Nancy Ruth: An Interview
Nancy Ruth cannot be easily classified, and in this era of generic, predictable pop music, that is a compliment to her artistry and high standards. Ruth has the creative skills to balance jazz, folk, and World music, even sprinkling them with Latin influences. It's a mix that speaks of ...
(Published: November 25, 2020) [read more]
The Adam Price Group blurs genre boundaries on 'House Ghosts'
While 2020 is kind of a forgettable year for the music world in general, 2018 was an exciting time for many artists, especially The Adam Price Group. In fact, this was the year that marked the release of his excellent studio work, House Ghosts. The album features nine songs, blurring the lines ...
(Published: November 24, 2020) [read more]
Revealing an Elegant, Sophisticated Sweet Spot Where Jazz and Americana Coexist, Singer David Thorne Scott Explores "if blazing bebop trumpet and weeping steel guitar could play nicely together"; AMERICAN SONGWRITER PREMIERES:
"He fearlessly merges leg
For Immediate Release
November 23, 2020
Revealing an Elegant, Sophisticated Sweet Spot Where Jazz and Americana Coexist, Singer David Thorne Scott Explores "if blazing bebop trumpet and weeping steel guitar could play nicely together"
Eclectic Mix of Songs Places Cole Porter and ...
(Published: November 24, 2020) [read more]
KoMaGa Trio Releases Debut CD Foxing Hour!
San Francisco CA November 19th, 2020.
The KoMaGa Trio, the first 2 letters of each members last name, Motoshi Kosako harp, Michael Manring fretless bass and Christopher Garcia tabla, percussion have released their debut CD Foxing Hour!
An 8 tune collection of original compositions by the ...
(Published: November 23, 2020) [read more]
Contemporary jazz guitarist Les Sabler finds "Tranquility" in a new old guitar
Teaming with GRAMMY winner Paul Brown produced a fresh sound on the album dropping January 29
NASHVILLE (19 November 2020): The suggestion came from two-time GRAMMY winner Paul Brown who has produced dozens of No. 1 hits. When contemporary jazz guitarist Les Sabler entered Brown's Funky ...
(Published: November 19, 2020) [read more]
No stopping soul-jazz flutist Ragan Whiteside
Her fifth collection, "Five Up Top," drops Friday as she enjoys a Billboard Top 10 hit streak
ATLANTA (18 November 2020): Riding a hot streak of six consecutive Billboard Top 10 singles, soul-jazz flutist Ragan Whiteside will drop her new EP, "Five Up Top," on Friday on the Randis Music label. ...
(Published: November 19, 2020) [read more]
Holiday album from Maki Mae is eloquent, spellbinding
Maki Mae is a star in the making.
With her transcendent, powerful soprano vocals, and eloquent piano playing, Mae's impeccable talents raise her new holiday album, Seasonal Songbook, to extraordinary heights. This is no mere Yuletide collection; it's a preview of the future, an artist ...
(Published: November 17, 2020) [read more]
Party of Four by the Royal Bopsters is Released Today
Motéma Music has released Party of Four, the sophomore release from renowned vocal jazz quartet The Royal Bopsters. This twelve-track venture, which follows up their critically acclaimed 2015 debut, celebrates both the proud history and the bright future of vocal jazz. A hard-swinging ...
(Published: November 13, 2020) [read more]
Guitarist/Composer Charlie Ballantine Sets 11/20 Live Performance of "Vonnegut" Music, Featuring String Quartet; Recent Interviews Explore the Thoughtful Genesis of New Sextet Album, which Draws Inspiration from the Writings of Kurt Vonnegut
For Immediate Release
November, 2020
Guitarist/Composer Charlie Ballantine Sets 11/20 Live Performance of "Vonnegut" Music, Featuring String Quartet
Recent Interviews Explore the Thoughtful Genesis of New Sextet Album, which Draws Inspiration from the Writings of Kurt Vonnegut
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(Published: November 11, 2020) [read more]
RareNoiseRecords Presents J. Peter Schwalm's Neuzeit featuring Arve Henriksen, Out in November
How we define the age we live in depends entirely on the frame we choose to view it through. On one timescale we're just getting settled into the 21st century; zoom out and we're deeply entrenched in the Anthropocene. We might be waking to the dawn of an enlightened, interconnected new era ...
(Published: November 11, 2020) [read more]
The End featuring Mats Gustafsson, Kjetil Møster, Sofia Jernberg and others with 'Allt Är Intet' on RareNoise in November.
The English translation of Allt Är Intet is "All Is Nothingness" - an apt enough title for a band already possessed of the scorched earth sonic tendencies and nihilist-leaning name of The End. Yet there's some ambiguity to that philosophy; the most bleak and despairing interpretation can be ...
(Published: November 11, 2020) [read more]
Damani Rhodes Unveils New Sides on R.E.A.C.H - OUT TODAY
Damani Rhodes, Sacramento-based multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer has now added "leader debut" to his already impressive resume.R.E.A.C.H, released today on Bandcamp (and just in time for Bandcamp Friday) is a wide-ranging, five-track collection of r&B infused jazz gems. Damani shines ...
(Published: November 06, 2020) [read more]
#1 iTunes, #1 Amazon, as Soul/Jazz Singer Jarrod Lawson Earns National Coverage for Sophomore Album ‘Be The Change'
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November 5, 2020
#1 iTunes, #1 Amazon, as Soul/Jazz Singer Jarrod Lawson Earns National Coverage for Sophomore Album ‘Be The Change'
"Reinvigorating the soul/jazz ...
