At 83, piano legend Larry Vuckovich recounts a ‘Fascinating Jazz Life’
Raw garlic, organic greens, and a history playing with the greats: The Bay Area favorite has all the essential elements https://48hills.org/2019/06/larry-vuckovich/All Ears By Reese Erlich, 48Hills.org June 13, 2019 Pianist and composer Larry Vuckovich has been a headliner in the Bay Area jazz scene for over 60 years. His creative approach to the music keeps … Continue reading
John Pizzarelli salutes ‘swinging’ Nat King Cole at 100
The jazz guitarist speaks about his connection to the velvet-voiced legend and new album, ‘For Centennial Reasons’ By Reese Erlich – February 26, 2019, 48Hills.org https://48hills.org/2019/02/john-pizzarelli-centennial-reasons/ As a young man, jazz guitarist and vocalist John Pizzarelli fell in love with the music of Nat “King” Cole. “I bought some Cole records,” he told me in a phone … Continue reading
From Mali to Memphis: Dee Dee Bridgewater fires up the soul of her youth
The brilliant blues-jazz singer digs deep into her past for latest release—and puts one over on Elvis. By Reese Erlich – March 15, 2019 – 48Hills https://48hills.org/2019/03/dee-dee-bridgewater-memphis-yoshis/ Two of the great divas of blues and jazz will be performing in the Bay Area this coming week. It’s a wonderful opportunity not only to hear some … Continue reading
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