Singer/songwriter Laura Crema discusses creative evolution and influences
Q: What/Who influenced you to get into music?
A: Billie Holiday was one of my first influences. I always sang and loved music but when I heard Holiday she moved me deeply and inspired me to study and play jazz.
Q: How long do you practice in a day/week?
A: I try to sing and play through ...
(Published: March 21, 2017) [read more]
Tenor Saxophonist Michael Pedicin to Release "As It Should Be: Ballads 2," April 21
With the April 21 release of As It Should Be: Ballads 2, tenor and soprano saxophonist Michael Pedicin continues to spread the message of acceptance and justice he eloquently shared on his critically acclaimed 2011 album Ballads ... searching for peace. "I'm one of those diehard '60s kids ...
(Published: March 20, 2017) [read more]
Exploring Count Basie: The King of Swing Event
TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 2017 AT 7:30PM- In conjunction with the GRAMMY Museum's exhibit Count Basie: The King Of Swing (closing April 16), the Museum is thrilled to present an intimate conversation on the King Of Swing and the recent release of The Savory Collection - an extraordinary and unique ...
(Published: March 20, 2017) [read more]
Drummer Kenneth Brown Release's Debut CD 3 Down On Space Time REcords!
"He's a great player"-Essiet Okon Essiet
Knoxville, Tennessee-3/17/17- Knoxville Tn. based drummer, educator, composer, he wrote 6 of the tunes here, and band leader Kenneth Brown, son of jazz visionary, pianist Donald Brown is set to release his debut CD 3 Down on Space Time ...
(Published: March 20, 2017) [read more]
Iris Ornig's IO-5
Sunday March 26, 2016 from 9:30Pm to 11:59PM
55 Bar
55 Christopher Street
New York, NY 10014
Tel. 212-929-9883
Bassist & composer Iris Ornig is one of the most original female voices on today's New York jazz scene. Since her arrival in New York City in 2003 from Germany, she has ...
(Published: March 20, 2017) [read more]
DOT TIME RECORDS OFFERS LIMITED COLLECTOR'S EDITION OF PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED RECORDINGS OF LOUIS ARMSTRONG
New York, NY (March 20, 2017):
Louis Armstrong was one of the most recognizable men in the world. His smile, his voice, his trumpet all set the standard for the one true American art form called "jazz."
Dot Time Records' Legends Series has unearthed a treasure of UNRELEASED RECORDINGS ...
(Published: March 20, 2017) [read more]
Legendary composer and trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith presents
the CREATE Festival, April 8 & 9, 2017 at Firehouse 12 in New Haven, CT
The first-ever celebration of Smith's visionary compositions features five ensembles performing classic works and several world premieres as well as other performances
"Smith uses his magisterial instrumental voice, his inspirational leadership and his command of classical, jazz and blues ...
(Published: March 20, 2017) [read more]
The Creative Music Series presents a Monumental Jazz 4tet in Boston
The return of a master saxophonist, Joe McPhee, a legend of the freedoms of Jazz improvisation, joined by some of Boston's most creative and acclaimed musicians for a
concert we may also call "Jazz Beyond Jazz" *
• Chicago Jazz Journalist Howard Mandel
Joe McPhee (saxophones & brass) ...
(Published: March 19, 2017) [read more]
Friday April 7: The Wendy Pedersen Quartet at Normandy Fountain
The City of Miami Beach presents First Fridays, featuring the Wendy Pedersen Quartet, April 7 from 6-9 PM in a FREE concert at Normandy Fountain, Normandy Drive and Rue Vendome. With Jaui Schneider, keys; Nicky Orta, bass; and Harvel Nakundi, drums.
Wendy Pedersen is one of South Florida's ...
(Published: March 18, 2017) [read more]
DIEGO EL CIGALA Debuts Salsa Concert + Special Guests
Lehman Center for the Performing Arts is proud to present four-time Latin GRAMMY Winner DIEGO EL CIGALA in his global tour concert of his new hit salsa album Indestructible on Saturday, April 8th, 2017 at 8pm. El Cigala's collaborations with world-renowned Latin American artists have earned him ...
(Published: March 17, 2017) [read more]
Baritone Saxophonist Jared Sims Celebrates Return to West Virginia from Boston with New Quintet Session for Ropeadope, "Change of Address"
After two decades in New England, where multi-reed virtuoso Jared Sims made his mark as an instrumentalist, bandleader, educator, and all-around musical provocateur, Sims celebrates his return to West Virginia with Change of Address, his fifth album as a leader. On the new CD, which will be ...
(Published: March 17, 2017) [read more]
Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks
Baruch Performing Arts Center and the Milt Hinton Jazz Perspectives Concert Series present Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks. Band leader, arranger and Grammy Award winner Vince Giordano's work has been featured in numerous films and TV shows, including Boardwalk Empire and the HBO miniseries ...
(Published: March 16, 2017) [read more]
Singer/songwriter Sharis Roe releases hypnotic single about seasonal bliss
Singer/songwriter Sharis Roe delivers irresistible confection with her new single, "October Blue." Brimming with bossa nova flavors, "October Blue" is about her unyielding affection for Galveston, Texas in October. Even listeners who have never visited the area can relate to an emotional connection ...
(Published: March 16, 2017) [read more]
Julia Fordham uses "The Language of Love" to romance and seduce
The British singer-songwriter's acoustic jazz album, due April 14, reimagines classic hits as standards.
