Seven Questions with Najwa Parkins

Najwa sings Wednesday June 20, at The Hyatt    NBJP: What musician influenced you the most? NP: I'm not sure I can say that just one musician influenced me the most, but I guess some of my biggest influences have been Sarah Vaughan and Carmen McRae. NBJP :If you were about to have your last meal, what would it be? NP:  In this

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Seven ?s WITH JOE “MAGS” MAGNARELLI

JOE MAGS PERFORMED APRIL 4 AT THE HYATT NBJP: What musician has influenced you most? JM: Charlie Parker NBJP: You are a trumpet player--is there another instrument you’d like to be able to play? JM: Drums ( I do play piano, not as good as most people you know) NBJP: What quality do you like most about yourself? JM: I

2017-01-05T10:39:19-05:00Jazz, Music, New Jersey|

SEVEN ?s WITH TANYA DARBY

TRUMPETER TANYA DARBY LAUNCHES OUR WOMEN IN JAZZ MARCH SERIES ON MARCH 1, 2012 AT MAKEDA NBJP: What musician influenced you the most? TD: Freddie Hubbard NBJP:If you were about to have your last meal, what would it be? TD: Buffalo Wings NBJP:What’s your favorite jazz club to go to if you're going just to hang? TD: Dizzy's

2017-01-05T10:39:21-05:00Jazz, Music, New Jersey|

SEVEN ?s WITH TED CHUBB OF NEW TRICKS

NBJP:  If you could only own one CD, what would it be?  TC:   No question it is Miles Davis "Round About Midnight".  This was my first jazz record and I continue to learn from it and enjoy it more and more.  NBJP:    What inspires you creatively? TC:  Generally, I am inspired by people.  I actually try to write tunes for particular people,

2017-01-05T10:39:22-05:00Jazz, Music, New Jersey|

SEVEN ?s with CURTIS TAYLOR

CURTIS TAYLOR  Photo: Phillip Dowdell NBJP: What would you want to be if you weren’t a jazz musician? CT: Not quite sure but if would definitely involve helping people in some way! NBJP: What inspires you creatively? CT: Hearing other great music/musicians Inspires me NBJP: As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? CT: A

2017-01-05T10:39:25-05:00Jazz, Music, New Jersey|
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