comfort atmosphere,
the ninth staging of the Festival is expected to supersede
previous expectations.
Legend's album, Get Lifted, is his "major label debut album
on Columbia Records. On the album, he shows his dynamism
of fusing "classic old school soul music with the edgy flavor
of 21st century hip-hop." Although he is new to the scene as
a solo artiste, this unique and multi-talented artiste, has
recently been nominated for four (4) VIBE Awards. Last
month, he collected the MOBO Award for Best R&B Artist.
Already confirmed for the festival are Shaggy, Al Green, KEM,
Maxi Priest, Morgan Heritage, James Ingram, Air Supply
and many more!
The three day Air Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival 2006: The
Art of Music, transforms the picturesque Rose Hall Resort
and Country Club in Montego Bay from Thursday, January
26 through to Saturday, January 28 next year. Well known
for world class production values, a selection of leading
yet diverse acts and an unparalleled comfort atmosphere,
the ninth staging of the Festival is expected to supersede
previous expectations.
Legend's album, Get Lifted, is his "major label debut album
on Columbia Records. On the album, he shows his dynamism
of fusing "classic old school soul music with the edgy flavor
of 21st century hip-hop." Although he is new to the scene as
a solo artiste, this unique and multi-talented artiste, has
recently been nominated for four (4) VIBE Awards. Last
month, he collected the MOBO Award for Best R&B Artist.
Already confirmed for the festival are Shaggy, Al Green, KEM,
Maxi Priest, Morgan Heritage, James Ingram, Air Supply
and many more!
Wednesday, October 12, 2005
Red Bones Events
RED BONES EVENTS CALENDAR
FRIDAY OCT. 14TH BAND (BLACK ZEBRA) WITH
MARK PRITCHETT,
9PM WAYNE MCGREGOR, RICHIE CUNNINGHAM
, DALE BROWN
$300
FRIDAY OCT. 21ST BAND (LLAMA) GERD BEYENS
-GUITAR, DOUGAL CLARKE
9PM BASS, RICHIE CUNNINGHAM-PERCUSSION,
FITZROY
$400 BENNETT-GUITAR
FRIDAY OCT. 28TH BAND (SERETSE
& THE TRUE DEMOCRATS)
9PM “SEX FOR THE EAR & THE MIND”
$500
all admission fees in Jamaican dollars
FRIDAY OCT. 14TH BAND (BLACK ZEBRA) WITH
MARK PRITCHETT,
9PM WAYNE MCGREGOR, RICHIE CUNNINGHAM
, DALE BROWN
$300
FRIDAY OCT. 21ST BAND (LLAMA) GERD BEYENS
-GUITAR, DOUGAL CLARKE
9PM BASS, RICHIE CUNNINGHAM-PERCUSSION,
FITZROY
$400 BENNETT-GUITAR
FRIDAY OCT. 28TH BAND (SERETSE
& THE TRUE DEMOCRATS)
9PM “SEX FOR THE EAR & THE MIND”
$500
all admission fees in Jamaican dollars
Tuesday, October 04, 2005
TLCdrum
I have, as you may guess, a weakness for drummers, and fro feamle drummers in particular. Following on Cindy Blackman, here's drum prodigy Terri Lynne Carrington, from her own site. [Susie Ibarra and Allison Miller, watch out :-) ]
Monday, October 03, 2005
More Air J Line up
In addition to AL Green and Kne O Chaw Hampton, the 2006
renewal of the Air Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival
in Montego Bay will also boast the presence of
James Ingram nad regaae-pop superstar Shaggy.
The music fest returns to the Cinnamon Hill Golf Course
opposite the Wyndham Rose Hall resort inthe
secodn city.
renewal of the Air Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival
in Montego Bay will also boast the presence of
James Ingram nad regaae-pop superstar Shaggy.
The music fest returns to the Cinnamon Hill Golf Course
opposite the Wyndham Rose Hall resort inthe
secodn city.
Wednesday, September 28, 2005
Jazzofonik Live line-up cl;ose to final
the final line up for the first jazzopfonik Live at the Deck
is almost ready. Singer Keisha patterson and painist Dr.
Kathy Brown have agreed.
Final line up in one week
is almost ready. Singer Keisha patterson and painist Dr.
Kathy Brown have agreed.
Final line up in one week
Thursday, September 22, 2005
Ena
We're not familiar with her (there are more Jamaicans outside of than inside Jamaica) but our newest jazzhedz member, fstop45, says Ena is from Jamaica. More power to them both. Check fstop's cool jazz and travel pics at jazzhedz
Wednesday, September 21, 2005
September to Remember
Jazzofonik X-perience is among those remembering the music of
two jazz giants who have separate anniversaries in September.
Had they lived, Miles Davis and John Coltrane would each be
celebrating their 79th birthday this year(Davis was actually
born April 11, 1926). The month of September brings a unique
opportunity to comemorate these two giants of jazz. On September
28, 1991, Miles Davis died, officially of complications from a
stroke and pnuemonia, but known to be the final outcome of years
of hard living, fuelled at various times by drug addiction.
Coltrane, (born Septemebr 23, 1926), who also had his problems
with heroin and alcohol, died July 17, 1967 of liver cancer.
Davis will be the subject of Music for Miles" a special tribute CD
party at The Deck, on September 21 and againon September 28, beginning
at 7:30p.m. each Wednesday. "The Trane Comes Round Again" will
specially pay tribute COltrane on those two dates
In addition to Kind of Blue, which featured Jamaican-born Wynton Kelly on piano, Davis is best known for the album Bitches Brew (1970) which marked one of the most successful examples of fusing jazz with rock and funk stylings. His instrumental cover of the Michael Jackson hit, "Human Nature" is also popular. His last recorded album, Doo-Bop (1992) was produced by a hip-hop artist and found Davis experimenting yet again with fusing jazz with modern rhythms.
