“I speak fluent hip-hop” says Farrah Burns. And she does, with confidence, style and passion. Born and raised in Miami, her roots in Haiti and Cuba, Farrah started rapping and writing when she was a teenager. She always knew that she…
Do you like swing? Dancing? How about electric swing? If so, then you will LOVE Caravan Palace. This Paris-based electric gypsy jazz band, formed in 2005, quickly won hearts of thousands of fans around the world. Their first album, released…
Dizzy’s Coca-Cola Club hosts late night session every week Tuesday through Saturday featuring up and coming jazz musicians. The breathtaking view of Central Park and Columbus Circle creates a wonderful atmosphere to enjoy live music. This week Michela Marino Lerman brought tap fever…
On February 18th the Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz and Performing Arts Center presented a special two-night performance by the phenomenal saxophonist James Carter, who was joined by bassist Lee Smith, drummer Justin Faulkner and pianist George Burton. The Quartet…
NYC Winter Jazzfest was founded ten years ago and it was initially conceived as a space for musicians to showcase their current projects. This year the festival stretched for five days and it presented over 90 musicians in a dozen venues and concert…
Best things in life hardly ever start before midnight. Nickel and Dime OPS album release party kicked off right around that time at The Cutting Room – a nice venue with a theatrical, subdued atmosphere. This dynamic group of insanely…
On a Friday night I ventured to the Pianos to see Fishdoctor – a Brooklyn based indie rock band, self-described as guys who “drink tea and make music.” Well, there was no tea, but they were definitely making music. Not a typical…
Perry Farrell and co delivered an epic feast for the senses in New York City with their show at Terminal 5 near the very end of the year, December 29th. Hot dancers, wine, smoking on stage, giant topless statues, swings,…
