STINGRAY DJAZZ PRESENTS: MOVEMBER
MONDAYS THROUGHOUT NOVEMBER AT 21:00
To raise awareness of men’s health issues, Stingray DJAZZ pays special attention to Movember – the month formerly known as November – when brave and selfless men around the world grow a moustache. Every Monday in November, Stingray DJAZZ broadcasts iconic concerts by legendary mustachioed jazz musicians. First up, on November 4, is Count Basie. Seen in March 1959 at the Palais des Beaux-Arts in Charleroi, Belgium, the great bandleader guides his fabulous band through swinging arrangements of classics including “Li’l Darlin’” and “Ol’ Man River”. Watch out for jazz singer Joe Williams, who is featured on “How High the Moon” and “Gee Baby, Ain’t I Good to You”. On November 11, watch an intimate 1967 solo performance from Brussels, where you’ll get to enjoy American soul jazz singer and organist Jackie Davis’ every musical twist and lyrical turn. His infectious enthusiasm and dynamic musicianship captivate the audience as he performs “I Got Rhythm”, “Satin Doll”, and “Yesterday”. On November 18, Austrian keyboardist Joe Zawinul brings his enormous synthesizer to the stage for a scintillating performance at Munich’s Klaviersommer 1985. And finally, on November 25, Keith Jarrett shines his impeccable light on the art of the piano trio as his legendary Standards Trio, with bassist Gary Peacock and drummer Jack DeJohnette, delivers a razor-sharp set at Switzerland’s Estival Jazz Lugano in 1986. Give an extra thought to men’s health – every Monday evening throughout November with Stingray DJAZZ!
Count Basie and his Orchestra live in Charleroi
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4 AT 21:00
Count Basie is one of the most important bandleaders of the swing era. With the exception of a brief period in the early '50s, he led a big band from 1935 until his death almost 50 years later. Basie's orchestra was characterized by a light, swinging rhythm section that he led from the piano, lively ensemble work, and generous soloing. Basie was not a composer like Duke Ellington or an important soloist like Benny Goodman. His instrument was his band, which was considered the epitome of swing and deeply influenced jazz. In this 1961 concert recording, Count Basie takes the stage in Charleroi.
Jackie Davis in concert in Brussels
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11 AT 21:00
American soul jazz singer and organist Jackie Davis (1920-1999) contributed greatly to the popularity of the Hammond B3 organ in jazz, preceding even the great Jimmy Smith. Seen here during an intimate solo performance in Brussels in 1967, we get to enjoy Davis’ every musical twist and lyrical turn. His infectious enthusiasm and dynamic musicianship make his audience grow increasingly excited as he performs “I Got Rhythm”, “Satin Doll”, “Yesterday”, “Smack Dab In The Middle”, and “It Ain’t Necessarily So”. Davis’ spellbinding vocals invite his audience on a musical journey. Get ready to let yourself be carried away by Jackie Davis, recorded live in Brussels!
Joe Zawinul - Münchner Klaviersommer
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18 AT 21:00
'Münchner Klaviersommer' was an annual concerts series that took place from 1981 to 1998 in Munich, Germany. Although the festival's name suggests a strong focus on piano music, it featured countless famous musicians from jazz and classical music – not just pianists. In 1985, Viennese keyboardist Joe Zawinul was one of the artists appearing at this festival. Zawinul performed on a huge synthesizer outfit in this concert, recorded live at the Kongressaal in Munich, Germany.
Keith Jarrett - Estival Jazz Lugano
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25 AT 21:00
Lugano Estival Jazz is an annual open-air music festival that takes place over five days at the picturesque city of Lugano, Switzerland. Since 1979, this musical Mecca has been a must-attend event for all jazz and world music fans worldwide. On July 3, 1986, American pianist and composer Keith Jarrett is joined by bassist Gary Peacock and drummer Jack DeJohnette at Estival Jazz Lugano. Known as the Standards Trio, they put on an enthralling performance that shows these master musicians at their best.
