Jazz in Barbados October 11– October 17, 2013
“I think music needs to be of its time & speak to that time. I think that what is important is that the music be honest & direct & that it is relevant to today.” – Dave Holland, an English jazz double bassist, composer, and bandleader. Holland has been performing and recording for five decades, […]
Jazz in Barbados October 4 – October 10, 2013
“Most jazz players work out their solos to the extent that they have a very specific vocabulary.” Lee Konitz – American alto saxophonist who improvises long, melodic lines with odd accents & note groupings. Konitz was part of the cool jazz movement of the ‘40s & ‘50s; he is best known for his work with […]
Jazz in Barbados September 27 – October 3, 2013
“Monk encouraged me to emancipate the drums from their subservient role as timekeepers” — Max Roach an American jazz percussionist, drummer, and composer. A pioneer of bebop, and considered one of the most important drummers in jazz history. *Jazz in Barbados is prepared by Susan E. Bain Friday September 27 Two Drummers: The M ‘n […]
Jazz in Barbados September 20 – September 26, 2013
“Jazz is an art form that depends on its antecedents. There must be respect for the people that have gone before.” – Jon Hendricks, an American jazz lyricist and singer. Hendricks is one of the originators of vocalese, which adds lyrics to existing instrumental songs and replaces many instruments with vocalists. *Jazz in Barbados is […]
Jazz in Barbados September 13 – 19, 2013
“The beauty of jazz is that it’s malleable. People are addressing it to suit their own personalities.” Pat Metheny, an American jazz guitarist, composer & leader of the Pat Metheny Group. Matheny’s style incorporates elements of progressive and contemporary jazz, post-bop, Latin jazz, & jazz fusion. *Jazz in Barbados is prepared by Susan E. Bain […]
Jazz in Barbados September 6 – 12, 2013
“I hate straight singing. I have to change a tune to my own way of doing it. That’s all I know.” Billie Holiday “Lady Day,” American jazz singer and songwriter had a seminal influence on jazz and pop singing. Her vocal style, strongly inspired by jazz instrumentalists, pioneered a new way of manipulating phrasing and […]
August 30, 2013 BJS rebrands with a new logo
The Barbados Jazz Society has a new logo and website banner designed by Phillip Kellman, a student in Graphic Arts at Barbados Community College. BJS is grateful to Phillip for his creative energies and new awareness of jazz music that is reflected in our new design. We asked Phillip to tell us about his work […]
Jazz in Barbados August 30 – September 5, 2013
“I like minor tunes. Mary Lou Williams used to tell me: if you’re not feeling right, play a minor tune & it falls into place.” – Marian McPartland, jazz pianist and composer, known for her elegant swing and powerful grace. McPartland was a groundbreaking figure for female jazz musicians in the ‘40s and 50s whose […]
Jazz in Barbados August 16 – 22, 2013
“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, considered to have been one of the greatest jazz pianists […]
Jazz in Barbados August 9 – 15, 2013
“It’s important to help people understand how valuable and important Jazz is; to make them understand that this music is theirs, that it’s a part of them . . .” Kenny Burrell – American jazz guitarist whose style is grounded in bebop and blues. Burrell has recorded with many prominent musicians, and has led his […]
