Joe Locke & Phil Markowitz in Conversation
On the day of the digital release of their 1983 album “Live In Front of the Silver Screen”, Joe Locke and Phil Markowitz compare notes and revisit the origin of their landmark early-career recording, speak to guests and share how much this timeless record still means to them today. “Live In Front of the Silver […]
Subtle Disguise – Streamed Concert
Joe, Jim Ridl, Lorin Cohen and Samvel Sarkisyan recently recorded an energy-infused set for South Florida JAZZ, which we’re proud to present as a streamed broadcast. Please stick around afterwards as the band will be available for a live Q&A to discuss the music and more. Saturday, 20 Feb, 8:00pm EST If you’re in a […]
Watchtower / Breathe
On the eve of a crucial election in the USA, Joe Locke looks at Bob Dylan’s lyrics as a metaphor for the state of racial justice in 2020. “I was sitting at the piano not long ago, toying with Bob Dylan’s ‘All Along The Watchtower’ when I began singing a new set of lyrics as if […]
Watermill Jazz ‘Music And Stories’
The Watermill Jazz Club is an award-winning weekly concert venue in the UK, run by passionate individuals who have been welcoming international and British Jazz musicians and bands since 1994. Joe has been invited to play for the wonderful Watermill audience at their Surrey venue in the south of England many times and is extremely […]
Live from Our Living Rooms
Joe is excited to connect with you on Zoom as part of the ‘Live from Our Living Rooms” initiative. “I’m looking forward to playing a few tunes for you, sharing some poetry and stories, perhaps giving students something to work on or think about, and reflecting on these trying times.” Please join him: Wednesday, 01 […]
Motherless Children
‘Motherless Children’ (by Blind Willie Johnson) with Jim Ridl, Lorin Cohen, Samvel Sarkisyan and feat. Raul Midón and Adam Rogers Recorded live at the New York City Jazz Standard – April 30, 2019 Motherless children have a hard time When their mother is gone Motherless children have a very hard time When their mother is […]
Upcoming live performances
You can catch Joe with his “Subtle Disguise” project LIVE at the Saratoga Jazz Festival, NY (June 29), at The Side Door Jazz Club, Old Lyme, CT (July 6) and at the Bach Dancing and Dynamite Society in Half Moon Bay, CA (July 14).
Live at the Jazz Standard
Presenting his latest release ‘Subtle Disguise’, the ever-inventive vibes master’s tight-knit quartet is joined by special guests Adam Rogers and Raul Midón. April 30 + May 1 Book Now!
‘Who Killed Davey Moore?’ music video
Jazziz Magazine proudly premiere Joe Locke’s new music video – “Who Killed Davey Moore?” by Bob Dylan. The song tells the story of the championship fight between Moore and Sugar Ramos on March 21, 1963, which would result in Moore’s death. Locke’s version, featuring guest artist Raul Midon on vocals, manages to retain the pointed […]
