Trombone Shorty, and his Orleans Ave band, is scheduled to perform at the White House annual black history month event "In Performance at the White House: Red, White and Blues" on February 21st. The "In Performance At The White House" event began during Jimmy Carter's administration and has showcased the performances of many notable entertainers. [...]
The 10th annual Skywards Dubai International Jazz Festival in Dubai will open with James Blunt Thursday night local time. Check out the live feed from the festival on our page if you want to live vicariously, and we'll be sure to keep you posted when they announce the details for next year's festival.
Eight months after his death in May of last year, Scott-Heron's memoirs have been released. The Guardian: By the time the book reaches this climax, we have seen why it mattered so much to Scott-Heron to be there. He has described the chequered education he collected through 17 years and 10 institutions; the [...]
We were shocked and saddened to learn of the untimely passing of the woman with the once-in-a-generation voice: Brick City's own Whitney Houston. We send our thoughts and prayers especially to her daughter, Bobbi-Christina, and her mother, Cissy. From the New York Times: She had the he perfect voice, and the [...]
You can tell that he really wanted to put his back into that rendition. We love it.
Talk about end-to-end integration. Marcus Johnson surrounds your jazz experience by providing both the music itself and the wine you'll sip as you enjoy it. From the Washington Examiner: Jazz musician Marcus Johnson is pouring his talents into a new venture, extending his lifestyle branding company FLO (For the Love Of) Brands by [...]
There are a number of fabulous music cruises sailing this year and next year that you should check out before it's too late. Unfortunately it's too late to sail with The Smooth Jazz Cruise in 2012 because all cabins are sold out. The dates for that cruise are January 15-22 & January 22-29. Yes, The [...]
Napa Valley in June… spectacular! Napa Valley in June with Brian Culbertson …heavenly! Brian Culbertson will be hosting his 1st annual Napa Valley Jazz Getaway – June 7-10. Picture it – you're surrounded by the beautiful landscape of Napa Valley, while sipping on wine and being serenaded by Brian Culbertson. There will be other [...]
What a unique opportunity….an African Safari hosted by Jonathan Butler! Jonathan Butler had a sold-out event for his first South African Safari in 2011. Space is limited so don't wait to book this opportunity of a lifetime. Sure you can book a Safari anytime – but how often will you have the chance to go [...]
