By: Dave Rogers, WTJU “Nearly 100 years after the Harlem Renaissance shook the world, there’s a whole new cultural and spiritual awakening in that corner of the jazz world. Organized by post-bop pianist Marc Cary, The Harlem Sessions (originating at Gin Fizz and now based at Smoke Jazz Club) invites musicians, poets, artists, philosophers and … Read More
By: Dee Dee McNeil, Musical Memoirs Curtis Nowosad is Canadian born. He’s thirty-one-years-old and his music is wrapped in the history of blues, jazz, rhythm and blues, combined with a desire for social justice. His New York-based jazz ensemble interprets their protest musically. Four of the five original compositions that Nowosad has written are dedicated … Read More
By: Phil Freeman, Stereogum Eric Hofbauer’s Five Agents, Book Of Water (Creative Nation Music) Guitarist Eric Hofbauer is best known for his Prehistoric Jazz series, on which he creates chamber-jazz interpretations of early 20th century classical pieces like Igor Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring or Charles Ives’ Three Places in New England. His new project, Five Agents, is inspired by the … Read More
Sessionheads United is proud to announce the release of Curtis Nowosad’s latest album. The 31-year-old Canadian native emerges as a powerful musical force for social justice on a groundbreaking self-titled jazz and blues-driven collection that illuminates past and present American history while creating some profound history of its own. Nowosad’s decision to self-title his third … Read More
Sessionheads United Announces the June 14th Release of Drummer, Social Justice Advocate and NYC Jazz Scene Staple Curtis Nowosad’s Self-Titled Album Release Show: June 19th (8:00 PM) at Nublu, NYC Canadian Dates: Winnipeg Jazz Festival – June 22 Toronto Jazz Festival – June 26 Festival International de Jazz de Montréal – June 27 Sessionheads … Read More
