DRUMMER WAREN BENBOW RELEASES NEW CD
Warren Benbow, drummer/composer has a new CD: "L.A. Odyssey", which is now available at the iTunes music store. Sprinkles of electronica, ambient sounding keys, funky groves and even a couple of drum solos add up to a song cycle album thematically based around the concept of change and ...
(Published: May 23, 2007) [read more]
Six Greats Inducted into Oklahoma Hall of Fame
June will be jazz month in Tulsa as six great musicians will be inducted into the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame on the 20th, while the men and women of the Tulsa Fire Department are hailed at the Oklahoma Music and Jazz Fest on the 23rd.
The Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame's 19th Annual Induction ...
(Published: May 23, 2007) [read more]
SUMMER WINE & JAZZ SERIES RETURNS TO HOLLYWOOD & HIGHLAND CENTER
Free Live Jazz Concerts Feature Big Names
Hollywood & Highland Center's Summer Wine & Jazz Concert Series kicks off its 2007 schedule with prominent jazz performers and fine wine. Sponsored by kjazz 88.1 fm, the Wine & Jazz Concert Series takes place in the Central Courtyard (Level 2), ...
(Published: May 23, 2007) [read more]
New Albums from Concord Music Group
This week sees the release of 4 very diverse new releases from Concord Music Group.
In stores this week:
From Concord Records:
LOUDON WAINWRIGHT III - 'Strange Weirdos' "Music from and Inspired by The Film Knocked Up"
Folk Singer/Songwriter Loudon Wainwright III Returns With ...
(Published: May 22, 2007) [read more]
Jazz Music in 3D World Second Life
The 3D Virtual World Second Life has had over 6million signons and its rising dramatically. Initially a Game, Second Life has turned into the biggest virtual world Chat room, set to rival My Space and You Tube. At any one time over 30 thousand Residents are online inside the virtual world ...
(Published: May 22, 2007) [read more]
new Gypsy Jazz CD from La Barrio Manouche
A new Gypsy Jazz CD has been recorded with quartet La Barrio Manouche by Batovision Digital Entertainment. A few of the tracks from the CD can be heard at www.soundclick.com/labarriomanouche. The group is headed by local musical impressario Tad Sharpe, who composes the songs and produced the ...
(Published: May 21, 2007) [read more]
ANNE PHILLIPS RELEASES NEW CD
Anne Phillips, singer, composer, arranger, writer of the Christmas Jazz celebration "Bending Towards the Light...A Jazz Nativity" has released a new CD, "Ballet Time." On each cut she sings with a different old friend ... Dave Brubeck, Marian McPartland, Roger Kellaway, Dave Frishberg, Bob ...
(Published: May 21, 2007) [read more]
DOWNTOWN NYC MUSICIANS PLAY FOR JAZZ FOUNDATION
DOWNTOWN NYC MUSICIANS PLAY FOR JAZZ FOUNDATION BENEFIT AND REMEMBER DRUMMER LANCE CARTER
WITH SPECIAL GUEST CASSANDRA WILSON
Friends and colleagues of the late New York drummer, LANCE CARTER, announce a benefit evening of performances by leading New York City avant-garde and experimental ...
(Published: May 21, 2007) [read more]
Kit McClure Band appearing at the Hughes House
The Kit McClure Band invites you to a very special event at the lovingly restored home of the great jazz poet Langston Hughes. The band will be doing two sets at 8pm and 10pm on Friday, June 15, 2007 as part of the special events of the JVC Jazz Festival.
Admission is $20 per set. Reserve ...
(Published: May 20, 2007) [read more]
DO AMERICANS HAVE THE RIGHT TO MONOPOLIZE JAZZ AND ENTERTAINMENT?
DO AMERICANS HAVE THE RIGHT TO MONOPOLIZE JAZZ AND ENTERTAINMENT?
As a student, teacher and historian in Europe, and for over 20 years now, I have been following the development of Jazz, its ramifications and impact on world music, particularly the European scene. It appears that Jazz has ...
(Published: May 20, 2007) [read more]
Gilly's Jazz Club Celebrates 30 Years
Gilly's jazz club celebrates 30 years
The venue kicks off a six-week-long anniversary celebration tonight, marking its 30th year in the City of Dayton Transportation Center, on the corner of Fifth and Jefferson streets.
The festivities begin at 8 p.m., when bluesman Bernard Allison, son ...
(Published: May 20, 2007) [read more]
Students to Perform with Jazz Vocalist Nnenna Freelon - May 27
Singing Sensation Nnenna Freelon closes out the Starbucks Masters of Jazz Educational Series at the University of Manitoba's Music Faculty on Sunday, May 27 at 2:00 and 8:00 pm.
The workshop series features students from the music program in performance with world-class artists . The closing ...
(Published: May 19, 2007) [read more]
Mocean Worker to release "Cinco De Mowo!" June 26th
Mocean Worker - "Cinco de Mowo!"
On the fifth album of his career, appropriately titled Cinco De MOWO!, Adam Dorn a.k.a. Mocean Worker (pronounced Motion Worker) has assembled the quintessential feel-good summer record of 2007. To be released on his own label MOWO! Inc. (distributed by Ryko ...
