lauracoylemusic

happy holidays!

This has been a big year for me, a monumental first year as a member of Bernard's band. We have such a great time, he's taught me a million things about becoming a jazz singer and performer and I can't wait to see what the new year will bring. I'll be away for the Christmas brunch, but it will be happening this Tuesday, and I'll be back with the band on January 6th. See you then!

And I'll leave you with a shot of London Arrington, who sat in with us today and wowed everyone with his gorgeous voice.

Atlanta jazz video

Rick G's jazz and trumpet blog, iwasdoingallright.com has some great video clips of local Atlanta jazz happenings. Click the link above to see and hear the likes of Mace Hibbard, Melvin Jones, Julie Dexter, Bernard Linnette and more.

feeling good - Nina Simone

A video that combines 2 things I love, Nina Simone's singing and creative typography. Click here and enjoy.

jazz blogs - food for thought

I found this entry today when I was looking for a little break for my hands. I haven't found many jazz blogs out there, but be-jazz has a lot of interesting reads - could keep me distracted for quite awhile.

Mary Jo's Jazz Soiree 12/2/07

an evening of music with Obie Jessie, vocals; Bernard Linnette, drums; Louis Heriveaux, piano; and Craig Shaw, bass.

Louis Heriveaux before the show

Obie Jessie takes the stage

Posey Miller and Takana Miyamoto listen from the kitchen

Craig Shaw takes a solo

everybody digs Obie Jessie

the second set

ends with a stirring 'Round Midnight

Thanks to Mary Jo for hosting this beautiful evening of music in her home. And to Phil and Rhae Clore for bringing these events together every month. I'll remember this night for a long time. I was fortunate to get to sing a couple of tunes as an opener to Obie's sets and meet a lot of fellow jazz lovers. If you'd like to attend in the future, keep an eye on SOJA's website.

photos by Laura Coyle

holidays on brunch

This week the band has moved "into the pit" to make more room for Santa and Mrs. Claus and all the holiday trappings, but you can still enjoy the music and even pay us a visit in this lovely lounge area in the middle of all the action. This week brought special guests Chanda McKnight on keys and Russell Gunn on trumpet.

Chanda McKnight and Craig Shaw

Bernard Linnette and Russell Gunn

Happy Holidays!

and FYI coming up next friday is Kemba Cofield's CD Release party at club 29. Go hear this woman!!