Toppa Top 10: Ten Caribbean Jazz Greats
Explore the history of Caribbean jazz, with ten of our favorite West Indian musicians.
LargeUp TV: Chronixx Meets Monty Alexander and Ernest Ranglin at the Blue Note
A few weeks ago, some of Jamaica's most notable musicians came together at the legendary Blue Note jazz club in New York City, for a one-time-only series of performances sponsored by LargeUp. The "A History... Read More...
The LargeUp Sessions (1/23) with Monty Alexander
Words by LargeUp Crew—
Tonight's guest on the #LargeUpSessions with DJ Gravy, Jesse Serwer and Jah Banks is the great Monty Alexander. Jamaica's most accomplished jazz pianist will stop by RadioLily.com ... Read More...
Instagram Contest: Win Tix To See Chronixx, Ernest Ranglin + Monty Alexander
Words by LargeUp Crew—
Following a massive 2013 that saw him shell dung NYC twice on his debut U.S. tour, Chronixx returns to NY for his first 2014 dates this Saturday (1/25) and Sunday (1/26). No ordinary... Read More...
EVENT: A History of Reggae and The Music of Jamaica at the Blue Note
Words by LargeUp Crew—
Jamaica may be more rich in music makers than any other place in the world but there are few Jamaican musicians more accomplished than Ernest Ranglin and Monty Alexander. JA's grea... Read More...
EVENT + Interview: Etienne Charles’ Creole Soul
Interview by Eric Sandler, Photos by Jati Lindsay —
The title of trumpeter Etienne Charles' new album Creole Soul refers to the mixture of influences on the project and his own ethnically diverse backgr... Read More...