IN PURSUIT OF A MELODY (2006): Dr. Lonnie Smith (p), Bill Peeples (d), Phil McArthur (b), Bobby Tynes (tenor); Gianni Basso (tenor), Giovanni Mazzarino (p), Enzo Zirrilli (d), Nello Toscano (b); Joan Cartwright plays solo piano on six tracks of this CD, a compilation of her recordings from 1990 to 2006.
FEELIN' GOOD (1995, Catania, Sicily): Giovanni Mazzarino (p), Nello Toscano (b), Mimmi Cafiero (d), Oracio Maugeri (alto). Includes Joan's compositions: NO LOVE, DREAMIN', LONELIBLUE and NOBODY'S HUSBAND.
Joan Cartwright's composition is the title of the album, SWEET RETURN recorded in 1983, on Atlantic Records, in NYC, by Freddie Hubbard (flg), Joanne Brackeen (p), Eddie Gomez (b), Roy Haynes (d) - Buy this CD at OLDIES.COM
Joan,
I really have to say that I completely loved your CD! It crosses Racial boundaries, age and its just uplifting! I really enjoyed the mixture of musical genres. The dance tracks and retro mixed in the history of jazz influences. It was brilliant. I know a legend. After listening to your CD and your band I was like I have met a legend! It was similar to like a musical buffet for the senses! Well done. -- Samm Cooper
Joan's band has consisted of such notables as Pete Minger, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Bill Peeples, Bobby Tynes, Phil McArthur, Ben Collier, Sandy Patton, Giovanni Mazzarino, Francesco Bearzatti, Stefano Senni, Paolo Mappa, James Lewis, Gianni Basso.
Joan's rap TALKIN' THAT JAZZ is performed with Spoken Word artist COLA RUM (2006): Caustic Studio: Compilation of Spoken Word Artists in Atlanta, GA
Ben Collier and Joan performed for the Pan African Bookfest in Fort Lauderdale with Joan's presentation of WOMEN IN JAZZ in April 2007
John McMinn (p), Diva JC and Howard Moss (d)
Jazz Hotline, Miami, Florida (2007)
Pete Minger and Joan Cartwright (1988)
Influences
Alberta Hunter, Dinah Washington, Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, Billy Holiday, Count Basie, Budd Johnson, Joe Lee Wilson, Betty Carter, Gloria Lynne, Nina Simone, Dakota Staton, Carmen McRae, Shirley Horn, John Coltrane, Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, Freddie Hubbard, Frank Foster, George Coleman, Shirley Scott, Philly Joe Jones, Bobby Durham, Tania Maria, Kenny Dorham, Herbie Hancock, Etta Jones, Etta James, Aretha Franklin, Irene Reid, Pharoah Sanders, Quincy Jones
And allllll the other great jazz musicians I've had the pleasure of meeting and working with, especially, Lou Donaldson, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Milt Hinton, Jay McShann, Giovanni Mazzarino, Gianni Basso, Francesco Bearzatti, Oracio Maugeri, Stefano Senni, Paolo Mappa, Nello Toscano, Alvin Queen, Jimmy Woode, Sandy Patton, Prof. Dave Hubbard.
It is my ultimate pleasure to have lectured over 5,000 children on the subject of WOMEN IN JAZZ. I get so much pleasure from doing this lecture and singing the songs that these women popularized in the early 20th century and watching the faces of kids light up when I get them to scat,
"Bebop, Bop boo wah, shop bop ba ba dop, brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!"
They know little about jazz and blues, when I start the lecture. But they know a lot more, when I'm done and they really appreciate the information!
Published in Canada, in May 2006, this book contains:
Joan's memoirs of her 30-year career as a jazz and blues performer in the United States, eight European countries, South Africa, Ghana and Mexico
photos of Joan with Jazz Greats - Quincy Jones, Freddie Hubbard, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Lou Donaldson, Abbey Lincoln, Betty Carter, Dorothy Donegan, Dizzy Gillespie, Christian McBride, Joe Sample and many more
35 poems
two lectures - WOMEN IN JAZZ and SO, YOU WANT TO BE A SINGER? A manual for up-and-coming Divas
40 original compositions, including LONELIBLUE, DREAMIN' and NO LOVE
Vocalist, composer, author, radio host Joan Cartwright is the founder of the non-profit organization WOMEN IN JAZZ SOUTH FLORIDA, INC. that promotes women who compose and perform jazz and blues music, globally.
