National Endowment for the Arts Announces 2013 NEA Jazz Masters,
Nation's Highest Honor in Jazz
Dizzy Gillespie. Count Basie. Ella Fitzgerald. Herbie Hancock. Names of the greatest purveyors of America's homegrown art form, jazz-and all NEA Jazz Masters. Today, the National Endowment for the Arts adds four new names to the list with the announcement of the 2013 NEA Jazz Masters. Like the ...
(Published: July 18, 2012) [read more]
"Jumpinjazz Kids-a Swinging Jungle Tale" Set For Release 9/25, Featuring Dee Dee Bridgewater, Al Jarreau And Hubert Laws
"JumpinJazz Kids is a great model for what needs to be presented to young people. The age group that it targets is a great addition to music, and it's wonderful for any organization or school. The manner in which it's presented strikes a nerve - everyone should take a look at it and listen ...
(Published: July 18, 2012) [read more]
Prolific and adventurous Brian Bromberg salutes a pair of legends on two new albums
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Rick Scott 310.306.0375
greatscottproductions@earthlink.net
Prolific and adventurous Brian Bromberg salutes a pair of legends on two new albums
"Bromberg Plays Hendrix" and "In The Spirit Of Jobim" continues the diverse bassist's extraordinary ...
(Published: July 18, 2012) [read more]
Giving praise through jazz: bassist Sean O'Bryan Smith's "Reflection" is a diverse inspirational offering
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Rick Scott 310.306.0375
greatscottproductions@earthlink.net
Giving praise through jazz: bassist Sean O'Bryan Smith's "Reflection" is a diverse inspirational offering
Nashville, TN (17 July 2012): A first-call sideman who has played with an ...
(Published: July 18, 2012) [read more]
Willie Colon at Lehman Center for the Performing Arts
Lehman Center for the Performing Arts presents an exclusive NYC event, after over a decade since his last performance at Lehman Center, the return of a Bronx-born Salsa icon -- WILLIE COLÓN: LA HISTORIA -- on Saturday, August 18, 2012 at 8pm. Renowned singer, trombonist, composer, producer, ...
(Published: July 18, 2012) [read more]
JOYCE GRIFFEN Returns to BILLIE'S BLACK, Harlem
Vocalist Joyce Griffen returns to the intimate and friendly Billie's Black restaurant/lounge in central Harlem on Saturday, July 28th. With James Austin on keyboard, master bassist Lisle Atkinson swinging the rhythms, and longtime Harry Belafonte sideman Neil Clarke, on percussion, Joyce will ...
(Published: July 17, 2012) [read more]
WBGO-FM/Jazz 88.3 Announces the jazz bee, HD Radio Channel
WBGO Proudly Announces the jazz bee,
A New Showcase for Emerging Jazz and Artists
Available 24 Hours A Day at 88.3 HD-2 and www.WBGO.org
NEWARK, NJ, July 16, 2012 - the jazz bee, WBGO's new showcase for emerging jazz artists, is now being broadcast digitally 24 hours a day at 88.3 HD-2 ...
(Published: July 16, 2012) [read more]
GUITAR GREAT JOHN TROPEA'S COMPLETE CATALOGUE
NOW AVAILABLE FOR DIGITAL DOWNLOAD
New York, NY, July 16, 2012-The time has finally arrived when guitar master John Tropea's complete body of solo artist recordings are available as a digital release on CD Baby, iTunes and other digital platforms. And what a showing this offering is! From his first release, Tropea (1975), to ...
(Published: July 16, 2012) [read more]
Andy De Campos sings The Sister of Jazz on August 3
Toronto's jazz crooner Andy De Campos and his trio play at The Sister on Friday, August 3rd at 8:30 pm. An evening of classic jazz tunes accompanied by some nice local ales!
"I'll never forget that it was my sister who taught me to read before I went to school. I also remember that ...
(Published: July 16, 2012) [read more]
Jazz singer Benn Bacot transforms lifelong affection for music into new CD of standards
Benn Bacot has been singing his whole life; it is an essential part of who he is. "My very first memories are of standing in front of the radio, singing and listening to the music," Bacot recalled. "It has always been a part of who I am from the very beginning. I didn't choose it. It chose me." ...
(Published: July 16, 2012) [read more]
Crooner Anthony Caceres releases soulful, polished EP
The soulful, polished crooner who leaves an indelible presence on his new EP Don't Call It Love has humble roots that aren't reflected on his captivating performances.
For Anthony Caceres, it all began from ground zero. "I never received any formal training to be a singer," Caceres ...
(Published: July 15, 2012) [read more]
Latin Jazz Friday Live at The Bass Line
Vty Jazz Productions..
"Creating the best Jazz experience on Earth..
Proudly Presents
A Tribute to Alfredo "Chocolate" Armenteros Featuring
Pete Nater: Trumpet
Guido Gonzalez: Trumpet
Ruben Rodriguez: Bass
Ricky Gonzalez: Piano
Diego Lopez: Drums
Ricky Salas: ...
(Published: July 13, 2012) [read more]
MILLION DOWNLOAD CAMPAIGN LAUNCHES
MUSIC AMBASSADORS PROGRAM TO FURTHER
ARTIST AND AUDIENCE EMPOWERMENT
MILLION DOWNLOAD CAMPAIGN LAUNCHES
MUSIC AMBASSADORS PROGRAM TO FURTHER
ARTIST AND AUDIENCE EMPOWERMENT
New York, NY, July 13, 2012-In support of Ghana-born Derrick N. Ashong & Soulfège's Million Download Campaign (MDC), the band is now launching their Music Ambassadors Program (MAP) to help further their mission to put the power of music back in the hands of artists and fans where it ...
