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Super Saturday
Saturday, December 20th, 2014Simmer Down
Friday, December 19th, 2014
Bill “Sauce Boss” Wharton (right) got some help from his blues starved audience to start his show Thursday night. Some technical glitches slowed the preparation of his musical set and food giveaway.
Holiday Vibe (in Green)
Tuesday, December 16th, 2014Rejoice in Rhythm
Saturday, December 13th, 2014Cultural Achievers on the Corridor
Thursday, December 11th, 2014
Writer/Editor Russ Tarby (left) and Music Executive/Drummer Larry Luttinger have made some great contributions to Central New York arts scene. We first met Russ when he was the go-to-guy for music at the New Times about two decades ago; we met Larry when he was first putting together the Jazz Arts Foundation. They are pictured here at Tuesday’s Jazz Central Holiday Reception.
Throwback Thursday
Thursday, December 4th, 2014
Common at Cornell University (Some Day It Will All Make Sense)
Thankful for Throwback Thursday
Thursday, November 27th, 2014
Preservation Hall Jazz Band (at Jazz Fest)
We have enjoyed the HBO documentary series Foo Fighters Sonic Highways, particularly the most recent edition that highlights New Orleans. We are thankful that many of the musicians featured (such as The Preservation Hall Jazz Band) on that episode have come through Syracuse for some amazing shows.
Here’s an extended clip with Trombone Shorty, who was the star of last summer’s Syracuse Jazz Festival.
Dreams of Africa (from Syracuse)
Saturday, November 22nd, 2014
Kofi Jacque aka One Black Voice
Kofi Jacque, aka One Black Voice, was the featured artist for the Community Folk Art Center’s Journey Through Music of the African Diaspora series on Thursday. He performed selections from his CD/DVD. He also talked about his trips to Africa, his work as a performer with the Paul Robeson Performing Arts Company, and his collaborations with Ellen Blalock.
Throwback Thursday
Thursday, November 13th, 2014
Music elder, P-Funk progenitor and Mothership pilot George Clinton is making rounds these days promoting his new book, “Brothas Be, Yo Like George, Ain’t That Funkin’ Kinda Hard on You ?” He is pictured here at the Carrier Dome after an interview with Soul of Syracuse’s Jerome Espree (about a decade ago).
Throwback Thursday
Thursday, November 6th, 2014
Rev. Run at the Syracuse Hip Hop Summit (circa 2004)