WSJ Premieres New Kandace Springs Song - On Tour Now, Album Out 6/24
17 June, 2016
Rising singer-pianist Kandace Springs has premiered her song "Neither Old Nor Young" at Wall Street Journal. The song is off her debut full-length Soul Eyes, out June 24th via Blue Note Records.
Listen to "Neither Old Nor Young" at Wall Street Journal:
https://on.wsj.com/265Hk2P
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| Jazz Luminaries Help Romanian Refugee Realize "The American Dream"
17 June, 2016
A year before he escaped communism in his native Romania by walking through the mountains of Yugoslavia and into Greece, the seed of Damian Draghici�s dream was planted when he was just a 17-year-old teenager who snuck into a Bucharest nightclub to watch a set by an American jazz combo. Nearly 30 years ...
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Genre-Busting Songs, Pulsating Rhythms, And A 21st Century Guitar Statement On Prasanna's 'All Terrain Guitar,' Out August 5, 2016
15 June, 2016
�If you don�t know about Prasanna, prepare to be terrified,� says guitar icon Guthrie Govan of the visionary guitarist who �plays like nobody on the planet� (All About Jazz). Known as a fearless innovator with a unique guitar sound rooted in the ancient Indian art of Carnatic music, Prasanna has garnered ...
| Organist Dr. Lonnie Smith Named 2017 NEA Jazz Master
15 June, 2016
The legendary organist Dr. Lonnie Smith has been named one of the National Endowment for the Arts 2017 NEA Jazz Masters Fellows, the nation's highest honor in jazz. Smith—along with bassist Dave Holland, vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater, keyboardist Dick Hyman, and writer Ira Gitler—have been recognized ...
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Soul To Soul New CD Release By Keyboardist Mike Dilorenzo, June 20,2016 Release Date
10 June, 2016
SOUL TO SOUL new CD release by Mike DiLorenzo morphs live latin, jazz and electronic elements on 7 original compositions as well as contemporary reinterpretations from jazz classics to current EDM.
As a NY based musician, Mike has had the opportunity to perform on piano, organ and synthesizers ...
| New York Wine Events Launches 'Wine & Jazz On The River'
09 June, 2016
3-time winner of New England Music Award for Best Jazz Artist
New York Wine Events announces a star-filled line up for Wine & Jazz On The River, a new entertainment cruise series -- just in time for summer 2016. The series, part of the new Circle Live Summer Concert series at Pier 81's North River ...
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New York's Longest Running Summer Contemporary Jazz Series Returns: Smooth Jazz New York Presents The 2016 Smooth Cruise Season
09 June, 2016
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NYC's original Smooth Cruises return to the Hornblower Infinity with top contemporary jazz and R&B acts. Wed. eves, 7/13 - 8/31. Presented by Smooth Jazz New York in association with Marquee Concerts.
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| Guitarist Nels Cline To Release Blue Note Debut "Lovers" On August 5, 2016
09 June, 2016
Nels Cline makes his Blue Note debut with the Aug. 5 release of Lovers, an expansive double-album that the guitarist had dreamed of making for over 25 years. Inspired by the likes of Bill Evans, Jim Hall, Gil Evans, Johnny Mandel, Henry Mancini and others, Cline finally realized his ambitious "mood ...
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"Turn It Up!": Saxman Steve Cole Previews New Album With The Mesmerizing "Mirage"
07 June, 2016
Known for consistently cranking out chart-topping singles that deploy big vibrant pop hooks, contemporary jazz saxophonist Steve Cole conjures a sonic escapade with the hypnotic �Mirage,� the first single from his forthcoming eighth album, �Turn It Up,� which will be released July 15 by Artistry Music. ...
| Verve/UMe To Reissue Eight Essential Diana Krall Albums In 180-Gram Double-LP Vinyl Editions
02 June, 2016
As part of Verve Records' ongoing 60th anniversary celebration, Verve/UMe is proud to announce the July 15 release of eight essential Diana Krall albums in 180-gram, 2-LP vinyl reissues. The renowned pianist and vocalist has called Verve home for the vast majority of her illustrious career, and these ...
