Marcus Goldhaber to present "Jazz on The Seaport" series:
Thursday Evenings in April @ The Algonquin Seaport Theater
NEW YORK, NY - On Thursday evenings for the entire month of April, Marcus Goldhaber and The Jon Davis Trio will be performing two sets, introducing a brand new weekly Jazz series at The Algonquin Seaport Theater on Pier 17 in Lower Manhattan.
The Algonquin, a newcomer in the downtown landscape, ...
(Published: March 31, 2011) [read more]
Debut album from soulful singer Leslie Casey displays exhilarating versatility
March 29, 2011 (Pittsburgh, PA) Written by Robert Sutton. Versatility is the X factor is separating the good from the great. On her debut album Let's Play, vocalist Leslie Casey sings the blues on "In a Sentimental Mood" with bruising, exhilarating passion; exhibits the self-confident strut of ...
(Published: March 30, 2011) [read more]
Roman Miroshnichenko is guest-star in "Canto De Pilon" music video
Several years ago Arthur Gazarov (the leader of Moscow band "Sambateria") heard an old record of "Canto de Pilon" -- the venezuelan folk song. The song made deep impression on him and Arthur wished to record a remake based upon percussion rhythm section. The arranger did not feel a lack of ...
(Published: March 30, 2011) [read more]
Erkki-Sven Tüür in Cincinnati on May 13 and May 14, 2011
North America Premiere of Piano Concerto with Awadagin Pratt, the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.
Conducted by Paavo Järvi
Music Hall, Cincinnati. USA
http://www.cincinnatiarts.org/musichall
Erkki-Sven Tüür was born in 1959 in Kärdla, on the Estonian island of Hiiumaa. Largely ...
(Published: March 30, 2011) [read more]
Upcoming performances of music by Colin Vallon Trio in USA (1st tour)
May 19th - Baltimore, MD
An Die Musik Live!
May 20th - New York, NY
Rubin Museum of Art
May 21st - Portland, OR
PDX Jazz @ Tony Starlight's
May 22nd - Los Angeles, CA Keyboard Concepts
May 24th - Oakland, ...
(Published: March 30, 2011) [read more]
Michael Formanek's performances in May
Michael Formanek / Tim Berne / Jacob Sacks /Gerald Cleaver
May 14th - Brooklyn, NY
Gowanus Festival
May 15th - Baltimore, MD
The Windup ...
(Published: March 30, 2011) [read more]
Saint Lucia Jazz 2011
The 2011 Saint Lucia Jazz lineup is headlined by six time Grammy winner John Legend and includes RnB sensation Trez Songz, accomplished acts like Jazz fusion quartet Yellowjackets, violinist Regina Carter, Saint Lucian saxophonist Augustin 'Jab' Duplessis, saxophonist Maceo Parker, Hatian ...
(Published: March 30, 2011) [read more]
Sony Masterworks Jazz, Larry Rosen, and Quincy Jones Debut First Historical Jazz Compilation linked to the JAZZ ROOTS Concert Series
JAZZ ROOTS: MUSIC OF THE AMERICAS
Compilation available April 5, 2011
Documents Jazz from African drums through today
Includes artists Olatunji, Scott Joplin, Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Dave Brubeck, Tito Puente, Weather ...
(Published: March 29, 2011) [read more]
2011 Charlie Palmieri Memorial Piano Scholarship Recipients
El Barrio/East Harlem, New York - Harbor Conservatory for the Performing Arts is pleased to announce that four young pianists, Gregory Chen, Jack Ramsey, Joshua Benitez and Kevin Rentas have been selected as the 2011 recipients of the Charlie Palmieri Memorial Piano Scholarship established ...
(Published: March 29, 2011) [read more]
Diane Schuur to release The Gathering, available June 7th on Vanguard Records
Jazz Legend Diane Schuur signs with Vanguard Records New release The Gathering available on June 7th; Features guest performances by Alison Krauss, Vince Gill,
Larry Carlton, Mark Knopfler and Kirk Whalum
March 28, 2011 - Santa Monica, CA. Two-time Grammy Award winner and one of contemporary ...
(Published: March 29, 2011) [read more]
Telluride Jazz Fest announces lineup
Jazz. Funk. Blues. Wine. Yoga. Paradise.
Telluride Jazz Celebration is proud to announce an outstanding lineup for its 35th Anniversary year. The 2011 lineup showcases the very best artists in classic, mainstream and progressive jazz along with blues, cajun, pop, funk and soul. This year's ...
(Published: March 29, 2011) [read more]
A FUNDRAISING BENEFIT FOR THE JAPANESE JAZZ COMMUNITY FEATURING THE VANGUARD JAZZ ORCHESTRA, ALUMNI OF THE THAD JONES/MEL LEWIS JAZZ ORCHESTRA AND SPECIAL GUESTS
On Monday, April 4, 2011, The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra and the Village Vanguard will host a benefit to raise funds for the Japanese jazz community. The event will take place at the Village Vanguard, and consist of three sets of music at 8:00 PM, 9:45 PM and 11:30 PM.
All ticket fees will be ...
