Legends of las vegas naples florida

Las Vegas, NV. Branson, MO. Coastal Alabama. Myrtle Beach, SC. Norwegian Cruise Line. Waikiki, HI. Las Vegas Review Journal. Los Angeles Times. Legends in Concert. Call for information. Eddie Shu was among the most under-rated and under-appreciated of jazzmen.

He may now get the recognition he deserved, though not for his playing. The film focuses on, among other things, how entertainers and the entertainment business were affected by the Castro takeover in Cuba circa One of the central characters in the film, an entertainer, is exiled for freedom of expression from Cuba when Castro came in…as was Eddie Shu. To view the actual lawsuit, log on to JusticeNotBlind. In many of the early JazzLegends. A number of sessions, therefore, have tended to get lost in the shuffle.

First is a very, very rare session featuring Gene with the Balaban and Cats dixieland crew, recorded in Milford, CT in Part two is a radio interview, with William B. Finally, reports have reached my desk confirming that writer Burt Korall is still dead. I will call his home telephone number just to make sure. Naples, Florida, enjoys the healthiest of jazz scenes. Indeed, there is more happening here—where Joy Adams and I will be until April—than in most major cities.

Management told us that all seats indoors were filled, with another 50 eating and drinking outside, waiting for an inside vacancy. Joy and I owe a debt of gratitude for the superb, swinging and flexible backing by three wonderful friends and artists: Pianist Jean Packard, bassists Richard Lytton and reedman Lou Califano.

We are returning on Tuesday, March For any of our JazzLegends. Call for reservations, or email me personally at DrumAlive aol. On the national level, the Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts has booked a great number of jazz and jazz-oriented attractions for the season, including appearances by Tony Bennett, Steve and Edyie, Bill Cosby, Frank Sinatra, Jr.

This is, without question, a very healthy scene. The majority of these events, by the way, were, are and will be sold out. A surprise, last-minute booking was none other than The Ramsey Lewis Trio. Jazz musicians who have sold a million records and reached the top of the music sales charts are a very rare breed, though there have been some notable exceptions through the years.

Lewis, who performed with his trio before a sold-out and wildly appreciative, three-encore audience at The Phil on Wednesday, could have easily rested on his laurels and play a medley of his seven gold records and three Grammy winners. He did not, and the result was one of the most refreshing and entertaining evenings of music—of any kind—presented during this or any other season.

He has combined this with a tremendous flair for gospel music, a good amount of crowd-pleasing humor and arrangements for the trio that often had it sounding like an orchestra Still, the famed, Ramsey Lewis funk remains very much in evidence, so while he has evolved stylistically, the Lewis sound continues to be instantly recognizable. After hearing the superb, arco work and always inventive soloing by bassist Larry Gray, it is no surprise that his classical background is extensive. Like Gray, drummer Leon Joyce, Jr.

He is fluent in the New Orleans drumming style via his work with New Orleans legends like Pete Fountain and Ellis Marsalis; but he is equally at home with funk, gospel and even rock. Though his technique is astounding, is it always musical.

Ramsey Lewis is more visible and more popular these days—and not only as a pianist—than he was during his hit-making Chicago days. He has often been described, quite accurately, as a legend.

And just how does that feel? What keeps me enthusiastic and energizes me is the realization that the more I learn, the more I find there is to know. And though he is constantly learning, evolving and growing, Ramsey Lewis has never forgotten the audience. Above all, he is a dignified communicator, who, by the way, still swings like no other. This concert stands as one of the highlights of a great, jazz-oriented season at The Phil.

Things are tough here and everywhere, but we continue to go to the ends of the earth to find product of interest that simply cannot be found elsewhere. First is an extended, backstage conversation at Mr. This is touching and often hilarious. Pops stayed, Benny dropped out due to alleged illness, Gene took over and Benny, by and large, was not missed.

The finale of this CD is an in-depth interview with Mr. These are must-haves. Adams will be accompanied by drummer Bruce Klauber, and his Jazz Trio. Performances are 6 to 9 p. Adams, a part time Naples resident, has been entertaining audiences all over the world for more than 30 years with her classic interpretations of American Popular Song.

Adams has managed to accomplish the virtually impossible in the music business. She is an original. She is stylistically a one-of-a-kind, and above all, a story-teller, with an absolute belief in the lyrics and the meaning of a song. She draws the audience in to the song and the story, which is only one reason why her following is such a devoted one.

But Joy Adams has that rare quality, as does her accompanist, Bruce Klauber: They appeal to a wide range of audiences who might not have liked jazz before or since. And in line with that, they do plan on doing some material long associated with the Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras tradition of New Orleans jazz.

For reservations and further information, cal , or visit them on the web at RemyBistro. After six months of living in the relative paradise of Naples, FL, adjustment to being in big city Philadelphia has been rather difficult.

If playing opportunities existed for me in Philadelphia, my attitude might have been different. However, there are no playing opportunities for me in Philadelphia and there are several in Naples, FL. Some seasons back, we were asked to remove one of our most popular and important CD titles from the JazzLegends. We almost had a distribution deal with Hudson Music in New York, but the people supposedly in charge of the Jones project were asking for far too much money that we wish we had.

Despite the fact that other outfits were selling this, we removed it. Bonus footage on this DVD is a mini-concert, featuring another great drummer and this may be the only film footage that exists of him by the name of J. William F. The list is by no means all-inclusive. What the jazz book market needs, in one opinion, is an unbiased, detailed history of the life and music of Buddy Rich.

Steve Peck has dozens of one-of-a-kind Buddy photos, and dozens of those who new and loved BR are still around. I will say it here and on the record that if Cathy Rich and family will allow me to bury the hatchet where Buddy is concerned, I will do everything in my power to help get a book off the ground. In addition to being available on JazzLegends.

Watch this space for more news. All performances include the following protective measures. Mandatory Face Covering Masks required for all employees. Staggered Seating Configured to maintain social distancing between parties. Social Distancing Physical distancing in all common areas. Frequent Cleaning Continuous sanitizing before and throughout every performance.

Sanitizing Stations Hand sanitizer stations available. Restroom Hygiene Frequent sanitizing of bathrooms. Pre-packaged Snacks Concession items will be in single packaging. Where are you Located? Las Vegas Blvd. Las Vegas, Nevada When do the doors open and what time should I arrive at the theater? The doors open approximately 45 minutes prior to show time.

It is a good idea to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to show time. Is the show appropriate for children? Do you have handicapped seating? Yes, the showroom is handicapped accessible.