Jacques Demêtre: discovering a blues historian in the family
Jacques Demêtre is one of France's noted historians of American blues and gospel music. For decades he wrote a column for the French magazine, Jazz Hot.
In the Studio with Nina Simone and Ashford & Simpson
Deeply honored. Humbled. Last fall, France's noted blues/soul/jazz magazine, Soul Bag, asked me for an interview. They were curious to know if I would share
REVIEW: Valerie Ghent for Funk, Blues & and Damn Good Time
Valerie Ghent for Blues, Funk and a Damn Good Time Saturday, September 8th, 2012 by Alix Cohen Valerie Ghent makes you want to mooove. Heads bob, shoulders shimmy,
Valerie Ghent at Nick Ashford’s “Nuttin But the Blues” – Sept 4, 18, 25 at Sugar Bar
Nick Ashford started "Nuttin But The Blues" in May, 2010, right here in New York City at Sugar Bar. Ever since he started the night
On the road w/ Valerie Simpson – Valerie Simpson & Friends: A Tribute to Nick Ashford at Lincoln Center
Next Friday, August 10th, we hit the stage at Lincoln Center Out of Doors, perfoming with Valerie Simpson in a beautiful tribute to Nick Ashford,
Day to Day Dream CD Release at Sugar Bar
WHAT A NIGHT! Our CD release show for "Day to Day Dream" was incredible! After a warm introduction by Sugar Bar host supreme Damara Lynn Greene
Day to Day Dream CD Review: 3+ stars from SOUL BAG!
Thrilled to receive 3+ stars from France's most prestigious soul/blues magazine, Soul Bag. VALERIE GHENT DAY TO DAY DREAM SOUL A few tasty excerpts: "Ghent has become a prominent
On the road w/ Valerie Simpson – Beacon Theatre – 05/19/12
Following 10 incredible dates on the West Coast, we're hitting the Beacon Theatre this Saturday night! Don't miss this show: it's a GREAT double bill
On the road w/ Valerie Simpson – Rrazz Room, San Francisco – May 8-13, 2012
Ah San Francisco! So happy to return to our home away from home, The Rrazz Room. We'll be here for a week of performances with