New Bob Mintzer Big Band CD, "Get Up!," Due from MCG Jazz June 23
Since 1983, tenor saxophonist, composer, and arranger Bob Mintzer has been delving into the big band format and its myriad stylistic possibilities, collecting five Grammy nominations and one Grammy win in the process. His newest recording, Get Up!, which is his 20th big band album to date, will be ...
(Published: May 20, 2015) [read more]
June 11 and 14: Lukas Ligeti's 50th birthday concerts presented by ACFNY
The Austrian Cultural Forum New York (ACFNY) presents two concerts celebrating the 50th birthday of composer-percussionist Lukas Ligeti. The programs feature a retrospective of Ligeti's compositions.
The concert on June 11 at 7:30pm at the Austrian Cultural Forum New York (11 East 52nd ...
(Published: May 20, 2015) [read more]
A Shotgun, Zombies and a Surprising ‘Thriller’ Dance, as Singer Ryan Calhoun Delivers Witty Video for ‘Coffee’;
Upcoming EP Evokes Zac Brown Band, Rob Thomas, Ed Sheeran
A Shotgun, Zombies and a Surprising ‘Thriller' Dance, as Singer Ryan Calhoun Delivers Witty Video for ‘Coffee'; Upcoming EP Evokes Zac Brown Band, Rob Thomas, Ed Sheeran
CD Release Concert Confirmed for Hotel Café in LA, July 10th
Huffington Post Premieres Video
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(Published: May 20, 2015) [read more]
NATALIE CRESSMAN'S June East Coast Mini Tour
In less than 3 weeks we pile into a minivan and bring new sounds to New England...
On June 5th we'll set out from Brooklyn to make some of our favorite stops in the north east! Many of these shows are FREE and open to the public so we hope you'll join us!
6/5 - Smoke Signals - Lake ...
(Published: May 20, 2015) [read more]
Woody Allen to visit Minnesota for Jazz gig
The Academy Awards aren't important enough to draw Woody Allen out of his beloved New York, but a good gig in Minnesota with his jazz band apparently will do it. The filmmaking legend will perform at the State Theatre on Aug. 2 with his reputable Dixieland-style ensemble, Woody Allen & His New ...
(Published: May 19, 2015) [read more]
BRUCE LUNDVALL, LONGTIME BLUE NOTE PRESIDENT, DIES AT 79
It's with great sadness that we announce the passing of beloved music man & longtime President of Blue Note Records, Bruce Lundvall. He was 79 years old. The cause was complications from a prolonged battle with Parkinson's disease. Born in Englewood, New Jersey in 1935, Bruce was a lifelong ...
(Published: May 19, 2015) [read more]
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust will present JAZZLIVE @ JAMES GALLERY, an evening of cocktails, craft beers, outstanding visual art, and a highly anticipated concert on May 21
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust will present JAZZLIVE @ JAMES GALLERY, an evening of cocktails, craft beers, outstanding visual art, and a highly anticipated concert on May 21st at James Gallery in Pittsburgh's West End. James Gallery is an anchor in the development of the West End Village, ...
(Published: May 19, 2015) [read more]
Terence Blanchard Named Visiting Scholar at Berklee College of Music
Berklee College of Music has named world-renowned trumpeter, composer, bandleader, and Blue Note recording artist Terence Blanchard as a visiting scholar in the Jazz Composition department beginning in the fall of 2015. Blanchard will also work in the Film Scoring and Brass departments, and for the ...
(Published: May 19, 2015) [read more]
George Wein Brings Storyville to Newport Jazz Festival
George Wein Brings Storyville to Newport Jazz Festival
NEWPORT, RI, May 19, 2015 - George Wein's life in music took its most important turn when Newport socialite Elaine Lorillard walked into his jazz club, Storyville, with a Boston University professor in 1953. Lorillard and her husband ...
(Published: May 19, 2015) [read more]
Tony Danza makes Café Carlyle debut, June 16-27
ACTOR/SINGER TONY DANZA MAKES CAFÉ CARLYLE DEBUT, JUNE 16-27, 2015
Beloved star of stage and screen, Tony Danza makes his Café Carlyle debut to close the spring season, June 16-27. The two-week engagement, entitled Tony Danza: Standards and Stories, will feature a selection of highlights ...
(Published: May 19, 2015) [read more]
PUERTO RICAN MASTERS Of Salsa
LEHMAN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS presents
Los Grandes Maestros de La Salsa
PUERTO RICAN MASTERS
Isidro Infante, Paquito Guzman, Ray de la Paz,
Luisto Carrion, Michael Stuart, Moncho Rivera, Miki Vimari
Lehman Center for the Performing Arts is proud to present live on stage the ...
(Published: May 19, 2015) [read more]
Internationally Acclaimed Saxophonist JESSY J To Release 5th Studio Album On May 26 Via Shanachie Entertainment
Los Angeles, CA: On May 26, Shanachie Entertainment will release the highly-anticipated new album from Internationally renowned saxophonist Jessy J. Dubbed "Sexy...Soulful...Irresistible...Incredible" by Smooth Jazz Monthly, My One And Only One seamlessly melds Latin Jazz, Soul, Smooth Grooves and ...
(Published: May 18, 2015) [read more]
New England Conservatory Faculty and Grads Win 2015 JJA Jazz Awards for Musical Achievement
New England Conservatory Jazz Faculty Members Jason Moran, Miguel Zenón and Dave Holland
Plus NEC Graduate & Board of Visitors Member Regina Carter
And Former NEC Prep Student Mary Halvorson
Winners of 2015 JJA Jazz Awards for Musical Achievement
New England Conservatory Jazz Studies ...
