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Chrysalis Records release Guru’s ‘Jazzmatazz, Vol. 1’ (1993)

Guru's 'Jazzmatazz, Vol. 1' is one of the first albums combining a live jazz band with hip hop, released on May 18, 1993 by Chrysalis Records.Track Listing : 1.Introduction- 01:20...

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Jason Mraz enchants Seoul (2013)

May 17, 2013 - Jason Mraz and his musicians plus local guitarist Sungha Jung will be in concert at Jamsil Auxiliary Stadium in Seoul, South Korea

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On French TV today, Fats Domino at ‘Jazz 3’ (1973)

May 17, 1973 - if in France, do not miss Fats Domino, taped at Paris, Salle Pleyel, at "Jazz 3" on French national television third channel

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This week In Jazz Legends 20/52

Lester Young, Coleman Hawkins, The Marsalis Family, Hank Jones, Joe Lovano, McCoy Tyner Quartet, George Benson, Earl Klugh, Miles Davis, John Scofield, Elvin Jones Trio, Esperanza Spalding, Bobby McFerrin, Miles...

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Sungha Jung joins Jason Mraz (2013)

May 16, 2013 - Jason Mraz who is touring in Korea has invited YouTube guitar sensation Sungha Jung

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Trumpeter Avishai Cohen cooks at JazzKitchen (2009)

May 16, 2015 - trumpeter Avishai Cohen plays with Nasheet Waits (d) and Eric Revis (b) at the Jazz Kitchen in Indianapolis, IN

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On TV today, Modern Jazz Quartet at “Jazz Casual” (1962)

May 16, 1962 - you do not want to miss the Modern Jazz Quartet - that is John Lewis (p), Milt Jackson (vb), Percy Heath (b) & Connie Kay (d)...

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Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Bud Powell, Charles Mingus & Max Roach a.k.a. ‘The Quintet’ record ‘Jazz at Massey Hall’ (1953)

'Jazz at Massey Hall' by Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Bud Powell, Charles Mingus & Max Roach a.k.a. 'The Quintet' is a live album recorded on May 15, 1953 and released...

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Taz sits in with Otis Taylor (2015)

May 14, 2015 - Otis Taylor and his band plus amazing 13 years old guitarist Brandon "Taz" Niederauer will be on stage at Fairfield Theater Company in Fairfield, CT.

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Erasure and Yazoo attend the Mute festival (2011)

May 14, 2011 - pop duos Erasure - that is Andy Bell (voc) and Vince Clarke (kb) - and Yazoo - that is Alison Moyet (voc) and Vince Clarke (kb)...

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Gary Burton & Julian Lage tape a song for “Jazz on 3: ” (2013)

May 14, 2013 - Gary Burton & Julian Lage are to record a session at the Jazz on 3 studios, London

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Madonna & Anthony Kiedis have a jazz moment at Arsenio Hall 1000th (1993)

May 13, 1993 - do not miss Madonna alone then with RHCP singer Anthony Kiedis doing two jazz numbers at "Arsenio Hall - the 1000th show" on CBS

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The Cult visit Brazil (2011)

May 13, 2011 - The Cult take part in the "Lupaluna" festival held in Curitiba, Parana Brazil

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Art Pepper records ‘Art Pepper + Eleven – Modern Jazz Classics’ with a big band conducted by Marty Paich (1959)

'Art Pepper + Eleven – Modern Jazz Classics' is an album recorded on March 12, 24 & May 12, 1959 with a jazz big band conducted and arranged by Marty...

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Parlophone release Gorillaz’ second album : ‘Demon Days’ featuring De La Soul, Neneh Cherry and more (2005)

Gorillaz' 'Demon Days' is their second studio album featuring various guest like De La Soul, Neneh Cherry, among others, produced by Danger Mouse and released on May 11, 2005 by...

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Muddy Waters plays at the first Montreal jazz festival (1980)

May 10, 1980 - Muddy Waters will share the bill of the first Montreal jazz festival with several other bluesmen at CEPSUM, Université de Montréal in Canada

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John Lee Hooker plays at the first Montreal jazz festival (1980)

May 10, 1980 - John Lee Hooker plus the Coast to Coast Blues Band will share the bill of the first Montreal jazz festival with several other bluesmen at CEPSUM,...

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B.B.King plays at the first Montreal jazz festival (1980)

May 10, 1980 - B.B.King will share the bill of the first Montreal jazz festival with several other bluesmen like Willie Dixon, Muddy Waters and others at CEPSUM, Université de...

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Blue Note publish Joe Lovano’s ‘Joyous Encounter’ recorded with George Mraz, Paul Motian and Hank Jones (2005)

Joe Lovano's 'Joyous Encounter' is an album recorded with George Mraz, Paul Motian and Hank Jones and released on May 10, 2005 by Blue Note.Track Listing : 1.Autumn In New...

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This week In Jazz Legends 19/52

Stan Getz, Chet Baker, Arturo Sandoval, Branford Marsalis, Dexter Gordon, Thelonious Monk, Joshua Redman, Sonny Rollins, Mal Waldron, Woody Shaw , Pharoah Sanders, Carla Bley, Steve Swallow, Andy Sheppard, Keith...

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