In 1967, American singer and actor Sammy Davis Jr. appeared at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam for a live, nationwide TV broadcast. Supported by his band, Davis combined his singing talent and sense of humor as he covered songs from a variety of genres.
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.
This broadcast from the North Sea Jazz Archives presents the great Wayne Shorter Quartet. Shorter’s maxim is to reinvent his music during each concert. He means to give his music a radical originality.
In 1969, the Modern Jazz Quartet performed at Singer Concertzaal in Laren for Dutch TV. Composed of Milt Jackson on vibraphone, John Lewis on piano, Percy Heath on bass, and Connie Kay on drums, the foursome plays with elegance and style.
The legendary pianist McCoy Tyner has become one of the most influential pianists in jazz history. As a member of the John Coltrane Quartet in the 1960s, Tyner’s playing supported the iconic saxophonist’s ventures into spiritual quests.
In 1982, the Superstar Quintet, which consists of trumpeter Freddie Hubbard, saxophonist Joe Henderson, drummer Tony Williams, bassist Ron Carter, and pianist Kenny Baron gave a performance of cosmic proportions at the North Sea Jazz Festival in The Hague.
In 1962, American pianist and composer Erroll Garner performed at the Singer Concertzaal in Laren. The vibrant and joyous concert was played with drummer Kelly Martin and bassist Eddie Calhoun, each long-standing collaborators from Garner's trio.
In 1979, legendary jazz trumpeter and flugelhorn player Clark Terry brought his own Big Bad Band to the North Sea Jazz Festival in The Hague. The virtuoso trumpeter himself was a veteran of both Duke Ellington's and Count Basie's celebrated ensembles.
Brazilian artist Gilberto Gil returns to Jazz à Vienne with music inspired by his latest album ‘Fé na Festa’: a mixture of celebration, tradition and even some rock. Although his new sound has its roots in Brazilian culture, it is always inspired by jazz.
The wonderful Richard Bona conquered the world with his bass and his voice a long time ago. On ‘Jazz à Vienne’ stage Bona once again shows why audiences around the world fall for his music.
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.
In 1986, American pianist and composer Keith Jarrett is joined by bassist Gary Peacock and drummer Jack DeJohnette at Estival Jazz Lugano. Known as the Standards Trio, they put on an enthralling performance that shows these master musicians at their best.
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.
Raul Midón appeared at 2017’s Sing Jazz Festival in Singapore with double bassist Romeir Mendez and drummer Billy Williams.
To close its 2019 edition, Jazz à la Villette pays tribute to the queen of soul Aretha Franklin, who died in the summer of 2018.
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.
Chucho Valdes and his Afro-Cuban Messengers are the prime example of Latin-inspired jazz music. During his performance the legendary pianist brings the streets of Havana to the ‘Jazz a Vienne’ stage.
Pianist Kenny Barron’s June 27, 2019 appearance at the Alfa Jazz Festival in Ukraine’s Lviv was a celebration of sublime jazz virtuosity.
Proving that any age is just a number, Pierre Courbois (*1940) teams up with Jesse Schilderink (*1995) and Wiro Mahieu (*1964) in his new band 3GEN3. This exciting new ensemble is augmented by pianist Jasper van ‘t Hof.
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.
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!
Annual trade fair, exhibition, and festival jazzahead! is one of the international jazz community's most important events. Among the bands appearing at jazzahead! 2022 is the Kathrine Windfeld Big Band from Denmark.
Estival offers a thrilling and particularly surprising line-up that explores the rich world of contemporary music. Jimmy Witherspoon, known for the song “Ain’t Nobody’s Business” ends the show with some astounding lean-back blues.
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.
The Da Pá Virada Sessions series presents the best musicians of contemporary Brazilian jazz, and beyond. Brazilian pianist Amilton Godoy is considered one of today's greatest pianists, often guesting with international top orchestras and conductors.
In 1986, guitarist John McLaughlin, saxophonist Bill Evans, drummer Danny Gottlieb, pianist Jim Beard, and bassist Jonas Hellborg continued the Mahavishnu Orchestra's sixteen-year legacy of impressive jazz fusion at the Estival Jazz Lugano.
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.
Caught in the Act is the second live album released by Canadian jazz crooner Michael Bublé. It was filmed and recorded at the Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles.
Mixing classic R&B vocals with a soulful blues-rock base, Alabama Shakes have taken garage rock and turned it on its head. Alabama Shakes takes the Austin City Limits stage for the second time in support of their newest album Sound & Color.
This documentary traces the first two decades of jazz in Latvia in this portrait of Jack Michalicky, the first known Latvian jazz pianist. This brief yet insightful documentary was produced by Latvian Mareks Ameriks.
