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Guitar Virtuoso Udi Levy To Release New Album "A Sudden Transition" 15 January, 2014 Smooth jazz guitarist Udi Levy has announced he will be releasing a new instrumental album at the beginning of the year. Titled "A Sudden Transition," this album features top session musicians from Los Angeles and New York City in what is Levy's first venture into the rock music genre. The album ...	David Krakauer's CD And Cinematic Concert At The Jewish Museum Of Heritage In Downtown Manhattan 13 January, 2014 AVAILABLE IN STORES AND ONLINE FEBRUARY 18, 2014 David Krakauer , clarinet Jenny Scheinman , violin Adam Rogers , guitars Rob Burger , keys, organ, accordion, vibes Greg Cohen , double bass Jim Black , drums, percussion and Sheryl Bailey, guitar Nicki Parrott, double bass Keepalive, ...
Reawakening Of Contemporary Jazz With The Level 10! 13 January, 2014 Smooth Jazz has started to take a turn with the introduction of new musical flavors that embrace purely positive uplifting sound. Often criticized as palatable groove-based music smooth jazz is evolving into a new category yet to be defined. Levy DeAndrade, founder of Level 10, stated, "We have a new ...	Broadway's Morgan James Performing At 2014 NYC Winter Jazzfest 11 January, 2014 Artist Morgan James will perform during 2014 Winter Jazzfest on Saturday, Jan. 11 at 7:45 p.m. at Zinc Bar in Greenwich Village. Guests will hear her smoky, soulful renditions of songs from her debut album with Epic Records, "Morgan James Live: A Celebration of Nina Simone." The CD offers a selection ...
Camera Soul To Rock Three Southern Italian Live Shows In Early 2014 On Heels Of Critically Acclaimed Album, 'Not For Ordinary People' 09 January, 2014 2013 was a banner year for jazz-funk newcomer Camera Soul. In July, the 11-member powerhouse ensemble released its sizzling second album, "Not For Ordinary People" (Azzurra Music) to highly positive critical acclaim. The next month, in August, the group was honored with an esteemed award from Beverly ...	GRAMMY Camp - Jazz Session To Perform At Prestigious 2014 Grammy Week Events 09 January, 2014 Thirty two talented high school students - representing 30 cities and 12 states from across the country - who have been selected for positions in GRAMMY Camp - Jazz Session. These young musicians will travel to Los Angeles for a weeklong musical adventure under the direction of Justin DiCioccio ...
Jazz Vocalist Randy Lyght Releases Anticipated New Album "A Return to Romance" 08 January, 2014 February is all about the heart; it's a time to hold the door open, to reach softly for your loved one's hand, and a time for shy glances across the dance floor. This is why it's the perfect time for jazz vocalist Randy Lyght's much-anticipated new album, A Return to Romance. With a release date ...	Dan Baraszu And Dave Ellington Organ Trio 08 January, 2014 Hammond B-3 superstar Dave Ellington moved to Atlanta, GA in 2005 after 22 years in New Orleans playing and recording with dozens of acts including Walter "Wolfman" Washington and the late gospel and blues great Marva Wright. While in New Orleans he studied with Ellis Marsalis and created Chevere, an ...
Blue Note Records Kicks Off 75th Anniversary! 07 January, 2014 January 6, 2014 marks the 75 th Anniversary of Blue Note Records , the most-respected and longest-running Jazz label in the world, which was founded when a German immigrant and passionate Jazz fan named Alfred Lion produced his first recording session on January 6, 1939 in New York City. Blue Note has ...	Violin Virtuoso Regina Carter Takes Listeners On A Musical Exploration Of Her Family History On New Album Southern Comfort 07 January, 2014 Violinist Regina Carter is considered the foremost jazz violinist of her generation - a designation which doesn't quite paint the picture.  As a result of her curiosity, passion, and quest for beauty brought to every stop taken on her full musical journey, she was awarded a MacArthur Fellowship ...
