Slacker Radio Presents Dedicated Blue Note Station
24 October, 2014
Slacker Radio presents Blue Note 75, a new dedicated Blue Note Records station featuring 75 classic tracks from our vast catalog in honor of our 75th anniversary.
Blue Note 75 is hosted by our president, the Grammy Award winning producer Don Was, who takes the listener on a musical tour through Blue ...
| Molly Roth Finds Her Soulful Side With New Single "Believe Me"
22 October, 2014
Pin up songbird, Molly Roth is making it her mission to bring the vintage flair back into music with a vengeance, with stride that can clearly be heard in her new single, "Believe Me". Evoking images of film noir scenes while maintaining a memorable modern-day pop sound, Molly Roth has created a new ...
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Annie Lennox's New Album 'Nostalgia,' Is Out Now!
22 October, 2014
Nostalgia, the seventh solo album from Annie Lennox, is out today and the legendary singer-songwriter is celebrating its release with a series of television appearances. She will visit "Good Morning America" tomorrow, October 22, "Live With Kelly And Michael" on October 23 and "The View" on October ...
| The Checkout - Live At Berklee New York Broadcasts Continue November 5 With Uri Gurvich At The Red Room @ Cafe 939
21 October, 2014
Presented by New York's WBGO-FM and Berklee, The Checkout - Live at Berklee brings critically acclaimed alumni back to their alma mater for intimate concerts in the Red Room @ Cafe 939, broadcast live on the radio and streamed on the web. The series continues on Wednesday, November 5, with saxophonist ...
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Recording Academy Grammy Consideration For Lourdes Duque Baron's Debut Jazz Single From Her Second Album "Îœy Spring In Paris"
21 October, 2014
Classic jazz is not unfamiliar to Lourdes Duque Baron as her first album entitled "Feeling Good At Any Age" contained classic cover songs with a contemporary twist. But her debut singles from her new upcoming EP My Spring In Paris is a first glimpse at her original music talent and is already up for ...
| Acclaimed Jazz Trio To Perform At Jazz In The Atrium In Downtown Dallas
21 October, 2014
The Jazz in the Atrium Series at the Dallas Museum of Art will be presenting The John A Lewis Trio on Thursday, October 23rd from 6:00 until 8:00 pm.
The Jazz in the Atrium series is a long-running concert series that presents jazz every Thursday in the atrium of the Dallas Museum of Art located at ...
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Astell&Kern Celebrates Blue Note With Limited Edition Box Set & Branded Player
20 October, 2014
In celebration of Blue Note Records' 75th Anniversary, Astell&Kern has partnered with the legendary record label to offer an exclusive, limited edition box set. Available now for a limited time, the Astell&Kern Blue Note 75th Anniversary Box Set: Limited Edition features 75 of Blue Note's most essential ...
| Stan Kenton Alumni Band Transitions To The Stan Kenton Legacy Orchestra
16 October, 2014
After a storied 23-year history of performances, tours, and educational clinics, The Stan Kenton Alumni Band will now be known as The Stan Kenton Legacy Orchestra. Acknowledging the passage of time, the new name better reflects the band's desire to continue the musical and educational legacy that Stan ...
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Catch A Wave With Surfing Saxophonist Reggie Padilla
16 October, 2014
If you've ever tried to surf, it can be a daunting task to stand up on your board and catch a wave. Honolulu's surfing saxophonist, Reggie Padilla, does it with grace and precision. Then, it's time to play the saxophone! You heard right, playing the saxophone while surfing. As one of Honolulu's busiest ...
| Ukulele Jazz Virtuoso Abe Lagrimas, Jr. Releases "Rhythm & Uke"
15 October, 2014
International ukulele jazz and drums virtuoso, Abe Lagrimas, Jr., has given fans of jazz, the ukulele, and the world music community one big reason to celebrate; the release of "Rhythm & Uke" (Pass Out Records). Abe's musical offering showcases his two main tools of the trade, featuring melodic and ...
