Playlist - URBAN JAZZ LOUNGE - Nov 26 2016

I've referred to the Newport Jazz Festivals today, and made mention of the film in 1958 "Jazz On A Summer's Day" ... here it is ... 

Playlist November 19 - URBAN JAZZ LOUNGE

PLAYLIST Nov 12 - with LEITA HUTCHINGS at THE URBAN JAZZ LOUNGE - Fine Music 102.5FM

Frances Madden - new album launch

Great night at the Basement last night, with the launch of her new album, by Frances Madden ... terrific new material; her sensitivity on the piano possibly comes from a classically trained background; there’s a nod to idol Diana Krall; a quirky Beatles cover, and new material too … much laughter at the irony that Women don’t pay blues, and then, an original piece.  Her vocals are right on! ... soft, edgy, stirring when she needs to be, but lovely; feminine .. all the while smiling; placid, elegant. The trumpeter has style, character and polish; the guitarist is reminiscent of Kenny Burrell, and her former Teacher-sax player, gave generously to share the shine of the evening’s performance … and the new album is revealed!  … FRANCES MADDEN LIVE

Playlist nov 5

A moody reverie, after Mingus Big Band, of sultry jazz singers ... some men; some women, and ending with our own home grown talent

Playlist Nov 5 2016