Public Reception Honors Saxophonist Thomas Chapin
December 03, 2012|By OWEN McNALLY, Special To The Courant, The Hartford Courant
Although Thomas Chapin, a phenomenal saxophonist, flutist and composer from Manchester, died in his prime when he was only 40 in 1998, his rich musical legacy lives on in the international world of the jazz ...
(Published: December 06, 2012) [read more]
Jazz Arts Group's Inside Track series continues with CJO all-stars Byron Stripling & Bobby Floyd
Columbus, OH - The Jazz Arts Group's Inside Track series continues its 2012-13 season at the historic Lincoln Theatre with Columbus Jazz Orchestra all-stars Byron Stripling and Bobby Floyd in "Swingin' the New Year" on Friday, December 28. Byron and Bobby lead a small group with a ...
(Published: December 05, 2012) [read more]
JASON MORAN TO HEADLINE MoMA's JAZZ INTERLUDE BENEFIT AFTER-PARTY, HONORING SPIKE LEE AND MERA & DONALD RUBELL ON DECEMBER 12
Evening to Feature Live Performances by Jason Moran and the Bandwagon, featuring Tarus Mateen and Nasheet Waits, with special guest Ravi Coltrane
Jason Moran and the Bandwagon featuring Tarus Mateen and Nasheet Waits, with special guest Ravi Coltrane will perform at The Museum of Modern ...
(Published: December 05, 2012) [read more]
"Lovely Days," New Duo CD by Vocalist Sherri Roberts with Pianist Bliss Rodriguez, Due Jan. 15
On her three previous albums, San Francisco vocalist Sherri Roberts collaborated with jazz masters like Phil Woods, Chris Potter, Lew Soloff, and bassist Harvie S, who also presided as producer/arranger for the highly-regarded small-group sessions.
Roberts takes a different tack on Lovely Days, ...
(Published: December 04, 2012) [read more]
Sax man Elan Trotman gets autobiographical on "Tropicality"
Contact: Rick Scott 310.306.0375
greatscottproductions@earthlink.net
Sax man Elan Trotman gets autobiographical on "Tropicality"
The star-studded set slated for release February 19th chronicles his journey from Barbados to Boston while celebrating island culture.
Boston, MA (3 December ...
(Published: December 03, 2012) [read more]
Tim Warfield brings a Jazzy Christmas to the Bohemian Caverns, Dec 7 & 8.
This coming weekend, the powerhouse saxophonist Tim Warfield, returns to the Bohemian Caverns to perform music for the holiday season. This year he will feature songs from his brand new release, "Tim Warfield's Jazzy Christmas," a recording, that vividly showcases a collection of traditional ...
(Published: December 03, 2012) [read more]
A GUIDE TO ONLINE JAZZ RADIO (NO TALK) BY LARRY RENI THOMAS
Monday---Friday---6am-3pm-WBGO-FM (www.wbgo.org)
Monday---Friday-3pm-4pm-KCSM-FM (www,kcsm.org)
Monday-Friday---3pm-4pm---KKJZ-FM (www.kkjz.org)
Monday-Friday-3pm-4pm---KUVO-FM (www.kuvo.org) .
Monday-Friday---4pm-7:30pm---WBGO-FM (www.wbgo.org) ...
(Published: December 03, 2012) [read more]
Singer/Songwriter Laury Shelley performs at Chicago's Katerina's Dec. 11th.
Katerina is proud to present Singer/Songwriter Laury Shelley in "Holiday Time with Laury Shelley". One Night Only!
Tuesday, Dec 11th - 8:00pm $10 Cover
Musicians 1/2 off at the door.
HOLIDAY TIME WITH LAURY SHELLEY"
Having just returned from NY, Laury invites you to spend an evening with ...
(Published: December 02, 2012) [read more]
Brilliant and versatile guitarist, composer and arranger
David Occhipinti's CD Launch
Contemporary chamber music with jazz improvisation
David Occhipinti
Releases his 5th independent recording as a Leader, "Camera" -
Contemporary chamber music with jazz improvisation.
