iRock Jazz LIVE! with Music Director Ray Chew
Musical Director Ray Chew has performed at the helm of award winning musical events with the world’s most popular artists including Rihanna, Carrie Underwood, Prince, Justin Beiber, Aretha Franklin, Lenny Kravitz, Ludacris, Barry Manilow, Queen Latifah, James Taylor, Pastor Shirley Caesar, Jennifer Hudson and Quincy Jones. Now in his second …
iRock Jazz LIVE! with Singer Andy Allo
Every so often, an artist comes along that transcends the norm. An artist who is truly paving her own path with a sound and vibe that is uniquely her own and connects to fans on a deeper level. Such an artist isn’t bound by genre and is intent on creating …
iRock Jazz Live! with Pianist Patrice Rushen
Multi-Grammy nominated artist, Patrice Rushen, is fashioning her career after the legacy of her long-time friend and mentor, Quincy Jones. Composer…Producer…International Recording Artist…Rushen has definitely earned the respect she has been awarded by her peers in the music industry. Admired by many for her groundbreaking achievements, Rushen has amassed an …
iRock Jazz LIVE! with Bassist / Vocalist Nik West
“Holy Funkadelic, I felt this girl’s energy the first time I was in her presence, I knew there was something special about her and that hair” –Steven Tyler “Great stage presence”-Prince With credits that include work for artists such as, Dave Stewart of Eurythmics fame, Prince, John Mayer, and most …
iRock Jazz LIVE! with Drummer Lil John Roberts
One of the most sought after Jazz and R & B Drummers of his generation, John “Lil’ John” Roberts has maintained his status in the industry as the ultimate heartbeat. A native of Philadelphia, John quickly became noted as a child prodigy, playing along side Christian McBride and Joey Defranceso …
iRock Jazz LIVE! with Drummer John “lil” John” Roberts
One of the most sought after Jazz and R & B Drummers of his generation, John “Lil’ John” Roberts has maintained his status in the industry as the ultimate heartbeat. A native of Philadelphia, John quickly became noted as a child prodigy, playing along side Christian McBride and Joey Defranceso …
Nik West: I’m Nobody’s Conformist
Make no mistake about it: Bass goddess Nik West is nobody’s conformist, a fact made abundantly clear for anyone who’s ever seen the video to her blazing, bodacious and accidental cover of AC/DC’s iconic “Back In Black.” The Phoenix, Arizona native is well into a remarkable career as one of …
iRock Jazz LIVE! with Icon Sheila E.
Born in California, Sheila E. is the daughter of Juanita (Gardere), a dairy factory worker, and percussionist Pete Escovedo, with whom she frequently performs. Sheila E’s uncle is Alejandro Escovedo. Tito Puente was Escovedo’s godfather. She is also niece to Javier Escovedo, founder of seminal San Diego punk act, The …
Brian Culbertson: Artistry Cannot Be Categorized
Brian Culbertson began his musical journey at the age of 8 on piano, adding drums at 9, trombone at 10, then bass at 12. Loving genre-crossing jazz-pop artists such as Earth, Wind and Fire, Chicago, and Tower of Power, Culbertson’s artistry cannot be categorized into one genre. Brian has released …
Prince Performs Intimate After Hours Show In Chicago
Prince wowed at an afterhours concert for a capacity, standing-room-only crowd of 400 at City Winery Chicago early this (Sunday) morning. In town to perform at the wedding reception of film director-producer George Lucas and Ariel Investments President Mellody Hobson, the superstar took the stage just after 2am, joined by …
CD Review – Andy Allo’s “Superconductor”
Singer, songwriter and guitarist Andy Allo is an up-and-coming artist on the music scene. Allo, the protégé of funk legend Prince, has a truly unique and refreshing sound. With her new album Superconductor out this November, Allo graciously offers the music community with a diverse, sonic collage. Allo is both …
Andy Allo Versus The Machines
Andy Allo Two of the most celebrated film franchises of the past 30 years have been The Terminator and The Matrix. Both deal with an ominous struggle between humans and machines. The underlining irony that binds the two stories is the conflict was birthed by the people’s embrace of …