by veermagmain | Dec 16, 2023 | News, News & Views
(Jae Sinnett suits-up to build a jazz legacy for Hampton Roads. Photo courtesy of Jae Sinnett. By Jeff Maisey While the Hampton Roads region — known as Tidewater back in the day — gave birth to the great vocalist Ella Fitzgerald and saxophonist/arranger Tommy Newsom,...
by Jeff Maisey | Dec 27, 2019 | Concert Previews, Music, Music News
(Jazz pianist John Toomey is the backbone of the Attucks Jazz Series) By Jeff Maisey If you’ve noticed an increase in the number of jazz concerts scheduled at various venues around Hampton Roads in the past few years there’s a good reason — it’s popular. Like most...
by Jeff Maisey | Jul 7, 2019 | Concert Previews, Music, Music News
By Michael Curry Known throughout the nation, especially the world of jazz, Jae Sinnett has been a fixture and leader for almost three decades. He is a drummer, composer, leader, teacher and mentor. And, of course, he is the voice of jazz on WHRV Public Radio....
by Jeff Maisey | Dec 7, 2017 | Concert Previews, Concert Reviews, Music, Music News
By Jim Morrison When Jae Sinnett first was asked if he’d be interested in playing a Christmas show, he said sure. A day later, he thought, “What did I get myself into?” He realized that if the straightforward jazz quartet from his latest disc,...