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International Jazz Trumpeter, Rex Richardson, Releases Two New Albums Today
15 October, 2014
International trumpeter and Yamaha Performing Artist, Rex Richardson, has given instrumental jazz, blues and classical fans two reasons to celebrate this week; the release of two new albums. The big band, BUGLES OVER ZAGREB (Rex Richardson Productions) and the progressive Jazz BLUE SHIFT (Summit Records) ...
| "Judy Garland And Friends: Duets" & "That Old Feeling: Classic Ballads From The Judy Garland Show" Available On Savoy Jazz
13 October, 2014
Songstress Barbra Streisand has been garnering incredible attention and sales for her "Partners" album, but Savoy Jazz has a few of the brightest gems in her duet repertoire-her duets with icon Judy Garland. The songs featured on two Savoy Jazz releases- "Hooray For Love" medley which appears on "Judy ...
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Harry Shearer & Judith Owen Present... Christmas Without Tears (Does This Tree Make Me Look Fat?)
13 October, 2014
In a series of intimate evenings full of music, laughter and special guest performances, acclaimed singer/songwriter Judith Owen and her husband, actor and humorist Harry Shearer (The Simpsons, Spinal Tap), will spread their special brand of yuletide cheer this December with their annual, yet newly-renamed ...
| The Day Has Finally Arrived! Si Cranstoun's Brand Spanking New Album 'Modern Life' Is Out Today
13 October, 2014
If you haven't heard the album yet be sure to check it out now. Regardless of your musical disposition, Si undeniably delivers beautiful, quality music. It's just what you need on a gloomy day like today, we guarantee it'll inject a little sunshine.
Si has been compared to the likes of Jackie Wilson ...
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South Florida Jazz Welcomes The Brazilian Trio In Concert November 8, 2014
10 October, 2014
South Florida's premier modern jazz organization is privileged to feature The Brazilian Trio (a.k.a. Trio Rio). Two-thirds of the band comprises the renowned Trio da Paz. This concert takes place at the 500-seat Rose & Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center on the Nova Southeastern University campus, ...
| "Best Collection" Halie Loren - Tops Billboard Japan Jazz Charts
09 October, 2014
For a jazz recording artist, spending day after day making music in the studio feels like a gift. What could be better than waking up to a cup of coffee and an endless array of creative possibilities to explore that day? Well, how about also waking up to the news that their most recent album release ...
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DPA Microphones Makes Incognito's Percussion Sound Crisp And Clear
09 October, 2014
Jazz Funk band Incognito celebrates its 35th anniversary this year and to mark the occasion the band was recently filmed at London's Shepherd's Bush Empire for a live convert DVD.
To ensure that the sound was as a tight as possible, Incognito's percussionist Joao Caetano took along his own selection ...
| Jamie Cullum's "Interlude" Ft. Guests Laura Mvula & Gregory Porter Set For January 27 U.S. Release On Blue Note
09 October, 2014
Blue Note Records is the new U.S. home of Jamie Cullum, the best-selling jazz artist in U.K. history. The label will release Interlude, Cullum's seventh studio album, in the States on January 27, 2015. The album marks a shift to straight-ahead jazz and a return to interpretation from an artist who has ...
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Hill Briggs Releases New Track "I Can See"
08 October, 2014
Briggs' latest track "I can see" is a move away from his past jazz instrumental releases; the track is Briggs' unique take on indie, alternative pop. The result is a well-crafted alternative song, which will resonate with listeners from all walks of life.
Briggs has been performing since the age ...
| Yamaha Pianos To Play Key Role In Newly Expanded Jazz St. Louis Performance Space
08 October, 2014
As Jazz St. Louis, one of the nation's premier music presenters, kicks off its 20th season and unveils a $10 million expansion and renovation this fall, the star-studded lineup of musicians performing there throughout the year will share the stage with Yamaha pianos, the exclusive choice for the center's ...
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