BOOK REVIEW; By Larry Reni Thomas
Softly, With Feeling: Joe Wilder and the Breaking Of Barriers in American Music (author Edward Berger) (2014)
Softly, With Feeling: Joe Wilder and the Breaking Of Barriers in American Music (Temple University Press, 2014) by author /photographer Edward Berger, is an excellent, ...
(Published: December 08, 2014) [read more]
THE VOICE OF LA´S UNDERGROUND JAZZ SCENE; NATASHA AGRAMA IS RELEASING HER EP "THE BRAVE ONE" 12/14/14
Hollywood, CA - Natasha Agrama is getting ready to release her EP "The Brave One" on 12/14/14. This soft release will serve as an album preview for her upcoming full length album, "The Heart of Infinite Change" which features George Duke, Stanley Clarke, Vinnie Colaiuta, and the crème of the crop ...
(Published: December 08, 2014) [read more]
Mid-Atlantic Jazz Vocal Competition
The Jazz Academy of Music, producer of the Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival (MAJF), herein after referred to as "Sponsor", will hold a live vocal competition on February 14, 2015 at the Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival Ronnie Wells Main Stage. Vocalist will compete for the title of "Mid-Atlantic Jazz Voice" ...
(Published: December 08, 2014) [read more]
Sehrang's debut album embedded with folk and classical influences
The force of World music is strong in this one.
World music, for the most part, refers to a cultural or regional blend of classical, folk, and jazz. Moreover, a primary challenge in listening to World music is for the listener to become familiar first with the roots of the particular artist he ...
(Published: December 08, 2014) [read more]
KCC Productions presents the Antonio Madruga Trio Dec 13
at Le Chat Noir, 2 South Miami Avenue, 9:30 PM. Featured are José Carlos Albizu on bass and Harvel Nakundi on drums. Reservations 305-377-8899.
Antonio Madruga is a Florida native and is a graduate of the New World School of the Arts in Miami, currently on a full scholarship at the ...
(Published: December 08, 2014) [read more]
Jazz Pianist/Vocalist At Ritz-Carlton In Charlotte
Marc Hoffman to perform during holidays
December , 2014 (CHARLOTTE, NC) - Virillion Music recording artist Marc Hoffman will perform Friday, Saturday, and Sunday throughout December in the Lobby of The Ritz-Carlton in Charlotte.
Hoffman, a NC native will perform original arrangements of ...
(Published: December 05, 2014) [read more]
Ted Nash - Birth of the American Jazz Orchestra - JALC
"This particular band, for me, is the strongest in the 15 years I've been in the band," asserts Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra multi-instrumentalist Ted Nash. Experience this powerhouse band as the JLCO with Wynton Marsalis delve into the Birth of the American Jazz Orchestra on January 9-10 ...
(Published: December 04, 2014) [read more]
LARRY RENI THOMAS TOP TEN JAZZ 2014
GREAT BLACK MUSIC-Kahil El Zabar--Delmark
TRILOGY-Chick Corea Trio-Concord
GREAT VOICES OF HARLEM-Porter, Scott, Smith-Pao
EIGHT TRACK-Dave Stryker-Strikezone
SONGS MY MOTHER LOVES--Dee Alexander-Blujazz
SALSA DE LA BAHIA (VOL. 1 and 2)-Various Artists-Patois
THE ARTISTRY ...
(Published: December 04, 2014) [read more]
Playing at weddings can serve as a good platform for young musicians!
There are innumerable sects, cultures, religions and beliefs in this world. The number keeps growing every day since the newcomers find the older ways obsolete and even more than that, meaningless! Thus, we see a growth in such beliefs and practices over time. But in all of these concepts, one ...
(Published: December 04, 2014) [read more]
Martha Lorin reprises Arlen celebration with John Di Martino and Harvie S
Lampkin Music Group proudly presents vocalist Martha Lorin with
pianist John di Martino and bassist Harvey S for an Encore Performance of
A CELEBRATION OF HAROLD ARLEN
Through the interpretations of jazz singers and musicians who performed Arlen's songs!
DON'T TELL MAMA
343 WEST ...
(Published: December 02, 2014) [read more]
Johnny O'Neal Trio to Play Intimate Roscoe's Room
"If ever somebody sounded like Art Tatum, it's him. He's got it all." -Barry Harris
Johnny O'Neal is one of jazz music's legendary figures because of his profound musicality and engaging persona. The Detroit-born pianist and vocalist was a member of Art Blakey's Jazz ...
(Published: December 02, 2014) [read more]
Elio Villafranca - Steinway Artist - Video Features
There are good reasons why Wynton Marsalis and Chick Corea have taken a personal interest in Elio Villafranca. Hailing from Havana, Cuba, Elio is rooted in the tradition and rhythms of the Caribbean, yet fully embraces the elements of modern jazz.
Caribbean Tinge (Motema) is his seventh album as ...
(Published: December 01, 2014) [read more]
Acclaimed Pianist Fred Hersch Releases DVD of Jazz and Theater Piece, "My Coma Dreams"
Filmed Live at Columbia University's Miller Theatre Starring Actor/Singer Michael Winther with
Fred Hersch & Ensemble
Conceived, Written, & Directed by Herschel Garfein
Released in Honor of World AIDS Day;
Proceeds to Benefit Treatment Action Group
A renowned jazz musician with ...
(Published: December 01, 2014) [read more]
Tyshawn Sorey Trio
What: Tyshawn Sorey Trio
When: Wednesday, December 10 , 8pm
Where: Roulette, 509 Atlantic Ave Brooklyn, 2/3/4/5/A/C/G/D/M/N/R/B/Q trains & the LIRR
Cost: General Admission $20, Members/Students/Seniors: $15, FREE for All Access Members
Info: www.roulette.org / 917.267.0368
Brooklyn, NY: ...
