Jaris Reed Group 2020 Promo
This is an introduction for the new videos coming this year on our YouTube channel. Also, visit Jarisreedgroup.org/interviews to download shows of three of the greatest legends in Jazz. JarisReedFoundation.org is a branch affiliate. Visit there for the great work done...
“A Legend Flies Away”
2019 so far has proven to be quite a “Jazz Eventful” year. In March Ed Roebuck, longtime road manager for the late great NEA jazz master song stylist Nancy Wilson, orchestrated a star studded memorial tribute to the grand dame in Harlem’s famed Aaron Davis Hall CUNY...
JARIS Reed Travel Blog: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Argentina has long been know for its national dance...the Tango. To see it performed by some of its most famous instrutors such as Facundo and Ching-Ping Posadas and Nadia Funes' is a beautiful sight to behold.But believe it or not the Argentine's affinity for jazz is...
“Nancy Sings the Blue Note”
Nancy Wilson would grace the stage of the world famous Blue Note Jazz Club every April at its Spring Vocal Session. In 1996/1997, I saw her performance, but the show in 1997, famed jazz drummer/composer/ band leader Chico Hamilton came with wife Helen and daughter...
“For the Love of Nancy”
There have been two great days in Harlem, but this third one I witnessed first hand. As her longtime road manager, best buddy and orchestrator of some of the greatest performances in her 60 plus years in the industry, Ed Roebuck created the tribute of all tributes on March 25, 2019.
Jazz Backstage “Lenox Lounge: It’s Final Night”
Living in Harlem serves many roles. Utilizing all gifts is a pleasurable experience when you live down the street from THE most famous night club still left in the WORLD! Every Friday night when home in New York I would head straight to Lenox Lounge. In 2010 I saw my...