Route 66 Linear Music Festival at The Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame

Originally posted on Tulsa Jazz:
*Encore Performance Tonight August 1, 2014, 8:00 pm* WORLD’S FIRST LINEAR MUSIC FESTIVAL HEADS FOR JAZZ DEPOT ? Spreading out around the road from Chicago to L.A., the Route 66 Linear Music Festival is scheduled to make several stops in Oklahoma during late July and early August – including one…

Ester Rada Performing Live at The Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame

Originally posted on Tulsa Jazz:
International Music Star Ester Rada Plays Jazz Depot Sunday ? Rising international star Ester Rada, an Israeli-born Ethiopian vocalist and songwriter, is set to perform in concert Sunday, June 1, at the Jazz Depot. Her Tulsa visit, during which she will also conduct musical workshops, is co-sponsored by the Jewish…

JazzReach with Metta Quintet at The Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center

Originally posted on Tulsa Jazz:
Broken Arrow PAC Brings JazzReach to the Rose District for an UPCLOSE Educational Experience  New York City’s nationally recognized JazzReach is visiting the Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center for an UPCLOSE, once-in-a-lifetime multimedia educational concert. Presented by the Broken Arrow Arts and Humanities Council in cooperation with the BAPAC, UPCLOSE…

RESTORING THE REPERTOIRE

Originally posted on JAZZ LIVES:
In the old days — define them as you will — it seemed as if everyone knew, and played, a thousand songs.  Some of that knowlesge had to do with the demands of the marketplace: members of Goodman’s or Ellington’s or Basie’s bands had to learn and play new pop…

2013 ABOT Award Winner Angie Cockrell performs at Woodland Hills Mall July 20, 2013

Originally posted on Tulsa Jazz:
Angie is a singer, songwriter, recording artist with a rich, soulful voice whose influences range from jazz, soft rock, pop, blues, and classic country. A versatile artist, Angie loves incorporating her passion and style into all genres of music. Angie has produced two Cd’s “Good Things” (2012) and “Color Me…

Mike Cameron’s Musical Week

Originally posted on Tulsa Jazz:
Mike Cameron Fans, Here are his events for the week: Monday– Mike Cameron Trio @ Hodges Bend (3rd/Kenosha, downtown) 9pm-midnight.  No cover charge. Wednesday– Cellar Dweller jazz night w/ Mike Cameron Trio- 9:30-midnight.  No cover charge. Friday– Center of the Universe Festival with Eric Himan.  5:00-6:00 pm on the Guthrie Green stage.…

Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame presents Washington Rucker

Originally posted on Tulsa Jazz:
Legendary Drummer Washington Rucker Featured at Jazz Hall with guest vocalist Cynthia Simmons Many years ago, Washington Rucker’s European tour with Stevie Wonder took him to Paris, where he found himself being interviewed by a local writer. “The first thing this guy asked me was, `Where are you from?’” Rucker recalls. “I…

Ashby Anderson

Jazz Revolutions Series: Miles Davis and Orion Muse Creative Workspace and the Jazz Composers Alliance, Inc. hosted the 2011-2012 Jazz Revolutions Concert Series which features re-worked works by Jazz Masters. Orion is an original composition by Ashby Anderson, presented during the November 2011 concert. ASHBY ANDERSON: Biography An accomplished musician, composer, and performer, Ashby continues to … More Ashby Anderson

The Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame presents “Salute to Father’s Day: Thanks, Dad!”

Originally posted on Tulsa Jazz:
 “Salute to Father’s Day: Thanks, Dad!” Fathers and Sons in Concert Quite a while ago-Mike Moore isn’t sure exactly when-plans were floated for a band composed entirely of father and son musicians to play a show for the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame. That idea sounded great to Moore and…