Rahmat Shabazz

Charles Rahmat Woods  with master drummer Roy Haynes at the Blues Alley (DC)

RAHMAT SHABAZZ: JAZZ NEWS and VIEWS

JANUARY 2021

An Die Muzik continues its live streaming of live concerts from its stage. January 9^th, 7pm, features trombonist Reginald Cyntje Trio with Herman Burney – bass, Lenny Robinson – drums ($10). Martin Luther King weekend presents two outstanding solo concerts: January 17^th, 7pm, features Bob Butta – piano ($10), and January 18^th features Cyrus Chestnut ($10). An Die Muzik, Baltimore. (410) 385 2638

Keystone Korner Baltimore on Saturday January 16^th presents a 72 hour tribute to the late great pianist Stanley Cowell. The all-star concert features Freddie Hendrix, Sean Jones, Bruce Williams, Alex Brown, Sunny Cowell, Tom DiCarlo, Vince Ector, and more. The project will be recorded live on the Keystone Korner Stage on January 15^th and broadcast will start at 5pm on January 16^th and be available on demand for 72 hours ($10).  January 23^rd Obasi Akoto’s Oceanic Jazz Orchestra will premiere featuring Warren Wolf, Todd Marcus, Reginald Cyntje, Jamal Brown, Anna-Lisa Kirby, John Lee, Jamal Moore, Donnie Johns, and Eric Kennedy ($10).  On January 30^th and 31^st Big Chief Donald Harrison’s ensemble will grace the virtual stage ($10). Keystone Korner, 1350 Lancaster St, Baltimore MD, (410) 946 6726.

Adventures with Wilson presents its Pajama Brunch on January 17^th , 1pm-2pm, and features artist Aquil Mizan, Colie Aziza, George Kenyatta Dudley, and Charles Rahmat Woods. Facebook Live via Adventures with Wilson page (donations accepted)

HOLD THESE DATES:  February 12 thru February 14, 2021.  The ever-popular Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival traditionally held in Rockville MD, will be going virtual this year do to the pandemic.  Stay tuned more information concerning performances and concert access.

REVIEW:  The Carr Center of Detroit Michigan presented  bassist Ben Williams and drummer Marcus Gilmore in a rare and welcome duo configuration.  The melodic extrapolations and rhythm of both players was outstanding in both original and post modern standards. They were joined by vocalist Jean Baylor in an “all stops out” arrangement of “My Favorite Things”.

REVIEW:  Pianist Emmett Cohen produces engaging concerts from his space in NYC and broadcast on YouTube via Emmett’s Place(FREE). With his trio, Cohen recently featured the unique stylings of South African vocalist Vuyo Satashe.  Satashe sang “Lush Life”, “The Second Time Around”, and a Sam Jones tune “Del Sasser”.  

NEWS: Charles Rahmat Woods new CD and download release ‘TARIKA BLUE NOTEBOOK’is available on Amazon, itunes, Spotify, Tidal, and on a number of your popular platforms.

...That's it for now...Peace and Safety....

With master saxophonist, composer, and educator Gary Bartz, after his stellar  performance at An Die Muzik in Baltimore

With NEA Jazz Master Archie Shepp at the pre-ceremony NPR listening session

With NEA Jazz Master Pharoah Sanders and Shimiya Woods at NEA Awards DC

Charles Rahmat Woods with Carolyn Goodridge director of Art Impact USA at gallery opening, Washington, DC

International guitarist Jean Paul Bourelly conducts ensemble at RhizomeDC, featuring Charles Rahmat Woods-sax, Thomas Stanley-electronics, and Tom Teasley-perc

With drummer/bandleader  Cindy Blackman Santana after her stunning performance at Bethesda Blues Jazz

Rahmat Shabazz Band featuring vocalist Quiniece and Aziza performed at 80th Anniversary of the City of District Heights Md 

Charles Rahmat Woods visits the great saxophonist Billy Pierce during the Kevin Eubanks band appearance in DC





With Jazz Foundation of America Executive Director Wendy Oxenhorn, Trombonist Roswell Rudd, and friends at NEA Jazz Masters Awards

Rahmat Shabazz Trio with award winning journalist Askia Muhammad

With multi-instrumentalist improvisational composer Bill Cole during DC Jazz Fest 2016

Charles Rahmat Woods Quartet performed during Asbury Methodist's Church annual breakfast for the homeless.

Rahmat Shabazz Trio Plus cd release party at Record Theater, Buffalo NY featured Charles Rahmat Woods with Derek Gasque and Abdul-Rahman Qadir.

The Rahmat Shabazz Band performed for Syracuse University CBT 2017 reunion, and featured  Kevin Atkins, Kevin Bruce Harris, Derek Gasque, and shown here...vocalist Colie Aziza and Valencia Yearwood.

Charles Rahmat Woods with NEA Jazz Master Abdullah Ibrahim at NPR Studio

Photographer Ron St Clair and Charles Rahmat Woods

With drummer Ronnie Burrage and bassist Jamaaladeen Tacuma during their performance at Keystone Korner Baltimore

1989: Hanging out with the late great pianist/composer McCoy Tyner (Sulieman Saud)