Icons Among Us Icons Among Us: Jazz in The Present Tense
Don Q presents Icons Among Us Icons Among Us: jazz in the present tense, a documentary series, looks at the Jazz music scene today. Through interviews, performance footage, and the voices of the musicians themselves, we will explore this music and the divergent influences that are shaping the world of …
Dominick Farinacci: 360 Degrees and Rising
To impress the likes of Quincy Jones it takes real talent, dedication and commitment to the art of music and jazz trumpeter Dominick Farinacci has just that – real talent, the dedication to hone is craft and commitment to be the best musician. A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Farinacci grew …
Gregory Porter Singing it With Understanding
Jazz vocalist, song writer and Broadway actor Gregory Porter’s voice is considered a major instrument in the art of jazz. He is a regular performer at Jazz at Lincoln Center. His debut album Water, received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Jazz Vocal and his sophomore album “Be Good” was …
Roy Hargrove: Why I Get Paid, What I Give Back, And Sacrifices Made.
Jazz musicians spend the majority if their careers just traveling from gig to gig. Master Trumpeter Roy Hargrove breaks down in this interview with iRock Jazz the demands of traveling, the sacrifices that musicians make, and the real reasons musicians get paid.
Russell Malone: Learning on the Road
Master guitarist and composer Russell Malone taught himself how to play guitar. In this interview with iRock Jazz, Malone shares his greatest teaching tool for any musician-being on the road.
Robert Glasper: I Wish People Would Have the Chance to Not Like My Music
Quantity versus quality is a major topic of conversation in the music industry. There is a lot of music out there, but the quality is questionable. Jazz pianist Robert Glasper explains frankly why he wishes people had the chance to not like his music.
Kenny Barron: Getting to Play With Dizzy
One of Master pianist Kenny Barron’s first major gigs was with the late-great jazz icon, Dizzy Gillespie. In this interview with iRock Jazz, the American Jazz Hall of Famer talks about being hired by Dizzy Gillespie, before the icon even had a chance to hear him play!
Roy Hargrove Tradition vs Innovation
Master trumpeter Roy Hargrove knows the definition of music. In his tenure, Hargrove has worked with premier artists, not only in jazz, but across the music spectrum. The two time Grammy winner received worldwide recognition after winning the award for two different music categories; Latin Jazz (1997) andInstrumental Jazz (2002). Currently, Hargrove is the bandleader …
Gerald Clayton: Keeping an Open Mind
With multiple albums, awards and Grammy nominations under his belt in just a few years, jazz pianist and composer Gerald Clayton has made his mark as an authoritative presence in the next generation of jazz artists. As the son of bassist John Clayton, Gerald Clayton has gained a wealth of …
Gregory Porter Singing it With Understanding
Jazz vocalist, song writer and Broadway actor Gregory Porter’s voice is considered a major instrument in the art of jazz. He is a regular performer at Jazz at Lincoln Center. His debut album Water, received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Jazz Vocal and his sophomore album “Be Good” was …
Roy Hargrove: The State of Jazz Education
Music education in American schools has steadily declined over the past few years. No one form of music has suffered more than that of jazz. In this interview with iRock Jazz, master trumpeter and award winning composer Roy Hargrove discusses the state of jazz education and the importance of jazz …
Jeremy Pelt: On Mass Marketing, Branding and Jazz
Trumpeter Jeremy Pelt is an up and coming force in the art of jazz. Pelt’s style of play is being compared to jazz giants, Lee Morgan and Freddie Hubbard. The Berklee College of Music graduate has played with high profile artists such as Roy Hargrove, Cassandra Wilson, Ravi Coltrane and …