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February 1 BJS Jazz Hour hosts bassist Neil Newton
Neil Newton is a bass player, sound engineer, arranger and composer with a unique sound. His superior grooveability and amazing attention to tone and texture make him one of the most respected bass players in Barbados. He has played with notable artists and musicians such as Arturo Tappin, Kite, Stefan Walcott and Eddie Bullen, at […]
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Live Jazz in Barbados January 2015
“It’s the group sound that’s important, even when you’re playing a solo. You not only have to know your own instrument, you must know the others and how to back them up at all times. That’s jazz. ” Oscar Peterson, Canadian jazz pianist, composer, arranger. Looking for live jazz in Barbados? Here’s what’s happening for […]
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CONGRATULATIONS KWEKU JALANI
CONGRATULATIONS KWEKU JALANI WINNER OF THE BERKLEE COLLEGE MUSIC SUMMER SCHOLARSHIP 2015
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January 15, 2015 ‘Jazz in the City’
Naniki Barbados Music Festival presents . . . Jazz in the City@ Frank Collymore Hall
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January 24, 2015 Honey Jazz returns to Frank Collymore Hall!
The 4th annual Honey Jazz concert takes place on Saturday, January 24 at Frank Collymore Hall. The January concert is a fundraiser for the developmental Honey Jam program which provides performance, networking, mentoring and educational opportunities to young artists in Barbados. An elegant evening of stellar live performances, the concert will feature some of the […]
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Sunday July 6 – BJS Jazz Hour guest is jazz pianist Ebe Gilkes
Ebe Gilkes is the icon of jazz in Barbados where he has entertained audiences for over 57 years with his exceptional virtuosity on the piano. His trio and quartet have featured at premier hotels in Barbados, and at jazz clubs, Ebe Gilkes is the pianist of choice frequently accompanying well-known American and European jazz artists. […]
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Jazz in Barbados* February 15 – February 21, 2014
“Forgive me if I don’t have the words. Maybe I can sing it & you’ll understand.” Ella Jane Fitzgerald – an American jazz vocalist, a notable interpreter of the Great American Songbook. During her 59-year recording career, Ella sold 40 million copies of her 70+ albums, won 13 Grammy Awards. She received the National Medal […]
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Jazz in Barbados* February 8 – February 14, 2014
“Too many jazz pianists limit themselves to a personal style, a trademark, so to speak. They confine themselves to one type of playing. I have no one style. I play as I feel.” Oscar Peterson – Canadian jazz pianist and composer. “OP” to his friends, Peterson’s career spanned over 60 years including over 200 recordings […]
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Keeping Jazz Alive in Barbados 2014
January 27, 2014 “Jazz is about being in the moment” Herbie Hancock January is traditionally jazz month in Barbados. BJS applauds Naniki Caribbean Jazz Safari and Honey Jazz 2014 for maintaining the tradition for keeping jazz alive in Barbados. Tom Hinds of Naniki Caribbean Jazz Safari, brought jazz patrons 6 days of exciting jazz music […]
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Jazz in Barbados* December 26, 2013 – January 4, 2014
“Christmas will always be as long as we stand heart to heart and hand in hand.” Theodor Seuss Geisel, American writer, poet, and cartoonist, widely known as Dr. Seuss, author of children’s books. *Jazz in Barbados is prepared by Susan E. Bain Wednesday December 25 Wishing you a jazzy M e r r y C […]
