McCoy Tyner, Guest of Honor and many others at the 2008 Telluride Jazz Celebration
TELLURIDE JAZZ CELEBRATION TO KICK OFF
2008 TELLURIDE MUSIC FESTIVAL SEASON JUNE 5-8.
McCoy Tyner Quartet "Guest of Honor"
Dave Liebman Group
Crescent Super Band w/Special Guest
Grupo Fantasma
Telluride Student All-stars Jazz Ensemble
and much much more tba
(Telluride, CO - December ...
(Published: December 10, 2007) [read more]
Kings of the Crescent City - Jazz at Lincoln Center
"Kings of the Crescent City" celebrates the music of Louis Armstrong, Jelly Roll Morton, Joe "King" Oliver and Sidney Bechet. Led by Victor Goines (clarinet, soprano sax), the ensemble comprised predominately of New Orleans natives includes: Troy "Tromone Shorty" Andrews (trumpet), Wycliffe Gordon ...
(Published: December 10, 2007) [read more]
A New Jazz Twist to the Holiday Classics: The John Brown Quintet Releases Merry Christmas, Baby
New York, NY - November 6, 2007 - Christmas classics are reimagined in the capable hands of straight-ahead jazz masters on Merry Christmas, Baby, the latest CD from the Durham-based John Brown Quintet. The upbeat rhythms and winding improv solos glide in and around trumpeter Ray Codrington's ...
(Published: December 03, 2007) [read more]
The John Brown Quintet Shakes Up Hard Bop for a New Generation With Terms of Art: A Tribute to Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers
New York, NY - November 6, 2007 - True to the groove rhythms of hard bop made famous by drummer and bandleader Art Blakey, the John Brown Quintet is releasing its debut CD, Terms of Art: A Tribute to Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, on November 6, 2007. The disc promises to delight jazz fans and ...
(Published: December 03, 2007) [read more]
Dave Liebman's Soprano and Ed Saindon's Vibes Create a Unique Blend on Depth of Emotion Released by World Improvised Music
Rounding out the quartet is drummer Mark Walker (Oregon, Paquito D'Rivera) and bassist David Clark. The music can best be described as contemporary jazz that ranges from delicate lyricism to intense, virtuosic displays played with abandon. The quartet's focus is on group dialogue, ...
(Published: December 03, 2007) [read more]
Julie Hardy CD Release Celebration in Boston
New York City-based vocalist and composer and New Hampshire native, Julie Hardy will perform at Ryles Jazz Club on Tuesday, December 11th at 9PM.
One of the most distinctive voices among the growing ranks of female jazz singers in New York City belongs to Julie Hardy, whose Ryles appearance ...
(Published: December 01, 2007) [read more]
Project Sunshine’s Third Annual Hedge Fund Dinner
Saturday Night Live Cast Member Darrel Hammond and Jazz Musician Mark Rapp will entertain supporters and guests of Project Sunshine's gala event being held at Cipriani's 42nd St NY location.
Project Sunshine is a nonprofit organization that provides free social, educational and ...
(Published: November 30, 2007) [read more]
ETHEL's 2nd Annual Winter Solstice Concert
WHAT: 2ND Annual IN THE HOUSE OF ETHEL: SOLSTICE
WHEN: Friday, December 21st @ 12:30pm & 7:00pm
WHERE: World Financial Center Winter Garden,
220 Vesey Street. Train E to World Trade Center
HOW: FREE. For more info, contact 212.945.0505 or visit http://www.worldfinancialcenter.com
MEDIA CONTACT: ...
(Published: November 27, 2007) [read more]
"A $7 Free Improv"
The Open Music Ensemble will perform "A $7 Free Improv" on Friday, November 30, 2007 at Cafe 5C, 5th Street and Avenue C, New York City, NY from 7-9PM. Innovative music and wholesome food and drink at modest prices. Cover $7. See www.5ccc.com and ...
(Published: November 26, 2007) [read more]
Tony Adamo is reviewed by Amazon.co.uk
Review By: Stuart Hamilton-Amazon.co.uk
Jazz vocalist Tony Adamo has taken a sideways step with his latest CD, moving into a world of late night New Orleans style funk, rhythm and Blues, despite its origins in the plastic world of Hollywood, California. The first thing that leaps out you is the ...
(Published: November 20, 2007) [read more]
Rob Reddy's Gift Horse at Tribeca PAC Nov. 28-29th
Brooklyn-based saxophonist/composer Rob Reddy will return to the Tribeca Performing Arts Center for two consecutive nights in November to present the world premiere of a new book of music for his sextet, Rob Reddy's Gift Horse, commissioned by Chamber Music America.
The group, which recorded ...
(Published: November 19, 2007) [read more]
Joe Fiedler Trio CD Release Party at NYC's Jazz Gallery Nov. 29th
On Thursday, November 29th, the Joe Fiedler Trio will celebrate the release of its second CD, The Crab (Clean Feed CF 092), with a two-set performance at New York's Jazz Gallery.
Recorded earlier this year, The Crab finds the group switching gears to perform all original material written by ...
(Published: November 19, 2007) [read more]
New CD GREEN HEART by Brazilian Musicians NILSON MATTA, ZÉ LUIS, and PAULO BRAGA to be Released on the Green Label, New Orbita ---
CD Release Party at Joe’s Pub, Monday, Dec. 17
"The Amazon Rainforest is called the lungs of the earth because it recycles the natural elements and cleans up pollution from all over the world. Currently, the rainforest destruction in some parts of the world is estimated to be...the equivalent of 7.5 football fields per minute." - Alice ...
