Bebop Spoken There

Ron Carter quoting Sonny Rollins: ''What we call jazz - that's keeping the world in equilibrium. I don't care what kind of music you like out here today. It all comes from jazz.'' (DownBeat August, 2026)

The Things They Say!

This is a good opportunity to say thanks to BSH for their support of the jazz scene in the North East (and beyond) - it's no exaggeration to say that if it wasn't for them many, many fine musicians, bands and projects across a huge cross section of jazz wouldn't be getting reviewed at all, because we're in the "desolate"(!) North. (M & SSBB on F/book 23/12/24)

Postage

18818 (and counting) posts since we started blogging 18 years ago. 682 of them this year alone and, so far this month (Aug. 20) 51.

Reviewers wanted

Whilst BSH attempts to cover as many gigs, festivals and albums as possible, to make the site even more comprehensive we need more 'boots on the ground' to cover the albums seeking review - a large percentage of which never get heard - report on gigs or just to air your views on anything jazz related. Interested? then please get in touch. Contact details are on the blog. Look forward to hearing from you. Lance

From This Moment On

August

Tue 25: Michael Young Trio @ The Black Swan, Newcastle. 7:30pm. Free.

Wed 26: Vieux Carré Hot 4 @ Cullercoats Crescent Club. 1:00pm. Free.
Wed 26: Darlington Big Band @ Darlington & Simpson Rolling Mills Social Club, Darlington. 7:00pm. Free. Rehearsal session (open to the public).
Wed 26: Take it to the Bridge @ The Globe, Newcastle. 7:30pm. Free.

Thu 27: Vieux Carré Hot 4 @ The Millstone, Mill Rise, South Gosforth, Newcastle. 1:00pm. Free.
Thu 27: Castillo Nuevo Orquesta @ Pilgrim, Newcastle. £6.50. 7:30pm (doors).
Thu 27: Paul Skerritt @ Angels' Share, St George's Terrace, Jesmond, Newcastle NE2 2SX. 8:00pm. Free. Booking advised (0191 200 1975). Skerritt w. backing tapes.
Thu 27: 58 Jazz Collective @ The Blacksmith’s Arms, Stranton, Hartlepool. 8:00pm. Free.
Thu 27: Shalala @ The Globe, Newcastle. 8:00pm. £7.00.

Fri 28: Graham Hardy Quartet @ The Gala, Durham. 1:00pm. £8.00.
Fri 28: Classic Swing @ Cullercoats Crescent Club. 1:00pm. Free.
Fri 28: Rendezvous Jazz @ The Monkseaton Arms. 1:00pm. Free.
Fri 28: New Orleans Preservation Jazz Band @ The Oxbridge Hotel, Stockton. 1:00pm. £5.00.

Sat 29: Brian Jackson @ Pilgrim, Newcastle. 8:30pm (doors). £32.00.

Sun 30: Musicians Unlimited @ West Hartlepool RFC. 1:00pm. Free.
Sun 30: Tango Jazz Quartet @ The Globe, Newcastle. 8:00pm.

Mon 31: Friends of Jazz @ Cullercoats Crescent Club. 1:00pm. Free.

Wednesday, August 09, 2017

On the Down Beat: Wadada bags a hat-trick, Women clean up

(Report by Russell)
The 65th Annual Down Beat International Critics’ Poll results have been published in the August issue of Down Beat magazine. Veteran trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith has secured a late-career triple award - Jazz Artist, Trumpeter of the Year and Jazz Album of the Year (America’s National Parks). Female Vocalist of the Year is Cécile McLorin Salvant, and Male Vocalist of the Year is Gregory Porter.
The Down Beat categories are all but endless. Take a look at the following selective list. Spot the common denominator of these award winners…


Big Band: Maria Schneider
Soprano Saxophone: Jane Ira Bloom
Flute: Nicole Mitchell
Guitar: Mary Halvorson
Violin: Regina Carter    
Composer: Maria Schneider
Arranger: Maria Schneider
Rising Star: Mary Halvorson
Rising Star Group: Mary Halvorson Trio
Rising Star Soprano Saxophone: Christine Jensen
Rising Star Alto Saxophone: Matana Roberts
Rising Star Flute: Kali Z Fasteau
Rising Star Piano: Kris Davis
Rising Star Violin: Sara Caswell
Rising Star Vibraphone: Cecilia Smith
Rising Star Misc. Instrument: Akua Dixon (cello)
Rising Star Composer: Mary Halvorson
Rising Star Arranger: Esperanza Spalding

Got it? Answers on a post card.

Russell.        
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1 comment :

Auntie Fem said...

Next thing you know they'll be wanting to vote!

Wednesday, August 09, 2017 6:52:00 pm

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