Posts Tagged ‘Northeast Jazz and Wine Festival’

Week in Review

Sunday, July 28th, 2019

Delfeayo Marsalis, a member of jazz’s first family, made his return to Syracuse and played the Main Stage for day two of the Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival. He wore the most talked about suit of the weekend.

Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival, Day Two

Saturday, July 27th, 2019

Vocalist Mike Houston and his group The 5th Edition (featuring Sam Kinninger) played three funky shows in the World Beat Pavilion.

Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival, Day Two

Saturday, July 27th, 2019

Guitarist J.J. Sansavarino and sax man Will Donato teamed up again for a festival finale.

Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival, Day One

Friday, July 26th, 2019

Jon Lampley played a lively trumpet and sousaphone during the Hunter Tones set on the Main Stage.

Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival, Day One

Friday, July 26th, 2019

Althea Rene returned to Syracuse to play the festival with J.J. Sansavarino.

Communicating, Connecting

Friday, August 6th, 2010
Donald Harrison

Donald Harrison

I heard a story today on NPR about the distinct voice of rapper Biggie Smalls (they described his sound as wheezy and humid).  I also learned that jazz musician Donald Harrison, who played a concert here last summer, provided some early musical mentorship for BIG.

Harrison also talked about their connection in an interview on Afropop.

A Touch of Jazz

Friday, July 30th, 2010
Chris Vadala with Nancy Kelly

Chris Vadala with Nancy Kelly

The Northeast Jazz and Wine Festival kicked off last night with NYC guitarist Yoham Ortiz and Chris Vadala with Nancy Kelly and the CNY Jazz Orchestra.

Yoham Ortiz

Yoham Ortiz

Diva du Jour

Thursday, August 6th, 2009
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Vocalist Nicole Henry at the Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival

Power of Cool

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

Donald Harrison, cookin

The King of Nouveau Swing Donald Harrison, Jr. brought his bold sax (plus dance moves) to Syracuse last week and spiced up the Northeast Jazz and Wine Festival like a plate of red beans and rice.  His band members, average age about 19, were the perfect compliment and despite the rain, they belted out enough flavor to make Clinton Square sound more like Congo Square…at least for an hour or so.

Age Aint Nothing But a Number

Monday, July 27th, 2009
Young Cats

Young Cats

Props to the Brubeck Institute Jazz Quintet (pictured are members Nick Frenay and Chad Leftkowitz Brown) the young cats who served as the defacto house band for the Northeast Jazz & Wine Fest late night jam sessions at Jazz Central over the weekend.