On October 1, 2007, I started as the Music Teacher for 8th graders at a charter school in Fort Lauderdale. Though the kids are challenging, in 6 weeks, I've moved them from Music Theory to creating Music Videos, which we are all having lots of fun with.
In addition to teaching, I'm writing concert reviews for the Broward Times. Click this photo of me with B.B. King for interviews and reviews I've done, to date.
You'll see my reviews of Patti Labelle, Queen Latifah, Jill Scott, Natalie Cole, Macy Gray, Mary J Blige, B.B. King and Al Green. Also, see photos of Captain Barrington Irving, the youngest pilot and first African American to fly solo around the world!
In 2006, back in the States, after a whirlwind adventure in China and Japan, I moved from Atlanta back to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, back to sea, sand and sunshine eternal. Click here for updates!
Read the first chapter of IN PURSUIT OF A MELODY, Joan Cartwright's new book and, if you think ya wanna make a movie of her life as a jazz, blues and hip hop writer, composer and songstress, don't hesitate to send her a message or email her at jazzisus@aol.com
KUNI MIKAMI invited JOAN CARTWRIGHT to perform with his Trio in Tokyo, Japan, at GEINOU KADENSHA on 9/19/06 (Tue.), in Nishi Shinjuku - Japanese Website for Geinou Kadensha
NOTE: Kuni Mikami accompanied Diva JC in one of two of her appearances at the BLUE NOTE, in New York City, in 1982.
Diva Joan Cartwright has dazzled audiences in the world of jazz and blues for 30 years. She is an author, composer and dynamic performer. Presently, she is touring Asia, where she has performed at CJW Clubs in Shanghai and Broadies Tavern in Tianjin, bringing her own style of swingin' blues and jazz. SEE FULL BIO
From Sept 13 to Oct 12, 2006, Joan visited Japan to check out the Jazz Scene in Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya and Osaka. Her first outing was to see Chris McBride's quartet at Tokyo's Cotton Club. Wow! what dynamic music!
Christian McBride with Diva JC at Tokyo's COTTON CLUB
Now, sometimes you run into an artist that really inspires you and this is on of my friends on myspace.com who has done just that!
VIEW MY TRAVEL JOURNAL for stories and photos of my Asian tour in China, Japan and more. . .
Her first recorded composition is SWEET RETURN, in 1983, on Atlantic Records, featuring Freddie Hubbard and the Kool Jazz All-Stars. In 1995, she recorded her debut CD, Feelin' Good, in Catania, Sicily, with the Giovanni Mazzarino Quartet. This recording contains four originals, NOBODY'S HUSBAND, NO LOVE, DREAMIN' and LONELIBLUE.
From 2003 to 2006, she performed, in Atlanta, with Caustic Dames and recorded a compilation of Spoken Work, Hip Hop and Jazz, entitled, ATLANTA HAS SPOKEN! including her composition, TALKIN' THAT JAZZ!
Joan toured eight European countries and has performed in Mexico, Brazil, Johannesburg, Ghana and China.
We are very excited about playing at such an awesome jazz club. We have some great sets lined up for you, so don't miss it. Friday and Saturday November 20th and 21st, 5:00-8:30p at Andy's Jazz Club in Chicago
Aaron Koppel -Guitar, Matt Nelson; (Lupe Fiasco, Matthew Santos) -Keyboard, Graham Czach; (Chicago Afrobeat Project) -bass, Robert Tucker (Matthew Santos) -drums
Hello friend...Hope all is well with you. Want to hear some cover songs recorded by me, visit my profile. Want a great book to read, "The Singer" by Valerie E Wilson is available from Amazon.com. Quiz
Thank you so much for staying in touch. When I get to So Fl again, I will definitely make sure it coincides with one of your shows! Take care and many blassings to you and yours!
Ciao Joan ,Thank you for the add and the friendship. you are very good, I like your stupendous music a lot,and stupendous voice. you are fantastic ..really. you are a myth for me;-) talk to you soon, and all of my best wishes to always listen to your good music. all the best.. from italy neal
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You've got some great music and a great page here! Thanks for your friendship, and welcome aboard the Redline ship. Looking forward to sharing the journey ahead with you. Take Care, and thanks again. Peace,
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