Live at Walker's, new Leitch DVD
Peter Leitch's new DVD, Live at Walker's, will be reviewed in the November issue of Jazz Times. The video features a selection of some of the best duet performances over the years at this landmarked New York City (TriBeCa) watering hole: duet partners include Harvie S, Gary Bartz, Sean ...
(Published: September 24, 2008) [read more]
Jimmy Demers Makes Concord Records Debut
The Concord Records debut from contemporary pop vocalist Jimmy Demers, Dream A Little, is now available - 9.23.08 (CD & Digital).
With a string of credits to his name, including backing vocals on albums from Cher to Garth Brooks, Dream A Little has been a work in progress since Jimmy first began ...
(Published: September 23, 2008) [read more]
Sonny Rollins Live: New CD & DVD Due from Doxy/Emarcy 10/28
Expectations run very high at Sonny Rollins concerts, for both audiences and the saxophonist himself. Considered jazz's greatest living improviser, Rollins seizes the opportunity offered by each live performance to search for his "lost chord"; his audiences await nothing short of ...
(Published: September 22, 2008) [read more]
Jamie Baum CD Release Celebration at Jazz Standard on 9/23
Flutist/composer Jamie Baum has been earning accolades as "that rare double-threat: a musician who can play and write equally well" (Jazziz). She's been twice nominated as "Flutist of the Year" by the Jazz Journalists Association and annually for the past 6 years as a DownBeat "Rising Star." ...
(Published: September 16, 2008) [read more]
Jazz For Obama
A roster of superlative New York City jazz artists will unite for one night only to present Jazz For Obama, a concert event to benefit Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama. Featuring singer/actress Dee Dee Bridgewater, jazz vocalist Dianne Reeves, pianist Brad Mehldau, saxophonist Joe ...
(Published: September 16, 2008) [read more]
U.S. Postal Service Celebrates Latin Jazz, Hispanic Heritage
WASHINGTON, Sept 08, 2008 PRNewswire-USNewswire via COMTEX-- The U.S. Postal Service dedicated the Latin Jazz commemorative stamp Monday at the National Postal Museum in celebration of the rich legacy of Latin jazz.
"Through our stamp program, we have the privilege to shine light on the diverse ...
(Published: September 08, 2008) [read more]
Contemporary Jazz Vocalist Jimmy Demers Gears Up For Concord Records Debut
Pop-influenced contemporary Jazz vocalist Jimmy Demers is set to make his Concord Records debut on September 23rd with Dream A Little - a collection of 13 classic songs that have already garnered praise from the likes of legendary songwriter Diane Warren and Grammy award winning arranger Victor ...
(Published: September 05, 2008) [read more]
Mercedes Hall
I want to welcome you to my first newsletter with this I'll keep everyone up to date on my comings, goings and anything in-between.
It's that time of year Fall is approaching and before you know it the holidays will be upon us. So whether its Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza or any other ...
(Published: September 05, 2008) [read more]
EARN A BACHELOR OF MUSIC DEGREE IN JAZZ AND WORLD MUSIC STUDIES AT THE JAZZSCHOOL INSTITUTE, BERKELEY, CA
EARN A BACHELOR OF MUSIC DEGREE IN JAZZ AND WORLD MUSIC STUDIES AT THE JAZZSCHOOL INSTITUTE, BERKELEY, CA
The Jazzschool Institute is pleased to offer a Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz and World Music Studies beginning fall of 2009. This new degree program offers students a challenging ...
(Published: September 01, 2008) [read more]
Summer of "Love of Don Ellis" Film Tour 2008
ELECTRIC HEART Documentary Film Screenings include:
The 51st Annual Monterey Jazz Festival (September
20th, 5:30pm Jazz Theater - Monterey, California (Music with Milcho Leviev, Screening &
Discussion).
Earshot Jazz Festival (October 18 -November 9) Screening dates: November 1 & 3. ...
(Published: September 01, 2008) [read more]
MILLENNIUM PROMISE, SIMMONS FAMILY FOUNDATION AND KOCH RECORDS
HOST ALL-STAR BENEFIT ALBUM RELEASE
Affair to Feature Grammy®-Nominated Jazz Great Kirk Whalum & Friends
New York, NY, August 20, 2008 - On Monday, September 29, 2008, philanthropic organizations Millennium Promise and Simmons Family Foundation, along with entertainment powerhouse Koch Records will join forces to host the album release party for Promises Made, an all-star benefit jazz album. The ...
(Published: August 28, 2008) [read more]
Dare2/Emarcy Records to Release Dave Holland's "Pass It On" September 23
Esteemed as a bassist, composer, and bandleader, Dave Holland has worked in a vast array of settings over the last 40 years, from classic dates with Miles Davis, Joe Henderson, and Wayne Shorter to his own adventurous recordings, seven of which have been honored with Grammy Awards or nominations in ...
(Published: August 25, 2008) [read more]
Legendary Arranger, Composer, Conductor: RUSSELL GARCIA
TAKES THE PODIUM IN THREE RARE U.S. APPEARANCES
With Shaynee Rainbolt SINGS Russell Garcia
Legendary arranger, composer and conductor, Russell Garcia, who is now 92 years young, (and now living in New Zealand), will join New York singer, Shaynee Rainbolt, on stage, conducting his Four Trombone Band - in a concert of his original music.
