Jazz Education Article: Improve Your Sax Playing With Flute Exercises
A recent article posted on bestsaxophonewebsiteever.com explores using exercises from the classical flute literature to improve jazz saxophone playing. The article details exercises that improve tone, technique, and articulation. While the exercises are well-known to classical flutists, they may be ...
(Published: May 17, 2011) [read more]
Samba Meets Jazz Workshops
The third annual Samba Meets Jazz Workshops (http://www.SambaMeetsJazz.com) is a summer music camp that will come to life July 24 through 30, and July 31 through August 6 at College of the Atlantic in picturesque Bar Harbor, Maine, near Acadia National Park, led by Artistic Directors Roni Ben-Hur ( ...
(Published: May 16, 2011) [read more]
HOT JAZZ - 6 COOL NITES" CONCERT SERIES JULY 16-22
Jazz vocalists and recording artists Janice Borla, Jay Clayton and Rosana Eckert will combine talents for the "Hot Jazz - 6 Cool Nites" concert series July 16-22 at North Central College. The concerts will be presented in Meiley-Swallow Hall, 31 S. Ellsworth, Naperville.
Performances will be ...
(Published: May 16, 2011) [read more]
Muziki Roberson Quintet at 57th Street Gallery
Join gifted pianist / composer Muziki Roberson and his quintet at the Bay Area's newest Jazz venue, the 57th Street Gallery, Saturday May 28th. A melodic and inspiring composer, Muziki has gained an impressive and respected reputation performing Jazz locally, nationally and internationally for ...
(Published: May 16, 2011) [read more]
New CD From Marilyn McLeod, An Artist with A Motown Legacy and Coltrane Connection
"I Believe In Me," is the brand new Twinn Records CD by hit songwriter, Marilyn McLeod, sister of the late jazz pianist, Alice Coltrane.
Marilyn McLeod comes from a musical family that reads like recording Royalty. The late-great jazz pianist, Alice Coltrane was Marilyn's sister, and the ...
(Published: May 16, 2011) [read more]
SEVA (featuring Hristo Vitchev and Weber Iago) "LIVE" at Piedmont Piano Co. (Oakland, CA) / June 3rd / 8:00pm
SEVA is a modern jazz formation combining elements of classical, folk, rock, latin, and world music under the umbrella of the jazz sensibility and seeks to explore vibrant and distant harmonic landscapes with their modern and sophisticated sound.
http://www.sevatheband.com/
SEVA was formed ...
(Published: May 16, 2011) [read more]
Piano Therapy? Online Lessons Help Students Unwind and Get Creative
Music ... it has so many therapeutic uses. From a soothing background in hospitals to a relaxing ambiance in restaurants.
But the use of music as a healing agent isn't anything new. It's been around since people started making music thousands of years ago.
And now, pianist and ...
(Published: May 16, 2011) [read more]
JAZZ VOCALIST, COMPOSER CARMEN LUNDY MAKES INAUGURAL APPEARANCE AT SCULLER'S JAZZ CLUB
Boston, Massachusetts (and its sister city across the Charles River, Cambridge) boasts the largest concentration of higher education students in the United States. Boston University, Northeastern University, Harvard University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (M.I.T), and Emerson College ...
(Published: May 16, 2011) [read more]
Newark Museum Will Feature Legendary Jazz Vocalist Carmen Lundy for Jazz and BBQ Benefit
Newark, NJ (May 17, 2011) -- Jazz songstress extraordinaire Carmen Lundy and her trio will appear at the Newark Museum in Newark, New Jersey, at 6 pm Wednesday June 22nd, 2011 as part of the Jazz and BBQ Benefit, a fundraising event for the Museum. Joining Ms. Lundy on the bill will be Alex Tosca ...
(Published: May 16, 2011) [read more]
YOSHI'S, OAKLAND PRESENTS VOCAL JAZZ LEGEND CARMEN LUNDY & TRIO
Oakland, CA (May 16, 2011) -- Carmen Lundy brings her music and trio up the West Coast from Los Angeles to Oakland, California, to appear at Yoshi's, Oakland's premier jazz club, on Thursday June 16th at 8 pm, followed by shows on Friday, June 17th at 8 and 10 pm. Yoshi's, after ...
(Published: May 16, 2011) [read more]
ROCKWIRED.COM ANNOUNCES NEW WEEKLY ONLINE RADIO SHOW ENTITLED ‘JAZZED AND BLUE: PROFILES IN BLUES AND JAZZ' IN THE SUMMER OF 2011
(May 15, 2011) With the daily online radio show Rockwired Radio Profiles continuing to shine a light on indie music from throughout the U.S. and abroad and the weekly show Aboriginal Sounds' coverage of contemporary Native music, Rockwired.com has been keeping busy. Now, the online radio ...
(Published: May 15, 2011) [read more]
Drummer Kentaro Nakayama releases stunningly beautiful collaboration with 'Broadway'
May 14, 2011 (Astoria, NY) Written by Robert Sutton. Drummer Kentaro Nakayama has a simple goal for his musical career: He is married to his art till death does them part. "I want to keep playing music until I die," Nakayama revealed.
In these days of commerce taking precedence over authentic ...
(Published: May 15, 2011) [read more]
Reflections with Zadell: Zoe and Dave Ellis
One of the most noteworthy recordings of the past few years is Zoe Ellis LIVE at ANNA'S JAZZ ISLAND, an intricate blend of Jazzy melodies and funky grooves which not only captures the smoldering passion of Zoe's soul stirring vocals, but also marks the producing debut of Dave Ellis, ...
