This concert features the Divine One in her prime, wrapping her sultry voice around jazz standards such as Lover Man. Performances like these demonstrate why Sarah Vaughan is invariably mentioned in the same breath as Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday.
In 1974, the astounding Canadian pianist Oscar Peterson and his trio of drummer Kenny Clarke and bassist Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen performed at the Grand Gala du Disque. They are soon after joined by eminent French-Italian violinist Stéphane Grappelli.
Legendary Cuban pianist Chucho Valdés brought his band ‘Jazz Batá 2’ to the Malta Jazz Festival on July 19, 2019. They delivered a performance that reverberated through the historic island.
In today’s episode of BIRD, Shayna Steele presents swinging acoustic Samba to storming guitar funk, everything fits like a mould. Presented with a generous portion of charm and impressive dynamic.
Accordionist Mestrinho performs with Cainã Cavalcante on guitar, Alex Buck on drums, and Carlinhos Noronha on bass. They combine the subtle rhythms of Brazilian music with the leader's instrumental virtuosity.
Gregory Porter’s magnificent, burnished baritone can sink into a lyric with luxurious ease, the melody gently sculpted into new shapes at every turn, with the rhythm tugging subtly back and forth across the bar line.
Pianist Kenny Barron’s June 27, 2019 appearance at the Alfa Jazz Festival in Ukraine’s Lviv was a celebration of sublime jazz virtuosity.
In 1986, the third version of jazz fusion band Mahavishnu Orchestra, comprised of guitarist John McLaughlin, pianist Jim Beard, bassist Jonas Hellborg, drummer Danny Gottlieb, and saxophonist Bill Evans played at the North Sea Jazz Festival in The Hague.
This episode of BIRD is a fantastic registration of the after party of the North Sea Jazz Festival. This mega jam session is a great coming together of, amongst others, Anthony Hamilton, Anderson Paak, Christian Scott, Cory Henry and Kneebody!
The talented American singer Michelle David performs pop and gospel music that feeds the heart and soothes the soul at Jazz in Duketown 2019.
Jazz guitarist Mike Stern and fusion violin player Didier Lockwood perform a unique duo concert at the beautiful antique theatre in Vienne, France.
In this concert recording from the Ascona New Orleans Jazz Festival, held in late June and early July 1998 at picturesque Lake Maggiore in Ascona, Switzerland, Trevor Richards presents 1930s-style jazz alongside two true legends from that era.
Jimmy Smith: Live in '69 boasts an incredible 90-minute concert from 1969 filmed in Paris.
In 1972, the Newport Jazz Festival in Rotterdam welcomed the Giants of Jazz, an all-star band featuring drummer Art Blakey, trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie, bassist Al McKibbon, pianist Thelonious Monk, saxophonist Sonny Stitt and trombonist Kai Winding. Part 2.
John Patitucci (bass) and Marco Pignataro and Joe Lovano (saxophones) present stirring jazz originals in 'Tällberg’s Jazz for the Planet', a recording made in support of the Tällberg Foundation’s aim to inspire positive climate action.
Grammy-nominated Hamilton de Holanda, who reintroduced the 10-string mandolin in Brazil, teams up with pianist Mário Laginha for stimulating duo performances of Brazil's musical treasures.
Vocalist Jazzmeia Horn’s 2019 Malta Jazz Festival appearance was a celebration of jazz’s future, infused with the soul of its past. Horn’s concert was a truly spellbinding experience.
In 2019, the vibrant city of Sofia, Bulgaria, hosted the International A to JazZ Festival. Among the featured acts was the trailblazing jazz trumpeter Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah.
Among the bands presenting themselves at jazzahead! 2024 is Sultan Stevenson’s trio. Pianist Stevenson, a Londoner with Caribbean roots, graduated from Conservatory in 2023. He is a rapidly rising talent in the London jazz circuit, whose debut album 'Faithful One' won him the Parliamentary Jazz Award for the best newcomer. Described by The Telegraph as “an incipient master”, Sultan Stevenson (piano) appears at jazzahead! 2024 with Jacob Gryn (bass) and Joel Waters (drums).
Bootsy Collins' syncopated, hard and relentlessly rhythmic music strongly influenced funk music's development. Now in his 60s, Bootsy maintains that same energy, playing a spectacular show at Jazz à Vienne.
This compilation features recordings from the 1950s of Billie Holiday singing a string of her greatest successes. Enjoy this unique footage of one of jazz’s all-time greats!
Although American soul and jazz organist Rhoda Scott spent most of her career in France, this performance at the antique theatre of Vienne is special: she presents an intimate and beautiful performance with US gospel and blues singer La Velle.
In 1989, American saxophonist Michael Brecker played at the North Sea Jazz Festival in The Hague. Joined by bassist Jeff Andrews, drummer Adam Nussbaum, pianist Joey Calderazzo, and guitarist Mike Stern, Brecker displayed his virtuosity in spades.
Anita O’Day boasts two wonderful concerts from 1963 and 1970 that present the “jazz singer supreme” in impeccable form. This show is a testimony to one of jazz music’s true originals and shows unequivocally why she is ranked in the top tier of vocalists.
Estival offers a thrilling and particularly surprising line-up that explores the rich world of contemporary music. “The Girl From Ipanema”, Astrud Gilberto’s second name, gives an outstanding, swinging performance at Estival Lugano.
In 1988, acclaimed Brazilian singer and pianist Tania Maria performed with bassist Leonard Traversa and drummer Kim Plainfield at the North Sea Jazz Festival in The Hague. Maria is known for her energetic personality and unique style of singing.
On July 20, 2018, double bassist Christian McBride presented his band ‘New Jawn’ at the Malta Jazz Festival. Hailing from Philadelphia, this music luminary combines jazz, R&B, pop/rock, hip hop/neo-soul, and classical.
Catalan bass player Manel Fortià returns to his roots to reinvent traditional Catalan repertoire. Libérica’s 2021 album ‘Arrels’ explores Catalan hymns, heard here during a live performance at Nova Jazz Cava in Barcelona.
In 1983, American vibraphonist Lionel Hampton performed at the Kurhaus in Scheveningen. Accompanied by his big band, which included talents such as saxophonist Arnett Cobb, the "King of the Vibes" gave an energizing performance with both mallets and voice.
Vocalist Jazzmeia Horn’s 2019 Malta Jazz Festival appearance was a celebration of jazz’s future, infused with the soul of its past. Horn’s concert was a truly spellbinding experience.
