Jazz Journalists Association Chooses 24 Jazz Heroes For Jazz Appreciation Month
Two dozen "Jazz Heroes" -- activists of positive influence on their musical communities -- have been announced today by the Jazz Journalists Association, a non-profit organization of media professionals, in collaborations with grassroots organizations and supporters in 22 U.S. cities, launching ...
(Published: April 02, 2015) [read more]
Keyboardist Steve McQuarry Presents a Tribute to Carla Bley at the SFJAZZ Center, June 5
Oakland-based keyboardist-composer Steve McQuarry and his musician friends had long been enamored of the cutting-edge music of Oakland-born keyboardist-composer Carla Bley. In a conversation a year and a half ago with Bley's daughter, keyboardist Karen Mantler, he mentioned that he would love ...
(Published: April 02, 2015) [read more]
Grammy-nominated Ruthie Foster plays TPAC
BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center, the longest operating performance venue in lower Manhattan, proudly presents Grammy-nominated Ruthie Foster performing on Friday, May 8 at 8PM. To date, Ruthie's artistry and creative output have both been lauded with accolades on regional and national ...
(Published: April 02, 2015) [read more]
JAMISON ROSS, 2012 THELONIUS MONK INTERNATIONAL JAZZ COMPETITION WINNER, DELIVERS DEBUT ALBUM JAMISON, DUE FOR RELEASE JUNE 23, 2015
For Immediate Release - Winner of the 2012 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Drums competition, Jamison Ross is set to release his self-titled debut album, Jamison, via Concord Jazz, June 23, 2015. The recording is a brilliant presentation of Ross' artistry, not only showcasing his prowess as ...
(Published: April 02, 2015) [read more]
Celebrate Brooklyn! announces Brooklyn Bridge Park dance parties featuring Poncho Sanchez, etc.
BRIC ANNOUNCES 2015 CELEBRATE BROOKLYN! DANCE PARTIES AT BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK
Three Spring Nights with Live Bands and DJs in Stunning Waterfront Locale Sponsored by Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy Featuring Jamie Lidell, Felix Hernandez's Rhythm Revue, Poncho Sanchez and More
BRIC, ...
(Published: April 01, 2015) [read more]
Sasha's Bloc Earns Raves: "A musical tour de force" - "A reminder of the reason we fell in love with jazz in the first place. It makes you feel nostalgic and free.”
"The band is a musical tour de force"
"Sasha's Bloc sounded nothing short of amazing as they dazzled the capacity level VIP crowd"
"A vibrant blend of jazz seasoned with dashes of ragtime, blues, swing, Dixieland, and numerous other savory flavors"
"Gershman and his Sasha's ...
(Published: April 01, 2015) [read more]
Ximena Sariñana announces new album, U.S. tour with Juanes
XIMENA SARIÑANA, ACCLAIMED MEXICAN RECORDING ARTIST AND ACTRESS, TO RELEASE DELUXE EDITION OF NEW ALBUM, NO TODO LO PUEDES DAR, IN THE U.S. ON APRIL 14; ANNOUNCES U.S. TOUR WITH JUANES
Sariñana's Artistry Continues to Evolve on Third Album, Following GRAMMY-Nominated Debut, Mediocre ...
(Published: April 01, 2015) [read more]
Jazz royalty “Open Up” “The Vault” to help departed friend’s family
New single from the late guitarist Jeff Golub debuts in the Billboard Top 20 ahead of Tuesday's album release with sales benefitting The Golub family.
New York City (31 March 2015): A few days prior to New Year's Day, the day guitarist Jeff Golub passed away at age 59, his frequent ...
(Published: March 31, 2015) [read more]
Amanda Kravat talks about her triumphant return to music in new AXS National Rock/Pop interview feature
AXS MUSIC - AMANDA KRAVAT
NATIONAL ROCK/POP NEWS - INTERVIEW FEATURE
By Allen Foster, 3/31/15
http://www.axs.com/news/amanda-kravat-talks-about-her-triumphant-return-to-music-47047
Amanda Kravat talks about her triumphant return to music
Amanda Kravat was the dynamic front woman ...
(Published: March 31, 2015) [read more]
USDAN 4/19 OPEN HOUSE: FULL JAZZ PROGRAM
(PHOTO: Jazz vocal student Leandra McNair singing with ensemble).Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts (www.usdan.com), the nationally acclaimed summer arts day camp whose Jazz Department was founded by Dr. Billy Taylor, will have an Open House on Sunday April 19 from 11 AM to 2 PM at ...
(Published: March 31, 2015) [read more]
Iris Ornig 'The IO-5'
Tuesday April 7, 2015
55 Bar from 7 to 9PM
55 Christopher Street, NYC
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, she had played with an amazing roster of the most ...
(Published: March 31, 2015) [read more]
The Checkout — Live at Berklee New York broadcasts continue April 1 with Gregorio Uribe Big Band at the Red Room at Café 939
Presented by New York's WBGO-FM and Berklee, The Checkout - Live at Berklee brings critically acclaimed alumni back to their alma mater for intimate concerts in the Red Room at Cafe 939, broadcast live on the radio and streamed on the web. The series continues on Wednesday, April 1, with the ...
