On May 5, 1957, jazz impresario Norman Granz presented Canadian pianist Oscar Peterson's trio, American violinist Stuff Smith, and American singer Ella Fitzgerald during the Jazz at the Philharmonic concert at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam.
In 1978, the famed Chicago Blues All Star Band put on an electrifying performance at the North Sea Jazz Festival in The Hague. In this short clip, they are joined by guitarist Eddy Clearwater who plays a stunning cover of "Everything's Gonna Be Alright."
This program follows American singer-songwriter Melody Gardot as she visits the legendary studio Château d'Hérouville in France. After an accident in 2003 left her hypersensitive to light and sound, Gardot discovered the healing power of music.
‘The legend of the groove’ is a series of documentaries about musicians who, between the late 1950s and now, have radically influenced the music of today's hip hop, soul, and rhythm 'n' blues greats, like Prince, Erykah Badu, Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix.
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.
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.
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.
Jack DeJohnette, an important figure in jazz fusion, was inducted into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame in 2007. Discover his unique style as part of this breathtaking performance delivered at Estival.
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.
Regarded as the greatest instrumental soloist of all time, Stan Getz emerged was one of the most significant musical forces of post-World War II jazz. This program shows his last public performance, at Munich Philharmonic Hall, Germany on July 18, 1990.
The Crusaders, an American jazz fusion group that was popular in the '70s. Their performance at Estival is beyond soulful and an amazing show to watch.
Legendary jazz pianist Horace Silver's groundbreaking fusion of hard bop, blues, soulful grooves and Cape Verdean influences have left an indelible mark on the world of jazz.
Art Blakey: Live in '65 features a very impressive lineup from jazz history: Art Blakey (Drums), Jaki Byard (Piano), Reggie Workman (Bass), Nathan Davis (Sax), and the legendary trumpet player, Freddie Hubbard.
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.
American jazz saxophonist and two-time Grammy nominee Bill Evans plays at the legendary Parisian nightclub New Morning with Wolfgang Haffner (drums), Gary Grainger (bass) and Simon Oslender (keys), collectively known as The Spykillers.
Verônica Ferriani is a Brazilian singer and songwriter recognized for her powerful voice and distinctive musical identity. Her career spans a variety of styles within MPB (Brazilian Popular Music).
Jazz phenomenon Trombone Shorty dishes out a mix of funk, jazz, hip-hop and soul at this concert at the French festival Jazz à Vienne. With his hypnotic performance and boundless energy, Trombone Shorty puts up an unparalleled performance.
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.
Double bassist Avishai Cohen’s trio with Noam David (drums) and Omri Mor (pianist) joined forces with the international Symphony Orchestra ‘INSO-Lviv’, conducted by Christian Schumann.
In 1960, Archie Shepp attended a concert of John Coltrane at the Five Spot, legendary club of the Lower East Side. Fascinated, he quickly decided to devote himself to the tenor saxophone. Five years later, Shepp - already a staple of free jazz - finally recorded alongside his idol.
The talented American singer Michelle David performs pop and gospel music that feeds the heart and soothes the soul at Jazz in Duketown 2019.
In 1985, American vocal virtuoso Bobby McFerrin took the stage solo at Estival Jazz Lugano. The one-man musical force stunned the audience with his unique vocal percussion as he delved into the crowd for this quirky and charming act.
In 1982, Dutch big band The Skymasters accompanied monumental jazz trumpet legend Dizzy Gillespie and the Brazilian bossa nova singer Astrud Gilberto at the North Sea Jazz Festival in The Hague.
The composer, trumpeter and bugle player Franco Ambrossetti performs with his quintet in his native Lugano as part of the Estival.
In the second half of June 1965, during a prolonged European concert tour, American trumpeter Buck Clayton (1911–1991) played a residency at the Chikito, a club in Bern, Switzerland.
The Da Pá Virada Sessions series presents the best musicians of contemporary Brazilian jazz, and beyond. Karin Fernandes is dedicated to the performance of 20th and 21st century piano repertoire and has performed with prestigious Brazilian orchestras.
Pianist Grégory Privat's 2020 work "Soley" inhabits a hybrid universe in which voice, piano and synthesizer, Caribbean and electronic music, and the classical and jazz trio traditions coexist and mingle.
At 25, saxophonist Maceo Parker played in James Brown's band, but today he is also known for his collaborations with George Clinton's Parliament-Funkadelic and Bootsy Collins' Rubber Band.
Kenny Garrett emerged in the early 1980s, redefining the alto sax with powerful intensity. His album Sounds from the Ancestors blends jazz, R&B and gospel roots from Detroit with a modern global sound.
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.
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!
