David Murray News

Justin Time Records This global block party, by saxophonist David Murray, blends ebullient African-rhythms with funk and jazz, brought by a fiery band that integrates two Gwo ka masters , some sassy urban soul from pianist/vocalist Sista Kee, and the world renowned blues voice of Taj Mahal .

In the short history of jazz-only about 110 years-the bass clarinet has had an even shorter existence.

Charles Tyler was an innovative musician who could unfurl a maelstrom of ideas from just a spark.

SOURCE: Jazz Beyond Jazz by Howard Mandel The 7th Ave. home in the '80s and early '90s of Gil Evans' last orchestra, David Murray's octets, Abdullah Ibrahim's bands, Lester Bowie's Brass Fantasy and other avant-gutsy acts closed last night without notice or fanfare.

Last week, the legendary jazz drummer Jack DeJohnette graced the stage of the Berklee Performance Center to present a program charting the past and future directions of his music.

Image of Jack DeJohnette courtesy Berklee College of Music. Jazz Jack DeJohnette is one of the greatest jazz drummers of his generation.

Scrappy New York improvising trio the Digital Primitives bring a rigorous and thoroughly modern approach to primeval blues-based grooves, and on their second album, Hum Crackle & Pop , their focus is sharper than ever.

Those who might first dismiss the ebon-clad, pale-faced Diamanda Gals as a mere Gothic horror diva have no clue of this accomplished vocal expressionist's depth and background.

Shine! is the second Sunnyside release by saxophonist JD Allen and his trio with bassist Gregg August and drummer Rudy Royston.

Jazz flutist Elise Wood Hicks will perform with her quintet in her debut appearance at the Deer Head Inn at 7 p.m. today.

For the past nine years, Oakland culture-keepers Eastside Arts Alliance have presented the Malcolm X Jazz Arts Festival , an annual, free event in San Antonio park.

Clean Feed Records Saxophonist Avram Fefer has led a diverse career since his emergence in the early 1990s.