A fantastic opportunity for jazz fans to spend time with some of their favorite jazz musicians. The Jazz Cruise runs from January 19-26, 2019 starting at Ft. Lauderdale with stops in St. Croix, San Juan, and Labadee.
Acclaimed jazz drummer Jeff Hamilton is coming back to downtown’s Blue Wisp Jazz Club on May 2 to play with the DePaul University Jazz Ensemble, a group he recorded a CD with last year. Jeff Hamilton dropped by the studio to talk with Lee Hay to talk about this gig and other projects he’s been working on.
Musicians came into the studio that day to honor legendary drummer John von Ohlen who has played with many jazz greats including Stan Kenton, Woody Herman, Cal Collins, Rosemary Clooney, Tony Bennett, and Perry Como. He's also recorded albums with many other greats like Carmen McRae, Keith Jarrett, Kenny Poole, John Clayton, Mel Torme & the Marty Paich Orchestra, and Benny Carter. John von Ohlen was inducted into the CEA 2005 Hall of Fame.