12 05/13
11:32

09 05/13
10:56

01 05/13
07:11

International Jazz Day Global Concert in Istanbul

[Since you could not:be] in Istanbul (Turkey) last night, you missed the “International Jazz Day Global Concert” featuring Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Robert Glasper, Esperanza Spalding, Joss Stone, Marcus Miller, John McLaughlin and so many others. Gladly the people at “International Jazz Day” streamed then posted it on line. Watch 158 minutes of it (FYI it really starts @ 0:18 and the music starts @ 0:37) in full screen >>http://go.rvj.pm/2tq.

30 04/13
22:34

[Podcast du Jo:ur] Lindy Hoppers

[Podcast du Jo:ur] ‘LINDY HOPPERS’ From ‘Undecided’ to ‘Darktown Strutters Ball’, we have mixed 20 ‘Jazz Swing’ tunes around the theme of ‘Lindy Hop’. It has Duke Ellington, Don Redman & His Orchestra, Joe Williams, Bennie Moten’s Kansas City Orchestra and many more. Duration 74 minutes. Direct access

30 04/13
22:33

[watch:ed] Omar – The Man

[watch:ed] British soul singer Omar Lye-Fook strolling with his family on the Channel (?) seaside. Nice groove, though! Watch 4 1/2 minutes of it in full screen >>http://go.rvj.pm/2tl

30 04/13
12:48

[Record du jo:ur] George Benson – I Got a Woman and Some Blues

[Record du jo:ur] Recorded on April 30, May 20, June 4, August 19 & 20, and September 3, 1969, ‘I Got a Woman and Some Blues’ is an album by American guitarist George Benson. ENJOY it in LA COLLECTION on RVJ PREMIUM.

30 04/13
10:44

Diana Krall in concert

[re:ad] in StarTribune “Diana Krall projects old-time movie vibe in concert” – “Her repartee with the audience usually has elements of wit, sass and wry irreverence, but she was looser this time because of the format she had created. ” Watch 5 1/2 minutes of her in full screen >> http://go.rvj.pm/2tf

30 04/13
10:14

Joe Bonamassa in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

[Since you could not:be] in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (USA) last Saturday, you missed Joe Bonamassa and his wall of amps. Gladly Belexes (whoever he or she is) filmed one song and put it on YouTube while Cal wrote a review for A.V.Club . For good measure, we throw in a video done the previous week in Las Vegas for the Bonatube2013 competition (never heard of it? it’s there )
Watch 18 minutes of JB in full screen >> http://go.rvj.pm/2te

30 04/13
09:32

Laura Mvula Double Feature

[re:ad] in The Wall Street Journal “Laura Mvula, Cuddled and Caressed” – “.. she was delighted by a recent tweet from Robert Glasper, the jazz and hip-hop pianist. The rush of success is a bit hard to digest, she said.” Watch 9 minutes of her (including a duo with Jamie Cullum) in full screen >> http://go.rvj.pm/2td

30 04/13
09:12

Today Muddy Waters – Still Waters

Today (April 30, 30 years ago) McKinley Morganfield a.k.a. Muddy Waters, the “father of modern Chicago blues”, passed away. He is remembered. To watch his ‘Portrait’ ‘Still Waters’ in a large format, to hear ‘Your 10 Most Favorite Muddy Waters Tracks’ on Spotify go to >> http://go.rvj.pm/8f

15 02/13
13:44

Erykah Badu pays a tribute to Chaka Khan

[Since you could not:be] in the US last Monday, you missed Erykah Badu paying a tribute to Chaka Khan during the “2013 BET Honors” airing. Gladly BET will re-run it on Saturday. Watch Erykah in full screen >>http://go.rvj.pm/2d1

15 02/13
13:40

Today “Nat King Cole – Nat “Unforgettable” Cole”

Today (February 15, 48 years ago) Nathaniel Adams Coles a.k.a. Nat King Cole and his soft, baritone voice, passed away. He is remembered. To watch his ‘Portrait’ ‘Nat “Unforgettable” Cole’ in a large format, to hear ‘Your 10 Most Favorite Nat King Cole Tracks’ on Spotify go to >>http://go.rvj.pm/d3

15 02/13
13:39

Today Henry Threadgill is 69

Today (February 15) Mr.Henry Threadgill is 69. Happy Birthday Sir. To watch his ‘Portrait’ ‘Henry Makes Another Move’ in a large format, to hear ‘Your 10 Most Favorite Henry Threadgill Tracks’ on Spotify, go to >>http://go.rvj.pm/dd

14 02/13
21:59

[rewi:nd] Mariah Carey on Oprah Winfrey 1992

Today (but 21 years ago), for her Valentine Day Show, Oprah Winfrey has invited Aimee Mann, Aaron Neville and a young (22) American singer – but already, last year Grammy “Best New Artist” – Miss Mariah Carey. Watch 12 minutes of her in full screen >>http://go.rvj.pm/2d0

14 02/13
21:57

[rewi:nd] Rory Gallagher 1977

Tonight (but 36 years ago), Irish blues singer/guitarist Rory Gallagher is on Irish television where he will play a blues lifted from his “Irish Tour ’74″ album. Watch 6 minutes of it in full screen >>http://go.rvj.pm/2cz

14 02/13
21:56

[rewi:nd] Art Ensemble of Chicago in Budapest 1995

Tonight (but 18 years ago), American band Art Ensemble of Chicago – that is Roscoe Mitchell (s), Lester Bowie (tp, Malachi Favors (b) and Don Moye (d) – plays at Petőfi Csarnok in the Budapest City Park (Hungary). Watch 86 minutes of it in full screen >>http://go.rvj.pm/2cy

14 02/13
21:55

Aaron Neville – Pledging My Love

[watch:ed] American singer Aaron Neville doing a song lifted from his brand new album which is, according Jazz Corner, “earning rave reviews.” Watch it in full screen >>http://go.rvj.pm/2cx

14 02/13
21:54

Billy Cobham’s solo

[Strictly - we insist! Strictly, for drummers' diehard fans (and we know that you are a few on this page)] American maestro Billy Cobham does what he does best : a drum solo. Lifted from ShowGo.tv (promising!) YT Channel Watch 8 minutes of it in full screen >>http://go.rvj.pm/2cu

14 02/13
21:50

Jill Barber – Two Piaf songs

[re:ad] on CBCnews “Jill Barber sings in French for 1st time with Chansons” – “‘I think Edith Piaf was the first French singer that I really listened to. I think that’s the case for many anglophones — she’s kind of the gateway chanteuse,’ Barber said.” C’est bien vrai! Watch 6 minutes of JB covering Piaf in full screen >>http://go.rvj.pm/2cv

14 02/13
21:49

Carolina Chocolate Drops on WOR

[re:ad] on Jacksonville.com “Carolina Chocolate Drops mix modern, traditional music forms” – “Within the music of the CCD, though, they seem like genial neighbors, sharing sugar and cocoa to make the sweetest of candy.” Watch 5 1/2 minutes of CCD – doing a Public Radio show in Provincetown, New England (USA) – in full screen >>http://go.rvj.pm/2ct