Roy Ayers, the vibraphonist, composer, and record producer whose groove instinctively pushed jazz to its soulful outer limits of hipness, inspiring a legion of hip hop artists to sample his huge catalogue of music, particularly his hit “Everybody Loves the Sunshine,” died on March 4, in New York City. He was 84.     “It is with […] The post Jazz Notes: Roy Ayers, ‘The Soul Of Jazz,’ dies at 84 appeared first on New York Amsterdam News ..read more

Roberta Flack, who inspired generations of singers with her subtle folk/jazz/blues storytelling that captured romance. The post JAZZ NOTES: Roberta Flack, distinctive and subtle singer, dies at 88 appeared first on New York Amsterdam News ..read more

On Feb. 27, master percussionist Chief Baba Neil Clarke will present a unique solo African drum performance, he calls the Brooklyn Bougarabou Project. The post Jazz Notes: Chief Baba Clarke, Birthday Berta, Mezzrow, Dizzy’s appeared first on New York Amsterdam News ..read more

Sista Zock brings the storied Minton’s Playhouse (206 W. 118 Street) to life. The post Jazz Notes: Sista Zock, Esperanza Spalding, James Baldwin centennial appeared first on New York Amsterdam News ..read more

The Jazz Gallery, the little jazz club that roars with tomorrow’s legends, presents the Tivon Pennicott Quartet for one night only. The post JAZZ NOTES: Valentine’s Day, Jazz Gallery, Sista’s Place, Dizzy’s appeared first on New York Amsterdam News ..read more

The Chilean song stylist Claudia Acuna has infused her native Latina uniqueness. The post JAZZ NOTES: Claudia Acuna, Bluesology, the Shine Challenge appeared first on New York Amsterdam News ..read more

On Feb. 1, the Jazz Foundation of America (JFA) will offer the perfect remedy to raise the temperature to a spiritual high with “Satellites in the Spirit of Sun Ra. The post JAZZ NOTES: Sun Ra Spirit, Studio 17, So What appeared first on New York Amsterdam News ..read more

Ahmed Abdullah has written a fascinating autobiography, “A Strange Celestial Road: My Times in the Sun Ra Arkestra." The post JAZZ NOTES: ‘A Strange Celestial Road,’ Sista’s Place appeared first on New York Amsterdam News ..read more

The Broadway production of “A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical” at Studio 54 is a sho’nuff foot-stomping. The post JAZZ NOTES: A review of ‘A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical’  appeared first on New York Amsterdam News ..read more

The Jazz Congress will be an all-day affair on Jan. 8–9 (9:30 a.m.–7 p.m.), giving all those in the jazz community and newcomers an opportunity to network. The post JAZZ NOTES: Jazz Boxx, Jazz Congress, Unity Jazz, Winter Jazzfest appeared first on New York Amsterdam News ..read more