(Published: May 14, 2011) [read more]
Reflections With Regina Carter
Since first gaining national attention as a member of the multifaceted Jazz group STRAIGHT AHEAD violinist Regina Carter has become recognized as one of the premier artisans of her instrument. Receiving universal acclaim as a solo artist, Regina's versatility has been appreciated by not only ...
(Published: May 14, 2011) [read more]
May 22nd NEW YORK PRESS CONFERENCE IN PROTEST OF GRAMMY TRAVESTY
May 22nd NEW YORK PRESS CONFERENCE IN PROTEST OF GRAMMY TRAVESTY
NARAS ERASES 31 CATEGORIES FROM GRAMMYS
OUTRAGED MUSIC COMMUNITY RESPONDS
On Sunday, May 22nd, at 1pm, world-renowned artists, celebrities, writers, activists, and members of the media will gather at the world-famous ...
(Published: May 13, 2011) [read more]
New Orleans Ladies of Jazz; Stephanie Jordan, Germaine Bazzle, Leah Chase at Bayou Boogaloo Festival
New Orleans Ladies of Jazz; Stephanie Jordan, Germaine Bazzle, and Leah Chase will perform together on stage on Sunday, May 22, 2011 at 3:45 p.m. during the 5th Annual "Mid-City Bayou Boogaloo," a community music festival held on the banks of Bayou Saint John in New Orleans. Backed by the ...
(Published: May 13, 2011) [read more]
Texas Blues Summit w/ Jimmie Vaughan & Friends - Jazz at Lincoln Center - June 16
TEXAS BLUES SUMMIT:
JIMMIE VAUGHAN & FRIENDS JUNE 16 - ROSE THEATER
Who/What:
There may be no regional genre of music more prone to celebrating its own prowess than Texas blues, and with good reason. Blues royalty such as Blind Lemon Jefferson, T-Bone Walker, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and ...
(Published: May 13, 2011) [read more]
Jazz vocalist Magda Martine plumbs emotional depth of jazz on new CD
May 13, 2011 (Berkeley, CA) Written by Robert Sutton. Jazz vocalist Magda Martine knew music was her true calling when she heard a familiar voice tell her so.
While living in Detroit, Michigan and hanging out at various jazz clubs, a man advised her to "Live inside your music; it's the only ...
(Published: May 13, 2011) [read more]
Fun for Fossils: Online Piano Lessons Helps Seniors Get Creative
Getting older doesn't mean creativity and fun have to stop. At least that's according to piano teacher Edward Weiss.
Weiss teaches a style of piano known as ‘new age.' And for those of you who have never heard a George Winston CD or the music of David Lanz, you're probably too ...
(Published: May 13, 2011) [read more]
Brooklyn Jazz Underground Records Releases The Debut Recording From Trombonist/Composer Jeff Fairbanks: JEFF FAIRBANKS' PROJECT HANSORI - MULBERRY STREET
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
www.REDCATPUBLICITY.com
On June 7, 2011 - Brooklyn Jazz Underground Records Releases The Debut Recording From
Trombonist/Composer Jeff Fairbanks:
JEFF FAIRBANKS' PROJECT HANSORI - MULBERRY STREET
CD Release Concerts for Mulberry Street:
June 2, ...
(Published: May 13, 2011) [read more]
Lionel Loueke Trio at the Douglas Beach House
Guitarist and vocalist Lionel Loueke's meteoric rise continues with his performance Sunday May 22nd at the acclaimed Douglas Beach House in Half Moon Bay. Currently celebrating his sophomore release for Blue Note, Mwaliko, which features a series of searching, innovative, intimate duets with ...
(Published: May 13, 2011) [read more]
Eastside Community Center presents Abraham Burton Trio
In a very rare and important visit to the Bay Area, saxophonist Abraham Burton along with bassist Eric Revis and drummer Nasheet Waits bring their dynamic trio to the Eastside Cultural Center on Sunday May 22nd.
Abraham, a New York City native, is a graduate of the La Guardia High School of ...
(Published: May 13, 2011) [read more]
Howard Wiley's Quartet at 57th Street Gallery
"Wiley's a tenor titan when he takes off on something, swinging like crazy, leaping all over the chart like it's a jungle gym; blowing hot, then cool, first strident, then tip-toeing through a chorus."
- San Francisco Chronicle
"Wiley makes the point the only way he knows how: with ...
(Published: May 13, 2011) [read more]
The 2011 Copenhagen Jazz Festival, July 1-10, Announces: The Sound of Africa and 21st Century Jazz, plus Bobby McFerrin!!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
"Copenhagen is a wonderful, wonderful place to get lost in, especially when the cause is jazz. Newcomers to the city, and to the seductive, seasoned Copenhagen Jazz Festival-up to its 32nd edition this summer-will find before them an almost dizzying density of a ...
(Published: May 12, 2011) [read more]
Shane Endsley Celebrates The Release of His New Recording At Joe's Pub
For Immediate Release:
Trumpeter/Composer Shane Endsley Celebrates
The Release of His New Recording
Shane Endsley and The Music Band - Then The Other
At Joe's Pub on June 1 @ 7:30 PM!
Featuring Shane Endsley (trumpet, compositions), Matt Brewer (bass),
Ted Poor (drums), ...
(Published: May 12, 2011) [read more]
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