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We all knew vocalist Rubén Blades knew his way around the clave, the rhythmic pattern that propels the Afro-Cuban dance music he's known for. But I bet you didn't know he could swing a big band jazz tune with an easy flair that recalls past masters like Mel Tormé, Tony Bennett or Frank Sinatra. Una Noche Con Rubén Blades by the Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra, with Wynton Marsalis and featuring Rubén Blades, introduces a side of Blades that expands his vocal prowess while acknowledging that jazz and Afro-Cuban music have always been very close cousins. While he is from Panama, Blades makes [...]

JKQ in NASHVILLE! (featuring Martin Bejerano, Matt Clohesy and Colin Stranahan) THURSDAY, SEPT 27 at 9:30 PM & FRIDAY, SEPT 28 at 8pm at link for info and tickets! RUDY'S JAZZ ROOM JKQ in DENVER! ONE NIGHT ONLY! SATURDAY, SEPT 29 sets at 7 and 9:30pm DAZZLE JAZZlink for tickets, pre-order highly recommended! SIDEMAN ALERT! Out-take from an upcoming CD with Danish Composer-Bassist Morten Haxholm featuring Nikolaj Hess, Ari Hoenig, and myself. Available on Sept. 14 from Storyville Records. pre-order available here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G235ZRQ [...]

A dama do jazz brasileiro retorna ao Brasil para se apresentar no Rio de Janeiro /http://www.jb.com.br/cultura/noticias/2018/06/17/eliane-elias-comemora-40-anos-de-carreira-e-quer-encantar-publico-brasileiro/ The post Eliane is interviewed by the “Jornal do Brasil” appeared first on Eliane Elias | Multi Grammy Winning Artist. [...]

Tony's collaboration on 2017's biggest song, Despacito, with Postmodern Jukebox is about to cross the 3 million view mark on YouTube. It features Broadway star, Mandy Gonzalez, and polka and accordion star Alex Meixner. [...]

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NERO MY HEART TO THEE I always have a peculiar mix of excitement and trepidation when seeing a favorite entertainer live for the first time, especially when they are well past retirement years. In the case of Peter Nero, I wondered if my memories of listening to this astounding pianist would be pushed aside byRead More [...]

Dan Ariely, author of Predictably Irrational and The (Honest) Truth about Dishonesty, is offering a 6-week course on Coursera. This is a great chance to learn from a brilliant professor without paying Duke-level tuition… The course starts today so move fast! [...]