Embassy theatre named for jazz legend
Oscar Peterson's teenaged daughter Celine stood in for him this week when a theatre at the Canadian Embassy in Japan - where the jazz legend has a huge following - was named for the Mississauga musician.
Poor health kept 81-year-old Peterson from attending the March 30 ceremony himself, but he ...
(Published: April 05, 2007) [read more]
Sirius Satellite Radio Celebrates Jazz Appreciation Month
Sirius Satellite Radio Celebrates Jazz Appreciation Month
From April 1 through April 30, Sirius Satellite Radio will celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month with live performances, interviews and other various programming. The celebration will be spread between the Jazz Café channel (channel 71) ...
(Published: April 04, 2007) [read more]
XM Satellite Radio Salutes Jazz Appreciation Month
April is Jazz Appreciation Month. From the classic jazz and bebop on Real Jazz and the cool, contemporary jazz and hip vocals on Watercolors to jazz fusion, modern, acoustic, acid and techno jazz sounds of Beyond Jazz, plus the Great American Songbook on High Standards and a home for the blues at ...
(Published: April 04, 2007) [read more]
Boosey & Hawkes Signs Jazz Master Andrew Hill
Boosey & Hawkes is pleased to announce the addition of jazz legend Andrew Hill to its distinguished roster of composers. Hill holds a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Jazz Foundation of America (1997), is board advisor to the Jazz Composers Collective, and is one of the first to receive the ...
(Published: April 04, 2007) [read more]
Firehouse 12 to Present the Tyshawn Sorey Quartet May 4th
On Friday, May 4th, Firehouse 12 will present drummer/composer Tyshawn Sorey's newest ensemble, the Tyshawn Sorey Quartet, as part of its ongoing 2007 Spring Jazz Series. This performance is one of two live dates the band will play in anticipation of recording its debut CD later in May for ...
(Published: April 04, 2007) [read more]
University of Pittsburgh Accepting Applications for Pitt/Mellon Jazz Scholarship
University of Pittsburgh Accepting Applications for Pitt/Mellon Jazz Scholarship
Mellon Financial Corporation and the University of Pittsburgh today announced that applications are being accepted for the 2007 Pitt/Mellon Jazz Scholarship.
Now in its 21st year, the one-year, $5,000 Pitt/Mellon ...
(Published: April 04, 2007) [read more]
Robin Eubanks & EB3 Release Live Vol. 1 on RKM Music
Featuring Orrin Evans and Kenwood Dennard
Robin Eubanks Releases New Self-Produced DVD-CD Project with Innovative Electronic Trio
Multi-instrumentalist, composer, arranger and educator Robin Eubanks has been using electronics to augment the sonic palette of his trombone for more than 15 years. ...
(Published: April 04, 2007) [read more]
Hot blues, jazz program hits state schools
The Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz today begins an intensive two-week tour of Mississippi public schools with its new curriculum, "The Blues and Jazz - Two American Classics."
The tour starts in Natchez today and continues at Jackson schools Wednesday and Thursday. Next week, it hits Oxford, ...
(Published: April 04, 2007) [read more]
Chamber Music America Presents: Protect Yourself-Copyright & Licensing in the Digital Age
Chamber Music America Presents: Protect Yourself-Copyright & Licensing in the Digital Age
Tuesday, April 3rd 3:00-5:00 PM St. Peter's Church
Whether you need a refresher on the basics of copyright and licensing-or a catch-up course on how new media have changed the playing field, come to ...
(Published: April 01, 2007) [read more]
Chicago Jazz Ensemble Conecert with NEA Jazz Master, Jimmy Heath April 12th
Chicago Jazz Ensemble Conecert with NEA Jazz Master, Jimmy Heath April 12th
Jimmy Heath, one of the world's most renowned saxophonists and composers, joins The Chicago Jazz Ensemble, conducted by Jon Faddis, in concert at The Black Orchid Supper Club, 230 W. North Avenue in Old Town, on ...
(Published: April 01, 2007) [read more]
JAM - Jazz Appreciation Month
For the Smithsonian Institution and its National Museum of American History the month of April means one thing: Jazz. This April marks the sixth annual commemoration of Jazz Appreciation Month, a celebration of jazz as both a historical and living American art form launched by the museum in ...
(Published: April 01, 2007) [read more]
50th Monterey Jazz Festival Lineup Announced, September 21-23, 2007
MJF Launches Golden Celebration of 50th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival Presented by Verizon September 21-23, 2007
Legendary Artists Diana Krall, Sonny Rollins, Ornette Coleman, Dave Brubeck, Gerald Wilson, Jim Hall, Ernestine Anderson, Dave Holland, John McLaughlin, and More Return to ...
(Published: March 30, 2007) [read more]
Thelonious Monk Institute Announce Major Jazz Education Program
On Monday, April 2, the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz will announce the launch of the largest program initiative in the Institute's twenty-year history. The "Commitment to New Orleans" is a four year investment aimed to help in the revitalization and restoration of post Katrina New Orleans ...
(Published: March 29, 2007) [read more]
Renowned Jazz label, Candid Records announce Reissues by Jazz Greats
London based label, Candid Records are to re-issue five CDs of sessions made in the 1990s by jazz giants The Lighthouse All Stars, Hilton Ruiz, Gary Bartz, Kenny Barron, Donald Harrison & Dr John.