(Published: November 30, 2014) [read more]
Roulette Presents:
Henry Threadgill’s ZOOID
premiere performance of new quintet book
December 4 & 5, 2014, 8pm
What: Henry Threadgill's ZOOID
When: December 4 & 5 , 8pm
Where: Roulette, 509 Atlantic Ave Brooklyn, 2/3/4/5/A/C/G/D/M/N/R/B/Q trains & the LIRR
Cost: $25 Pre-sale (ends at noon on 12/4) $35 at Door, Members/Students/Seniors: $20 Pre-sale (ends at noon on 12/4) $30 at Door, Series ...
(Published: November 30, 2014) [read more]
KCC Productions presents Leon Foster Thomas at MOCA
Friday November 28 at 8 PM
Museum of Contemporary Art
770 NE 125th Street, North Miami
FREE
Featuring Leon Foster Thomas, pans; Jonathan Joseph, drums; Kurt Hengstebeck, bass; Allan Paul, piano; Special Guest Jean Caze, trumpet.
Having performed for audiences worldwide, Leon Foster Thomas ...
(Published: November 27, 2014) [read more]
2015 NYC Winter Jazzfest Announces Line-Up Additions + More
Alfredo Rodríguez Trio
Alicia Olatuja
Allan Harris
Ambrose Akinmusire Quartet
Amina Claudine Myers Trio
Andrew D'Angelo's Sounds Like Fun
Anthony Pirog
Arturo O'Farrill's "Boss Level" Septet
Bria Skonberg
The Campbell Brothers - A Sacred Steel Love Supreme
Catherine ...
(Published: November 25, 2014) [read more]
Director of Education Judy Shafer to retire from Jazz Arts Group after 22 years of service
Columbus, OH - The Jazz Arts Group of Columbus (JAG) announces the retirement of Director of Education Judy Shafer from JAG after 22 years of dedicated service with the organization, effective December 31, 2014. She will continue to serve as an independent consultant for arts organizations across ...
(Published: November 25, 2014) [read more]
Linda's Jazz Nights Presents The Joe Farnsworth Quartet
Featuring:
Eric Alexander (sax)
Harold Mabern (piano)
John Webber (bass)
Joe Farnsworth (drums)
Wednesday, December 3rd
Linda's Jazz Nights
at An Beal Bocht Café
445 W. 238th Street, Bronx, NY 10463
(10 min. walk from the 238th Street stop on the 1 train)
Two shows:
8:00 ...
(Published: November 25, 2014) [read more]
Tickets for Newport Jazz Festival Friday at Fort Adams Go On Sale Tomorrow, 11/25, 10a
Friday at Fort Adams Returns to
2015 Newport Jazz Festival® on July 31
with Snarky Puppy, Kneebody and
Other Emerging Artists and New Works
Tickets for Friday at Fort Adams State Park
Go On Sale Tuesday, November 25, 10:00 am
NEWPORT, RI, November 24, 2014 - The Newport Jazz ...
(Published: November 24, 2014) [read more]
Exclusive Video Premiere for Stunning Track, ‘Sail’, by Singer-Songwriter Tanya Leah; A 2x Platinum-Selling Songwriter Upends Her Career to Care for Ailing Father
Exclusive Video Premiere for Stunning Track, ‘Sail', by Singer-Songwriter Tanya Leah
A 2x Platinum-Selling Songwriter Upends Her Career to Care for Ailing Father
2x Platinum-selling singer-songwriter Tanya Leah celebrates the release of her new single and video for ...
(Published: November 24, 2014) [read more]
Bill Laswell's Bilmawn - Little Village Out On M.O.D. Technologies in December As Part Of Incunabula Digital Series
BILL LASWELL'S
BILMAWN - LITTLE VILLAGE
Taken from the soundtrack of Jim Jarmusch's newest film "Only Lovers Left Alive." Bilmawn captures the strong raw rhythmic elements of Morroccan music (trance and spirit).
TRACK
1. Little Village (5:19)
AVAILABLE ONLINE ON DECEMBER 2, ...
(Published: November 23, 2014) [read more]
Akira Sakata, Pete Cosey, Hamid Drake and Bill Laswell - M.O.D. Technologies To Release Music As Part Of Incunabula Digital Series In December
KAIGARABUSHI - BILL LASWELL REMIX
Japanese free jazz icon Akira Sakata in collaboration with the legendary guitarist Pete Cosey (Miles Davis, Muddy Waters, Howlin Wolf), drummer Hamid Drake and bassist Bill Laswell. A remix of a track from the album fisherman's.com released in 2001, it ...
(Published: November 23, 2014) [read more]
M.O.D. Technologies To Release PETER APFELBAUM'S SPARKLER, I Colored It In For You, As Part Of Incunabula Digtal Series; Plus CD Release Party At Nublu, 12/10
Brooklyn-based multi-instrumentalist Peter Apfelbaum (New York Hieroglyphics) introduces the debut track by his newest band, SPARKLER. Co-produced by Apfelbaum and Aaron Johnston (Brazilian Girls) and featuring Natalie Cressman (vocals, trombone) and Jill Ryan (vocals, alto sax), I Colored it in ...
(Published: November 23, 2014) [read more]
Freddy Cole - Dec. 26-28 - The Jazz Standard - NYC
New CD: "SINGING THE BLUES"
#2 on the Jazz Week Chart For Weeks
The great Freddy Cole and his new CD, Singing The Blues (High Note) are red-hot and in the running for a Grammy® nomination. The CD hit #2 on Jazz Week. Freddy makes his New York City appearance this December 26-28 at the Jazz ...
(Published: November 21, 2014) [read more]
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