Sunday March 1 on the BJS Jazz Hour Barbadian Tenor Saxophonist Mylon Clarke discusses all things jazz
Young Barbadian Saxophonist Mylon Clarke shares his experiences with BJS Jazz Hour host Jerome Jones following his win of the prestigious Berklee College of Music Summer Scholarship 2014. Mylon is a graduate of the Barbados Community College Music Program. Sagicor Christmas Jazz is an annual event in Barbados. The Sagicor Christmas Jazz Summer Scholarship is […]
Tuesday February 17 Canadian Jazz pianist Steve Koven merges his talents with local musicians
You will not want to miss this jazz evening . . . Canadian Jazz pianist Steve Koven is back in Barbados to perform with friends from the local jazz community. Tuesday February 17 Steve performs at Lobster Alive with the Roger Gittens Quartet. Jazz time 7pm. Reservations are a must! Steve Koven is a composer, […]
Live Jazz in Barbados February 2015
“My inspiration comes from Duke Ellington’s message to musicians. ‘You are unique, be yourself, put out that thing that is you, then use your work ethic and produce great music.’ “ American jazz guitarist Kenny Burrell Looking for live jazz in Barbados? Here’s what’s happening . . . Saturday February 28 only Sunset Jazz on […]
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 […]
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 […]
CONGRATULATIONS KWEKU JALANI
CONGRATULATIONS KWEKU JALANI WINNER OF THE BERKLEE COLLEGE MUSIC SUMMER SCHOLARSHIP 2015
January 15, 2015 ‘Jazz in the City’
Naniki Barbados Music Festival presents . . . Jazz in the City@ Frank Collymore Hall
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
