Remembering Grover
Every December, I remember Grover Washington, Jr., a contemporary jazz legend. He died nine years ago, on December 17. He had a distinctive sound and a number of hits that are still remembered and played to this day. He made…
Celebrating 30 Years Online!
Celebrating 30 Years Online!
John Hilderbrand
Santa Sanborn – Another New Seasonal Song
First, David Sanborn drops “Winter Wonderland” on us. Now the contemporary jazz legend has another gift this season – a single of “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas.”
2009 Releases: Diana Krall, Boney James, Philippe Saisse
Diana Krall’s next recording, Quiet Nights, is a Brazilian jazz album coming out on March 31. After marrying Elvis Costello and giving birth, Diana says, “I feel more womanly, I guess, and I think this record is a love letter…
Christmas Time Is Here from Baraszu and Moore
Guitarist Dan Baraszu and bassist/producer Joseph Patrick Moore team up to deliver a fresh Christmas duo recording titled Christmas Time Is Here: This is an online-only release. Buy the download from iTunes
Jazz Grammy Nominees – Same Old
The nominees for the 51st Grammy Awards have been announced. I don’t have anything to say about this year’s jazz nominees that I haven’t already said. It’s a lot of familiar names if you’ve followed the nominees and winners in…