Christian Scott: I’m a Free Agent
Originally, the term “stretch music” was used to describe the powerful way in which trumpeter Christian Scott elongated the boundaries of music by fusing elements of jazz with various other musical genres. Today, the term has been stretched far beyond the musical stylings of the critically acclaimed Berklee grad, to …
iRock Jazz LIVE! with Water Seed’s Lou Hill
What do you call a musical gumbo that recalls the ancestral strut and joie de vivre of the New Orleans’ Tremé, the drama and ecstasy of the church’s wailing floor, and the suited-up sophistication of jazz threaded with the party funk of Parliament? What do you name sounds that hail …
iRock Jazz LIVE! with Trumpeter Christian Scott
Christian Scott was born to Cara Harrison and Clinton Scott III and also has a twin brother, Kiel. At the age of 13 he was given the chance to play with his uncle, jazz alto saxophonist, Donald Harrison. By 14, he was accepted into the New Orleans Center of Creative Arts where …
NEW! iRock Jazz LIVE! Interactive Web Series Premieres July 2
iRock Jazz introduces an exciting new interactive web series! iRock Jazz LIVE! is a show where fans have a rare opportunity to interview their personal unsung heroes, hear and see celebrities and notables they most admire. John Moultrie, CEO of iRock Jazz said: “iRock Jazz LIVE! is truly a new and innovative solution based platform …
Cultural Incantations: LIVE! at the CSO featuring Gonzalo Rubalcaba and Ninety Miles
“What I love about this music is that it has the capacity to carry the message of empathy.” – Stefon Harris Despite countless references to its oppressive regime, Cuba is home to some of the most engaging Jazz artists in the world today. Afro-Cuban Jazz is a cornerstone in …