(Published: November 06, 2020) [read more]
Sam "Bassman" Jenkins unveils mastery of instrument on new single
There's a reason why Sam Jenkins' nickname is "Bassman." It is well-deserved and an apt description of his extraordinary abilities. On his new single "All That Bass," Jenkins unveils his mastery of the instrument with the swagger and gravitas of a superior talent.
Bursting with youthful ...
(Published: November 03, 2020) [read more]
Carina La Dulce's "Estrella" strikes an otherworldly groove
For an artist with an otherworldly voice, Carina La Dulce's description of her musical style as Dream Ethno Soul is perfectly well-suited. Dulce's new single, "Estrella," transcends not only genre but also space and time.
Dulce's singing alone takes listeners on a trip, seducing ...
(Published: November 02, 2020) [read more]
Full Frame Documentary Film Festival Presents Jazz Short "One Night in Kernersville" featuring Duke University Vice Provost for the Arts John Brown, November 17, 2020
Full Frame Documentary Film Festival, a Durham, North Carolina-based documentary film festival, is scheduled to present, on November 17, 2020, from 2 pm to 3:30 pm (est) an encore virtual presentation of the 2011 Jury Award Winner for Best Short, "One Night in Kernersville," directed by Rodrigo ...
(Published: November 02, 2020) [read more]
JazzCorner Presents: Sylwester Ostrowski & JAZZ FORUM Talents from Poland
JazzCorner Presents: Sylwester Ostrowski & JAZZ FORUM Talents from Poland
Thursday, November 5 at 4 pm EDT, 22.00 UTC + 1
Financed by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage of the Republic of Poland as part of the Multi-annual Programme NIEPODLEGŁA 2017-2022 and with support from ...
(Published: November 02, 2020) [read more]
Full Frame Film Festival Presents Virtual Jazz Short "One Night in Kernersville" featuring Duke University Bassist Vice Provost John Brown, November 17, 2020 by Larry Reni Thomas
Full Frame Film Festival, a Durham, North Carolina-based documentary film festival, is scheduled to present, on November 17, 2020, from 2 pm to 3:30 pm, an encore virtual presentation of the 2011 Jury Award Winner for Best Short, "One Night in Kernersville," directed by Rodrigo Dorfman.
The film ...
(Published: October 31, 2020) [read more]
Aardvark Jazz Orchestra Livestream CD Celebration - Faces of Souls
Hailed as "one of the best jazz ensembles in the world" (Jazz Podium, Germany), The Aardvark Jazz Orchestra continues its 48th season with a livestream celebration of the band's new CD, Faces of Souls on Sunday, November 15, 2020 at 7:00 pm. Distinguished jazz journalist Bob Blumenthal will ...
(Published: October 29, 2020) [read more]
Roger Lin has crafted an amazing jazz album for the modern age
There are many things with the power of making music quite special. However, nothing beats the personality and charisma of a talented performer. This is definitely the case of Roger Lin, an artist with a focus on creating killer guitar-based jazz songs with a personal twist.
Lin's ...
(Published: October 25, 2020) [read more]
Whitney Ann Jenkins reveals "Intricacies" of exotic new single
Singer/songwriter Whitney Ann Jenkins dazzles with her new single, "Intricacies," which fuses jazz and world music.
Q: It has to be asked: How are you doing during this pandemic? How has it affected your musical career?
A: Thanks for asking. The pandemic has been challenging, as it has been ...
(Published: October 17, 2020) [read more]
Interview: Eva Kano discusses her new album, 'Stories'
Composer/pianist/ukelele player Eva Kano has just released a superb new album, Stories.
Q: It has to be asked: How are you doing during this pandemic? How has it affected your musical career?
A: Obviously, my regular gig playing at some local restaurant was canceled. Like other musicians, ...
(Published: October 17, 2020) [read more]
Jazz singer-songwriter Yola Nash creates her own
Her newly released "Touched By Love" is being considered for GRAMMY® nominations in two categories
NEW YORK CITY (12 October 2020): Hardened by growing up in Communist Poland where she was beaten often by an alcoholic father has not dimmed the vibrant spirit of jazz singer-songwriter Yola Nash. ...
(Published: October 12, 2020) [read more]
Thelonious Monk Birthday Radio Special on Sunday Night Jazz with host Larry Reni Thomas on WCOM-FM October 11, 2020
Listen to WCOM-FM (www.wcomfm.org) , Chapel Hill-Carrboro, North Carolina, October 11, 2020, from 9pm to 12 midnight, for The Thelonious Monk Birthday Special with host Larry Reni Thomas. The program will feature three hours of Thelonious Monk's music and the premiere of an audio documentary ...
(Published: October 10, 2020) [read more]
WORLD DIALOGUE - Stephan Thelen Composes for Kronos Quartet and Al Pari Quartet, Out on RareNoise Oct. 30
In April 2014, music journalist Anil Prasad was sitting in composer Stephan Thelen's Zürich flat listening to a demo of his first string quartet titled "World Dialogue." As a longtime admirer of his work with Sonar, including its two RareNoise albums with David Torn, Tranceportation Volumes 1 ...
(Published: October 10, 2020) [read more]
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