Baritone Saxophone Artist, B.J. Jansen Releases "Ronin, The Masterless Samurai" 06 January, 2014 His first new release in nearly two years, B.J. Jansen returns with a new quartet album RONIN. RONIN hits the streets March 4th, 2014 and features; Mamiko Watanabe on piano, Mike Boone on bass, Amanda Ruzza on bass, Chris Beck on drums and Dorota Piotrowska on drums. Background: During the feudal ...	Tony Adamo To Be Co-Produced By Mike Clark & Bill Summers Of Herbie Hancock & The Headhunters 30 December, 2013 A highly accomplished musician, percussionist, and ethnomusicologist, Bill Summers has performed and recorded with Joe Zawinul, Dianne Reeves, Anita Baker, Stevie Wonder, and George Benson, in addition to his various solo projects. He maintains a deep commitment to world music through his personal study ...
Jazz Singer Kate Ross Releases Debut CD "People Make The World Go Round" 24 December, 2013 Jazz singer Kate Ross is launching her debut CD, titled People Make the World Go Round, on January 4, 2014 at the Sidebar Restaurant. "Releasing the CD is the fulfillment of a dream for me," says Ross, whose distinctive contralto voice has been a feature of the Columbus, OH Jazz scene for about three ...	Greg Poppleton And The Bakelite Broadcasters Release New Album 'Sweet Sue' 20 December, 2013 Greg Poppleton and the Bakelite Broadcasters have released their latest LP record, titled, "Sweet Sue." The record is comprised of 15 tracks for an approximate total listening time of one hour. A return to the popular, early jazz era of the '10s, Roaring '20s and 1930s, "Sweet Sue" is great music performed ...
The Bad Plus Signs Multi-Album Deal With Sony Music Masterworks 20 December, 2013 The Bad Plus has returned to Sony and signed a multi-album deal with Sony Music Masterworks. In April 2014, the label will release the band's interpretation of Igor Stravinsky's masterpiece The Rite of Spring. Their second album will come out on Sony Music Masterworks' jazz imprint Okeh Records later ...	Tierney Sutton's "After Blue" Nominated For Grammy Award 19 December, 2013 Jazz vocalist Tierney Sutton has earned a Grammy nomination for her latest release, homage to revered pop singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell, "After Blue." Including her nine CDs over 20 years with Tierney Sutton Band, this projects Tierney as an acclaimed six-time Grammy-nominated artist. With After Blue, ...
"Relentless," Fourth Album By Tenor Saxophonist/Composer Russ Nolan, Due January 21 From Rhinoceruss Music 18 December, 2013 Tenor saxophonist/composer/arranger Russ Nolan continues his exploration of Latin rhythms on his fourth CD "Relentless," which will be released by his Rhinoceruss Music label on January 21. Picking up where last year's critically acclaimed "Tell Me" left off, "Relentless" features the contributions ...	"Band Of Gold" Singer Freda Payne Returns To Iridium 12/27-29 18 December, 2013 Singer and actress Freda Payne, best known for her 1970 smash "Band Of Gold," will return to The Iridium for a special holiday run 12/27-29. During her distinguished career, Payne has shared the stage with Lionel Hampton, Sammy Davis Jr., and Quincy, Jones among others, acted on Broadway, and even performed ...
Cassandra Wilson Revisits Breakthrough 'Blue Light 'Til Dawn' At Beginning Of Eventful 2014 18 December, 2013 Wilson Plans 20th Anniversary Concert for 'Blue Light 'Til Dawn,' Tapped By Musical Supervisor/Producer T Bone Burnett to Record for HBO's New Series 'True Detective,' Is Hitting the Studio For Billie Holiday Homage Album Highline Ballroom Jan 13 8PM - Cassandra To Play 'Blue Light' In Full, w/Members ...	Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Free Christmas Download Available Now! 17 December, 2013 Big Bad Voodoo Daddy , the multi-platinum selling, Grammy nominated band is back with a holiday album entitled It Feels Like Christmas Time , an all new recording for Savoy Jazz, featuring eleven songs, a mix of traditional favorites and original material. As a special promotion today only, a free download ...

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