7/11: AHA! New Bedford presents Jim Robitaille live at the Centre Street Sessions

Jul 11, 2024

7/11: AHA! New Bedford presents Jim Robitaille live at the Centre Street Sessions
Thursday, July 11, 5:30-7:30p
23 Centre Street, New Bedford, MA
Jim Robitaille
Featuring John McKenna, Erik van Dam, Marty Ballou, Chris Poudrier Sr.

Join us for an evening of live music presented by Whaling City Sound in collaboration with AHA! New Bedford. These performances are held on the second Thursday of each month at 23 Centre Street, New Bedford at 5:30p and 7:15p — free to the public.

Jim Robitaille leads an outstanding ensemble featuring John McKenna on saxophone, Erik van Dam on woodwinds, Marty Ballou on bass, and Chris Poudrier Sr. on drums. Their music seamlessly blends traditional and modern jazz, marked by expressive improvisation and a versatile range of influences. Each musician brings their unique talent, from Robitaille’s award-winning guitar work and compositions to McKenna’s and van Dam’s skilled woodwind performances, Ballou’s melodic bass, and Poudrier’s dynamic drumming. Together, they create a rich and captivating jazz experience.

6/2: 2024 Armsted R. Christian Scholarship Fundraiser

May 30, 2024

6/2: 2024 Armsted R. Christian Scholarship Fundraiser

Jazz scholarship fundraiser featuring saxophone great, Elan Trotman with special guest vocalists Gabrielle Goodman and Daniel ‘Buddy’ Monteiro.

The proceeds from this event will be directed to the Armsted R. Christian Endowment Scholarship to financially assist selected students that excel at the Berklee College of Music in honor of Armsted R. Christian who was a professor at the prestigious college and also an outstanding jazz musician and vocalist in his own right.

Whaling City Sound LABEL INFO🐳

Jul 20, 2023

Whaling City Sound LABEL INFO🐳

 

Whaling City Sound is an independent record label based in New Bedford, Massachusetts. It was founded in 1999 by Neal Weiss, a lifelong fan of jazz. The label’s mission is to “provide a viable musical outlet for its abundance of outstanding local musicians.”

The record company has released over 100 albums, featuring a wide range of jazz artists, including Gerry Gibbs, John Abercrombie, Dave Liebman, and Terry Gibbs. The label has also released albums in other genres, such as blues, classical, and world music.

Whaling City Sound is committed to promoting the work of its artists through live performances, radio airplay, and online distribution. The label also hosts an annual jazz festival in New Bedford.

The label is named after the city of New Bedford, which was once the whaling capital of the world. The city’s rich history and culture is reflected in the label’s music, which is often inspired by the sea and the natural world.

Whaling City Sound is a respected independent label that has played a significant role in the promotion of jazz music. The label’s commitment to its artists and its community has helped to make New Bedford a vibrant center for jazz.

Some of the artists who have recorded for Whaling City Sound shown above:

Top Row (left to right)

  • Terry Gibbs, Gerry Gibbs, Marcelle Gauvin

Middle Row

  • John Abercrombie, John Stein, Dave Liebman

Bottom Row

  • Tim Ray, Rale Micic, Cindy Scott

 

 

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