New Raphael Fusco album is tasteful and timeless
Raphael Fusco is an artist with a very personal approach to melody and composition. His piano playing is highly emotional, with soothing phrasing and stunning sonic ideas that really bridge the gaps between different ideas and influences.
Recently, Fusco published a collection of songs titled ...
(Published: May 25, 2019) [read more]
Kelvin Andreas' drumming skills create 'Vivid Imagery' on new album
Kelvin Andreas is a rather outstanding musician and composer. He is most notable for his next-level drumming skills, particularly the way he can seamlessly bring different dynamics to his performances.
From quiet to loud, tight to loose, anything goes. Andreas allows his melodic sense to really ...
(Published: May 25, 2019) [read more]
Jazz Pianist James Austin Jr. Debuts Plunging Heart First into the
Bedrock Book of Wonder - Stevie Wonder
Blissful Songs in the Key of Wonder Brilliantly Covers Motown Legend's Prolific Mid-`60s to Mid-`80s Heyday in Straight Ahead and Latin Veins
Pianist James Austin Jr. traveled from his hometown of Chicago to New York City to tackle Jazz on its highest level after surprising himself as a ...
(Published: May 23, 2019) [read more]
Bobby Murray Band at Blues @ The Elks
Blues @ The Elks happens on the second Tuesday of the month from 7 pm to 10 pm at the Plymouth Ann Arbor Elks Lodge #325 in partnership with the Detroit Blues Society (www.detroitbluessociety.org). There is a $5 donation at the door and bring your dancing shoes.
Tuesday, June 11th, He's ...
(Published: May 23, 2019) [read more]
THE ADRIENNE ARSHT CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS ANNOUNCES 2019-20 LINEUP FOR JAZZ ROOTS
The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County is proud to announce the 2019-2020 JAZZ ROOTS season - six extraordinary, curated evenings of live music in the Center's Knight Concert Hall that celebrate jazz's rich history of fusion and cross-pollination. The Arsht ...
(Published: May 20, 2019) [read more]
Transforming Torment Into an Aspirational Message, Singer/Writer Neshama Carlebach Navigates Life's Complicated Moments with Grace, Dignity and Empathy - New Album 'Believe' Available Now
For Immediate Release
May 17, 2019
Transforming Torment Into an Aspirational Message, Singer/Writer Neshama Carlebach Navigates Life's Complicated Moments with Grace, Dignity and Empathy
"I had to rip my own soul apart to find and then reclaim my own voice"
By Speaking Her Truth, ...
(Published: May 20, 2019) [read more]
New Deon Bakkes and The Stolen Horses album a joyous stomp
Deon Bakkes and The Stolen Horses is an exciting combo. Their music features a wide range of styles ranging from the grit of punk rock to the sophistication of jazz and the playfulness of Gypsy music. Fans of artists such as Gogol Bordello or Beirut might immediately connect with their most recent ...
(Published: May 17, 2019) [read more]
Warmth and passion highlight new Fiona Ross album
Fiona Ross is a talented jazz vocalist. She puts so much warmth and passion into her singing, but on the other hand, she also specializes in creating music that's astonishing on a technical standpoint as well.
Her most recent release, Fierce and Non Compliant, stays true to its title with a ...
(Published: May 15, 2019) [read more]
Killer drumming stands out on new Clemens Grassmann album
Clemens Grassmann is a musician with a diverse background and very eclectic taste. He performs accomplished and open-ended tracks which blur the lines between fusion, jazz, and pretty much everything in between. His most recent studio album, Midnight Apple, combines astonishing instrumental mastery ...
(Published: May 14, 2019) [read more]
Asian-American Pianist and Composer Mavis Pan Releases Sophomore Album "Set For Love"
Accomplished Asian-American pianist and composer Mavis Pan released her third album Set For Love on May 12, 2019. Equally proficient in both jazz and classical music, Pan has performed her works in numerous esteemed music halls and venues across the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. ...
(Published: May 13, 2019) [read more]
Back in "Sessions"
The Philippe Saisse Trio's hit-filled "The Body and Soul Sessions" gets remastered by
Grammy winner Colin Leonard for release on vinyl, CD and digital on June 21.
LOS ANGELES (9 May 2019): An acoustic jazz trio and a multiple Grammy-winning mastering engineer who has plied his deft touch ...
(Published: May 13, 2019) [read more]
Jazz guitarist Reza Khan's "Next Train Home" chugging right along
NEW YORK CITY (9 May 2019): Jazz guitarist Reza Khan hits the City Winery stage in New York City on Thursday night to celebrate his well-received new album release, "Next Train Home," which hit charts on both sides of jazz while garnering effusive reviews. Soon after he takes his final bow, ...
(Published: May 13, 2019) [read more]
Peter H. Bloom, flute; John Funkhouser, piano: Duke Ellington Celebration May 11, Farmington CT
The Garmany Music Series presents A Tribute to Duke Ellington by the jazz duo of Peter H. Bloom, Flute and John Funkhouser, Piano, at the Farmington CT Main Library, 6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT 06032. Free and open to the public. Convenient parking nearby. For information: ...
