May 31st, 2009 by groundswell

May 29th, 2009 by groundswell

The Fellowship’s Myron Walden received a glowing review as one of the top Alto Sax players on the scene today.  Read all about it.

May 29th, 2009 by groundswell

Get on down to the Jazz Bakery this weekend to celebrate the end of an era.  Read more here.

May 27th, 2009 by groundswell

Philadelphia Museum of Art: $45,000

To commission saxophonist/composer Wayne Shorter for a work inspired by the Museum’s East Asian art collection and performed by the Wayne Shorter Quartet (Shorter plus pianist Danilo Perez, bassist John Patitucci, and drummer Brian Blade) on the Museum’s “Art After 5″ series.

Read more here

May 27th, 2009 by groundswell

Read a nice review here about this great CD.

May 26th, 2009 by groundswell

enjoy.

May 21st, 2009 by groundswell

Read more here about this cool video project from Billy Childs, featuring Brian Blade among others.

May 21st, 2009 by groundswell

For you Cymbalholics…have a closer look at the 26″ Agop.

May 20th, 2009 by groundswell

Daniel Lanois will be performing with Brian Blade at a special concert for Brian’s recent release, ‘Mama Rosa’ at the Highline Ballroom in New York City.

The concert will be held on June 24, 2009 at 8:00PM.

For more event details, go to: Highline Ballroom Official Website

Widely considered one of the best jazz drummers in the world, Brian Blade continues to explore new horizons in an already expansive and successful jazz career with his first recording as a singer, guitarist and songwriter on ‘Mama Rosa’.

The band will perform music from ‘Mama Rosa’ and includes Brian Blade (guitar & vocals), Daniel Lanois (guitar & vocals), Kelly Jones (guitar & vocals), Chris Thomas (bass), Geoffrey Moore (guitar), Aaron Embry(piano & vocals) and Brian’s brother, Brady Blade (drums).

May 19th, 2009 by groundswell

Looks like Brian is swingin’ a big old Istanbul Agop Ride in these pics.