Dreyfus Night In Paris is Memorable... Dec 1, 2008
Together for the first time in a spontaneous jam: Marcus Miller Bass, Michel Petrucciani Piano, Lenny White drums, Kenny Garrett Sax and Bireli Lagrene on guitar, really worked it ... Opening with Tutu a track made famous by Miles Davis, but written by Marcus Miller, who took it back that night and took it into a whole new direction, opening with a flurry of chunky chords on a bed of funky bass, followed by Kenny Garrett sax stating the theme and then there is a quiet lull before Garrett really... (Suite101.com)
* Three masters and a rising star Aug 22, 2008
WHAT: 2008 Summer Jazz Party (Lh) featuring Kenny Garrett, Hiromi Uehara, McCoy Tyner, and Dianne Reeves ... This year the National Theater and Concert Halls (NTCH) Summer Jazz Party (Lh) boasts its most impressive lineup ever, with saxophonist Kenny Garrett kicking off the series tomorrow night, and pianists McCoy Tyner and Hiromi Uehara, and singer Dianne Reeves appearing over the next four weeks ... This years performers strike the right balance of musical virtuosity... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Jazz appreciation from local musicians Aug 22, 2008
Kenny Garrett, who performs tomorrow night, carries the [John] Coltrane spirit, but brings it to the alto sax, says Tung Shuen-wen (), a teacher and saxophonist for Taipei combos JEG (oh) and the Rich Huang Jazz Band (h). Tung observes that Garrett is constantly looking for new sounds, which explains in part his interest in Asian music. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Hanford West puts on final band performance of school year Tuesday May 13, 2008
Evening concerts featured jazz superstars including pianist Fred Hersch and saxophonist Kenny Garrett with his quartet. Tuesday's performance will begin at 7 p.m. at the Stratton Tarvin Presentation Center at Hanford High School. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Lincoln Center unveils jazz slate Mar 5, 2008
A supergroup of Chick Corea, John McLaughlin, Kenny Garrett, Christian McBride and Vinnie Colaiuta performs April 23-25, 2009. For a full list of events. (Variety)
Kenny Garrett Quartet Feb 15, 2008
Kwaku Alston Saxophonist Kenny Garrett last performed in Pittsburgh in 2002 at the Mellon Jazz Festival. Kenny Garrett, who has played with everyone from Woody Shaw to Miles Davis, brings his exciting quartet to the Manchester Craftsmen's Guild tomorrow night for what promises to be an evening of sheer intensity ... In 1984, he recorded "Introducing Kenny Garrett." During this time, he also recorded and performed with bands led by Art Blakey, Woody Shaw and Freddie Hubbard. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Yoshi's new S.F. site wins accolades from both sides of the stage Dec 1, 2007
Haynes, a vital 82-year-old who has made music with an extraordinary range of artists - Louis Armstrong, Lester Young, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Stan Getz, John Coltrane and Pat Metheny among them - lit a fire under the other soloists, too: trumpeter Nicholas Payton, alto saxophonist Kenny Garrett, pianist David Kikoski, bassist John Patitucci and Ravi Coltrane (son of the late saxophone giant). They poured out bracing bop-rooted solos on tunes drawn primarily from Haynes' 2001 Charlie Parker... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Santana In A Trio Mood For Next Album Nov 29, 2007
He's also planning to incorporate guests such as Wayne Shorter, Pharoah Sanders, Kenny Garrett and others. "I have yet to do a trio band," Santana notes, "so this is my opportunity to do kind of like a Tony Williams trio thing. It's a trio with other colors; we're gonna bring other musicians in, singers and stuff like that.". (Billboard.com)
Haynes, the elder statesman of jazz, plays Yoshi's first S.F. show Nov 27, 2007
" Gary Burton thinks Haynes and Nelson would make a fine musical match. The vibraharpist first worked with Haynes in the Stan Getz Quartet in the mid-1960s, employed him in his own proto-fusion combo for two years in the late '60s and has collaborated with him on various projects ever since. Burton and saxophonist Ravi Coltrane will be guests with Haynes' specially assembled Birds of a Feather band Wednesday at the grand opening of the new San Francisco club Yoshi's. Without Burton and Coltrane,... (San Francisco Chronicle)
