Jazz (15/01/2013)
Newport Festivals Foundation Announces 2013 Newport Jazz Festival Lineup
 One year away from celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Newport Jazz Festival, George Wein , Producer and Chairman of the Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc., today announced the program for the 2013 Newport Jazz Festival presented by Natixis Global Asset Management, which will be held in Newport, ...
| Jazz (15/01/2013)
Jazz Quartet EYOT Releases New Album: Drifters
 Serbian band EYOT has released its second album named "DRIFTERS" on German record label NEUKLANG and represented in the United States by NINETY AND NINE RECORDS. After their critically acclaimed freshman release "HORIZON" ( Ninety And Nine Records ) EYOT came together to record eight new tracks at the ...
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Jazz (14/01/2013)
University Of Miami Frost School Of Music Presents Trumpet Master Charles Lazarus
 The University of Miami Frost School of Music presents trumpeter and composer Charles Lazarus as part of the 2012-2013 Stamps Family Distinguished Visitors Series. Lazarus will appear in concert with the Stamps Brass Quintet and Frost Faculty Brass Quintet on February 7 and present a master class on ...
| Jazz (11/01/2013)
Emile Welman Launches Solo Career
 Emile Welman, co-founder and musical force behind the South African a cappella group Overtone, is gearing up to launch his first solo project globally. As a native of Johannesburg, South Africa, Emile developed quite the local reputation for his amazing vocal range and stage presence as a lead singer ...
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Jazz (11/01/2013)
Seeing Life Through His Guitar
 A slick, cosmopolitan showcase of a dozen contemporary jazz instrumentals, cool-toned guitarist Drew Davidsen elevates his technical prowess and creative muse while contemplatively chronicling his journey through life on "TRUE DREW," his fifth album that will be released March 5th on Oznot Records. ...
| Jazz (10/01/2013)
Liquid Soul To Celebrate 20 Years At Double Door Chicago, 1/20
 The Grammy-nominated Liquid Soul is celebrating its 20th Anniversary with a show at Double Door, 1572 N Milwaukee in Chicago, on Sunday, Jan. 20. The show will feature all original members and some very special guests.
Having exploded from a small underground street-jazz sound in Chicago in the ...
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Jazz (09/01/2013)
Composer/Pianist Stephen M. Lee Releases Jazz Fusion Album "Music In The Key Of My Life"
 Stephen M. Lee announced the release of his album, "Music In The Key Of My Life". The CD is a perfect jazz/gospel fusion, and features Doc Samba and James Sexton on electric bass and drums respectively. "Music In The Key Of My Life" is available at CD Baby, iTunes, eMusic, and Amazon.com.
Lee, ...
| Jazz (08/01/2013)
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Set To Perform On The Tonight Show With Jay Leno
 Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, the award winning modern purveyors of band, jazz and blues hit the Tonight Show with Jay Leno stage this week- Wednesday, January 9, 2013 -to premiere their new single "Why Me?" and video from their latest album RATTLE THEM BONES.
Released on September 4th on the Savoy Jazz ...
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Jazz (04/01/2013)
Jason Marsalis Announces New Album + Reveals Track
 Fresh from touring with acclaimed banjoist Bela Fleck and pianist Marcus Roberts, Jason Marsalis returns to his role as band leader and vibraphonist extraordinaire with the release of his latest album, In A World of Mallets, on February 19 via Basin Street Records. His third release on the New Orleans-based ...
| Jazz (04/01/2013)
Preservation Hall Jazz Band Announce Performances At The McKittrick Hotel
 New Orleans-based Preservation Hall Jazz Band (PHJB) is thrilled to return to New York City and the The McKittrick Hotel, home of Sleep No More for "Crescent City Stomp," an 11-night New Orleans-themed residency at The McKittrick, January 3 - 13, 2013. Each evening, commencing at 8pm, will feature ...
