Sean Grace debuts at No1 on NAR Charts
NEW YORK (NCA Records) - Composer, performing artist and new arrival Sean Grace grabbed the No 1 position on the NAR World Music / New Age radio charts for June 2004 with his independent release 'New Frontiers' (NCA Records). Competing against over 100 releases from labels such as Columbia, Narada and ...
| 'A New Kind of Blue' takes Miles Davis for a new kind of spin
NEW YORK (www.cdbaby.com/cd/anestofeggs2) - Guthrie's instructions to the band were simple: To give the set some intense color and an authentic, emotive reading; solo within the scale; let things stretch out a bit; and give the listener a chance to experience the different sonics of that moment if it ...
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Jazz Festival - August 21, 2004, Noon - 9PM, Burnsville, MN
BURNSVILLE, MN (www.allstatesmsp.com) - This is a free festival sponsored by area businesses. Event: 1st Annual Burnsville Art and All that Jazz Festival When: Saturday August 21st Noon – 9PM Where: Nicollet Commons Park located in "The Heart Of The City" on Nicollet Ave south between Highway ...
| New York City Mayor, Michael R. Bloomberg recognizes October 9, 2004 as 'Count Basie Day'
NEW YORK (www.basie100.com) - New York City Mayor, Michael R. Bloomberg recognizes the tribute paid by the swing and jazz fans of William (Count) Basie by proclaiming October 9, 2004, "Count Basie Day". Close to a thousand dancers and jazz aficionados are expected to attend the Basie Centennial Ball ...
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Everett B Walters: new CD
HENDERSON, NV (Everett B. Walters) - The new CD by the brown brothers performing as "Everett B. Walters", with a sound that rooted in jazz, r&b and funk. This musical family brings a fresh and totally hip flavor to the smooth jazz world. "As you relax to" dinner 4 two or lay in the arms of you lover ...
| Tony Bennett brings his music and art to Washington DC, in August
NEW YORK (RPM Music Productions) - The nation's capital and its surrounding area will be treated to both the art and music of Tony Bennett in August. The legendary performer and accomplished painter will have an exhibition of his original works at P&C Art Gallery in Georgetown from August 18-31 and ...
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Palestinian surgeon cuts Jazz-pop CD for cause
AMSTERDAM, NL. (www.docjazz.com) - Encouraged by an avalanche of downloads of his song "Down Down Dubya" (over 3000 downloads in two weeks), the musical surgeon decided to bundle his songs onto a CD titled "The Musical Intifadah," similar to the name of the online musical project. The songs are all ...
| The living Legend, the Master John Ellington Blair returns!
LOS ANGELES (CIRCLE ENTERPRISES PUBLIC RELATIONS DIVISION) - You've seen him during the seventies on THE NBC JOHNNY CARSON TONIGHT SHOW HOSTED BY BILL COSBY and you've seen him perform with JAMES BROWN AT THE APOLLO THEATER, with BOBBY WOMACK AT THE GREEK THEATER IN LOS ANGELES, ISAAC HAYES AT YALE ...
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Just Jazz invites worldwide jazz musicians
NEW YORK (Jus Jazz announcement) - Just Jazz Goa's premier jazz ensemble was formed in Goa with the intention of offering visiting international jazz singers and soloists a platform to showcase their talent in India. Goa has always been one of the favourite chillout destination for some of the world's ...
| Jazz saxophonist Amy Lee releases 2nd CD 'Use Me'
NEW YORK (www.amyleesax.com) - Jazz saxophonist, composer and arranger Amy Lee has been on the national/international music scene since 1990. Her newly released solo CD titled USE ME (PPM 2004) marks her 2nd solo album and is currently being sold exclusively at https://www.AmyLeeSax.com. The accomplished ...
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Mungler Winslowe Records announces August residency at Piano's
NEW YORK (www.munglerwinslowe.com, www.crystalbrandt.com) - Mungler Winslowe Records is proud to announce their residency at Piano's in New York City. The series begins Sunday, August 1, 2004 and occurs weekly on August 8, 15 and 22. Each event runs for one hour beginning at 7:30 pm and admission is ...
| Steel Pan Jazz at Lincoln Center
NEW YORK (www.tropicalsensation.com) - It was an evening of fabulous music, a night to remember, one for the history books, a veritable "who's who" parade from the global pan community, a "Pantastic" event at the world renowned Lincoln Center. All these are but a few of the descriptions befitting the ...
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The lost Jazz Museum
NEW YORK (Sundog Ltd/www.NYJazzMuseum.com) - Have you ever heard of the New York Jazz Museum? Most people have not. Yet between 1972 and 1977 it was the most significant institution for jazz in the world! With the upcoming Newport Jazz Festival, the opening of the Lincoln Center jazz facility and the ...
| Gulf Coast Jazz fans line up to help local musician Rob Willmann break into the national music scene
MOBILE, AL. (gulf City Lodge press release) - Jazz artist Rob Willmann gears up for a big show in Portland, Ore., by putting on a benefit concert in his hometown to raise awareness and money for his upcoming break in the music biz. "Going to Portland to sit in with the Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey will definitely ...
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The Hydeus Kiatta Quartet returns to LA, July 15
LOS ANGELES (Lunaria Jazz Club press release) - The Hydeus Kiatta Quartet is back by popular demand bringing with it the beautiful and original crossover compositions of composer and jazz vocalist Hydeus Kiatta to the intimate settings of Lunaria Restaurant and Jazz Club on Thursday, July 15 at 9:00 ...
| Coltrane revisited
KANSAS CITY, KS (www.alaadeen.com) - On the evening of Saturday, July 17, 2004, the Kansas City based ensemble, Alaadeen & Group 21, will present – "Coltrane Revisited"! The tribute performance will celebrate the music of John Coltrane on the 37th anniversary of his passing. The music will be ...
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Paul Combs' Pocket Big Band to perform July 31st at the Roost Jazz Cafe, Amesbury, MA
AMESBURY, MA (www.paulcombs.com) - The Roost Jazz Cafe in Amesbury, MA today announced that the Paul Combs' Pocket Big Band will be performing Saturday July 31st at 8:30pm. Reservations may be made by phone by calling 978.388.9333. Seating at $5.00 per person is also available at the Roost on the evening ...
| Sirkus Records present Fiona Renshaw's 'Love In A Bubble'
NEW YORK (Sirkus Records) - Fiona Renshaw is a study in contradiction. Her classically delicate beauty belies a commanding voice – a voice which manages to be both forceful and fragile at once. Like all other great soul singers before – there is beauty in her discord, elegance in her asymmetry. ...
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Smooth Jazz stars ready to launch the Ninth Guitars & Saxes Concert Tour
NEW YORK () - For the past nine years, one of the most popular attractions for adult summer concert goers is the Guitars & Saxes tour, which features the collaborative efforts of four smooth jazz stars. This year's edition is certain to be a highly entertaining crowd pleaser as guitarists Marc Antoine ...
| Henry Mancini Institute announces its free Summer Music Festival lineup
LOS ANGELES (Henry Mancini Institute) - Founded to provide emerging, professional musicians with the training and experience necessary to pursue a career in music, the Henry Mancini Institute (HMI) today announced the lineup for its eighth annual Free Summer Music Festival. In addition to long-time ...
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