(Published: May 18, 2007) [read more]
Bill Frisell Trio Coming To New Haven's Firehouse 12
On Monday, June 18th, the intimate 75-seat performance space at New Haven's Firehouse 12 will present a special concert event featuring renowned guitarist Bill Frisell and his longstanding trio featuring bassist (and New Haven native) Tony Scherr and drummer Kenny Wolleson.
This group, ...
(Published: May 18, 2007) [read more]
Jazz opera about baseball debuts in Cooperstown
"Cooperstown," a jazz opera set in current-day baseball about an up-and-coming pitcher struggling with fame, fortune and love, will make its world premiere at 8 p.m. Saturday in the Baseball Hall of Fame's Grandstand Theater in Cooperstown.
Cooperstown resident Sasha Matson composed the score ...
(Published: May 18, 2007) [read more]
Oscar Peterson backs out of Toronto jazz fest due to illness
Canadian jazz legend Oscar Peterson has cancelled a gig at next month's Toronto Jazz Festival because of illness.
Peterson, 81, will be replaced by American jazz pianist and composer Herbie Hancock. The nature of Peterson's illness was not disclosed by the festival. The musician suffered a ...
(Published: May 17, 2007) [read more]
Underground Jazz Cabaret"/World Music at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
An eagerly anticipated part of this year's San Francisco International Arts Festival is Cultural Odyssey's Underground Cabaret. Hosted by Idris Ackamoor, this three-night cabaret of world music features internationally renowned artists from the Bay Area, Latin America and North Africa. ...
(Published: May 17, 2007) [read more]
MALCOLM JAMAL WARNER performs at 2007 Playboy Jazz Fest
MALCOLM JAMAL WARNER: Actor/musician joins 'Dad' Cosby at 2007 Playboy Jazz Fest.
The actor/director is a jazz fan with a new breed of jazz funk all his own, and though many recognize him as Theo Huxtable from the very popular ‘80s sitcom "The Cosby Show," Warner has split his career in ...
(Published: May 17, 2007) [read more]
Art of Jazz Celebration 2007 in Toronto
May 30th - June 3rd (www.artofjazz.org)
Announces LINE-UP HIGHLIGHTS
Featuring Two Major Tribute Concerts Headlining
This Year's Amazing Jazz Celebration!
Legendary Composer & Trumpeter Kenny Wheeler Featuring Jazz Legends Dave Holland, Bob Brookmeyer, Lee Konitz, Joe La Barbera, Don ...
(Published: May 16, 2007) [read more]
BELLS Compilation Online
The BELLS compilation "Free Jazz, Free Music" is taking shape at "metropolis."
While the articles are appearing one at a time on the main "metropolis" page
http://www.m-etropolis.com/wordpress/?language=en
they are being collectively archived here
http://www.m-etropolis.com/bells/.
For those who ...
(Published: May 15, 2007) [read more]
PERFORMING ARTISTS, MUSICIANS, DANCERS, SINGERS AND ENTERTAINMENT PERSONALITIES OF THE 21st CENTURY.
PERFORMING ARTISTS, MUSICIANS, DANCERS, SINGERS AND ENTERTAINMENT PERSONALITIES OF THE 21st CENTURY.
OFFICIAL PUBLIC INVITATION TO BE INCLUDED IN VOLUME V OF WORLD WHO'S WHO IN JAZZ, CABARET, MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT.
New York, New York- The Federation of American Musicians, Singers and ...
(Published: May 14, 2007) [read more]
WKCR 89.9 FM NY presents the SAM RIVERS FESTIVAL
WKCR 89.9 FM NY presents the SAM RIVERS FESTIVAL
5/18/2007 12:00 PM through 5/25/2007 9:00 PM
&
SAM RIVERS IN CONCERT
with Dave Holland (bass) & Barry Altschul (drums)
5/25/07 8:00 PM, Miller Theatre (2960 Broadway @ 116th St.)
WKCR is proud to announce a week-long festival broadcast honoring ...
(Published: May 11, 2007) [read more]
Donaldsonville to dedicate Bicentennial Jazz Plaza May 26
DONALDSONVILLE. LA - City officials invite the public to help dedicate a special piece of the city to local jazz music May 26, as it holds a special ceremony for the Bicentennial Jazz Plaza.
The event will begin at 4 p.m. at the plaza, located at the corner of Railroad Avenue and Charles ...
(Published: May 10, 2007) [read more]
A Night for Hilton Ruiz - May 10
Nuyorican Poets Cafe May 10th, 07 For Hilton
May 10th 2007
Nuyorican Poets Cafe
236 East 3rd Street
NYC
First Set: 9:30 PM
$7 at the door.
Come and join:
Igor Atalita-Piano
Ariel De La Portilla-Bass
Richie Morales-Drums
Chembo Corniel-Tumabadoras
Ray Vega-Trumpet
Celebrating Hilton's 55th ...
(Published: May 10, 2007) [read more]
The Monster Meets George Garzone!
Check out this trailer from the Quartet of ...
(Published: May 09, 2007) [read more]