(Published: March 29, 2011) [read more]
Soothing, dreamlike melodies characterize Michael Borek's new CD
March 28, 2011 (Itter, Austria) Written by Robert Sutton. The quiet, sublime beauty of Michael Borek's Meditations is in its ability to reflect ripples in a pond. There is a fragile quality to Borek's piano playing, one that conjures soothing, dreamlike melodies.
Its title is certainly ...
(Published: March 29, 2011) [read more]
Antonio Ciacca Appointed Artist in Residence at the Setai Hotel
Pianist and bandleader Antonio Ciacca has been appointed Artist-in-Residence at the Bar on Fifth at the Setai Fifth Avenue Hotel in New York. Beginning April 1, 2011, Ciacca will present his trio and quartet, as well as curate concerts featuring some of New York's finest jazz musicians, every ...
(Published: March 29, 2011) [read more]
An Evening With Henry Butler
Monday, April 11, 2011; 8 p.m.
Blending together a rich amalgam of blues, Caribbean, roots, pop, blues and jazz influences, it's not an exaggeration to say that Henry Butler is a brilliant musician. Join us as we welcome him for a unique multimedia experience, discussion and performance. ...
(Published: March 28, 2011) [read more]
An Evening With The Preservation Hall Jazz Band
Tuesday, April 5th, 2011; 8 p.m.
Their name derives from Preservation Hall, the venerable music venue located in the heart of New Orleans' French Quarter, and for decades they've been traveling the world spreading their mission to nurture and perpetuate the art form of New Orleans Jazz. ...
(Published: March 28, 2011) [read more]
This Week at The Cornelia Street Cafe, March 28-April 4
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NEW NEW NEW
LIVE FROM CORNELIA STREET PODCAST
NOW AVAILABLE - Click Here: http://corneliastreetcafe.com/downstairs/podcasts.html, to check out live performances from Tim Berne's Los Totopos, The Jeff Davis Band, The Mathew Brewer Quintet, The Tom ...
(Published: March 28, 2011) [read more]
Scot Albertson & Dr. Joe Utterback @ Tomi Jazz in NYC - Monday April 4th - 9:00p.m. thru 12:00a.m.
Scot & Dr. Joe (Vocal / Piano Duo) return to Tomi Jazz - www.tomijazz.com - NYC's sweet intimate Jazz Club in midtown (239 East 53rd St. - between 2nd & 3rd Aves. - Tel. # 646.497.1254). NOTE earlier start time from previous appearances. Menu available thru 11:30p. 2 Sets performed. Guests ...
(Published: March 28, 2011) [read more]
Music is Life
Press Release
THE WILLIAMSBURG MUSIC CENTER (WMC)
367 Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn NY 11211
718-384-1654
wmcjazz.org
Presents
"MUSIC IS LIFE"
opening on
May 20th, 2011 8pm-until closing
Helene Ruiz will be bringing back her multi-media and international artists collective ‘THE URBAN ...
(Published: March 26, 2011) [read more]
INNER CIRCLE MUSIC new release
CONTEXTUAL, by bassist PETROS KLAMPANIS.
Petros Klampanis draws a sonic portrait of the double bass in his debut album "Contextual" set to be released on April 18th, 2011 by Inner Circle Music.
Much like an impressionist painter alters his color palette depending on how light falls upon his subject, bassist and composer Petros ...
(Published: March 25, 2011) [read more]
CD Release: Dave Le Febvre, From Soul to Soul
Jazz saxophonist and composer Dave Le Febvre (pronounced "Le Fay" in the US) has performed throughout California, Europe and Japan for the past 25 years. Dave has performed with many notable artists and ensembles, including The Don Ellis Orchestra, The Don Piestrup Big Band, Joe Williams, Frankie ...
(Published: March 25, 2011) [read more]
Interview: Daniel Lantz, keyboardist of Swedish jazz-funk act Beat Funktion
March 24, 2011 (Uppsala, Sweden) Written by Robert Sutton. To the Swedish funk act Beat Funktion, the D word does not constitute foul language.
The D word in this case is disco, the oft-maligned dominant pop-music style of the late ‘70s. But Beat Funktion, with their literate reading of jazz ...
(Published: March 24, 2011) [read more]
Trumpet player Takuya Kuroda releases bold, breathtaking debut album
March 24, 2011 (New York, NY) Written by Robert Sutton. When he was 12, trumpeter Takuya Kuroda was already playing Count Basie songs in a band.
At an age when many kids are still locked in a hypnotic spell with their video games, Kuroda was carving his future in music. His debut album, Bitter ...
(Published: March 24, 2011) [read more]
ECM Records will release two new albums on March 29th
Don't miss these two new March 29th releases!
Julia Hülsmann Trio
Imprint
Julia Hülsmann: piano
Marc Muellbauer: bass
Heinrich Köbberling: drums
On the second ECM disc from the popular Berlin-based Julia Hülsmann Trio, the leader's themes stand out in stark relief, as if ...
(Published: March 24, 2011) [read more]
JAZZ VOCALIST/RECORDING ARTIST JERRY COSTANZO LIVE at SIP CITY
New York, NY, March 21, 2011-Jerry Costanzo will be performing live at Sip City in Great Neck, New York, from 8:30 to 11:30 PM on Wednesday, April 13, 2011.
"Jerry Costanzo delivers a song with a loving nod back to the Rat Pack."
...
(Published: March 24, 2011) [read more]
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