Soweto-Born Vocalist LORRAINE KLAASEN Pays Homage to
"Mama Africa" on New Justin Time Records Album,
A Tribute to Miriam Makeba, Available March 12
As a follow-up to the triumphant Africa Calling, her previous release on Justin Time Records, singer Lorraine Klaasen pays homage to a South African cultural icon and close family friend on A Tribute to Miriam Makeba. "I used to call her auntie Miriam because she and my mother were such close ...
(Published: March 04, 2013) [read more]
New England Conservatory Launches Jazz Lab: One-Week Jazz Program for Students Ages 14 - 18, from June 23 - 28
Work With NEC's Premier Jazz Faculty including Ken Schaphorst, Dominique Eade, Joe Morris and Rakalam Bob Moses
Any plans for summer vacation? Come explore jazz at New England Conservatory during Jazz Lab, a program for students ages 14 - 18 of all proficiency levels, from all over the ...
(Published: March 04, 2013) [read more]
KCC Productions presents LeNard Rutledge at Sweet Saloon March 7, plus paintings and demonstration by Lou-Lou Davila-Hagopian
Miami-born LeNard Rutledge brings his robust vocals to Sweet Saloon, 7100 Biscayne, March 7, 9-12, in a soul-stirring evening of eclectic jazz. Often compared to legendary Lou Rawls, Rutledge's silky voice is backed up by Miami musical heavyweights Mike Orta on keyboard, Don Wilner on bass, ...
(Published: March 02, 2013) [read more]
PIANIST GERALD CLAYTON SET TO RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM WITH CONCORD JAZZ LIFE FORUM APRIL 2, 2013
Life Forum Creates a Meeting Place for Meaningful Musical Exchange
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Pianist Gerald Clayton will release his debut recording with Concord Jazz, Life Forum, on April 2, 2013. This 12-song set combines Clayton's highly skilled trio members, bassist Joe Sanders and ...
(Published: March 01, 2013) [read more]
With love in every shade from Paris Combo
Contact: Rick Scott 310.306.0375
greatscottproductions@earthlink.net
With love in every shade from Paris Combo
Eclectic global jazz quintet returns March 12th with their aptly titled fifth studio album, "5," that will be supported with a U.S. concert tour
New York, NY ...
(Published: February 28, 2013) [read more]
Women Musician Network's 16th Annual Concert Featuring 13 Diverse Acts
More than 70 women will grace the stage at the Berklee Performance Center when Berklee's Women Musicians Network (WMN) presents its 16th annual concert on Thursday, March 7. Female students from countries around the world - including Indonesia, Colombia, Lithuania, India, and Norway - will ...
(Published: February 28, 2013) [read more]
East Coast Tour Dates Announced by Bassist Jeff Denson & His Quartet
Bassist and composer Jeff Denson introduced his commanding new quartet last year on the CD Secret World (Between the Lines), followed by a West Coast fall tour. This spring, Denson has scheduled several East Coast dates to feature the band, which consists of German-born pianist Florian Weber, ...
(Published: February 27, 2013) [read more]
The Checkout - Live at Berklee, featuring Walter Smith III
The Checkout - Live at Berklee, which brings critically acclaimed, New York-based Berklee alumni back to their alma mater for concerts in The Red Room at Cafe 939, continues on Thursday, March 7 with rising saxophonist Walter Smith III, a 2003 Berklee graduate. Smith will perform with pianist ...
(Published: February 27, 2013) [read more]
Ben Sidran on Jews, Music and the American Dream
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February 25, 2013
Ben Sidran Honored by National Jewish Book Council
There Was a Fire: Jews Music and the American Dream, a book by internationally renowned musician and scholar Ben Sidran, was named a 2012 National Jewish Book Award Finalist in the ...
(Published: February 26, 2013) [read more]
Newport Jazz Festival: Natalie Cole, Freddy Cole, Gregory Porter, Dee Alexander
2013 NEWPORT JAZZ FESTIVAL® GIVES VOICE
TO AN EXCITING SLATE OF SOULFUL LEGENDS
AND RISING STARS FEATURING NATALIE COLE, GREGORY PORTER
FREDDY COLE AND DEE ALEXANDER
Tickets for the Festival, Scheduled for August 2-4,
Are on Sale Now at www.newportjazzfest.net
NEWPORT, RI, February 26, ...
(Published: February 26, 2013) [read more]
MADELEINE PEYROUX
JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER'S THE ALLEN ROOM, FREDERICK P. ROSE HALL
March 22-23, sets at 7:30pm & 9:30pm
Who/What/When: Jazz at Lincoln Center continues its 25th anniversary season with French-American vocalist Madeleine Peyroux in the Allen Room on March 22nd & 23rd. In these concerts, ...
(Published: February 26, 2013) [read more]
BRANFORD MARSALIS:
PORTRAITS OF THE JAZZ SAXOPHONE
JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER
ROSE THEATER, FREDERICK P. ROSE HALL April 5th and 6th, at 8:00pm
Featuring Drummer Justin Faulkner, Pianist Joey Calderazzo, and Bassist Eric Revis
A special opening performance by YES! featuring JLCO Drummer Ali Jackson, Pianist Aaron Goldberg,and Bassist Omer ...