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Acclaimed Jazz Drummer Bob Holz Releases A Vision Forward Featuring Jazz Icons Larry Coryell, Mike Stern, Randy Brecker And Others
01 June, 2016
Bob Holz, popular drummer and band leader has formed A Vision Forward an exciting new group that includes contributions from music legend Larry Coryell on guitar Randy Brecker, and Ralphe Armstrong (ex-Mahavishnu Orchestra) on bass. A touring group has been formed after the recording of Holz's forthcoming ...
| Kandace Springs To Tour With Gregory Porter, Premieres Video At Okayplayer - 'Soul Eyes' Out 6/24
01 June, 2016
Following an extensive UK tour opening for label mate Gregory Porter last month, singer-pianist Kandace Springs has announced that she will support Porter once again next month in her hometown of Nashville (June 4), and along his run of West Coast tour dates including shows in Portland (June 16), Seattle ...
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It's Summertime And The Readin' Is Easy With Richie Gerber's Jazz America's Gift
01 June, 2016
Jazz: America's Gift is very highly recommended and rewarding reading — Midwest Book Reviews
Richie Gerber announced today that his critically acclaimed book, Jazz America's Gift will be on sale between June 1 and August 30 for the low price of $1.99. It's "Summertime, and the livin' is easy," ...
| Featured This Week On The Jazz Network Worldwide: Legendary Jazz Drummer Alvin Queen Kicks Off His European Summer Tour And Launches New Website
31 May, 2016
He has a tremendous command of his instrument, along with a very creative and diversified musical cadence, speaking from the aspect of his solo work. - Oscar Peterson
"The Jazz Network Worldwide is proud to feature legendary drummer Alvin Queen. He has been a mainstay with our network since its ...
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Leyla McCalla's "Exhilarating" (NPR Music) 'A Day For The Hunter, A Day For The Prey' Out Now
27 May, 2016
Leyla McCalla's sophomore release 'A Day For The Hunter, A Day For The Prey' (Jazz Village/Harmonia Mundi) comes out tomorrow and is being met with raves. Leyla will be featured on NPR's Weekend Edition this weekend and has been profiled by a host of outlets ranging from Billboard and Afropunk to Amy ...
| Nathan East Announces Second Solo Album On Yamaha Entertainment Group
27 May, 2016
Master bassist Nathan East today announced that he will release his second solo album on the Yamaha Entertainment Group of America label.
Picking up from his hugely-successful self-titled 2014 debut solo album, also released on the label, the new project will hone in on a contemporary jazz feel this ...
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Miles Davis: The Universe Of Cool. Visualized.
26 May, 2016
Miles Davis, international musical icon and cultural archetype, would have turned 90 years old on May 26, 2016. To commemorate Miles' 90th, Legacy Recordings (the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment) and Polygraph (a publication for thoughtful, data-driven storytelling) is launching "The Universe ...
| Verve/UMe Announces Never Before Released Charlie Parker Sessions On 'Unheard Bird: The Unissued Takes'
25 May, 2016
Discovering previously unheard music is a consistent hope for serious jazz fans. Finding unreleased music from legends, especially those who departed far too early with their legacies incomplete, is a true joy; one of those legends whose every note leads to an adventure of innovation is the immortal ...
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Naturally 7 Performing Live At The Playboy Jazz Festival 2016
25 May, 2016
This year the Playboy Jazz Festival will be held at the Hollywood Bowl in Hollywood, California and Hidden Beach Recording Artist Naturally 7 is set to be one of the main groups performing. The lineup also includes:
Jon Batiste & Stay Human
Seth MacFarlane, with conductor Joel McNeely
C�cile ...
| QT Jazz Partners With Sony For The Release Of "Faded Royalty"
20 May, 2016
Have you ever heard the saying "in every girl there is a princess with the strength of a warrior?" Think about a seasoned performer, skilled dancer, and a humble talent, who builds bricks with the stones that are thrown at her. If there has ever been a better example of this then Atlanta Pop Princess ...
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