Joe Henderson

Top global jazz musicians to play in Delhi

Times of India (Free subscription) | 21/11/2009

The 100 Pipers Jazz Utsav 2009 on Saturday and Sunday will feature some of the biggest names in international jazz.

Bucs give Sears support, opportunity to resume career

TBO > Sports (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009

At this point, there is no way to know whether Arron Sears will contribute to the Bucs again, writes Joe Henderson.

• Bucs give Sears support, opportunity to resume career - Tampa Bay Online

Detractors don't bother USF's Leavitt

TBO > Sports (Free subscription) | 18/11/2009

Grumbles aside, USF coach Jim Leavitt might have the most secure job in the nation, writes Joe Henderson.

WEB/TECH: Percussionist Fred Scott Launches New Web Site

All About Jazz (Free subscription) | 17/11/2009

Percussionist Fred Scott has launched his new website at fredscottjazz.com. The new site includes calendar information, photos, press quotes, links and more. A few words from Fred Scott I have been playing percussion since 1959 and piano since 1980. I have traveled all over the United States, learning rhythms, from New Orleans. I've worked and studied with some of the baddist cats in the world. Besides...

There has to be fine print in Gruden's ESPN commitment

Tampa Bay Online (Free subscription) | 16/11/2009

Jon Gruden is a natural behind the mike, perhaps, the next John Madden. Still, columnist Joe Henderson can't imagine Gruden won't return to coaching.

There has to be fine print in Gruden's ESPN commitment

TBO > Sports (Free subscription) | 16/11/2009

Jon Gruden is a natural behind the mike, perhaps, the next John Madden. Still, columnist Joe Henderson can't imagine Gruden won't return to coaching.

Interview with Albert "Tootie" Heath

Do the Math (Free subscription) | 14/11/2009

Tootie is on a little NYC club tour at the moment. Tonight and tomorrow he's at Birdland with the Heath Brothers, Monday-Wednesday with me and Ben Street at Smalls, Thursday with Tomas Janzon at Kitano, and Friday at Flushing Town...

Friday random ten: Johnny, Johnny, Johnny

Off the Kuff (Free subscription) | 13/11/2009

Apparently, there are a lot of songs – mostly, but not exclusively, folk songs – about someone named John. 1. John Barleycorn – SixMileBridge 2. John Doe #24 – Mary-Chapin Carpenter 3. John Henry – Bruce Springsteen 4. John Ryan’s Polka – Flying Fish Sailors 5. Johnny’s Room – Lager Rhythms 6. A Johnny Ace Christmas – Squirrel Nut Zippers...

Gators have moved far beyond their 'Ol' Ballcoach' era

TBO > Sports (Free subscription) | 12/11/2009

Steve Spurrier may always be a Gator, but UF has built a new legacy since he left Gainesville in 2002, writes Joe Henderson.

• Gators have moved far beyond their 'Ol' Ballcoach' era - Tampa Bay Online

Women in Missions, by Tim Tennent

Middlebrow (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009

Two days ago was an amazing coincidence of events. Over the summer, I wrote this blog about the installation of Timothy Tennent on July 1, 2009, as the eight President of Asbury Theological Seminary. Two days ago, on November 9, 2009, was his official inauguration service. You can read more about that here on [...]

Bulls have chance to improve bowl status, regain some mojo

TBO > Sports (Free subscription) | 10/11/2009

USF has lost three straight against Rutgers, but Thursday night's ESPN game gives the Bulls another chance to restore their image, writes Joe Henderson.

• Bulls have chance to improve bowl status, regain some mojo - Tampa Bay Online

Excellent Jazz Guitar

KK & R Music Blog (Free subscription) | 10/11/2009

Paraphrasing Last FM Kurt Rosenwinkel is a jazz guitarist who was initially influenced by guitarists such as Pat Metheny and John Scofield, but has emerged as an individual stylist recalling Lennie Tristano in the 1940s and 50s. His chordal language is amongst the more advanced for a guitarist, touching on ideas from George Van Eps and Ben Monder. ..... one of the leading jazz guitarists of his generation...

The Boiler Room @ The Bridge Hotel. November 3rd.

bebop spoken here (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009

Enterprising music students from Newcastle College have booked the upstairs room at the Bridge Hotel on a Tuesday night throughout November to play some jazz. What a good idea! A cast of thousands - well okay, I lost count at nine - got up and ran through some standards, playing for two hours and more. The guitar - led ensemble kicked - off with 'Green Tea' a tune by guitar hero John Scofield. Familiar...

With Andrews set to leave FSU, can Bowden be far behind?

TBO > Sports (Free subscription) | 04/11/2009

Bobby Bowden has been the heart of FSU, but Mickey Andrews has been its soul, writes Joe Henderson.

Rays' chemistry takes another hit with Aki trade

TBO > Sports (Free subscription) | 04/11/2009

The trade makes financial sense, but Akinori Iwamura was one of those "chemistry" guys, and he is gone now, writes Joe Henderson.

• Rays' chemistry takes another hit with Aki trade - Tampa Bay Online