Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings Profiled In The New York Times
From The New York Times:
There is an elephant in the room at the Brooklyn headquarters of Daptone Records — a skinny, British elephant with an enormous beehive hairdo and a knack for getting her picture in the tabloids.
FEATURED EVENT: Great Entertainment (And More) At Corporate Strategy Launch Event
Jazz Capital Events Customizes A Presentation of “The Cultures of Rhythm” for Business Strategy Launch Event
When the Chicago-based consulting firm Russell Williams Group was asked to put together an inspiring event to launch the brand new business strategy of a successful major corporation in New York City, they decided to think outside the box.
The Cultures of Rhythm 2007 South American Tour Dates Announced
US Jazz Ambassadors Tour Dates announced for 2007
Jazz Capital Events’ premier soul-jazz band, The Cultures of Rhythm, will be touring throughout South America and the Caribbean this winter as US Dept. of State Jazz Ambassadors. This tour marks the fifth time a version of this band has been chosen to represent the United States as Cultural Ambassadors.
New Matt Ray CD “Lost In New York” released on CAP Records
Pianist Matt Ray has been a fixture on the New York jazz scene for more than a decade. Lost in New York is his sophomore effort, the follow up to his critically acclaimed debut album We Got It!.
US Jazz Ambassadors To Perform at Art For Progress Benefit
Jazz Capital Events’ premier soul-jazz group To Make Hamptons Debut at Art For Progress Benefit July 15th
The Cultures of Rhythm, a New York–based collective of experienced young players from a variety of musical backgrounds, brings many influences to their sound.
The Cultures of Rhythm Head Abroad in 2007
Soul-Jazz Group To Represent United States As Jazz Ambassadors
Jazz Capital Events’ premier soul-jazz group, The Cultures of Rhythm, have been chosen to represent the US Department of State once again as Jazz Ambassadors.
The Aaron Thurston Trio Featured at UNESCO / US Dept. of State Celebration
Caroussel de Louvre Museum - Paris, France
October, 2003
In a program envisioned by U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs Pat Harrison, The Aaron Thurston Trio featuring Hammond Organist Adam Scone, Trumpeter Kevin Louis, and Drummer Aaron Thurston was a featured performer on a bill that included mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves, Oscar-winning director Chuck Workman, and Master of Ceremonies actor/director Rick Schroder.