LOS ANGELES (15 March 2017): According to singer-songwriter Julia Fordham, Ella Fitzgerald set the standard when it comes to tackling standards so she had to turn to other source ...
(Published: March 15, 2017) [read more]
SALSA LEGENDS! ANDY MONTAÑEZ & CHARLIE APONTE
Lehman Center for the Performing Arts is proud to present for the first time together in New York City, Two Living Salsa Legends, the multifaceted vocalists ANDY MONTAÑEZ and CHARLIE APONTE who are recognized worldwide as two of the best and most influential singers in the history of Salsa on ...
(Published: March 15, 2017) [read more]
Jawanza Kobie with 'Bird Stories' Philadelpphia Children's Festival May 18-19 2017 at the Annenberg Center
Bird Stories a concept developed for the Kimmel Cenrter of Philadelphia Jazz Residency is for children using an original story of tolerance and being accepted while introducing them to the genre of Jazz Music.
Using the classic 'Peter And The Wolf" by Sergei Prokofiev as a reference where the ...
(Published: March 15, 2017) [read more]
Brian Lynch & Spheres of Influence at the Littman Theater, North Miami Beach
The City of North Miami Beach's Muti-Cultural Committee celebrates Jazz Appreciation Month with a FREE concert featuring Grammy-winner Brian Lynch & Spheress of Influence, with special guest vocalist Kate Reid. The show will be at the Littman Theater, 17011 NE 19th Avenue, at 8 PM on April ...
(Published: March 15, 2017) [read more]
MULTI TALENTED, CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED BRITISH JAZZ/BLUES SINGER/SONGWRITER POLLY GIBBONS POISED TO TAKE U. S. BY STORM WITH RELEASE OF IS IT ME...?
Receives Second Jazz FM Award Nomination As Best Jazz Vocalist
Sophomore Outing On Resonance Records Set
"I love her voice, really soulful. Can't wait to hear more of Polly..." - Joss Stone
"She's got a great voice!" - Van Morrison
(Los Angeles) Following sold-out tours in the U.K. opening for George Benson and Gladys Knight, including two acclaimed performances at the prestigious Royal ...
(Published: March 15, 2017) [read more]
CUBAN PIANIST ELIO VILLAFRANCA
ALL-STAR BAND WITH STRING QUARTET -
HEADLINES AT AARON DAVIS HALL
MARCH 31ST
'Cuba - Senegal: Letters to Mother Africa II,' acclaimed pianist-composer's ode to Cuba and Africa!
City College Center for the Arts on Friday, March 31, at 7:30 p.m.
Piano sensation Elio Villafranca heads to the City College Center for the Arts on Friday, March 31, with the ...
(Published: March 14, 2017) [read more]
For Release on Red Piano Records - April 14, 2017: Tetraptych: Bert Seager-piano/compositions, Hery Paz-tenor saxophone, Max Ridley-upright bass & Dor Herskovits-drums
Tetraptych is also the name of their new recording!
www.RedPianoRecords.com
"Tetraptych is the work of a true working band. The superb strengths of the individual players - Hery Paz is a revelation and the rhythm section is marvelous - are always in service of the music. I have followed ...
(Published: March 14, 2017) [read more]
Pianist/Composer RANDY INGRAM Set To Release His Most Personal & Enlightening Recording to Date, THE WANDERING, Featuring Bassist DREW GRESS
Available on Sunnyside Records - April 21, 2017
***CD Release Celebration - April 19, 2017
@ The Jazz Gallery, NYC!***
Pianist-composer Randy Ingram has put himself in a position to reveal more about his musical identity by scaling down to record The Wandering, a sophisticated, personal ...
(Published: March 14, 2017) [read more]
Experimental Guitarist Rex Shepherd Releases Three Albums Digitally
Guitarist Rex Shepherd has released three albums digitally: "Ohio", "Sonority" and "Duets". Combining elements of jazz improvisation and harmony with an approach to guitar playing heavily influenced by diverse players such as Jim Hall, Robin Trower, Fred Frith, and sitar virtuoso Ravi Shankar, Rex ...
(Published: March 14, 2017) [read more]
Ben Markley Big Band
DownBeat Editors' Pick -
4-1/2 Star Review AllAboutJazz
Ben Markley Big Band
"Clockwise: The Music of Cedar Walton"
Featuring Terell Stafford
Dazzle Jazz Club - Denver - March 25
Radio Interviews, National Airplay
Confirm Your Interview Today!
www.benmarkleymusic.com
"Ben has found a way to embrace the music of Cedar Walton and ...
(Published: March 13, 2017) [read more]
Alec Dankworth's Spanish Accents
A truly wonderful evening of Andalucian jazz comes to London in April with the multi award winning Alec Dankworth
Saturday April 8th @ Pizza Express Jazz Club, 10 Dean Street, London W1D 3RW
Alec Dankworth's Spanish Accents - featuring the flamenco dancing of Ollie Giffen ...
(Published: March 13, 2017) [read more]
LeNard Rutledge Returns to Arts Garage March 18
March 18: Arts Garage presents vocalist LeNard Rutledge, back by popuar demand, at 8 PM. Arts Garage is located at 94 NE 2nd Ave in Delray Beach.
Voted the Best Jazz Artist of the Year by the Miami New Times, LeNard Rutledge's robust vocals have made him one of the most sought-after talents ...
(Published: March 13, 2017) [read more]
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