Strictly Jazz: The Music of Betty Carter and Elvin Jones ft. J&D Warren

Jazz music is the imprint of all music! It is music’s foundation and will be delivered with J&D Warren sound! This month's installment of Strictly Jazz Entertainment's "Strictly Jazz" Series will take you on a musical journey exploring the music of Betty Carter and Elvin Jones whilst also tapping into the original music of J&D Warren. Come enjoy a night of amazing music and create musical memories in the artist’s hometown!

ABOUT J&D WARREN

J&D Warren Music is co-owned by a husband and wife duo, Jeremy and Dermel Warren. Their music encapsulates the essence of authenticity and creativity. The duo collectively composes and writes music from their hearts — birthed from their spirituality, which is the driving force of their inspiration. They genuinely love creating together, capturing their love for music — and for each other — in their illustrious sound.

They concluded recording their sophomore album, Love Never Changes. On this album, J&D Warren collaborated with the great Don Braden, Jazzmeia Horn, and Alexis Morrasst.

ABOUT BETTY CARTER

Betty Carter developed a legendary reputation, along with Art Blakey, as one of the great mentors for young jazz musicians. Equally legendary was her singing prowess, creating a distinctive style of improvisation that could transcend any song.

Carter's bands served a dual purpose: to create her own great music and to help young musicians develop their craft. Many of the musicians who passed through her groups went on to lead their own groups, such as Geri Allen, Stephen Scott, Don Braden, and Christian McBride. She also developed a mentoring program called Betty Carter's Jazz Ahead through links with organizations like the International Association for Jazz Education, 651 Arts, and the Kennedy Center. The program was a one- to two-week teaching seminar where nationally selected promising young jazz musicians learned from Carter and other seasoned musicians, culminating in a final concert of instructors and students together. Jazz Ahead was one of Carter's proudest achievements, and she worked with the program up until her death. She received the National Medal of Arts in 1997.

ABOUT ELVIN JONES

Elvin Jones was an American jazz drummer of the post-bop era. Most famously a member of John Coltrane's quartet, with whom he recorded from late 1960 to late 1965, Jones appeared on such albums as My Favorite Things, A Love Supreme, Ascension and Live at Birdland. After 1966, Jones led his own trio, and later larger groups under the name The Elvin Jones Jazz Machine. His brothers Hank and Thad were also celebrated jazz musicians with whom he occasionally recorded. Elvin was inducted into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame in 1995. In his The History of Jazz, jazz historian and critic Ted Gioia calls Jones "one of the most influential drummers in the history of jazz".