[b]and celebrates his new release with a special
CD Launch Event
Friday - December 7th - 7:30 PM
at
Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. - Yorkville ...
(Published: December 02, 2012) [read more]
TOP TEN JAZZ ALBUMS 2012 BY LARRY RENI THOMAS
TOP TEN JAZZ ALBUMS 2012
BY LARRY RENI THOMAS
1. Be Good-Gregory Porter-Motema Records
2. Freedom Jazz Dance-Cynthia Felton-Felton Enterprises
3. Coexist-Winard Harper-Jazz Legacy
4. Afro-Straight-Ernest ...
(Published: December 01, 2012) [read more]
Cynthia Basinet's latest CD release, "The Standard"
Cynthia Basinet, the actress, singer, humanitarian known for the most iconic version of "Santa Baby," releases her debut full length jazz CD "The Standard".
"The Standard", 15 years in the making contains 11 tracks, including two bonus Holiday tracks. Cynthia has given new vocals and mixies to ...
(Published: November 30, 2012) [read more]
KCC PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS JOWEE OMICIL AND THE CORE AT ZINC BAR
KCC Productions presents Jowee Omicil and the Core at Zinc Bar Monday December 10 at 9 PM, featuring Jowee on saxes, Kona Khasu on bass, Mawuena Kodjovi and Brad Craig on guitars and Manny Laine on drums. More than a mere player, Jowee is a unique and prolific composer, producer, arranger, ...
(Published: November 29, 2012) [read more]
Songstress Sheléa Releases New Christmas Tunes and Debut Album in 2013
LOS ANGELES, CA - Vocalist Sheléa (shuh-LAY-uh) releases two new Christmas songs with Breath of Life Records via CEN/RED Distribution, a division of Sony Music. "Don't Want To Wait Til Christmas" is an original upbeat tune, and Sheléa added her sultry spin and soulful vocals to a ...
(Published: November 29, 2012) [read more]
Give the Gift of Jazz: $50 Holiday Discount Tickets for Newport Jazz Fest
Give the Gift of Jazz: Special Holiday Discount Tickets
Offered for 2013 Newport Jazz Festival®
$50.00 Tickets Available at Convention & Visitors Bureau in Newport
December 1 - December 31, 2012
Fans Invited to Subscribe to Festival E-Newsletter for On-line Holiday Discount
NEWPORT, RI, ...
(Published: November 29, 2012) [read more]
Give the Gift of Jazz: $50 Holiday Discount Tickets for Newport Jazz Fest
Give the Gift of Jazz: Special Holiday Discount Tickets
Offered for 2013 Newport Jazz Festival®
$50.00 Tickets Available at Convention & Visitors Bureau in Newport
December 1 - December 31, 2012
Fans Invited to Subscribe to Festival E-Newsletter for On-line Holiday Discount
NEWPORT, RI, ...
(Published: November 29, 2012) [read more]
Aardvark Jazz Orchestra: 40th Annual Christmas Concert
Aardvark Jazz Orchestra
40th Annual Christmas Concert
Jerry Edwards, Grace Hughes, and Donna Hewitt-Didham, vocalists
Saturday, December 15, 2012 at 8:00 pm
Emmanuel Church, 15 Newbury Street, Boston, MA 02116
Admission: $15
Information: 617-776-8778 or 617-452-3205
Praised by ...
(Published: November 28, 2012) [read more]
DRUM! Gets Down To The Odd Time Sound of Matt Cameron With Reunited Soundgarden
San Jose, Calif., -- As 2012 rolls to an end, Enter Music Publishing, publishers of hip, drum/percussion magazines, is groovin' full-speed ahead. So, it's no surprise that DRUM! Magazine's December Issue features Matt Cameron, discussing his odd time grooves with the reunited Sound ...
