Columbus Jazz Orchestra blows the roof off in "Trumpet Summit" featuring Sean Jones (April 10-13)
Columbus, OH - In celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month, the Jazz Arts Group of Columbus (JAG) returns to the historic Southern Theatre on April 10-13 for a special fanfare to the trumpet titled "Trumpet Summit," featuring guest artist Sean Jones.
The bright vivacious sound of the trumpet has ...
(Published: March 24, 2014) [read more]
THE LADY WHO SHOT LEE MORGAN AUTHOR ON WHPK-FM 3/23/14
Larry Reni Thomas, the author of the recently published book, The Lady Who Shot Lee Morgan, (KHA Books) will be interviewed on Jazz Rapp With The Jazz Impressario, on WHPK-FM (www.whpk.org), Chicago, Illinois, March 23, 2014, 1:45 pm (CDT) by host Al Carter-Bey. Thomas will talk about his ...
(Published: March 23, 2014) [read more]
NEW RUBEN BLADES CD, "TANGOS," SET FOR RELEASE JUNE 24TH
Tangos, the stunning new CD from Ruben Blades, is set for release via Sunnyside Records on June 24th.
The best songs are those that provide messages that reach beyond the genre into which they are born. There are lyrics that can move people deeply, even when the composer and listener are ...
(Published: March 21, 2014) [read more]
B.B. King at Lehman Center for the Performing Arts
Lehman Center for the Performing Arts is honored to present the legendary King of the Blues, B.B. KING on Saturday, April 19th, 2014 at 8pm. With a unique, instantly recognized voice and guitar sound, B.B. King has been the most renowned blues musician in the world for more than 50 years.
Lehman ...
(Published: March 21, 2014) [read more]
NYJA is Offering Vocal Jazz Workshops Now
New York Jazz Academy (NYJA) is providing workshops for aspiring vocalists of all skill levels and ages. Workshops are designed to help students learn stage presence, song interpretation, lyric memorization, musicianship skills, improvisation and the other important elements of jazz. Class sizes ...
(Published: March 21, 2014) [read more]
TERENCE BLANCHARD'S CHAMPION NOMINATED FOR 2014 INTERNATIONAL OPERA AWARD
Terence Blanchard and Michael Cristofer's CHAMPION, which received its world premiere at Opera Theatre in June 2013, is one of five finalists for "World Premiere" of the year in the 2014 International Opera Awards.
Funds currently being raised via IndieGoGo for recording/distribution of ...
(Published: March 20, 2014) [read more]
Edgy and Ethereal, Red Molly’s Wildly Cool Album Brings to Mind ‘Mazzy Star with a Twang’; Major Tour Confirmed
Edgy and Ethereal, Red Molly's Wildly Cool Album Brings to Mind ‘Mazzy Star with a Twang'
A Gritty Sonic Landscape is Juxtaposed with the Band's Signature Three-Part Harmonies
Over 40 Tour Dates are Confirmed
On their upcoming ‘The Red Album', Red ...
(Published: March 20, 2014) [read more]
Smoke Sessions Records Launches with
New Releases by Harold Mabern, Vincent Herring,
Javon Jackson, and David Hazeltine
After surviving for almost 15 years in the white-knuckle world of running a New York City jazz club, Smoke co-owners Frank Christopher and Paul Stache decided that they were up for yet another daunting challenge, starting a jazz record label. Awed and inspired over the years by the music all around ...
(Published: March 19, 2014) [read more]
Composer/Bassist ALEXIS CUADRADO Presents POETICA, Featuring Rowan Ricardo Philips, Melcion Mateu, Miles Okazaki, Andy Milne & Tyshawn Sorey
A multi-disciplinary new work by Alexis Cuadrado crossing languages and poetry in collaboration with authors/poets Rowan Ricardo Philips and Melcion Mateu
***In Residency at SEEDS: Brooklyn -
April 30 & May 1, 2, 3, 2014***
Located at 617 Vanderbilt Ave (Bergen & St. Marks) Ground floor, ...