These concerts are to both honor this legend in ...
(Published: August 21, 2008) [read more]
Aaron Parks' Blue Note Debut Invisible Cinema Released, Full Album Stream At AOL
Rapidly rising Jazz pianist Aaron Parks' Blue Note Records debut Invisible Cinema hits stores this week; the whole album is available to stream now at AOL.
Invisible Cinema is a stunning concept record conceived entirely by the 24-year-old, and with his technically involved, melodic and ...
(Published: August 19, 2008) [read more]
Patti Wicks CD Wins Italian Jazz Awards 2008
I am delighted to report that the Patti Wicks Trio CD: It's A Good Day (Geco) has won the 2008 Italian Jazz Awards for Best Jazz Album of the Year.
I'm honored to have been the first foreign artist to have won or been nominated!
Many thanks to Marla for posting about the nomination back ...
(Published: August 14, 2008) [read more]
Lionel Loueke & Richard Bona Kick Off New Season of
Duo Tones in The Allen Room - Sept. 26-27
Who/What:
Guitarist/vocalist Lionel Loueke from Benin and bassist/vocalist Richard Bona from Cameroon are instrumentalists fluent in the folkloric music of their African homelands and contemporary ...
(Published: August 13, 2008) [read more]
NYC Jazz Pianist Aaron Parks Gears Up For Blue Note Debut 8.19 - AOL To Stream Entire Album
Set for release next week (8.19) Invisible Cinema marks the Blue Note Records debut of up-and-coming pianist/composer Aaron Parks. The album is 10 tracks of classic piano Jazz that also touches on some rock, hip-hop and groove influences, creating a pioneering yet authentic Jazz sound.
Parks ...
(Published: August 11, 2008) [read more]
Solvang Jazz Festival Announces Artist Lineup 2008 - Sept. 25-28
Solvang Jazz Festival returns for second year of outstanding talent and
musical education
Solvang, California, August 5, 2008—With a world class lineup of Jazz legends and bright new stars, the 2008 Solvang Jazz Festival is set to bring the thrill and excitement of Jazz, music in general and ...
(Published: August 06, 2008) [read more]
Monterey Jazz Festival Records Release 2nd Collection of Never-Before-Heard Live Recordings
In its second full slate of archival releases, Monterey Jazz Festival Records, an imprint of Concord Music Group, has released a new series of never-before-heard concert performances by jazz icons: Art Blakey, Dave Brubeck, Shirley Horn, Tito Puente, Cal Tjader and classic blues singer Jimmy ...
(Published: August 05, 2008) [read more]
Peter Leitch is now accepting students
Learn jazz guitar with recording artist Peter Leitch.
Peter is now accepting a limited number of students in jazz guitar and improvisation.
A non "assembly line" approach
geared to the individual.
Developing a single note line, chord melody,
reharmonization, the aesthetics of ...
(Published: July 30, 2008) [read more]
Guitarist Peter Leitch in 12th Year at Walker's
Guitarist Peter Leitch is now in his 12th year playing Sunday nights at Walker's, the landmark TriBeCa bar/restaurant at 16 N. Moore St (corner of Varick). Peter performs in duo from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., no cover, but a one-drink or food minimum. August special guests are: August 3, Thomson ...
(Published: July 30, 2008) [read more]
13th Annual Jazz on the Green features Arturo Sandoval & many more!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
The 13th Annual Jazz on the Green is pleased to present our 2008 lineup which includes two full days of live entertainment on October 18th and 19th at Estero Community Park (mid-way between Ft. Myers & Naples). Attendees can spread out under the sun and stars with picnic ...
(Published: July 29, 2008) [read more]
Jazz Trumpeter Mark Rapp Plays the WC Handy Festival 2008
This weekend (July 25 & 26), trumpeter and composer Mark Rapp and his NY-based band will bring his original sounds of contemporary Jazz to Florence, Alabama at the 27th annual WC Handy Festival. Past festivals have had such greats as Dizzy Gillispie, Take6, Henry Butler, Ellis Marsalis and more and ...
(Published: July 21, 2008) [read more]
Concord Records Add 5 Fantastic Collectibles to 'Collector's Corner'
The folks at Concord Music Group have added 5 more rare and collectible classic Jazz titles to their recently launched 'Collector's Corner' site.
These five fantastic collectibles (below) as well as many more rare & collectible vinyl and box set titles from labels such as Fantasy, ...
(Published: July 17, 2008) [read more]
Turiya Mareya and Charlie Chavez Perform at the Baja Jazz Festival
Turiya Mareya with Charlie Chavez
Latin Jazz Concert
Baja Jazz Festival 2009 "PRELUDIO"
Live at Casa De La Cultura in Tiuana
Saturday July 26th
9:30 pm
Casa de la Cultura de Tijuana
Calle Lisboa 5, Downtown tel: (664) 687 2604 (info)
FREE!
Turiya Mareya and Charlie Chavez ...
(Published: July 16, 2008) [read more]
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