DJazz

At 25, saxophonist Maceo Parker played in James Brown's band, but today he is also known for his collaborations with George Clinton's Parliament-Funkadelic and Bootsy Collins' Rubber Band. As a 25-year-old saxophonist, Maceo Parker played in the band of James Brown, but he is...

At his 2018 show at La Coopérative de Mai, Christian Scott celebrates 100 years of jazz with the program "The Centennial Trilogy." Expect a unique performance in an intimate theatre setting, shot in native 4K. In just a few years, young trumpet player Christian Scott has become...

This episode (2014) features the four-piece jazz/hip hop ensemble BADBADNOTGOOD, whose collaborators include the likes of rapper 'Tyler, The Creator', the Haitian-Canadian electronic musician Kaytranada, the vocalist Kali Uchis, and the rapper Ghostface Killah. Rotterdam's '...

In 2019, the vibrant city of Sofia, Bulgaria, hosted the International A to JazZ Festival. Among the featured acts was the trailblazing jazz trumpeter Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah. In 2019, the vibrant city of Sofia, Bulgaria, hosted the International A to JazZ Festival. Among...

At this concert at the Kurhaus in Scheveningen, the Netherlands, Peter Beets teams up with the world-famous guitarist Kurt Rosenwinkel. This collaboration between Beets and Rosenwinkel guarantees brilliant music. The Dutch world-class jazz pianist Peter Beets has shared the...

Two top-tier Belgian musicians – guitarist Philip Catherine and bassist Jean-Louis Rassinfosse – accompany American jazz trumpeter and vocalist Chet Baker during this 1985 performance at the beautiful Brussels Jazz Club. Two top-tier Belgian musicians – guitarist Philip...

Modern jazz with a twist, based on a group effort rather than on personal virtuosity: 'Misc'! The 'Trio Jérôme Beaulieu' quickly made a name for itself, winning the Montreal contest 'Jazz en Rafale' and the 'Grand Prix du Festi-Jazz' within a year. Modern jazz with a twist,...

The Da Pá Virada Sessions series presents the best musicians of contemporary Brazilian jazz, and beyond. Panorama de Coro combines jazz and traditional Brazilian music, resulting in a festive atmosphere that calls to mind daily life in Brazil. The Da Pá Virada Sessions series...

In 1963, the small Belgian town of Comblain-la-Tour hosted the talented groups of Charlie Galbraith, Knut Kiesewetter, Bud Shank and Pim Jacobs, and Marc Laferriere in an exciting jazz festival that mixed new and old styles. In 1963, the small Belgian town of Comblain-la-Tour...

In 1989, American saxophonist Michael Brecker played at the North Sea Jazz Festival in The Hague. Joined by bassist Jeff Andrews, drummer Adam Nussbaum, pianist Joey Calderazzo, and guitarist Mike Stern, Brecker displayed his virtuosity in spades. The North Sea Jazz Festival is...

Bandit 65 is the breathtakingly virtuoso trio of guitarists Kurt Rosenwinkel and Tim Motzer with percussionist Gintas Janusonis. With great power and astounding beauty they explore the intersection of rhythm and soundscape in free improvisations. Jazzfest Bonn is an annual...

In the second half of June 1965, during a prolonged European concert tour, American trumpeter Buck Clayton (1911–1991) played a residency at the Chikito, a club in Bern, Switzerland. In the second half of June 1965, during a prolonged European concert tour, American trumpeter...

Earl Hines and his group, consisting of Rudy Rutherford (reeds), Jimmy Leary (bass), and Eddie Graham (drums) perform in Spa in 1977. Singer Marva Josie joins the group for two songs before the set closes with an exhilarating version of "Caravan. Despite his advanced age, the...

On July 20, 2018, double bassist Christian McBride presented his band 'New Jawn' at the Malta Jazz Festival. Hailing from Philadelphia, this music luminary combines jazz, R&B, pop/rock, hip hop/neo-soul, and classical. On July 20, 2018, double bassist Christian McBride presented...

This episode of 'BIRD.tv' features the Snarky Puppys pianist: Bill Laurence! (2014). Rotterdam's ' BIRD' is a club, café and restaurant with a live music programme that's deeply rooted in jazz, and also branches out towards soul, funk, hip-hop and electronic music as well. Its...