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"One of the world's great urban jazz festivals" (DownBeat Magazine), San Jose Jazz Summer Fest, presents its most acclaimed artists to date with piano/keyboard legend Herbie Hancock set to perform on the Jay Paul Company Main Stage and newly confirmed West African superstar Angélique Kidjo joining the Saturday, August 10 megastar lineup in Plaza de César Chávez in downtown San Jose, Calif.
From dinner to brunch, what better way to spend the weekend than by enjoying the sounds, scene and culinary delights of these beloved cultural landmarks?
In the Christian Bible, the Story of the Nativity mentions the Three Kings. And in the Holy Book of the Blues there is another troika of monikered monarchs: the Kings named B.B., Albert, and Freddie. Contemporary blues singer/guitarist Chris Cain was fortunate enough to meet, open for, and/or befriend all three of them. And while he was closest personally to Albert King, whose singing and playing style most resembles his own, it was B.B. King who made the pronouncement to a Minnesota DJ: “Chris Cain? Now that boy can play the guitar!” A wider audience than ever will be to hear what Cain...
Jimmie Bratcher – I’m Hungry (Self-produced): Jimmie Bratcher has mostly one thing on his mind and he’s sure to let you know just how tasty a set like this can be. It’s chicken, bacon, cheese, grits or even bananas (except when they’re green). He is hoping to bring his show of smokin’ blues just to whet your appetite! Enjoy, but don’t over do it! These blues are hard! Here’s Jimmie ready to serve you one of his best dishes – just click! Chris Cain – Raisin’ Cain (Alligator): I haven’t heard Chris Cain in some time and my first impression was this really sounds like B...
World-renowned blues guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Chris Cain will release his Alligator Records debut album, Raisin' Cain, on Friday, April 9, 2021. The album features 12 originals, each showcasing Cain's fiery musicianship and deft, memorable songwriting skills. According to Cain, who recently received two Blues Music Award nominations (for Contemporary Blues Male Artist Of The Year and Best Guitarist), "These are the best pack of tunes I've ever written." Of Raisin’ Cain, Chris Cain says, “My songs are funky and danceable and my writing is now less personal diary than in the...