(Published: February 26, 2013) [read more]
STANFORD AFRICAN STUDENTS ASSOCIATION PRESENTS DERRICK N. ASHONG & SOULFЀGE AT CULTURAL SHOW
New York, NY, February 26, 2013-The always entertaining and eclectic Derrick N. Ashong & Soulfège will be appearing at this year's Stanford African Students Association (SASA) cultural show. After recently performing at Club de Madrid's gala dinner honoring former President Bill Clinton ...
(Published: February 26, 2013) [read more]
Jazz Arts Group announces 11th annual Hank Marr High School Jazz Award competition
Columbus, OH - The Jazz Arts Group of Columbus (JAG) is looking for Ohio's finest young musicians to participate in the eleventh annual Hank Marr High School Jazz Award. This award demonstrates excellence in musicianship and performance amongst central Ohio's young students of ...
(Published: February 25, 2013) [read more]
The New Jazz House Opens with The 5th Annual Body and Soul -
A Night for the Senses with Fine Wine, Superb Cuisine and Spirited Jazz
to benefit Jazz House Kids, March 8
New Jazz House Opens with the 5th Annual Body and Soul: A Night for the Senses w
Jazz House Kids, a nationally recognized community-based arts organization that has brought innovative jazz education, music instruction and performance to more than 20,000 students across the state, is holding its signature fundraising event, Body and Soul, on Friday, March 8, 2013.
Hosted by ...
(Published: February 25, 2013) [read more]
Andy De Campos Quintet plays Ten Restaurant in Mississauga Feb 27
The Andy De Campos Quintet will perform a special night of music at Ten Restaurant & Wine Bar on Feb 27 at 9pm - 12am.
On vocals: Andy De Campos
piano: Robert Horvath
drums: Steve Farrugia
trumpet: Howard Leathers
bass: special guest
Ten Restaurant is part of the Hip Restaurants trio. ...
(Published: February 24, 2013) [read more]
A Celebration of the Life and Music of Dave Brubeck
Dave Brubeck
December 6, 1920 - December 5, 2012
A Celebration of the Life and Music of
Dave Brubeck
Saturday, May 11, 2013, 4:00 P.M.
Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine
All are welcome
New York, NY--"A Celebration of the Life and Music of Dave Brubeck" will be held on Saturday, ...
(Published: February 24, 2013) [read more]
Davide Recchia Jazz Trio explores wide creative visions on new CD
Guitarist Davide Recchia is a musician with a wide vision, one whose talents are not shaped by a single sound or style. On the Davide Recchia Jazz Trio's latest album Perfect Equipoise, various genres and tones are experimented with but not in a clinical fashion; rather, Recchia and bassist ...
(Published: February 23, 2013) [read more]
'Observatory' new instrumental jazz release from Steve Weingart & Renee Jones - co produced by Steve Weingart & Simon Phillips
With the release of Observatory, their second album in as many years, the husband and wife duo of keyboardist and pianist, Steve Weingart and bassist, Renee Jones continue to celebrate and redefine the music that has inspired them for nearly four decades. Tapping into the influence of music ...
(Published: February 23, 2013) [read more]
The Terry Gordon Quintet releases its fourth CD, Tomorrow Calling
The Terry Gordon Quintet, one of the most innovative jazz combos in Upstate New York for more than two decades, has released its fourth CD, Tomorrow Calling, on WEPA records.
Tomorrow Calling features nine tunes - as always, only original compositions by the quintet's members. The mix ...
(Published: February 23, 2013) [read more]
Berklee High School Jazz Festival
The largest high school jazz competition in the U.S. - the Berklee College of Music 45th High School Jazz Festival - will host more than 200 bands and vocal ensembles featuring 3,000 students from 13 U.S. states and Puerto Rico competing for $175,000 in scholarships to Berklee's Five-Week ...
(Published: February 22, 2013) [read more]
All-Star Session by Bassist/Composer Robert Hurst, "BoB: A Palindrome," Due for March 12 Release
Bassist Robert Hurst is an M.V.P. -- a long-standing member of Diana Krall's and Chris Botti's touring bands, an esteemed colleague of jazz stars like Branford Marsalis and Robert Glasper, and most recently a key player on Sir Paul McCartney's Grammy-winning Kisses on the Bottom. But ...
(Published: February 21, 2013) [read more]
"Music of Stan Kenton" Big Band Concert featuring Peter Erskine, Sunday April 7 at Music Hall Detroit
What finer way to welcome Spring to Michigan than with a joyful big band frolic at the magnificent Music Hall Center for Performing Arts? Brassworks Entertainment is proud to present the Detroit Masters of Music Big Band celebrating the legendary music of Stan Kenton, with featured performer Peter ...
(Published: February 21, 2013) [read more]
Thomas Chapin film gets jazz blogger's attention
On his blog, jazz writer Larry Blumenfeld heralded the Night Bird Song film project about Thomas Chapin being made by member Stephanie J. Castillo. "He has always been a big follower of Chapin and his music," says the filmmaker. "I am grateful for the help this gives to my Kickstarter campaign to ...
(Published: February 20, 2013) [read more]
Bassist Marcus Miller Joins August 3 Line-up at 2013 Newport Jazz Festival®
BASSIST MARCUS MILLER JOINS AUGUST 3 LINE-UP
AT 2013 NEWPORT JAZZ FESTIVAL®
NEWPORT, RI, February 20, 2013 - Marcus Miller, the stellar composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist best known as a bassist, has been added to the Saturday, August 3, line-up of the Newport Jazz Festival® ...
(Published: February 20, 2013) [read more]
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