The 2008 Barbados Jazz Festival Brings an Energetic Vibe to the Island Nov 27, 2007
The spectacular 2008 lineup includes world renowned artists such as Bob James, Terri Lyne Carrington, John Patitucci, Stefan Walcott, Andre Forde, Venessa Rubin, Kenny Garrett, Lee Retenour and more ... 00 Featuring: Kenny Garrett/Lee Retenour/The Almond Band Sunday, January 20, 1:00pm: Farley Hill National Park, St. Peter - $30. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
All That Jazz Sep 20, 2007
It features such sterling Haynes alumni as vibraphonist Gary Burton, saxophonists Kenny Garrett and Ravi Coltrane, and trumpeter Nicholas Payton. The two-story club occupies a ground-floor chunk of the new Fillmore Heritage Center at 1330 Fillmore, a $75 million redevelopment project that includes a 12-story condominium tower, a contemporary soul food restaurant and a 6,000-square-foot Jazz Heritage Center that's also supposed to be ready by the end of November. (San Francisco Chronicle)
$5 - $10 - $20: An entertainment guide for the cash-strapped college student Sep 13, 2007
Borrow $15 more and head over to Blues Alley in Georgetown (1073 Wisconsin Ave. NW) to catch alto saxophonist Kenny Garrett and his quartet perform live. Having been the great Miles Davis' sideman, Garrett is best known for his fast-paced, modern jazz compositions and is hailed around the world as one of the biggest names in jazz today. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
Hancock show keys on versatility and virtuosity Aug 27, 2007
Among the most exhilarating was Hancock's solo turn on "Maiden Voyage" -- a gloriously subdued rendering that was the aural equivalent of time-lapsed photography -- and a giddy performance of the fusion classic "Chameleon," featuring a surprise appearance from saxophonist Kenny Garrett, that closed the show. Joan Anderman can be reached at. (Boston Globe)
Watts pays tribute to those who inspired him May 25, 2007
He later played with saxophonist Kenny Garrett, and also served on what he's referred to as the "plantation" of the "Tonight Show" house band. Lest these associations seem to peg him too narrowly, consider that Watts frequently played with the late Alice Coltrane -- he took part in her memorial service-cum-concert in New York last week -- and has worked at pretty much every point in between on the neotraditional-to-far-out spectrum. (Boston Globe)
Comprehensive event listings May 20, 2007
6/1-6/10: Highlights include Eddie Palmieri Afro-Caribbean Jazz Septet, Kenny Garrett Quartet with Pharoah Sanders, MaMa Vig and Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey. Miguel Zenon Quartet, Esperanza Spalding Trio, Magic Slim and the Teardrops and Bettye LaVette, Chick Corea and Bela Fleck, John Pizzarelli and the Swing 7, Mary Lou Williams Resurgence Project. (Boston Globe)
The Buzz: Jazz May 20, 2007
for the Discover festival; two highlight shows the first weekend are Eddie Palmieri's Afro-Caribbean Septet (June 1) and Kenny Garrett with Pharoah Sanders (June 2); later offerings include Chick Corea, John Pizzarelli , Lee "Scratch" Perry, and Esperanza Spalding. 802-863-5966. (Boston Globe)
What I'm Listening To: Victor Valente Feb 15, 2007
WHAT HE's LISTENING TO: "Saxophone Colossus" Sonny Rollins, jazz singer Lalah Hathaway, jazz bassist Marcus Miller, alto saxophonist Kenny Garrett ... Kenny Garrett, "Beyond the Wall": Kenny Garrett's latest album. (The Standard-Times, MA)
Grammy winners announced Feb 12, 2007
"Beyond The Wall", Kenny Garrett [Nonesuch. "Sonny, Please", Sonny Rollins [Doxy Records. (Variety)
In jazz world, 'a major paradigm shift' Jan 22, 2007
Kenny Garrett, Beyond the Wall (Nonesuch). GEORGE VARGA. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Jazz legends to lead fight against AIDS Jan 5, 2007
Robin Diallo, first secretary, cultural affairs, US embassy, told TOI,"It can't get bigger than this. These two are the greatest living musicians of our time. This is the third consecutive year in which the US government has brought leading jazz stars to India. Renowned jazz singer Al Jarreau, guitarist Earl Klugh and Grammy-nominated saxophonist Kenny Garrett have toured India as part of this programme. When in India, Wayne and Herbie will create awareness on AIDS, and will visit the AIDS... (India Times, India -- Community News)
