Jazz Standard Youth Orchestra Kicks Off New Season This Sunday 10/19
What: JAZZ FOR KIDS
When: Ongoing, every Sunday Oct 19 - May 17 (except for 12/21, 12/28 + 2/1). Doors open @ 1:00pm; show from 2:00pm to 3:00pm.
Where: Jazz Standard, 116 East 27th Street (between Park & Lexington); Train 6 to 28th/Lex.
Tickets: FREE. In lieu of a cover charge, guests ...
(Published: October 13, 2014) [read more]
Five Finalists Chosen For 3rd Annual Sarah Vaughan Competition
In 1942, a teenage Sarah Vaughan won the Apollo Theater's amateur singing competition in a legendary performance that served as a launching pad for a career that transformed one of America's original art forms and elevated the craft of jazz vocal music. Now in its 3rd year, The Sarah ...
(Published: October 12, 2014) [read more]
Abdullah Ibrahim In Concert at MIST Harlem
An Evening of Jazz and Celebration!
Abdullah Ibrahim In Concert
Legendary South African Jazz Performer Celebrates 80th Birthday
With New York City Live Performance
October 2, 2014 / New York, NY - On Wednesday, October 15th, MIST (My Image Studios) and Madiba Harlem will host the 80th ...
(Published: October 12, 2014) [read more]
THE LADY WHO SHOT LEE MORGAN SELECTED BOOK OF THE MONTH AT SISTER'S UPTOWN CULTURAL CENTER!
"We were so impressed with Mr. Thomas's book signing when he appeared here on September 13th and 14th that we decided to have our book club read it," said Ms. Janifer Wilson, the owner of Sister's Uptown Cultural Center, 1942 Amsterdam Avenue, New York City. "We will be reading it up until ...
(Published: October 11, 2014) [read more]
THE LADY WHO SHOT LEE MORGAN SELECTED BOOK OF THE MONTH AT SISTER'S UPTOWN CULTURAL CENTER NEW YORK CITY!
"We were so impressed with Mr. Thomas's book signing when he appeared here on September 13th and 14th that we decided to have our book club read it," said Ms. Janifer Wilson, the owner of Sister's Uptown Cultural Center, 1942 Amsterdam Avenue, New York City. "We will be reading it ...
(Published: October 11, 2014) [read more]
Mike Clark Michael Wolff Hailey Niswanger
When two of the best musicians on the planet combine their estimable talents to create a band without boundaries, the result is the WOLFF & CLARK EXPEDITION. These sonic explorers embrace the past, venture into the future, but remain rooted in the improvisatory present. Pianist MICHAEL WOLFF and ...
(Published: October 11, 2014) [read more]
North Carolina Jazz Festival announces the lineup for the
February,2015 Jazz Festival.
Wilmington,NC plays host to the 35th annual North Carolina Jazz Festival.
Performances by World-Class Musicians range from Jazz Standards and Vocal Swing to a tribute to George Shearing and 3 days of traditional jazz in multiple sets with different players and leaders.
All sets will be held in ...
(Published: October 11, 2014) [read more]
Bass Guitar Virtuoso Jeff Berlin To Tour Europe Fall 2014
Clearwater, FL - Much to the excitement of European music fans, bass legend Jeff Berlin will be touring Europe with his trio beginning mid-October! Jeff Berlin is internationally regarded as a legend, considered one of the greatest bass players in the world. The late Jaco Pastorius regarded Berlin ...
(Published: October 10, 2014) [read more]
USA Today Praises “Stark, Sparkling Verses,” as Ellis Paul’s Chasing Beauty is Released to Growing Coverage; Huffington Post, No Depression Up Next, as Major U.S. Tour Continues
USA Today Praises "Stark, Sparkling Verses," as Ellis Paul's Chasing Beauty is Released to Growing Coverage; Huffington Post, No Depression Up Next, as Major U.S. Tour Continues
Ellis Paul's Heroes Drive a Diverse, Fan-Funded, 14-Song Collection: "Perfect examples of how ...
(Published: October 10, 2014) [read more]
"Santa Baby" Singer Cynthia Basinet Petitions The United Nations
NEW YORK - The singer, actress Cynthia Basinet, best known for the iconic version of "Santa Baby" petitions the United Nations on behalf of issues facing the Western Sahara.
From the UN official site:
"CYNTHIA BASINET, singer and actress, said that she had been petitioning on behalf of ...
(Published: October 10, 2014) [read more]
Evolver Records is proud to announce the release of drummer George Spanos' new album, Dreams Beyond. The album is a bold mix of Ornette Coleman and John Coltrane inspired free jazz, John Zorn-esque Downtown NY avant-garde, and a touch of electronic so
A newcomer in the New York City progressive jazz scene, George Spanos landed in the States last year from his native Athens, Greece. His first performance in New York took place at Zorn's The Stone, the mecca of New York's downtown creative music, where he performed in the Improv Night with ...
(Published: October 09, 2014) [read more]
New EP from Victor Steele touches upon blues and world music
Singer/songwriter Victor Steele's V-Factor EP is a country and blues mix with hints of both Kenny Rogers in his heyday and the distinct percussion of the Bee Gees' R&B hits like "Too Much Heaven."
"Gonna Be There," the very first track, introduces a relaxed evening feel that is carried ...
(Published: October 08, 2014) [read more]
Antonio Ciacca - New CD - "With A Song In My Heart"
"Benny Golson used to tell me, ‘Everywhere you go - you have to play the room.' You have to play according to who you have in front of you. If it is a crowd of young people, or older people, or foreigners, tourists, whatever, you have to connect with people," says jazz pianist Antonio ...
