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Welcome to Grassroots Jazz, a site for jazz musicians, jazz fans, and those who are simply curious.
When I was just a "boy with a horn" -- about 10 -- I was introduced to the cornet. At a time when most of my musically-conscious friends wanted to be the next John Lennon, I wanted to be the next Louis Armstrong. Two things were markedly different about us, however: pigmentation and talent.
Nevertheless, jazz has held a long-term fascination for me and after 30 years of jobs, kids and houses, I'm finally back where I started--playing in three bands that perform various kinds of jazz. You'll find my Dixieland and New Orleans jazz band at www.dixiediehards.com.
I also write about jazz as well as folk and acoustic music in the GO section of The Sun Chronicle, where I have a weekly column.
At Grassroots Jazz you'll find jazz artist profiles, jazz news and a monthly calendar of jazz events in southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Dig, man!
Also visit:
MONTHLY JAZZ CALENDAR
www.scullersjazz.com
www.thehihat.com
www.rylesjazz.com
www.regattabarjazz.com
Showcase Live!
www.dixiediehards.com
www.nejazz.com
www.jazzboston.org
www.myspace.com/rickfostermusic
RICK FOSTER WILL BE APPEARING:
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April 12, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. annual Easter Brunch, Holiday Inn, Mansfield with The Dixie Diehards. Reservations encouraged.
April 16, 7 p.m. Early Spring Banjo Fling with the Stone Street Strummers. Free.
April 17 2-3 p.m., Early Spring Banjo Fling, Holiday Inn, Mansfield with The Dixie Diehards. Free.
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Red & Dave
Maxwell Duo
Louisiana Red is a blues guitarist, harmonica
player, and singer, who has recorded more than
50 albums. Louisiana Red is a high-energy
performer noted for his country-style blues and
enthusiastic live performances filled with raw
emotion and unpredictable guitar antics.
David Maxwell has amassed an enormous
resume throughout the years playing piano with
some of the greatest and well- known musicians
in the blues. David plays many styles of… Continue
Posted on July 3, 2009 at 6:00pm —
So You Want to Play Trombone -- on iPhone?
So you fancy yourself the next Tommy Dorsey but don't actually own a trombone?
There's a solution, and Spoonjack has it with its new iBone application. All you need is an Apple iPhone or iPod.
Just go online, download the app, and you can play your digital trombine by touching the notes on your iPhone or iPod's touchscreen. You're in the band!
We haven't tested the app, but based on YouTube samples we'd have to say it's pretty basic. No glissandos here. Nevert… Continue
Posted on July 3, 2009 at 2:30pm —
Latin Jazz Late Sunday at Alchemist Lounge
Two Worlds Orchestra will be playing original and progressive Latin Jazz.
Lineup:
Rodrigo Bonelli - drums
Michael Shea - piano
Jeff McCauliff - bass
Matt Meyer - percussion
special guest: Angela Rossi - vocals
No cover.
Posted on July 3, 2009 at 9:00am —
Louisiana Red, David Maxwell Tuesday at Regattabar
At 76, Louisiana Red has over 50 years' experience playing the blues with everyojne from John Lee Hooker to Muddy Waters.
Red will be in town Tuesday, July 7 to perform with David Maxwell at The Regattabar at the Charles Hotel, 1 Bennett St., Cambridge. Showtime is 7… Continue
Posted on July 2, 2009 at 3:00pm —
Jazz Rules at Plains Park, Milford Friday
Rain date is July 6
Posted on July 2, 2009 at 11:30am —
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