Jazz Vocalist Beats the Odds to Relaunch Singing Career
"I've suffered two broken necks and I'm still singing Jazz, not singing the Blues." Eight years after breaking her neck for the second time, experienced Jazz vocalist Kate Ross is relaunching her singing career both on stage and with a planned debut CD. Titled People Make the World Go ...
(Published: July 08, 2013) [read more]
New England Conservatory's Jazz Studies & Contemporary Improvisation Departments Present
More Than 100 Free Performances for 2013-2014 Season
Plus Residencies with World-Renowned Performers
September 3, 2013 - May 30, 2014
Highlights include residencies by John Zorn, Luciana Souza, Fred Hersch and Dave Holland; Sun Ra Centennial Concert; Jazz and the Struggle for Freedom and Equality; A Hard Rain's Gonna Fall featuring CI ...
(Published: July 08, 2013) [read more]
SubCulture Hosts Laila Biali for July Residency
To help SubCulture kick off their summer season, they have invited JUNO-nominated jazz pianist, Laila Biali, back for a July residency. Every Monday in July, Laila will perform with three additional musicians from the NYC jazz community.
Laila, a fierce talent herself, will play original songs ...
(Published: July 08, 2013) [read more]
Marcus Miller Named UNESCO Artist For Peace
UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova has nominated renowned American jazz musician Marcus Miller as a UNESCO Artist for Peace, according to a press release issued by the U.N. cultural agency.
Miller, who is also a composer, producer and radio host, in his new role will support and promote ...
(Published: July 08, 2013) [read more]
2013 Taiwan Taichung Saxophone Competition
2013 Taichung Saxophone Competition
Application Information
Houli-the original "hometown" for Taiwan's saxophone production-remains a key global hub for the manufacture of musical instruments. In recent years, cultural and creative industry concepts have been adopted towards the goals of ...
(Published: July 08, 2013) [read more]
Guitarist Andy Waddell debuts with boldly self-confident album
For guitarist Andy Waddell, music is at its strongest during the heat of an inspired collaboration. At least those are among the highlights of his latest effort, Sunset to 7. Waddell's creative peaks are when he is locked in a sweltering groove with his fellow musicians; they seem to inspire ...
(Published: July 06, 2013) [read more]
Guitar Masters to Perform at ELLNORA - The Guitar Festival in September 2013
Some of the world's finest guitarists will gather for Ellnora | The Guitar Festival, an event presented by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. The biennial event will stage more than 20 performances by artists rooted in the United States, ...
(Published: July 05, 2013) [read more]
Guitarist Hristo Vitchev releases his 5th album "Familiar Fields" at Kuumbwa Jazz Center (Santa Cruz, CA)- July 11th
A truly singular jazz guitar talent from Sofia, Bulgaria, Hristo Vitchev creates, as Jazziz magazine puts it, "impressionistic sound paintings." Since his 2009 recording debut, Vitchev has toured across the globe and has nearly 300 compositions to his name. Familiar Fields marks his fifth release ...
(Published: July 03, 2013) [read more]
GRandJazzFest announces complete lineup for FREE Aug. 17-18 event
GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. - MAY 2013 - GRandJazzFest presented by DTE Energy Foundation is pleased to announce the lineup for the FREE two-day jazz festival coming to Rosa Parks Circle in downtown Grand Rapids this Aug. 17-18:
Nick Colionne - HEADLINER
Deon Yates
The Paul Keller AT SUNDOWN Quintet ...
(Published: July 03, 2013) [read more]
THOMAS CHAPIN FILM PROJECT LAUNCHES SHOOTING IN HARTFORD, CT
Thomas Chapin Film Project - July, 2013 -- The moving story of Connecticut native and NYC jazz man, the late Thomas Chapin, will begin to unfold for documentary film cameras starting July 8 at a Hartford, CT concert, which will feature musicians who knew him and played with him during his short but ...
(Published: July 02, 2013) [read more]
Circlesongs
Bobby McFerrin
August 23-30
Join musical adventurer Bobby McFerrin and his team of inspiring teachers for a weeklong workshop in the improvisational singing technique called Circlesongs. Accessible to beginners and challenging for even the most advanced, the program invites singers and instrumentalists to embrace the freedom ...
(Published: July 01, 2013) [read more]
Jazz & Blues Florida July edition posted - All about real music made by real people in real places...
The new edition of Florida's FREE online guide to live jazz & blues music in clubs, concerts and festivals is now available. The July 2013 online edition of JAZZ & BLUES FLORIDA has been posted at www.JazzBluesFlorida.com and things are really heating up on the scene. Things may be hot, but we ...
(Published: July 01, 2013) [read more]
Billy Cobham Launches Previously Unreleased 1997 Live Album 'Compass Point'
Los Angeles, CA - In 1997, legendary jazz/fusion drummer Billy Cobham flew to New Providence in the Bahamas for a series of performances at the world famous Compass Point Hotel. Joined by his stellar jazz quartet including guitarist Carl Orr, keyboardist Gary Husband, and bassist Stefan Rademacher, ...
(Published: July 01, 2013) [read more]
13th Annual Jazz in the Valley Set at Waryas Park on the Hudson River, August 18
TRANSART & Cultural Services, Inc.