(Published: March 19, 2014) [read more]
Culbertson is going back to school
Contemporary jazz star will return for "Another Long Night Out" at DePaul University School of Music 20 years after the release of the debut album that he recorded while a student of the university.
Los Angeles, Calif. (19 March 2014): An accomplished alum currently possessing the No. 1 ...
(Published: March 19, 2014) [read more]
April 2014 is Philadelphia Jazz Appreciation Month: Mayor Michael A. Nutter Issues Official Proclamation at City Hall Press Conference
PHILADELPHIA, PA -Mayor Michael A. Nutter will officially proclaim April 2014 Philadelphia Jazz Appreciation Month and launch the month-long celebration during an April 3 press conference at City Hall. The event will honor Philadelphia-born jazz legend Benny Golson and include a live performance by ...
(Published: March 19, 2014) [read more]
Iris Ornig 'The IO-5'
March 23rd, 2014 from 6 to 9PM
The IO-5
55 bar
55 Christopher Street
New York, NY 10014
Tel. (212) 929-9883
No Cover! 2 drinks minimum!
Iris Ornig bassist/composer voted as "One of 10 Future Female Jazz Stars..." -- jazz.com. performs with her new project The IO-5 at Kitano. Her latest ...
(Published: March 19, 2014) [read more]
The Shire Vocal Summit - May 23-26 with Vinx and special guests
The Shire Vocal Summit
May 23-26, 2014
Dreamsicle Arts & Entertainment - Suncook, NH
As you all know, I am doing my best to inspire young artists and songwriters. And this spring, I am so excited to be focusing on singers and all things vocal. The weekend is not for performing prefessional ...
(Published: March 18, 2014) [read more]
"The Chase," Second CD by the David White Jazz Orchestra, to Be Released April 8
Trombonist/composer David White formed his powerhouse 17-piece ensemble, the David White Jazz Orchestra, in 2007 and introduced them to the jazz world four years later with his well-received debut, Flashpoint. "White clearly knows his jazz history," wrote one reviewer, "and strikes a perfect ...
(Published: March 18, 2014) [read more]
Tony Adamo Goes to # 10 on Allaboutjazz Top 25 Chart
Tony Adamo's Cold Duck Time goes to # 10 on Allaboutjazz top 25/Nu-jazz MP3's/ New words by Tony Adamo. With permission from the Eddie Harris estate.
10. Cold Duck Time (4:00)
Tony Adamo
From: What is Hip' (Urbanzone Records)
Featured: ...
(Published: March 18, 2014) [read more]
Singer AMY CERVINI ON TOUR In Support of "Jazz Country"!
With Guitarist Jesse Lewis & Bassist Matt Aronoff
Cervini's fourth album - available now on Anzic Records - presents her trio's atmospheric takes on jazz, country, folk and pop favorites, with guest spots by Anat Cohen, Nellie McKay and Marty Ehrlich, among others
UPCOMING ...
(Published: March 17, 2014) [read more]
THE BAD PLUS UNVEILS THE RITE OF SPRING
THE BAD PLUS UNVEILS THE RITE OF SPRING
Intrepid Piano-Bass-Drums Trio To Release Long Awaited Recording
Of Stravinsky's Revolutionary Orchestral Work
The Rite of Spring by The Bad Plus Available On March 25th
New York, NY - Sony Music Masterworks has announced the release of Igor ...
(Published: March 17, 2014) [read more]
ENJOY THE VIEW, MASTER VIBRAPHONIST BOBBY HUTCHERSON CO-LEADS AN ALL-STAR COLLECTIVE ENSEMBLE
WITH ALTO SAXOPHONIST DAVID SANBORN, ORGANIST JOEY DEFRANCESCO AND GUEST DRUMMER BILLY HART
ENJOY THE VIEW, COMPRISING SEVEN ORIGINALS WRITTEN BY BAND MEMBERS, MARKS HUTCHERSON'S FIRST NEW BLUE NOTE RECORD SINCE 1977
THE JUNE 24 RELEASE OF ENJOY THE VIEW, PRODUCED BY BLUE NOTE PRESIDENT DON WAS, MARKS ANOTHER SIGNIFICANT EVENT OF
BLUE NOTE'S 75TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR
NEA Jazz ...