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Jazz (02/01/2013)
Drummer Omar Hakim Brings The Trio Of Oz To Milwaukee, Supported By Cascio Interstate Music
 Legendary drummer Omar Hakim (Weather Report, Miles Davis, David Bowie, Sting), GRAMMY® Award-winning pianist extraordinaire Rachel Z (Wayne Shorter, Stanley Clarke, Peter Gabriel), and bassist Solomon Dorsey (Stevie Wonder, Bobby Watson) are The Trio Of Oz, a group that released their debut, self-titled ...
| Jazz (31/12/2012)
The Jazz Network Worldwide Recognizes A New Artist, Composer/Songwriter, Flautist Brandon Marceal
 Brandon Marceal has many facets to his artistry. Not only does it fall into a variety of genres, The Jazz Network Worldwide discovered his talents through an unsolicited video sent to Jaijai Jackson, creator of The Jazz Network Worldwide social network. The video was a holiday performance with Phil ...
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Jazz (27/12/2012)
Singer/Songwriter Jean Laughlin Shares Her Music Catalogue And Latest Release "Miracle Of Life"
 Jean Laughlin is an originator, poised to slide into any musical setting. Complimented by the best Chicago jazz musicians in a full orchestra setting, Jean collaborates with tasteful, inventive nuances complimenting many of the songs enriched improvisational solos. Bringing her dynamic relationship ...
| Jazz (24/12/2012)
New York Singer/Songwriter Lachi Releases Jazz-Infused Rock Version Of "Santa Baby"
 Right before Santa drops in, Lachi releases her jazzy rock cover of "Santa Baby" and hosts it for free download over on Amazon. With a lot of holiday tunes unable to break away from that old-timey holiday feel, Lachi puts forth and up-to-day punk rock yet timeless jazzy finish on the track, at times ...
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Jazz (24/12/2012)
Tony Adamo Mike Clark Jeff Berlin Random Act Records
 A music review in the December issue of JazzTimes on the Scott Henderson/Jeff Berlin/ Dennis Chambers new CD,HBC on (Tone Center Records) One cut in particular that stands out in the review is Herbie Hancock's "Actual Proof." And how HBC interprets that song. Dig it on the serious side.
If you want ...
| Jazz (20/12/2012)
Anthony, To Donate Album Proceeds To Hurricane Sandy Victims
 Anthony, songwriter, solo male vocal artist,and native of the Jersey Shore town, Monmouth Beach, will donate net proceeds from his newly released album, "From the HIP" to both Save the Children and Habitat for Humanity, organizations at the forefront of assisting victims of Hurricane Sandy.
"I ...
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Jazz (19/12/2012)
Joan Armatrading Readying Release Of "Starlight" All New Album Set For Release Feb 26
 429 Records is set to release "STARLIGHT," an all new collection of compositions by celebrated songstress Joan Armatrading. "STARLIGHT" is a collection of 10 songs which emphasize her unequaled prowess as a singer and arranger. Always the consummate songwriter, guitarist and multi-instrumentalist, Armatrading ...
| Jazz (19/12/2012)
East Coast, West Coast Dates Launch Doug MacDonald Organ Quartet CD
 Jazz guitarist and composer/arranger Doug MacDonald's 11th project, "Doug MacDonald's ReORGANized Quartet" (Blujazz), will be launched officially on both coasts as 2012 ends and 2013 begins.
On December 27, 2012, the quartet will perform at a CD release party in the Los Angeles area. Downbeat is ...
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Jazz (17/12/2012)
Jazz Musician Marcos Pin Goes 'Big Band'
 Spanish jazz guitarist and composer Marcos Pin has just released a new album: Barbanza, the seventh one in his music career as a leader. It has been released by the record company Free Code Jazz Records. This time, Pin has decided to take a change and go for a different kind of band set: a decatet, ...
| Jazz (17/12/2012)
Applications Now Being Accepted For 2013 Shure Montreux Jazz Voice Competition
 The 11th Shure Montreux Jazz Voice Competition is now accepting applications for entry. The annual competition is designed to enable young, unsigned vocalists to display their talent in front of an international panel of judges and audience.
The competition is open to vocalists from around the ...