Due for UK release on 7th May 2007, these five titles, long out of print were star items in the ...
(Published: March 29, 2007) [read more]
Firehouse 12 To Present Matt Wilson's Arts & Crafts April 27th
Friday, April 27th at 8:30 and 10:00 p.m.
Matt Wilson's Arts & Crafts
Firehouse 12
45 Crown Street in New Haven, CT
Tickets are $15 (opening set) and $10 (second set)
Tickets are available at http://www.firehouse12.com or (203) 785-0468
Learn more about Matt Wilson at ...
(Published: March 28, 2007) [read more]
The Reddy Music Concert Series Begins April 28th (Brooklyn, NY)
Saturday, April 28th at 9:00 p.m.
The Reddy Music Concert Series presents:
Rob Reddy Quintet
Brandon Ross Intention
Jalopy Theater
315 Columbia Street in Brooklyn, NY
Admission is $10
Venue information is available at (718) 395-3214
Learn more about the Jalopy Theater at ...
(Published: March 28, 2007) [read more]
New CD from Jazz Pianist Fred Hersch Due May 1 on Palmetto Records
New CD from Jazz Pianist Fred Hersch Due May 1 on Palmetto Records
Fred Hersch
On May 1, 2007, Palmetto Records will release The Fred Hersch Trio's first studio trio CD in more than 10 years, Night and the Music. "Fred is one of the great musical voices of our generation," said Matt ...
(Published: March 28, 2007) [read more]
Art of Jazz Celebration 2007 at the Distillery Historic District in Toronto
From May 30- June 3, 2007, the 2nd Annual Art of Jazz Celebration will transform the Distillery Historic District in Toronto into a hotbed of rhythm, improvisation, harmony and sophistication.
Art of Jazz Celebration offers five days of major concerts, themedprograms, workshops, jam sessions, ...
(Published: March 28, 2007) [read more]
JAZZ PIANIST GEORGE KAHN APPEARS MAY 1 AT THE JAZZ BAKERY
Jazz Pianist, George Kahn, will perform as a Quartet at The Jazz Bakery on Tuesday evening, May lst. Joining George onstage will be an All-Star Lineup of Jazz greats, including JUSTO ALMARIO (on Sax), ALEX ACUNA (drums) and ABE LABORIEL (on Bass). The concert begins at 8 PM.
This will be the ...
(Published: March 28, 2007) [read more]
Marcus Strickland Twi-Life Group live Recording at The Jazz Standard
Two for the Show Media
Chris DiGirolamo
108-20 Metropolitan Ave. Forest Hills, NY 11375, Tel 718 669 0752,
Email:twoshowmedia@aol.com - www.twoshowmedia.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Saxophonist, Composer, & Bandleader
Marcus Strickland will be performing with his Twi-Life Group at The Jazz ...
(Published: March 26, 2007) [read more]
MEMORIZE THE SKY'S FIRST FULL-LENGTH CD COMING IN MAY ON 482 MUSIC
MEMORIZE THE SKY'S FIRST FULL-LENGTH CD COMING IN MAY ON 482 MUSIC
AVON, CT -- On May 8th, 482 Music will release Memorize The Sky (482-1053), the first full-length recording from the decade-old improvising collective of the same name, featuring saxophonist/clarinetist Matt Bauder, bassist Zach ...
(Published: March 23, 2007) [read more]
Red Bank Jazz Festival
Red Bank Jazz Festival
The 21st annual Red Bank Jazz & Blues Festival, presented by Washington Mutual Bank, will take place from June 1 through June 3, festival organizers announced today.
Taking place in Marine Park, the festival offers three full days and nights of jazz, blues, food, crafts ...
(Published: March 23, 2007) [read more]
8th ANNUAL CENTRAL BROOKLYN JAZZ FESTIVAL GALA OPENINGWEDNESDAY, APRIL 4 - SUNDAY, APRIL 29, 2007
8th ANNUAL CENTRAL BROOKLYN JAZZ FESTIVAL GALA OPENING
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4 - SUNDAY, APRIL 29, 2007
RANDY WESTON, HOUSTON PERSON, CHARLES TOLLIVER, OLIVER LAKE, T K BLUE LONNIE YOUNGBLOOD, HENRY "PUCHO" BROWN, ANDREW LAMB, JEFF KING GERRY EASTMAN, ROME NEAL, ERIC FRAZIER & MORE TAKE THE STAGE!
...
(Published: March 23, 2007) [read more]
Dimitiriou's Jazz Alley Upcoming Events
Dave Holland Quintet
March 22 - 25
Bass Master and Perennial ‘Jazz Musician of the Year'
Kenny Rankin
March 27 - 28
Singer, Songwriter and Guitarist
Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band
March 29 - April 1
Grammy-Winning Latin Jazz Conguero
John Scofield Trio
April 3 - 4
Jazz Guitarist in ...
(Published: March 21, 2007) [read more]
Michael Weiss Returns to the Vanguard
Pianist and composer Michael Weiss returns with his quintet to the Village Vanguard on March 27 through April 1. Joining Weiss will be Steve Wilson, alto and soprano saxophones; Ugonna Okegwo, bass; George Fludas, drums; and Daniel Sadownick, percussion. Set times are 9 and 11 p.m. The Village ...
(Published: March 21, 2007) [read more]
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