by Nolan DeBuke James Austin, Jr. is originally from Chicago, he garnered his guidance from a number of legendary musicians, including extensive study with renowned jazz educator, Barry Harris. Austin received measurable accolades and awards, […]
by Sylvannia Garutch Chris Potter was born in Chicago, Illinois, but his family soon moved to Columbia, South Carolina, where he spent his seminal years. Potter showed an early interest in a wide variety of […]
by Ferell Aubre Guitarist Kenny Carr has enjoyed a varied career. Carr attended Berklee College of Music in Boston. In his final year he got the call to audition for Ray Charles. Carr toured worldwide […]
by Nolan DeBuke There is always something special when a group of musicians who happen to be good friends also form collaborative projects in music. Such is the case with the group Coalescence, which also […]
by Sylvannia Garutch Barba Lunga is the 20th album by Roger Beaujolais. What is so fascinating about Beaujolais is he is a self-taught English vibraphonist. Beaujolais became well known for his work with the Chevalier […]
by Sylvannia Garutch Tenor saxophonist, Enric Peidro is a self-taught musician. He began his journey of becoming a professional musician at age fourteen. Peidro’s sound and phrasing are deeply rooted in the swing-era, and he […]
The Jazz Word 2021