(Published: May 18, 2015) [read more]
PREVIEW: THE SIXTH ANNUAL OCEAN CITY BEACH (NC) JAZZ FESTIVAL (2015) TO PRESENT AN ALL-STAR SHOW! by LARRY RENI THOMAS
The Sixth Annual Ocean City Beach (NC) Jazz Festival will be held on Friday, July 3, 2014, and Saturday, July 4. 2014. from 5 pm until 8 pm, both days. Scheduled performers on Friday, are Fayetteville, North Carolina resident trumpet smooth jazz sensation Willie Bradley; North Carolina Central ...
(Published: May 16, 2015) [read more]
Bay Area Vocalist Tiffany Austin Debuts June 2 with "Nothing But Soul," to Be Released by Con Alma Music
One of the fastest rising jazz singers in Northern California, with a tradition-rooted yet thoroughly modern style, Tiffany Austin brings a wealth of experience to her debut CD Nothing But Soul, scheduled for June 2 release by her Con Alma Music label.
The Los Angeles native, currently based in ...
(Published: May 15, 2015) [read more]
Aaron Comess Secures 13-Page Feature in Drumhead Magazine, Full-Page interview in Jazziz, Wall Street Journal Preview and more
Aaron Comess Quintet's recent jazz CD release, which honored the Miles Davis and John Coltrane groups of the early 1960s, has secured significant national placements.
Here are a few key recent clips:
13-page feature in the new issue of Drumhead Magazine: ...
(Published: May 15, 2015) [read more]
With Appearances Confirmed for Palo Alto, Los Angeles, Boston, San Francisco and More, Rachael Sage Celebrates Five Independent Music Award Nominations, a #2 Single with Judy Collins and Deluxe Reissue of Acclaimed ‘Blue Roses’ CD via New Distribution
May 15, 2015
With Appearances Confirmed for Palo Alto, Los Angeles, Boston, San ...
(Published: May 15, 2015) [read more]
Upcoming free jazz events at BRIC's Celebrate Brooklyn!
SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 7:30 P.M.
JASON MORAN'S FATS WALLER DANCE PARTY | BUTLER, BERNSTEIN & THE HOT 9
The astonishingly inventive pianist and composer Jason Moran unleashes his fun side in this "joyous and foolish and graceful" (The New York Times) event, a spectacle complete with dancers ...
(Published: May 14, 2015) [read more]
Acclaimed Vocal Jazz Group Vertical Voices Makes NYC Appearance
Vertical Voices performs music in a variety of styles, all with a fresh and innovative approach, venturing into new artistic territory within the vocal jazz genre, utilizing wordless vocals, new compositions, improvisation and more.
Catch the group in a rare NYC performance at SubCulture on May ...
(Published: May 14, 2015) [read more]
George Wein to Receive Honorary Doctorate from Boston University on Sunday
George Wein to Receive Honorary Doctorate
at Boston University Commencement on Sunday, May 17
NEW YORK, NY, May 13, 2015 - George Wein, music impresario, NEA Jazz Master and Grammy Award winner, will receive an Honorary Doctorate at Boston University's (BU) 142nd Commencement on Sunday, ...
(Published: May 13, 2015) [read more]
Stephanie Jordan to perform at the French Market Creole Tomato Festival
Sunday, June 14, 2015 at 3:00 p.m.
NEW ORLEANS - Songstress Stephanie Jordan will perform at the French Market 29th Annual Creole Tomato Festival's Abita Beer Mainstage on Sunday, June 14, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. Held this year on June 13 and 14 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., the festival takes ...
(Published: May 11, 2015) [read more]
MARK GUILIANA FOLLOWS UP THE SUCCESSFUL LAUNCH OF HIS LABEL - BEAT MUSIC PRODUCTIONS - WITH THE DEBUT RELEASE FROM the MARK GUILIANA JAZZ QUARTET - FAMILY FIRST
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Take a look inside the making of Family First
https://www.youtube.com/watch'v=ME0EVPfzp1I&feature=youtu.be
"a drummer around whom a cult of admiration has formed" - The New York Times
"For many observers, he's the guy to watch if you want to know ...
(Published: May 11, 2015) [read more]
KCC Productions presents Tito Puente, Jr. at Cabaret South Beach
Got Mambo' You will be captivated by the rythm and beat...almost stepping back into a time capsule yet with refreshing energy that will keep you asking for more! Come to Cabaret South Beach May 15 and enjoy the hot Latin rhythms of Tito Puente, Jr. and His Latin Jazz Ensemble. Showtime is 8 ...
(Published: May 08, 2015) [read more]
Guitar Legend David Torn To Tour US In Support Of New Album “only sky”
Los Angeles - Ever-intrepid guitarist, producer, improviser, film composer and soundscape artist David Torn will embark on his first solo tour of the US since the mid-nineties (see itinerary below). The 22-city tour is in support of "only sky" - an album that explores the far sonic edges of what ...
(Published: May 07, 2015) [read more]
Woodwind Expert Steven Lugerner Announces Digital Single with Fred Hersch; West Coast Dates; Upcoming CD by Jacknife
The greatest improvisers keep an eye open for stimulating new musical settings. San Francisco Bay Area woodwind expert Steven Lugerner, a rising star with a bevy of exceptional albums, has proven adept at creating situations that take jazz's foremost masters into unexpected realms. His latest ...
(Published: May 06, 2015) [read more]
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