The 2015-2016 eighth anniversary JAZZ ROOTS season kicks off with a spectacular concert exploring the movies of director Spike Lee and the memorable scores of TERENCE BLANCHARD. BLANCHARD is an internationally renowned jazz trumpeter, has over 50 film scores to his credit and is the most prolific jazz musician to ever compose for movies.
Using Music to Underscore Three Words: I Can’t Breathe |Medium Cuepoint
Inspired by Miles, Coltrane and Hendrix, we offer a ‘Breathless’ effort towards truth in music
Preview: Joy of Jazz, South Africa |Jazz Journal
Jazz Journal’s South Africa correspondent Don Albert previews the jazz festival that has grown from local to international stature and this year includes the UK’s Matthew Halsall
By Mantwa Chinoamadi
Dr. John’s day trip to the new Saints stadium in St. Paul |Star Tribune
The famed Night Tripper christens St. Paul’s new ballpark after reworking Satchmo on record.
Entertainment Roundup & Coming Sunday in Community |Bristol Herald Courier
COMMUNITY: What’s coming up for July 4th?
Marcellus “The Bassman” Shepard |WEAA
Terence Blanchard joined WEAA Baltimore for a chat with Marcellus “The Bassman” Shepard
Reggae Legends Third World Rock Playboy Jazz Festival Day 2 |The Urban Music Scene
An afternoon of tradition and roots gave way to an evening of mash-ups and fusions for the second day of the 37th Annual Playboy Jazz Festival at the Hollywood Bowl.
By A. Scott Galloway
Review: The 2015 Playboy Jazz Festival Salvation and swing, dynamism and dance, tradition and transcendence |Jazz Times
Jazz honored its past and charted new horizons June 13-14 at the 37th annual Playboy Jazz Festival at Los Angeles’ Hollywood Bowl. Comedian George Lopez, in his third year as master of ceremonies, kept the energy high as he presented a lineup that testified to jazz’s breadth and depth.
By Matt R. Lohr
TERENCE BLANCHARD, PHRONESIS WITH FRANKFURT BIG BAND AND ARILD ANDERSEN SEXTET ADDED TO EFG LONDON JAZZ FESTIVAL | Jazz Wise Magazine
Top US trumpeter Terence Blanchard, acclaimed piano trio Phronesis and bass boss Arild Andersen are all among the latest names added to this year’s EFG London Jazz Festival, which runs from 13 to 22 November at all major jazz venues and concert halls across the capital.
By Mike Flynn
EFG LONDON JAZZ FESTIVAL PRESENTS TERENCE BLANCHARD’S E-COLLECTIVE |Gigantic
Moving into a thoroughly contemporary zone of groove and fusion, Terence Blanchard’s new project is positively teeming with an exhilarating blend of fiery solo statements and the colours of funk, R&B and soul.