Category: Jazz/Blues

Azar Lawrence plays “A Love Supreme” at Jazz Standard

Fifty years ago John Coltrane made history with a single session at the Van Gelder Studio that resulted in this groundbreaking game-changing record “A Love Supreme.” Azar Lawrence, a tenor saxophone legend in his own right, honored Coltrane’s record with…

Interview with Ches Smith at the Stone

Drummer Ches Smith took over the Stone for a week to showcase his work with a range of prominent musicians. A typical residency at the Stone is a week long event and every night tends to be unlike the other.…

Interview with Matthew Shipp

Pianist and composer Matthew Shipp has a style of his own and his new solo record “I’ve Been To Many Places” takes you on a musical journey that is unlike any other. We caught up with Matt to talk about…

Warren Wolf & Wolfpack at Smoke Jazz Club

Warren Wolf is a young and very talented multi-instrumentalist hailing from Baltimore, Maryland. Wolf started playing at an early age and attended Berkley College of Music, where he quickly became a part of the vibrant jazz scene. Wolf recorded 5 albums…

Interview with Bassist/Composer Ben Wolfe

Ben Wolfe is an accomplished bass player, composer and educator. He has enjoyed a successful career as a leader and played with a variety of famous jazz musicians including Wynton Marsalis,  Joe Henderson, Jon Hendricks, Branford Marsalis and  Eric Reed. The list goes on.…

Charlie Parker Festival Celebrates the Legacy of Bird.

The two-day long celebration of the life and work of one of the greatest jazz musicians, Charlie Parker, is an event not to be missed. The annual festival takes place at the Marcus Garvey Park in Harlem on the first day…