Scott Hamilton / Harry Allen Quintet featuring Rossano Sportiello, Thurs. Feb. 21, 2013
Scott Hamilton / Harry Allen Quintet featuring Rossano Sportiello Thursday, February 21, 2013 Kuumbwa Jazz “A first-rate jazz soloist who never disappoints.” – JazzTimes Scott Hamilton takes his inspiration from the saxophone greats of the pre-Coltrane era: Ben Webster, Coleman Hawkins, and Lester Young, to name a few. His dedication to the swing era sound [...]
Robert Randolph and the Slide Brothers, Wed. Feb. 20, 2013, Rio Theatre
Robert Randolph and the Slide Brothers Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at the Rio Theatre Media Kit: http://mediakits.concordmusicgroup.com/p/slide-brothers/ “…a soul-stirring blend of gospel…electric blues and rock.” – NPR Sacred Steel is a dynamic, house-rocking blend of blues, gospel, rock and soul that respects faith and funk in equal measure. Regarded as a modern master of Sacred [...]
Kurt Rosenwinkel New Quartet, Monday, February 18, 2013
Kurt Rosenwinkel New Quartet Monday, February 18 Kuumbwa Jazz “….a jazz guitarist of glowing lyricism.” – New York Times Philadelphia-born jazz guitarist/composer Kurt Rosenwinkel first earned attention playing alongside such iconic artists as Gary Burton, Paul Motian and Joe Henderson. His newest release, Star of Jupiter marks his first quartet recording in more than a decade, following 2001′s groundbreaking The Next [...]
Habib Koité and Eric Bibb, Brothers in Bamako, Friday, February 15, 2013
Habib Koité and Eric Bibb Brothers in Bamako Friday, February 15, 2013 Kuumbwa Jazz 9 PM – ½ Price Night for Students “[Koité’s] reputation as a guitar player has become almost mythical” – New York Times This pairing of singers and guitarists recalls a musical meeting that might happen on a red dirt road somewhere [...]
Tuck and Patti, Thursday, February 14, 2013
Valentine’s with Tuck and Patti Thursday, February 14, 2013 Kuumbwa Jazz Special Jazz & Dinner Package Available ”… rich layers of emotional subtlety.” – Los Angeles Times Tuck and Patti’s winning blend of pop and jazz has earned a loyal following throughout the world. With Patti Cathcart’s expressive vocals and Tuck Andress’ fluid guitar [...]
Allen Toussaint, Monday, February 11, 2013
Allen Toussaint Monday, February 11, 2013 Kuumbwa Jazz “[he] has exerted unparalleled influence over…New Orleans music” – Times Picayune Few musicians are as beloved as songwriter/vocalist/pianist/producer Allen Toussaint. An architect of New Orleans R&B since the 1960s, Toussaint has retained his stature and important role within American music. 2009 brought his highly acclaimed album The Bright Mississippi, marking [...]
Ann Whittington Quintet, Thursday, February 11, 2013
Ann Whittington Quintet Thursday, February 11 Kuumbwa Jazz “… ethereal vocal magic…” – Monterey Herald Ann Whittington never stops refining and redefining her musical vision. The singer/songwriter’s warm and welcoming voice has been serenading Bay Area music fans over the years with an ever-evolving style of storytelling through song. Whittington has always enlisted the best [...]
Tommy Emmanuel, Monday, February 4, 2013
Tommy Emmanuel Monday, February 4, 2013 At the Rio Theatre “Emmanuel dazzles” – Guitar Player Magazine Australian superstar guitarist Tommy Emmanuel plays his instrument like a pianist would a piano, utilizing all ten fingers. His dexterous “finger style” provides him with the ability to conjure up melodies, rhythm, bass and percussive elements simultaneously. With two [...]
Billy Cobham’s “Spectrum 40” featuring Jerry Goodman, Dean Brown, Gary Husband and Ric Fierabracci, Thurs. January 31, 2013
Billy Cobham’s “Spectrum 40” featuring Jerry Goodman, Dean Brown, Gary Husband and Ric Fierabracci Thursday, January 31 Kuumbwa Jazz “… one of the pivotal figures in jazz-rock…” – Variety magazine Drummer Billy Cobham celebrates the 40th anniversary of Spectrum, his recording debut as a bandleader. Now considered a jazz/fusion landmark, Spectrum showcased Cobham’s talents [...]
Joe Lovano Us Five Featuring James Weidman, Esperanza Spalding, Otis Brown III and Francisco Mela, Monday, January 28
Joe Lovano Us Five Featuring James Weidman, Esperanza Spalding, Otis Brown III and Francisco Mela Monday, January 28 Kuumbwa Jazz “… punchy post-bop…” – The New York Times Joe Lovano is among the most prolific of today’s saxophonists. His musical curiosity knows no limits. From greasy, funky grooves to straight-ahead swinging, detouring into avant-garde [...]
