John Hilderbrand
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2006 Jazz Grammy Nominees
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The nominees for the 49th annual Grammy Awards were announced this morning. It’s the only visible awards show that recognizes all genres of music, including jazz. The selections for…
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Tribaljazz – Co-Founded by John Densmore of The Doors
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Doors drummer John Densmore has co-founded the group Tribaljazz, which “blends and fuses improvisational jazz, beats and world music.” The band consists of two master African drummers, an upright…
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Jazz-Rock Fusion from Grose, Stern, Di Meola
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Jazz-rock fusion lives on in these new releases by masters of the electric guitar. It’s worth noting that every composition of each of these recordings is an original by…
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Smoke N’ Mirrors from Lee Ritenour
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He’s been a presence in contemporary jazz for more than two decades and nominated for seventeen Grammy awards. Guitarist Lee Ritenour still has stories to tell. The concept for…
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New Incognito, Benson/Jarreau, Madlib/Norah Jones, and More!
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Bluey = Busy. Incognito’s Eleven just hit stores in the States earlier this year but the band has already recorded a new album that is scheduled for release in…