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Jazz (17/12/2012)
The Grammy Foundation Selects Students From Across The United States To Participate In The Prestigious Grammy Camp - Jazz Session Program
 The GRAMMY Foundation (www.grammyintheschools.com) announced today that 32 talented high school students from across the United States have been selected for positions in the 2013 GRAMMY Camp - Jazz Session (formerly known as GRAMMY Jazz Ensembles). Their selection launches them into the spotlight surrounding ...
| Jazz (14/12/2012)
Jamaica Jazz And Blues Joins Third World Band For 40 Year Anniversary Celebration
 The Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival will celebrate with Third World Band, their 40th anniversary in what is anticipated to be a musical journey of the bands successful catalogue spanning four decades. Mary J Blige, John Legend and Michael Bolton are set to perform at the 17th staging of the Jamaica ...
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Jazz (14/12/2012)
Mariah Parker's Indo Latin Jazz Ensemble Performs At The Freight And Salvage, Berkeley, 1/20/2013
 Mariah Parker's multi-faceted approach to music blends the driving rhythmic syncopations of Latin jazz, the uplifting spirit of Eastern music, and the soul of flamenco. On January 20, 2013, at 8 PM, Mariah and her world-class Indo Latin Jazz Ensemble collaborate for a live CD recording session at the ...
| Jazz (13/12/2012)
Brian Culbertson's Napa Valley Jazz Getaway Set To Return In June
 When multitalented musician Brian Culbertson announced the first Napa Valley Jazz Getaway last New Year's day, he didn't imagine that the 5-day celebration of music and wine in the Golden State's idyllic wine country would sell out in just one week, but that is exactly what happened. The chart-topper ...
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Jazz (10/12/2012)
Jazz Wednesdays Holiday Coat Drive
 Ever tasted the most tender, barbecued ribs you've ever had with an incredibly savory sauce? If you haven't then you're in for a treat.
Known for her "dirty dog blues", Manning has played various venues from New York City to Hong Kong. She has been coupled with jazz legends such as the late Dizzy ...
| Jazz (08/12/2012)
Tom Wopat's "I've Got Your Number" Set For Release February 12, 2013
 2013 promises to be a banner year for Tom Wopat. From the Feb. 12 release of his eighth recording "I'VE GOT YOUR NUMBER," to his role in Quentin Tarrantino's highly anticipated film "Django Unchained," (released 2012 Christmas) and the release of the ABC-TV family musical movie "Lovestruck," in which ...
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Jazz (07/12/2012)
Jazz Impresario Todd Barkan (Keystone Korner, Dizzy's Club Coca Cola) To Curate New 100-Night Series At NYC's Iridium
 Todd Barkan, the legendary jazz promoter and producer behind the famed Keystone Korner in San Francisco along with Dizzy's Club Coca Cola at Jazz at Lincoln Center in NYC, will curate and host a major new series of shows at The Iridium in 2013. Dubbed "Todd Barkan Presents Keystone Korner Nights at ...
| Jazz (06/12/2012)
Jazz Legend Dave Brubeck's Passion For "The Brotherhood Of Man" Lives On
 While renowned as a performer, band leader and composer, "Dave Brubeck was a giant not only in music but in spirit," said Milken Archive founder Lowell Milken. "His work will continue to speak an eternal message of hope for the brotherhood of man." He was a great friend of the Milken Archive of American ...
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Jazz (05/12/2012)
Dave Brubeck, Jazz Legend, Dies At 91
 Dave Brubeck, the jazz pianist, composer and bandleader behind the legendary Dave Brubeck Quartet, has died at age 91.
The death of Brubeck, whose quartet performed "Take Five," which became a jazz standard and the bestselling jazz single of all time, was confirmed Wednesday. Brubeck would have turned ...
| Jazz (04/12/2012)
Saxophonist/Flautist Elan Trotman Gets Autobiographical On "Tropicality"
 Rihanna may be the most famous Barbadian making worldwide headlines, but saxophonist/flautist Elan Trotman is another gifted islander who is bringing the Caribbean island's culture to the masses via music. "Tropicality," which will be released February 19th on Woodward Avenue Records, chronicles Trotman's ...
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