(Published: November 18, 2007) [read more]
NEWS: Mercedes Hall
I would like to thank everyone for their support and for making my performances at the Metropolitan Room successful.
Just another reminder that I'll will be returning to Downtown Chicago on November 18th, to the Andy's Jazz Club and Restaurant, a Chicago historic landmark for over 30 ...
(Published: November 16, 2007) [read more]
Monterey Jazz Festival Announces 50th Anniversary Tour
Monterey Jazz Festival Announces 50th Anniversary Tour
MJF/50 All-Star Band Features Terence Blanchard, James Moody, Nnenna Freelon, Benny Green, Derrick Hodge & Kendrick Scott
54-Date Tour Kicks Off January 8th In Washington State,
Continues Through 52 Cities In 22 States From January - ...
(Published: November 15, 2007) [read more]
CLIFF KORMAN’S FALL CALENDAR BETWEEN IMPROVISED AND CLASSICAL
NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 22, 2007 - Pianist and composer Cliff Korman, will perform as part of the Latin American Cultural Week at the Cornelia Street Café on November 16 at 9:00 and 10:30 pm, and as part of the Fazioli Salon piano series on December 7 at 8:00 pm at Klavierhaus. ...
(Published: November 14, 2007) [read more]
Mark Rapp Stretches Boundaries
Jazz writer Joe Montague takes time to interview emerging jazz artist Mark Rapp for JazzPolice.com. Montague writes, "Perhaps more than anyone else among today's trumpeters, Rapp is breaking down the age-old paradigms as to how the trumpet ought to be played in a jazz environment."
Mark Rapp ...
(Published: November 13, 2007) [read more]
Chicago-Based Pianist/Composer RYAN COHAN Live at THE GREEN MILL In Celebration of ONE SKY
Friday & Saturday, November 30-December 1
One Sky is available in stores and online NOW
(on Motema Music)
"You'll be struck by the exquisite detail of [Ryan's] writing." - Howard Reich, The Chicago Tribune
"Chicago is an underappreciated haven for great bebop pianists, something ...
(Published: November 09, 2007) [read more]
Côte à Côte - Coast To Coast: Art and Jazz in France and California at The Getty Center
Tuesday, November 13 - Thursday, November 15, 2007
Harold M. Williams Auditorium
The Getty Center
Côte à Côte explores the intersection of jazz with postwar art and culture. A two-day multimedia program on November 13 and 14 features conversations with artists and musicians, poetry ...
(Published: November 09, 2007) [read more]
Benefit Concert for George Cables
Benefit Concert for George Cables
When: Saturday, December 8
Where: Yoshi's Oakland
510 Embarcadero West
Oakland, CA 94607
Time: 1pm to 3:30pm (afternoon)
Cost: $30
Advanced Purchase: www.yoshis.com or call (510) 238-9200
Press Contact: Jessica Felix info@healdsburgjazzfestival.org, 707 ...
(Published: November 08, 2007) [read more]
The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music presents The New School Afro-Cuban Jazz Orchestra led by New School Jazz faculty member Bobby Sanabria
Media Contact:
Leila McCarthy, 212-229-5667 x4399 mccarthl@newschool.edu
Deborah Kirschner, 212-229-5667 x4310, kirschnd@newschool.edu
BOBBY SANABRIA AND THE NEW SCHOOL AFRO-CUBAN JAZZ ORCHESTRA
Concert to take place November 15th at The New School
WHAT: The New School for Jazz and ...
(Published: November 06, 2007) [read more]
Edward Blanco of Radio WDNA 88.9FM reviews Tony Adamo
By: Edward Blanco
Bay area vocalist Tony Adamo garnished a five star rating from Smoothjazz.com for his latest release, "Straight Up Deal." However, there's a lot more to the smooth jazz sound found on this recording than what they would have you believe. Tony Adamo, equipped with a deep ...
(Published: November 04, 2007) [read more]
Monterey Jazz Festival's Next Generation Festival Now Accepting Applications For 38th Annual National High School Jazz Competition, April 3 - 6, 2008
Monterey Jazz Festival's Next Generation Festival Now Accepting Applications For 38th Annual National High School Jazz Competition, April 3 - 6, 2008
Middle School, High School, College, Conglomerate Bands, And Individual Musicians Compete For Performance Opportunities At 51st Annual Monterey ...
(Published: November 02, 2007) [read more]
SIM Winter Intensive Improvisation Workshop
SIM (the School for Improvisational Music) based in Brooklyn, NY, is celbrating its 14th intensive wrokshop Jan. 7-11.
The SIM is experience is defined by the open discussion of improvisational concepts and performance practice.
The faculty for the Jan. workshop includes the following ...
(Published: October 31, 2007) [read more]
Tony Adamo's STRAIGHT UP DEAL gives 'em what they want
Tony Adamo's STRAIGHT UP DEAL gives ‘em what they want
Fred E. Harris
UrbanZone Records
Let's bring up the volume on what radio stations are sayn' bout STRAIGHT UP DEAL (UrbanZone Records:
"Tony Adamo has added former Tower of Power members Mic Gillette, Skip Mesquite and current ...
(Published: October 30, 2007) [read more]
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