Coltrane’s best-known works as a leader include Giant Steps, A Love Supreme and the Live at the Village Vanguard series, recorded at the renowned New York jazz club (still going strong). His re-working of the Rodgers/Hammerstein song "My Favourite Things" (from the soundtrack to the Sound of Music) became an almost instant jazz standard.
two jazz giants who have separate anniversaries in September.
Had they lived, Miles Davis and John Coltrane would each be
celebrating their 79th birthday this year(Davis was actually
born April 11, 1926). The month of September brings a unique
opportunity to comemorate these two giants of jazz. On September
28, 1991, Miles Davis died, officially of complications from a
stroke and pnuemonia, but known to be the final outcome of years
of hard living, fuelled at various times by drug addiction.
Coltrane, (born Septemebr 23, 1926), who also had his problems
with heroin and alcohol, died July 17, 1967 of liver cancer.
Davis will be the subject of Music for Miles" a special tribute CD
party at The Deck, on September 21 and againon September 28, beginning
at 7:30p.m. each Wednesday. "The Trane Comes Round Again" will
specially pay tribute COltrane on those two dates
In addition to Kind of Blue, which featured Jamaican-born Wynton Kelly on piano, Davis is best known for the album Bitches Brew (1970) which marked one of the most successful examples of fusing jazz with rock and funk stylings. His instrumental cover of the Michael Jackson hit, "Human Nature" is also popular. His last recorded album, Doo-Bop (1992) was produced by a hip-hop artist and found Davis experimenting yet again with fusing jazz with modern rhythms.
Coltrane’s best-known works as a leader include Giant Steps, A Love Supreme and the Live at the Village Vanguard series, recorded at the renowned New York jazz club (still going strong). His re-working of the Rodgers/Hammerstein song "My Favourite Things" (from the soundtrack to the Sound of Music) became an almost instant jazz standard.
Tuesday, September 20, 2005
Teen Star, Soul Vet for Air J Jazz
Among the names being bandied baout for the 2006 renewal
of the Air Jamaica Jazz 7Blues festival in Montego Bay
are pianist and teen jazz sensation Kne O' Chaw Hampton
and soul veteran Al Green
Kne-O'Chaw is a female jazz pianist and student attending the Levitt Visual and Performing Arts School in Willingboro, NJ, where she was a member of the school's Jazz Band. Kne-O'Chaw has been performing on stage for more than 3 years. She composes and arranges some of her original songs, which she performs in her shows. She does perform copy material, mostly old jazz standards. She plays classical, gospel and R&B as well. Kne-O'Chaw has been training for five years in classical and jazz piano with her personal instructor Christine Boyd of Willingboro, NJ. Her first CD "The Other Side of Town" retailed in Tower Records, Borders and The Music Factory. She also made a guest appearance on a local Philadelphia Radio Gospel talk show to promote her CD.
Green, as most should know is a proven hitmaker and performer, behind such classics as "Let's Stay Together" and "How Do You Mend (A Broekn Heart)?" that have been covered many times over.
in 2004, Green signed to Blue note records and has since relased 2 albums on that label.
of the Air Jamaica Jazz 7Blues festival in Montego Bay
are pianist and teen jazz sensation Kne O' Chaw Hampton
and soul veteran Al Green
Kne-O'Chaw is a female jazz pianist and student attending the Levitt Visual and Performing Arts School in Willingboro, NJ, where she was a member of the school's Jazz Band. Kne-O'Chaw has been performing on stage for more than 3 years. She composes and arranges some of her original songs, which she performs in her shows. She does perform copy material, mostly old jazz standards. She plays classical, gospel and R&B as well. Kne-O'Chaw has been training for five years in classical and jazz piano with her personal instructor Christine Boyd of Willingboro, NJ. Her first CD "The Other Side of Town" retailed in Tower Records, Borders and The Music Factory. She also made a guest appearance on a local Philadelphia Radio Gospel talk show to promote her CD.
Green, as most should know is a proven hitmaker and performer, behind such classics as "Let's Stay Together" and "How Do You Mend (A Broekn Heart)?" that have been covered many times over.
in 2004, Green signed to Blue note records and has since relased 2 albums on that label.
Friday, September 16, 2005
Fatheadin DETROIT
Some sad news came our way recently cocnerning legendary sax (and flute) man David Fathead Newman - he broke his hip in an accident. But fortunately, Fathead had surgery and is reportedly recovering. Here's a shot of him form the Detroit Jazz Fest earlier this month, from Dr. Jazz
Thursday, September 15, 2005
the X-panding X-perience
Beginning Friday (Sep 16) the Jazzofonik X-perience expands
to two additional venues. On Friday, the jazz sound system
begins a new engagement at the Senior Common Room of the
University of the West Indies at Mona,
Then on Tuesday evenings, the X-perience moves to the recently
opened Flame lounge (formerly Andy's Place) in the Twin Gates Plaza.
The Wednesday nite Jazzofonik @ the Deck X-perience continues,
with Oct 19 set as the new start date for Jazzofonik Live. more
details in a week
to two additional venues. On Friday, the jazz sound system
begins a new engagement at the Senior Common Room of the
University of the West Indies at Mona,
Then on Tuesday evenings, the X-perience moves to the recently
opened Flame lounge (formerly Andy's Place) in the Twin Gates Plaza.
The Wednesday nite Jazzofonik @ the Deck X-perience continues,
with Oct 19 set as the new start date for Jazzofonik Live. more
details in a week
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