Seven Questions with Trumpeter Josh Evans

1)   If you could only own one CD, what would it be? Absolutely Art Blakey “Free for All”, the intensity on this recording is beyond belief. All I have to say about this is Art Blakey, Wayne Shorter, Freddie Hubbard, Curtis Fuller, Cedar Walton, And Reggie Workman WOOOOOO!!! It’s also interesting that this band recorded a few other tunes on that

2017-01-05T10:39:12-05:00Jazz, Music, New Jersey|

SEVEN QUESTIONS WITH TRUMPETER FREDDIE HENDRIX

NBJP: How old were you when you first played in front of an audience (beyond your family) and what did you play?  FH: I was approximately 12 years old when I first started playing in public. And that took place at The Presbyterian Church of Teaneck where my mother introduced me to learning about God and religion. I performed hymnals and

2016-09-10T15:57:41-04:00Jazz, 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 Trumpeter James Gibbs, III

NBJP: What's your favorite city to play in? JG III: New York City   NBJP:What's the worst job you ever had? JG III: Refilling ink cartridges   NBJP: Who's your favorite jazz composer? JG III:  Freddie Hubbard   NBJP: How old were you when you first played in front of an audience (beyond your family)? JG III: Ten   NBJP:  If

2017-01-05T10:39:26-05:00Jazz, Music, New Jersey|
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