(Published: March 17, 2014) [read more]
Sadness, Resignation, Lucidity and a Bit of Magic: A Thematic and Musical Experiment For Ari Hest on ‘Shouts and Whispers’, as Half the Album is Acoustic and the Other Half is Written with a Broader Sonic Palette; Opening For Suzanne Vega on U.S. Tour
Sadness, Resignation, Lucidity and a Bit of Magic: A Thematic and Musical Experiment For Ari Hest on ‘Shouts and Whispers', as Half the Album is Acoustic and the Other Half is Written with a Broader Sonic Palette
Opening For Suzanne Vega on U.S. Tour
On his upcoming June 8th ...
(Published: March 17, 2014) [read more]
Review: The Artistry Of The Standard/Misha Tsiganov (Criss Cross Jazz) by Larry Reni Thomas
Russian-born, Berklee College-educated, Brooklyn, New York-based, much-in-demand pianist Misha Tsiganov has a serious set of chops. He displays them quite well on his latest recording, "The Artistry Of The Standard" (Criss Cross Jazz). His swinging, soulful arrangements are superb and show that ...
(Published: March 16, 2014) [read more]
U.S. Postal Service Issues Jimi Hendrix Forever Stamp
he U.S. Postal Service will take center stage on the SXSW Outdoor Stage at Butler Park with the dedication of the Jimi Hendrix Forever Stamp.
Widely recognized as one of the most creative and influential musicians of the 20th century, Hendrix displayed an innovative style that embraced the ...
(Published: March 15, 2014) [read more]
BOBBY SANABRIA and the MULTI-LATIN GRAMMY NOMINATED
MANHATTAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC AFRO-CUBAN JAZZ ORCHESTRA
To perform a Tribute Concert to ARSENIO RODRÍGUEZ
El Ciego Maravilloso, “The Blind Marvel” from Mantanzas, Cuba
Renowned SALSA vocalist J
March 3, 2014-Bobby Sanabria and the Multi-Latin Grammy nominated Manhattan School of Music Afro-Cuban Jazz Orchestra, and guest artist, renowned Salsa vocalist Jorge Maldonado, pay tribute to ARSENIO RODRÍGUEZ, El Ciego Marvailloso, "The Blind Marvel" on Friday, March 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the ...
(Published: March 13, 2014) [read more]
Iola Brubeck, 90, widow of jazz great Dave Brubeck died Wednesday: She helped promote music genre worldwide
Iola Whitlock Brubeck, the widow and lifelong collaborator of jazz great Dave Brubeck, died March 12, 2014, at her home after a brave battle with cancer.
The University of the Pacific alumna was 90 years old.
Mrs. Brubeck earned a bachelor of arts degree in 1945 from College of the Pacific, ...
(Published: March 12, 2014) [read more]
Usdan 3/16 Open House; Full Jazz Program
Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts (www.usdan.com), the nationally acclaimed summer arts day camp, whose Jazz Department was founded by Dr. Billy Taylor, announces its next Open House.
Among the jazz artists who have performed and taught at Usdan are Jimmy Heath, Arturo ...
(Published: March 12, 2014) [read more]
An Evening With Blue Note Records
To celebrate the opening of the GRAMMY Museum's latest exhibit, Blue Note Records: The Finest In Jazz, please join us in the Museum's Clive Davis Theater for an exclusive interview with President of Blue Note Records, Don Was and five-time GRAMMY Award winning artist and composer, Terence ...
(Published: March 12, 2014) [read more]
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