ONE OF THE most prolific and restlessly creative musicians of the modern era, composer and pianist Bob James was a cornerstone of the “smooth jazz” movement in the late 1970s […]
Bob James
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The soul of New Urban Jazz
BOB BALDWIN IS MORE THAN JUST a celebrated jazz composer. The Grammy nominee is also something of a music business visionary. A versatile and extremely talented keyboardist, over the past […]
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Entertainment Briefs
27th Annual Savannah Jazz Fest What: Massive showcase of Dixieland, swing, bop, melodic and straight-ahead jazz, plus funky blues, featuring: Simone (daughter of Nina Simone), The Bob James Quintet, The […]
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2008 Jazz Festival moves forward
IN THE 21 YEARS SINCE LOCAL ATTORNEY Skip Jennings has been involved with the Coastal Jazz Association, he’s attended scores of phenomenal concerts by some of the world’s most respected […]
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An interview with Coastal Jazz Association Vice President Skip Jennings
I spoke at length with longtime local music enthusiast and promoter Skip Jennings about the upcoming 2008 Savannah Jazz Festival. This is the complete transcript of our conversation. How long […]