(Published: March 30, 2015) [read more]
Distribution deal brightens ShaShaty’s “Brighter Day
Jazz-pop saxophonist's just released album will get a boost from BFD/RED pact;
radio-friendly set produced by Steve Oliver driven by national airplay for "Dream Ride."
Los Angeles, California (30 March 2015): "Brighter Day," the sixth album from saxophonist ShaShaty that was released ...
(Published: March 30, 2015) [read more]
John Pizzarelli & Daniel Jobim return to Café Carlyle with "Strictly Bossa Nova II"
Café Carlyle is pleased to welcome back guitarist John Pizzarelli, who just performed a sold-out, critically lauded show with wife Jessica Molaskey which TIME placed on their list of 2014's Ten Best Plays & Musicals. He will premiere Strictly Bossa Nova II, a new concert of bossa nova ...
(Published: March 30, 2015) [read more]
Celebrated Aardvark Jazz Orchestra continues 42nd season, April 11 at MIT: New Music by Mark Harvey
Praised for "exuberance, imagination and sheer brio" (Jazz Review, UK), The Aardvark Jazz Orchestra continues its 42nd season with New Music for Jazz Orchestra, Saturday, April 11, 2015 at 8:00 pm, at MIT Kresge Auditorium, 48 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139. Free admission. ...
(Published: March 27, 2015) [read more]
RED PIANO RECORDS To Release The New Recording From: Pianist/Composer RAN BLAKE & vocalist CHRISTINE CORREA: The Road Keeps Winding
The second volume in their ongoing tribute to Abbey Lincoln
Available on April 21, 2015
Brooklyn-based Red Piano Records is proud to announce the release of
The Road Keeps Winding from pianist/composer Ran Blake and vocalist Christine Correa. This album represents the second volume in ...
(Published: March 27, 2015) [read more]
RED PIANO RECORDS To Release The Debut Recording From: Pianists/Composers FRANK CARLBERG & LEO GENOVESE - SHADOWS and REFLECTIONS
Available on April 21, 2015
Brooklyn-based Red Piano Records is proud to announce the release of Shadows and Reflections from pianists/composers Frank Carlberg and Leo Genovese. The recording sessions for this album came about in an atmosphere of friendship, common musical interests, and ...
(Published: March 27, 2015) [read more]
Isabel Rose Sets Joe's Pub show for 5/12, with Paige Turner -- "Rose sizzles with her jaw-dropping wardrobe in 'Never Satisfied'" - New Video Parodies Red Carpet Culture
For Immediate Release
March 26, 2015
"Her depiction of the charmed celebrity lifestyle is unapologetic ...
(Published: March 27, 2015) [read more]
Berklee Honors Puerto Rico Heineken JazzFest Producer Luis Alvarez
With George Wein Impresario Award at the Festival’s 25th Anniversary
Berklee College of Music will present Luis Alvarez, vice president of Mendez & Company, Inc., and executive producer of the Puerto Rico Heineken JazzFest, with the George Wein Impresario Award at the festival's 25th anniversary on March 29. Named after Newport Jazz Festival founder Wein, the ...
(Published: March 26, 2015) [read more]
Caramoor Announces Programming Collaboration with Jazz at Lincoln Center, Beginning with Caramoor Jazz Festival on July 18
Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts is delighted to announce an inspiring new collaboration with Jazz at Lincoln Center, led by Managing and Artistic Director Wynton Marsalis. Jazz at Lincoln Center programming will provide audiences the chance to hear world-class jazz from one of the ...
(Published: March 25, 2015) [read more]
“Traveler” visits Barnes & Noble, bossa novas onto Billboard chart
World beat purveyor Lawson Rollins boosted by in-store play for his newly released album;
the virtuoso guitarist to be profiled in Guitar Player magazine.
San Francisco, California (25 March 2015): The guitar-guided world music excursions that you hear this month in Barnes & Noble stores ...
(Published: March 25, 2015) [read more]
Los Angeles Based Sun Soul Orchestra Prepares To Release Their Long Awaited Full-Length CD Debut “What Matters Most” Worldwide on April 28th, 2015
Los Angeles, CA - Sun Soul Orchestra is an inspired project that features a rotating collection of artists performing original music and covers arranged by Stevo Théard and Ginger Murphy. Their debut album, What Matters Most has been a labor of love over the past 5 years and finally releases ...
(Published: March 25, 2015) [read more]
Bassist/Composer Mimi Jones Announces New Shows (East Coast, Midwest, Europe) & More
For bassist/composer Mimi Jones, the release one year ago of her second CD Balance accomplished several goals. It tested her mettle as a businesswoman, as the CD was released on the Hot Tone Music label she'd founded in 2009. It highlighted her propensity for collaboration and support of other ...
(Published: March 25, 2015) [read more]
AACM CELEBRATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY WITH 50 MUSICIANS IN CONCERT 4/26
The year-long 50th anniversary celebration of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM) heats up on the weekend of April 23-26 with master classes and concerts that promise to demonstrate just how the organization continues to transform the musical landscape. "Together: A ...
(Published: March 24, 2015) [read more]
Roman Miroshnichenko is a Finalist of International Songwriting Competition!
Multi-Award winning guitarist, composer and bandleader Roman Miroshnichenko is a Finalist of International Songwriting Competition in the "Instrumental" category for his composition "Forgotten Melody", which appears on his latest album Surreal. The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) is an ...
(Published: March 24, 2015) [read more]
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