Celebrates the 13th Annual Jazz in the Valley Festival
Sunday, August 18, at Waryas Park in Poughkeepsie
featuring
Sax Appeal with Jimmy Heath, Gary Bartz, Donald Harrison & Javon Jackson; Maurice Brown; Houston Person; Danny Mixon; 3D Ritmo De Vida; Mike ...
(Published: July 01, 2013) [read more]
Tony Adamo/Miles of Blu Random Act Records/Best List @CriticalJazz
Sunday, June 30, 2013
The Best Of 2013 - Thus Far!
"This is the cream of the crop as picked by the readers and with a couple of personal faves." @CriyicalJazz
Brian Andres and the Afro Cuban Jazz Cartel
...
(Published: July 01, 2013) [read more]
Jazz Trumpeter Etienne Charles celebrates "Creole Soul" CD @ LaRose in Philly
Saturday, July 27, 2013, Trumpeter, Composer, Educator Etienne Charles brings his band of stellar musicians to LaRose for ONE NIGHT ONLY!
Etienne Charles -trumpet/percussion
Jacques Schwarz-Bart-tenor sax
Taylor Eigsti-piano
Ben Williams-bass
John Davis-drums
LaRose Banquet & Jazz Club, ...
(Published: July 01, 2013) [read more]
Newport Festivals Foundation™ Presents Inaugural Family Concert, August 1
Newport Festivals Foundation™ Presents Inaugural Family Concert
Thursday, August 1, 5:30 pm, at Fort Adams State Park
FREE TO THE PUBLIC
NEWPORT, RI - The Newport Jazz Festival® and Newport Folk Festival® have seen generations of fans grow up over the past six decades. This summer, in ...
(Published: June 27, 2013) [read more]
LOS ANGELES CLUB FAVORITES SASHA'S BLOC TO RELEASE NEW
CD, MELANCHOLY, SEPTEMBER 17TH
Band That Plays To Continuously Sold-out Shows Blends An Intriguing Mix Of Contemporary Jazz, Ragtime, Blues, Gypsy Jazz And Traditional Swing
"Impressively swinging their way through a program of jazz standards and Great American Songbook classics." - Don Heckman, Los Angeles ...
(Published: June 27, 2013) [read more]
Early Raves for Lindsay Mendez & Marco Paguia's 'This Time'; Birdland Concert Set for July 21st in NYC
BlogCritics: "It's jazz, but it's jazz that looks to build on where a younger audience's head is, and it works." "Lindsay Mendez and Marco Paguia have put together a captivating debut album. Let's hope that it is the first of many to come"
NY DAILY NEWS: "Surprisingly ...
(Published: June 27, 2013) [read more]
SONGSTRESS SHELEA RELEASES HER DEBUT ALBUM, LOVE FELL ON ME AVAILABLE TODAY
Fresh Off A Spell-Bounding Performance at the 44th Annual Songwriters Hall of Fame Awards Honoring Hal David
Love Fell On Me Features Brian McKnight, Stevie Wonder and Collaboration with Narada Michael Walden
Los Angeles, CA - June 27, 2013 - Vocalist Sheléa (shuh-LAY-uh) releases her ...
(Published: June 27, 2013) [read more]
AUSTRALIAN JAZZ GUITARIST ALBARE ON TOUR IN SUPPORT OF HIS NEW ALBUM "THE ROAD AHEAD" ON ENJA RECORDS
Although American audiences are just getting to know him Albare (the nom de guerre of Albert Dadon) is one of Australia's most well-known musicians and most important forces in jazz 'down under'. His second album on Enja Records, 'The Road Ahead' dropped on June 11th and since ...
(Published: June 26, 2013) [read more]
Pianist KEIKO MATSUI Celebrates 25th Anniversary Of U.S. Recording Career With Star-Studded CD
Featuring Narada Michael Walden, Chuck Loeb & Kirk Whalum
"Creating this album was like going on a soul quest, as I tried to figure out how to express the things I was thinking and experiencing during this past year," confides pianist, composer and humanitarian Keiko Matsui (pronounced Kay-Koe, meaning ‘happy, celebratory child' in Japanese). "This ...
(Published: June 25, 2013) [read more]
10 Reasons why the West Coast Party at Sea is different than previous sailings of The Smooth Jazz Cruise
Contact: Rick Scott 310.306.0375
greatscottproductions@earthlink.net
West Coast Jazz Party at Sea prepared to be hit by a tidal wave of live music
Many firsts are in store for the star studded cruise hosted by Brian Culbertson & Boney James
sailing to the gorgeous ...
(Published: June 24, 2013) [read more]
Tribute To Cannonball Adderley
VTY Jazz Productions.. Creating the best Jazz experience on Earth
Proudly Presents
Another Sunday Serenade
The Cannonball Adderley Tribute
Featuring
Vincent Herring- Alto Saxophone
Mark Gross- Alto Saxophone
Louis Hayes- Drums
Rick Germanson- Piano
Dezron ...
(Published: June 22, 2013) [read more]
KCC Productions presents Troy Roberts' Nu-Jive @ Zinc Bar, 88 W 3rd, NYC, June 26 @ 9 pm.
Hailing from the remote location of Perth, West Australia, saxophonist and composer Troy Roberts has won four consecutive Downbeat Jazz Soloist Awards, two consecutive West Australian Music Industry Awards, was the only Australian finalist in the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Saxophone ...
(Published: June 21, 2013) [read more]
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