Jazz Master

Leon Leon Robinson or better known as ‘Leon’ is the quintessential meaning to being tall, dark and handsome to his many female fans; however he is more than just AOL’s Black Voices Sexiest Actor of all time. Known for his roles in movie titles such as Cool Runnings, The Five …

Harry Lennix We had ‘nothing but love’ for Harry Lennix’s character “Dresser” in The Five Heartbeats as our pulses raced listening to his bass voice and swooning over his smooth moves. His work in the 1991 musical drama, co-written by Keenan Ivory Winans and Robert Townsend, was just the beginning …

Have you ever wondered how it would be growing up as the child of a celebrity? How about being the daughter of an iconic comedian? Most of us would probably think about the former rather than the latter however, Rain Pryor is of course, both. Born in 1969 to comedian …

iRockJazz caught Gerald Clayton in Chicago to discussed trends in Jazz, his early influences, the proper mindset for approaching Jazz today and being honest with the music by keeping an open mind.

When you think of the Blues what comes to mind? Maybe some down home feelings, feet tapping, soul stirring, finger snapping, or some rocking and rolling and definitely the sounds of legendary guitar player Buddy Guy. With over 50 years in the music industry, 6 Grammy Awards, being one of …

 For thousands of years man has chosen a myriad of vehicles to chronicle history. Tales of birth, life, and death passed down by the village griot, the graceful fluidity of the Alvin Ailey Dancers paying homage to the human experience in movements, the intro, climax, and resolution of an August …

A group that is reminiscent of Miles Davis’ second great quintet and six brand new compositions by a saxophonist that is often times considered the greatest composer in jazz history. Are you excited yet? Wayne Shorter, the man who for 50 years has produced countless jazz classics, is back on …

Terri Lyne Carrington Money Jungle If you think that you can’t make a social statement with instrumental music, you are misinformed. When looking throughout the history of American Jazz, there are no shortage of artists who used their ability as musicians and composers to illuminate the events, dreams and aspirations …

Alex Bugnon photo by Nicola Stemmer Imagine growing up in Montreux, Switzerland, home of the great Montreux Jazz Festival, being the nephew of jazz trumpeter Donald Byrd or having other jazz legends such as Milton Jackson and Clark Terry hang out with you at your parent’s home. “I was in …