(Published: May 04, 2019) [read more]
Modernistics to perform Music and Tap Dance from the Great American Songbook June 1, Chelmsford MA
The Modernistics (Ted and Pamela Powers, vocals and tap; Peter H. Bloom, flute; Mark Leighton, guitar; Dave Zox, bass) will perform on Saturday, June 1 at 7:30 pm, at the Chelmsford Center for the Arts, 1A North Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824. Expect a high-energy mix of hits like Sunny Side of the ...
(Published: May 04, 2019) [read more]
Mandy Kemp's new album is captivating and stunning
Mandy Kemp truly captivates on her new jazz album Firecracker.
The first song on the record, "How Little We Know," is a sentimental love ballad with a nostalgic energy. The vintage aesthetic of this track recalls iconic artists such as Patsy Cline, Billie Holiday, and Jo Stafford, to mention ...
(Published: May 03, 2019) [read more]
Guitarist Marcos Toledo releases eloquent, poignant new album
Marcos Toledo has just released his new instrumental jazz album Winter (feat. James Robbins & Dan Nadeau).
The first number, "I'm Getting Sentimental Over You," is an intricate and eloquent start to the record. The song is expressive and poignant, showcasing the striking guitar solos. This ...
(Published: May 03, 2019) [read more]
Free Film and Concert Event Celebrates Mary Lou Williams in Harlem - Sunday, May 5
Harlem One Stop, a leading uptown destination marketing organization and tour operator and originator of the Harlem Renaissance 100 celebration, today announced the program for An Afternoon with Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band. The film screening and concert are official events of ...
(Published: May 01, 2019) [read more]
Cruise to wine country Memorial Day Weekend for the 15th annual Temecula Wine & Music Festival
Pablo Cruise and an all-star band led by Michael Paulo and Patrice Rushen headline the
May 25 event benefiting Boys & Girls Club of Southwest County
MURRIETA (29 April 2019): For over forty years, saxophonist Michael Paulo has made a living making records and performing with some of the ...
(Published: May 01, 2019) [read more]
Jazz guitarist Chris Standring reimagines his best
The album dropping June 21 consists of a dozen remixes, including the upcoming single, "Kaleidoscope" (Neptune Mix 2019).
STUDIO CITY (1 May 2018): Over twenty years and twelve albums into his career as a solo artist, chart-topping guitarist Chris Standring had no interest in putting out a ...
(Published: May 01, 2019) [read more]
Guitarist/composer Gary Wittner discusses Thelonious Monk, musical roots
Q: When did you decide to be a musician, and what fueled this passion?
A: I have been playing since I was around 9 years old, and the transition from interested amateur to career track student was very gradual. It involved a period of 2-3 years during which I was playing more and more
guitar, ...
(Published: April 24, 2019) [read more]
Interview: Derek Menchan
Q: What was your introduction to music? How old were you, and how did it affect you?
A: I was introduced to music in my single digit years; there isn't a time, in my life's memories, that I don't recall being exposed to the greatest music. Works of Brahms, Beethoven, Count Basie, ...
(Published: April 24, 2019) [read more]
Lew Soloff Tribute "Shiny!" with All-Star Lineup by Composer/Arranger Lisa Maxwell - Record Release and Event!
Celebrated within the jazz community as a multi-talented musician, Lisa Maxwell, finally releases a long-awaited album of her own material, dedicated to a special cohort. The lineup reads like a Who's Who of the music world.
"My dear friend Lew Soloff and I talked about recording my ...
(Published: April 24, 2019) [read more]
Mary Hiett releases warm, loving Mother's Day song
Mary Hiett is a recording artist with a unique take on her easy listening songs. She is an accomplished performer, and in particular, her piano skills are to die for. She has a remarkable gift when it comes to composition: maintaining a simple, yet relatable approach, while also adorning her sound ...
(Published: April 23, 2019) [read more]
Manhattan School of Music, The ELMA Music Foundation
and the Hugh Masekela Heritage Foundation
announce
The Hugh Masekela Heritage Scholarship
Through this partnership, Manhattan School of Music will provide full scholarships t
Manhattan School of Music (MSM) and The ELMA Music Foundation, in partnership with the Hugh Masekela Heritage Foundation, will, on April 4th, announce the establishment of the Hugh Masekela Heritage Scholarship at MSM in honor of the legendary South African musician, activist, and life-long ...
(Published: April 08, 2019) [read more]
Jazz guitarist Reza Khan's "Next Train Home" arrives
"Drop of Faith" featuring Nils and other tracks from the album that dropped Friday are receiving airplay, hitting the charts on multiple formats
NEW YORK CITY (5 April 2019): Globetrotting guitarist Reza Khan dropped his fifth album, "Next Train Home," on Friday. The twelve songs that he wrote ...
(Published: April 06, 2019) [read more]
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