3rd Annual Brooklyn Big Eyed Blues Festival
PRESS RELEASE
CONTACT:
Beareather Reddy
President
Big Eyed Productions, Inc.
Phone: (718)-919-0697
Cell: (347) 342-2372
Email: BeareatherReddy@bigeyedbluesfestival.com
Website: www.beareatherreddy.biz
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The 3rd Annual Brooklyn Big Eyed Blues ...
(Published: October 05, 2008) [read more]
SHAWN MAXWELL'S AMBITIOUS INVENTION
PUTS A BOLD SPIN ON JAZZ CONVENTION
It's both interesting and revealing that Shawn Maxwell has decided to coin his new sophomore effort similarly to his debut. He called his first album back in 2005 Originals, and he's labeled his brand new set, Originals: II. The title choice is revealing and logical; Maxwell is indeed an ...
(Published: October 03, 2008) [read more]
A Melodic Masterpiece
Benn Clatworthy and Gang Break It Down On The Decider
"Benn Clatworthy plays some of the most exciting, intense, beautiful, uncompromising, and personal jazz saxophone there is." If you've never heard Benn play yourself, you'll soon know what Brick Wahl of LA Weekly means when you pop in this great new CD featuring Benn Clatworthy on soprano ...
(Published: October 03, 2008) [read more]
A SERENDIPITOUS INTERNATIONAL SUMMIT
CREATES INSPIRED RESULTS
ON JOHN STEIN'S ENCOUNTERPOINT
For two inspired days in the fall of 2007, guitarist John Stein brought together a virtuosic quartet from the far corners of the globe to tackle a repertoire he'd been saving for just the right players. The result is the aptly titled Encounterpoint, Stein's seventh recording and a dazzling ...
(Published: October 03, 2008) [read more]
ERIK FRIEDLANDER TOSSES AWAY HIS BOW ON HIS NEW RELEASE, THE BROKEN ARM
CD Is A Burning Trio Set Steeped in the Influences of Oscar Pettiford and the Small Group Feel of Herbie Nichols
On his new release, The Broken Arm, cellist Erik Friedlander spotlights his unique pizzicato playing --higher and more incisive than the bass, warmer than the piano, but similarly ...
(Published: October 01, 2008) [read more]
AGUILAR AMPLIFICATION ANNOUNCES ARTIST SERIES MASTER CLASS WITH ANTHONY WELLINGTON
After the successful launch of the Aguilar Artist Series Master Class with jazz bassist Avishai Cohen, Aguilar Amplification is pleased to announce their second installment with renowned bassist/educator Anthony Wellington.
The class, to be held on Saturday, October 25, 2008 at 1 pm will ...
(Published: October 01, 2008) [read more]
"Black Coffee" Artist Pippi Ardennia Supports Chicago AIDS Organization Better Existence with HIV (BEHIV)
Jazz artist Pippi Ardennia debuts philanthropic support with her music by donating 50% of her "Black Coffee" CD sales to Better Existence with HIV (BEHIV), a non-profit AIDS organization in Chicago.
As the changing faces of AIDS increasingly reflect Black women, Pippi believes everyone should ...
(Published: September 26, 2008) [read more]
The Women in Jazz festival returns to downtown Trenton Friday, Oct. 10 to celebrate female artistry with a stellar line-up
The ladies will be doing it for themselves on Friday, Oct. 10 when Trenton2Nite brings an eclectic mix of seasoned and up-and coming female artists to downtown for the second annual Women in Jazz festival. The FREE one-day festival is part of the Trenton2Nite series, a monthly celebration of art, ...
(Published: September 25, 2008) [read more]
Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola Oct-Nov Lineup
Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola
October-November Lineup
4th Annual Diet Coke Women In Jazz Finale
Celebrate Dizzy Gillespie's Birthday October 21
World-Class Headliners Thru November
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WHO:
Wednesday, October ...
(Published: September 24, 2008) [read more]
Lionel Loueke & Richard Bona - Jazz at Lincoln Center
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: September 24, 2008) [read more]
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]
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