Jazz in Barbados February 15 – 21, 2013
“The first time I heard Bird play it hit me right between the eyes. Through Dizzy & Bird I began to learn about musical structures & the more theoretical aspects of music.”John Coltrane – an American jazz saxophonist and composer who helped pioneer the use of modes in jazz and was at the forefront of […]
Jazz in Barbados February 8 – 14, 2013
“Some players get very philosophical & cerebral about jazz. You don’t need any prologues, you just play.” Oscar Peterson – Canadian jazz pianist and composer. Called the “Maharaja of the keyboard” by Duke Ellington, “O.P.” by his friends. Here’s what’s happening this week on the jazz scene . . . Friday February 8 CiCi […]
Jazz in Barbados February 1 – 7, 2013
“It takes an intelligent ear to listen to Jazz.”Art Blakey – American Grammy Award-winning jazz drummer and bandleader and one of the inventors of the modern bebop style of drumming. Here’s what’s happening this week on the jazz scene . . . Friday February 1 CiCi and friends @ The Waterfront Café starting at […]
Jazz in Barbados January 25 – February 1, 2013
Here’s what’s happening this week on the jazz scene don’t miss . . . Saxophonist Andre Woodvine – ‘One Night Only’ Saturday January 26 at Divi Southwinds. This evening ispresented by The Barbados Jazz Society’s celebrate jazz series. Friday January 25 CiCi and friends @ The Waterfront Café starting at 8pm featuring CiCi on vocals […]
January 26, 2013 ‘One Night Only’ with saxophonist Andre Woodvine and The Original Unit
‘One Night Only’ was the perfect theme for this magical evening with saxophonist Andre Woodvine. Backed by The Original Unit, Woodvine took jazz patrons into new musical territory with his original compositions — in true Woodvine style, each tune had its own narrative. Check out the evening with a Woodvine composition – ‘One of our […]
Jazz in Barbados January 18 – 26, 2013
“One of the things I like about Jazz, kid, is I don’t know what’s going to happen next. Do you?” Bix Beiderbecke –one of the great jazz musicians of the 1920’s. He was known for his beautiful tone on the cornet. Here’s what’s happening this week on the jazz scene Friday January 18 Naniki Jazz […]
Jazz in Barbados January 11-18, 2013
“Other than conversation, no other art form can give the satisfaction of spontaneous interaction like Jazz.” – Stan Getz, jazz saxophonist Here’s what’s happening this week on the jazz scene Friday January 11 CiCi and friends @ The Waterfront Café starting at 8pm featuring CiCi on vocals with Wendell Mason on piano, David Carnegie on […]
Jazz in Barbados January 4-10, 2013
“Life is a lot like Jazz … its best when you improvise.” George Gershwin – pianist & composer Here’s what’s happening this week on the jazz scene Friday January 4 CiCi and friends @ The Waterfront Café starting at 8pm featuring CiCi on vocals with Wendell Mason on piano, David Carnegie on drums, and Richard […]
Jazz in Barbados December 28, 2012 – January 3, 2013
“Jazz is something that you have to feel. It’s something that you have to live.” Ray Brown-jazz bassist Here’s what’s happening this week on the jazz scene Friday December 28 CiCi and Friends @ The Waterfront Café starting at 8pm featuring CiCi on vocals with Wendell Mason on piano, David Carnegie on drums, and Richard […]
Jazz in Barbados December 21-27, 2012
“Keep on listening & tapping your feet” Count Basie-pianist, composer, and band leader Here’s what’s happening this week on the jazz scene Friday December 21 CiCi and friends @ The Waterfront Café starting at 8pm; featuring CiCi on vocals with Wendell Mason on piano, David Carnegie on drums, and Richard Evans on acoustic bass. […]