(Published: July 13, 2012) [read more]
Michael Walker to kick off A Smoother You citywide tour July 14
Smooth jazz guitarist Michael Walker and his band the Project are hitting the road this summer, and he wants Dallas/Fort Worth area residents to take notice.
Walker, who released his first solo project, A Smoother You in May, will open his citywide tour July 14 with a free show at the Forum, 300 ...
(Published: July 12, 2012) [read more]
New Release: David Bixler "The Nearest Exit May Be Inside Your Head" (Zoho)
David Bixler
"The Nearest Exit May Be Inside Your Head"
Zoho Music ZM 201206
Street Date August 14, 2012
DAVID BIXLER alto sax
JOHN HART guitar
SCOTT WENDHOLDT trumpet
UGONNA OKEGWO bass
ANDY WATSON drums
David Bixler is a conflicted individual. He has many musical (and non-musical) ...
(Published: July 12, 2012) [read more]
T.S. Monk to Headline 29th Annual New Haven Jazz Festival, August 11
T.S. Monk Headlines the 29th Annual New Haven Jazz Festival
Saturday, August 11, 4:30 - 9:00 pm, at New Haven Green
Festival Is Highlight of Jazz Week, A Series of Live Performances
at New Haven Bars and Restaurants, August 8 - 12
NEW HAVEN, CT, July 12 - Jazz Haven, in cooperation with the ...
(Published: July 12, 2012) [read more]
WBGO-FM/Jazz 88.3 Receives Awards from PRNDI, JJA & CUNY
WBGO-FM/Jazz 88.3 Receives Honors from
Public Radio News Directors, Inc.
Jazz Journalists Association and CUNY
NEWARK, NJ, July 11, 2012 - Jazz station WBGO-FM/Jazz 88.3 continued its winning streak at this year's awards celebrations, adding eight more honors from the Public Radio News ...
(Published: July 12, 2012) [read more]
DRUMMER MICHAEL STEPHANS' NEW QUARTET CD, OPEN SPACES, RELEASED JULY 2.
"Michael is one of the most involved, sensitive, and musical drummers I have known -- plus he swings!! Calling him a drummer isn't really good enough -- he inhales the music and gives you a lovely breeze in return."
-- Bob Brookmeyer
Michael Stephans' first two ...
(Published: July 11, 2012) [read more]
"LifeTimes," New CD by Brubeck Brothers Quartet, to Be Released July 24
Since the early 1970s, Chris and Dan Brubeck have performed and recorded frequently with their father Dave in Two Generations of Brubeck, the New Brubeck Quartet, and Trio Brubeck. Now, on the Brubeck Brothers Quartet's new CD LifeTimes, they and "honorary brothers" Mike DeMicco (guitar) and ...
(Published: July 11, 2012) [read more]
Drummer/Composer DUDUKA DA FONSECA Exhibits The Best of Both Worlds on His Latest Samba - Jazz Exploration
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Drummer/Composer DUDUKA DA FONSECA
Exhibits The Best of Both Worlds on His Latest
Samba - Jazz Exploration
Featuring Anat Cohen, Helio Alves, Guilherme Monteiro,
Leonardo Cioglia & Duduka Da Fonseca
Anzic Records to Release Samba Jazz - Jazz Samba on July ...
(Published: July 11, 2012) [read more]
BROOKLYN CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC
TO EXPERIMENT WITH ENGAGING JAZZ AUDIENCES MORE EFFECTIVELY
July 10, 2012, Brooklyn, NY... The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music has been chosen as one of six organizations across the U.S. to implement data from the Jazz Audiences Initiative (JAI) study in their everyday practices of presenting and producing jazz. Theory-to-practice experiments will begin in ...
(Published: July 11, 2012) [read more]
Caramoor Music Festival presents the 2012 Jazz Festival, July 28-29
Caramoor International Music Festival's annual weekend-long Jazz Festival has become a premiere destination for jazz music for artists and fans alike. The 2012 Jazz Festival - July 28 and 29 - welcomes some of the industry's brightest talents and celebrated chart-toppers, demonstrating the ...
(Published: July 11, 2012) [read more]
Jazz Arts Group selects partners for JAI theory-to-practice experiments
Columbus, OH - The Jazz Arts Group of Columbus (JAG) has chosen five partner organizations across the U.S. to implement data from the Jazz Audiences Initiative (JAI) study in their everyday practices of presenting and producing jazz. Theory-to-practice experiments will begin in the fall of ...
(Published: July 09, 2012) [read more]
TRANSART Celebrates the 12th Annual Jazz in the Valley, August 18-19
TRANSART & Cultural Services, Inc.
Celebrates the 12th Annual Jazz in the Valley Festival
August 18 - 19 at Waryas Park in Poughkeepsie
featuring
The Cookers , We Four, Lou Donaldson, Luther Francois,
Roy Ayers, Swiss Movement Revisited,
Helen Sung Trio and Zon Del Barrio
Poughkeepsie, NY, ...
(Published: July 09, 2012) [read more]
8/1 Usdan Gala Features World Premiere Jazz Work
(PHOTO: JIMMY HEATH AFTER USDAN CONCERT)
Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts, the renowned summer arts day camp once again cited by TimeOutNY as a "Best Camp" for 2012, will present its annual Gala Concert on Wednesday August 1 at 7:00 PM at its 200-acre woodland campus center, ...
(Published: July 09, 2012) [read more]
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