by Nelson Brill, Boston Concert Reviews Newport 2019 reflected the same openhearted creative force that defined Fred Taylor’s indomitable spirit and love for all music. On Saturday August 3rd, the … Read More
Messenger Legacy
LONDON JAZZ FEST 2019: Ralph Peterson, Vanessa Rubin & Janette Mason!
This year, Lydia Liebman Promotions is thrilled to represent three dynamic artists performing at this year’s EFG London Jazz Fest: Ralph Peterson – The Messenger Legacy When: Sat. November … Read More
REVIEW: Jazziz Reviews Ralph Peterson and The Messenger Legacy!
Sascha Feinstein, Jazziz This two-CD tribute to Art Blakey, recorded live over two nights in 2018 at the Side Door Jazz Club in Old Lyme, Connecticut, does justice to its … Read More
FEATURE: All About Jazz Interviews Ralph Peterson!
R.J. Deluke, All About Jazz “Drumming is as natural to me as breathing.” —Ralph Peterson Drummer Ralph Peterson has been on the jazz scene for some 35 years or more, … Read More
The Legacy Continues with Ralph Peterson and the Messenger Legacy with Newport, New Dates and New Lineup!
The Legacy Continues with Ralph Peterson and the Messenger Legacy Live at the Newport Jazz Festival August 3rd, Plus New Dates Announced! “The players keep faith with the tradition rather … Read More
REVIEW: Ralph Peterson and the Messenger Legacy Receive 4 Stars from Downbeat
Jon Ross, Downbeat
REVIEWS: SUONO (Italy) Reviews New Releases from Ralph Peterson and Eric Hofbauer!
Daniele Camerlengo, Suono Ralph Peterson & Messenger Legacy – Legacy Alive Vol. 6 at the Side Door Eric Hofbauer – Book of Water
SHOW PREVIEW: Alchemical Records Features Ralph Peterson & Messenger Legacy’s Show at The Kennedy Center!
Michael J. West, Alchemical Records The great drummer Art Blakey was also the great teacher Art Blakey. The man dedicated his life to leading bands (the Jazz Messengers) that he … Read More
WALL STREET JOURNAL: Ralph Peterson and the Messenger Legacy Reviewed by Larry Blumenfeld
by Larry Blumenfeld, Wall Street Journal Were he still alive, Art Blakey would turn 100 on Oct. 11. The drummer, a singular force in jazz, died in 1990 at age … Read More
THE PLAYLIST: The New York Times Features Ralph Peterson’s “Blues March”
Giovanni Russonello, The New York Times G. Calvin Weston, ‘Dust and Ash’ Ralph Peterson, ‘Blues March’ Both of these drummers are in their late 50s, each boasts a hard-charging, wall-shaking … Read More