(Published: October 08, 2014) [read more]
Project Grand Slam - FREE CONCERT at Triad Theater, NYC, on October 25th!!
Acclaimed contemporary jazz group, Project Grand Slam, will be performing a free concert at Triad Theater in NYC on October 25th at 9:15pm! Guests will receive free tickets, free raffle prizes, free first drink, and free music download just by signing up at the PGS Website.
Please click here ...
(Published: October 08, 2014) [read more]
JOE LOVANO & DAVE DOUGLAS KICK OFF FALL SOUND PRINTS TOUR IN U.S. & EUROPE and PREVIEWING NEW BLUE NOTE ALBUM TO BE RELEASED IN EARLY 2015
his Fall saxophonist Joe Lovano and trumpeter Dave Douglas will launch a 22-date tour across the United States and Europe with their co-led quintet Sound Prints featuring pianist Lawrence Fields, bassist Linda Oh and drummer Joey Baron. Sound Prints will be previewing their forthcoming Blue Note ...
(Published: October 07, 2014) [read more]
Amanda Kravat Mixes Panic, Faith, Love and Acceptance -- and Evokes Glimmers of Chrissie Hynde, Neil Finn and Cheap Trick -- on Viper 10/14 EP, 'AK'
Amanda Kravat Mixes Panic, Faith, Love and Acceptance -- and Evokes Glimmers of Chrissie Hynde, Neil Finn and Cheap Trick -- on Viper EP, ‘AK'
Chronicling a Long Road Back to the Music Business After Opting Out, as Recovery and Maturity Shape a More Grounded Life: "I knew how fortunate ...
(Published: October 07, 2014) [read more]
"All India Permit" - New Project & EP from Pacific NW-Based Guitarist/Composer Alex Pinto, Due for 11/4 Release on Pursuance Records
Calarts Grad Alex Pinto has been busy since the release of his highly praised debut album Inner State (Pursuance Records) in 2011. The guitarist launched SF Offside, a Bay Area jazz and creative music festival, with music curator Laura Maguire in 2012. He was an active presence in the bustling Bay ...
(Published: October 07, 2014) [read more]
Rebel Tumbao - Oct. 29 - The Bitter End
Rebel Tumbao featuring
Toussaint "The Liberator" Yeshua
w/ Special Guest Marcos Bermudez
October 29, 2014
The Bitter End - NYC
AfroLatinRootsMusic!!
Rebel Tumbao is movement towards awakening souls and bringing forth a new voice in the struggle for social justice. Led by former Eddie ...
(Published: October 07, 2014) [read more]
Nat Adderley Jr. Trio plays Cannonball, Herbie & Chick with Special Guest Vibraphonist Jay Hoggard
Nat Adderley Jr. carries on his famous jazz family lineage playing the music of his uncle Cannonball Adderley, Herbie Hancock and Chick Corea.
Join him for an evening of soulful swing and timeless classics, with vibraphonist Jay Hoggard, as he spotlights songs made famous in the Adderley ...
(Published: October 06, 2014) [read more]
Momenta Quartet Performs Gordon Beeferman
FOUR PARTS FIVE AND STRING QUARTET:
Music by Gordon Beeferman
Tuesday, October 14, 7:30pm
Spectrum
121 Ludlow St., 2nd floor
(btwn. Rivington and Delancey)
New York, NY 10002
Momenta performs the aggressive, intensely dissonant, and excitingly unpredictable String Quartet (2006) on a ...
(Published: October 05, 2014) [read more]
Iris Ornig 'The IO-5'
Thursday Octobe 9th, 2014
from 7:00 to 9:00 PM
55 Bar
55 Christopher Street
NYC 10014
Iris Ornig bassist/composer voted as "One of 10 Future Female Jazz Stars..." -- jazz.com. performs with her new project The IO-5 at 55 Bar.
Bassist & composer Iris Ornig is one of the most original ...
(Published: October 04, 2014) [read more]
It's All "UP" for Stanley Clarke
Legendary bassist Stanley Clarke considers his Mack Avenue Records release, The Stanley Clarke Band's UP, to be the most energetic, rhythmic and upbeat album that he has ever done-and with more than 40 solo albums under his belt, that's saying quite a lot. Clarke's signature bass ...
(Published: October 03, 2014) [read more]
Sean Hagon Named Chair of Professional Music at Berklee
Boston, MA, October 1, 2014 - Berklee has named Sean Hagon chair of the college's Professional Music Department. Hagon, a Berklee alumnus and an accomplished educator, composer, and conductor with years of experience in the film, television, video game, and advertising industries, succeeds Kenn ...
(Published: October 03, 2014) [read more]
Jazz Arts Group of Columbus announces 2014-14 PBJ & Jazz concert series
Columbus, OH - The Jazz Arts Group of Columbus (JAG) is pleased to return to the Lincoln Theatre for the 2014-2015 season of the Jazz Academy's PBJ & Jazz concert series presented by Bob Evans Farms. Due to popular demand, this year's season will continue to include two performance times ...
(Published: October 03, 2014) [read more]
"The Disciple," 10th CD by Pianist Peter Zak for the SteepleChase Label, to Be Released Oct. 21
For his tenth CD in as many years, all for the Danish SteepleChase label, pianist Peter Zak continues his brilliant series of jazz trio explorations, this time in the company of bassist Peter Washington and drummer Willie Jones III. The new disc, The Disciple, will be released October 21.
"The ...
(Published: October 02, 2014) [read more]
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