(Published: November 28, 2012) [read more]
December 19th, Another Night for Creative & Soulful Jazz with CGQ at Mayne Stage.
Chicago, IL - WDCB and the Mayne Stage are proud to welcome leader/saxophonist Chris Greene and the Chris Greene Quartet (CGQ) for a night of creative and soulful jazz, Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at 8pm. This time around, the Marquis Hill Blacktet joins CGQ as their special guests. One of ...
(Published: November 28, 2012) [read more]
Coming Up at The Cornelia Street Cafe - 3 DAY MINI FESTIVALS IN JANUARY!
For the full schedule of music, theatre and literary/spoken word events, please contact Red Cat Publicity or visit www.corneliastreetcafe.com
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3 DAY MINI FESTIVALS - JANUARY 3 - 30:
This January The Cornelia Street Cafe proudly presents a series of 3 Day Mini Festivals that ...
(Published: November 27, 2012) [read more]
George Wein Performs at Feinstein's / Named Honoree at LAHM
Jazz Impresario George Wein Celebrates
Performance at Feinstein's on December 2
and Honor by Louis Armstrong Museum on December 4
NEW YORK, NY, November 27, 2012 - December kicks off in grand style for George Wein, Chairman of the Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc. The jazz impresario ...
(Published: November 27, 2012) [read more]
WAYNE SHORTER QUARTET ANNOUNCES 2013 U.S TOUR DATES INCLUDING APPEARANCES AT CARNEGIE HALL IN NYC & DISNEY HALL IN LA and SHORTER REVEALS COVER ART FOR NEW ALBUM WITHOUT A NET; TRIUMPHANT RETURN TO BLUE NOTE RECORDS TO BE RELEASED FEB. 5
The legendary jazz saxophonist and composer Wayne Shorter will make his triumphant return to Blue Note Records after 43 years with the February 5, 2013 release of Without A Net, his searing new album with his long-running Quartet featuring pianist Danilo Perez, bassist John Patitucci, and drummer ...
(Published: November 27, 2012) [read more]
La Società delle Maschere | Rudi Records release
La Società delle Maschere
by Dinamitri Jazz Folklore
Dimitri Grechi Espinoza, alto sax
Emanuele Parrini, violin
Beppe Scardino, baritone sax
Pee Wee Durante, hammond organ
Gabrio Baldacci, guitar
Andrea Melani, drums
Simone Padovani, percussion
#5,6 Piero Gesuè, voice
A current, ...
(Published: November 27, 2012) [read more]
Andy De Campos Quintet returns to Toronto's Lulu Lounge!
December 14th, 2012 at 08:00 PM - 11:59 PM
Venue: Toronto, Lula Lounge
The Andy De Campos Quintet (vocals:Andy De Campos piano: Rick Maltese bass: Ken McDonald drums: Steve Farrugia and special guest on trumpet: Howard Leathers) performing jazz and soul.
Treat yourself to an evening of ...
(Published: November 26, 2012) [read more]
Microtones, Birdsongs, and J Dilla:
David Fiuczynski's Guggenheim Fellowship Composition
to Premiere at Berklee on Friday, Dec. 7
Berklee professor David Fiuczynski will premiere his ambitious new work, "Flam! Pan-Asian MicroJam for J Dilla and Olivier Messiaen," on December 7. The piece, which took nearly two years to write, is the result of a Guggenheim Fellowship the guitarist received in 2011. It breaks new ground by ...
(Published: November 26, 2012) [read more]
Modern jazz guitarist Hristo Vitchev's "Harmonic Expansions" video master class now available!
Bulgarian modern jazz guitarist/composer Hristo Vitchev demonstrates material from his book on chordal theory and construction: "Between the Voicings" in a comprehensive video lesson exclusively available through JazzGuitarSociety.com
In this video masterclass, Hristo Vitchev demonstrates how ...
(Published: November 24, 2012) [read more]
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