The minimalist improvisation of Otomo Yoshihide’s Quartet, assembled for the 2005 Donaueschinger Music Festival, delivers a thoroughly abstract sound that could never be described as obtuse. This coming together of heavyweight improvisers yielded two discs– one, a studio session and the other, a live performance–recorded over three days. Those familiar with the genius of Yoshihide’s music can follow his career from the noisy rock of his band Ground Zero to his swinging free jazz recordings for small and large ensemble. His previous releases include two 2010 tributes: one, to m: Albert Ayler , Bells; the other, to {{Ornette Coleman, Lonely Woman (both on Doubt)

Date: Oct 6th, 2011 · No Comments · Categories: Jazz CD Reviews · Music Festival

The minimalist improvisation of Otomo Yoshihide’s Quartet, assembled for the 2005 Donaueschinger Music Festival, delivers a thoroughly abstract sound that could never be described as obtuse. This coming together of heavyweight improvisers yielded two discs– one, a studio session and the other, a live performance–recorded over three days. Those familiar with the genius of Yoshihide’s music can follow his career from the noisy rock of his band Ground Zero to his swinging free jazz recordings for small and large ensemble.

Date: Oct 6th, 2011 · No Comments · Categories: Jazz CD Reviews · Music Festival

The beat of the globe in the heart of Toronto! Small World Music Presents THE 10th ANNUAL SMALL WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL September 22 to October 2 Venues: Lula Lounge, Armenian Youth Centre, Yonge Dundas Square, Koerner Hall, The Great Hall, and Enwave Theatre The tenth anniversary of Small World Music’s signature annual program marks a [continue reading…]

Date: Sep 6th, 2011 · No Comments · Categories: Jazz News · Music Festival

With events all over the place, July in the Caribbean is no doubt the center of the festival season. Whatever your taste, music lovers with find something to love this month.
The Turks and Caicos Music and Cultural Festival have grown to be one the premier jazz festival in the Caribbean, featuring Grammy award winning artists […]

Date: Jul 9th, 2008 · 1 Comment · Categories: Jazz Festivals · Music Festival

From Feb 17-23, 2008
A History Capsule
Holetown was one of the earliest settled towns in the English Caribbean. At a time when only St. Christopher had a settlement, Anglo Dutch merchant Sir William Courteen diverted from joining Thomas Warner in St Christopher to settle Barbados as a plantation colony of England.
The Holetown Festival, which commemorates […]

Date: Feb 12th, 2008 · No Comments · Categories: Music Festival

Moonsplash 2008 kicks off from March 28 - 30, 2008 at the iconic Dune Preserve. The featured acts for Moonsplash 2008 “The Best Keep Coming.” include Steel Pulse and Tarrus Riley. 2008 sponsors include: Anguilla Tourist Board, Cable &
Wireless, National Bank of Anguilla and Caribbean Liquors & Tobaccos.

Date: Feb 10th, 2008 · No Comments · Categories: Music Festival