New CD by Retta Christie + Dave Frishberg and David Evans Due 5/18
Retta Christie makes American music to be enjoyed. If the Portland vocalist has a heartfelt reaction to a song, she sings it her own way, regardless of the style or tradition whence it came. She draws from Western swing, jazz, country and western, and the Great American Songbook and makes all of it ...
(Published: April 26, 2010) [read more]
Gregory Porter Will Release Motema Music Debut, Water, on May 11
Critically Acclaimed Vocalist Celebrates CD's Release on May 3 at Smoke in NYC and
Stars in "Lowdown Dirty Blues" in Chicago from May 27 - July 3
With a voice that can caress or confront, embrace or exhort, Gregory Porter exhibits such an incredible degree of vocal mastery that no less a ...
(Published: April 22, 2010) [read more]
Sonny Rollins Elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences
Tenor saxophonist Sonny Rollins is one of 229 leaders in the sciences, social sciences, humanities, arts, business, and public affairs who have been elected members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, it was announced on Monday. A center for independent policy research, the Academy is ...
(Published: April 21, 2010) [read more]
Nnenna Freelon Releases New CD - Homefree
The new CD from multi-Grammy nominated vocalist Nnenna Freelon, Homefree, hits stores today (CD & digital) via Concord Jazz Records.
The new album is Freelon's 7th Concord release and is a soulful, swinging album that Freelon calls her "home brew." The collection is comprised largely of ...
(Published: April 20, 2010) [read more]
Dancing with The Clayton Brothers
Whether it has been listening to dance music, playing dance music or just plain-old dancing, the Clayton Brothers have done it all. In their newest project, John and Jeff Clayton are giving music fans a new "twist" to the dance music they've come to love and recognize.
In this second ...
(Published: April 19, 2010) [read more]
AN EVENING OF BOLEROS
50 ANIVERSARIO DEL TRIO LOS CONDES
Featuring Trio Los Condes, Odilio González, Trio New York & Trio Ideal
LEHMAN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS presents
AN EVENING OF BOLEROS
50 ANIVERSARIO DEL TRIO LOS CONDES
Featuring Trio Los Condes, Odilio González, Trio New York & Trio Ideal
Lehman Center for the Performing Arts, in association with West Side Beat Productions, presents an intimate concert ...
(Published: April 19, 2010) [read more]
Jazzschool Bands Repeat Wins at 2010 Next Generation Festival
Berkeley, Calif. -- The Jazzschool's Monday Night and Thursday Night Studio Bands, both under the direction of Keith Johnson, captured 1st and 3rd place respectively on Sunday, April 11, at the 6th Annual Next Generation Festival (40th Annual National High School Competition) in Monterey, ...
(Published: April 16, 2010) [read more]
Jazzschool Institute Vocalists Present "Kind of Blue" at Yoshi's Oakland May 10
Miles Davis's masterpiece Kind of Blue is not only the best-selling jazz album in history, but it has been a creative touchstone for jazz musicians and fans since its release in 1959. Instrumentalists and singers alike have for years been drawn to this music, and "All Blues," often performed ...
(Published: April 15, 2010) [read more]
JazzBoston's Jazz Week '10: "Made in Boston, Played in Boston" -- April 23-May 2, 2010
JazzBoston's Jazz Week '10:
"Made in Boston, Played in Boston"
10 Days Celebrate Music and Musicians Inspired by the City
Boston, Cambridge, Somerville Officially Proclaim April 23 - May 2 "Jazz Week"
For 10 days from April 23 to May 2, Jazz Week '10: "Made in Boston, Played ...
(Published: April 14, 2010) [read more]
SAXOPHONIST OLEG KIREYEV AND PIANIST KEITH JAVORS DEBUT NEW PROJECT
"RHYME & REASON" WITH STRIKING CD
AVAILABLE INTERNATIONALLY ON APRIL 13 ON INARHYME RECORDS
"Oleg Kireyev, Keith Javors, Boris Kozlov, and E.J. Strickland have created a memorable modern mainstream jazz set that also mixes together aspects of Oleg's Russian heritage, many adventurous moments, and subtle unpredictability. It ...
(Published: April 14, 2010) [read more]
Mingus Big Band: Live at Jazz Standard album release concert 4.19 @ Jazz Standard, NYC
MONDAY APRIL 19TH MINGUS CELEBRATION @ JAZZ STANDARD
Approaching the 88th birthday of Charles Mingus, Jazz Standard (116 East 27th Street, NYC)presents a special gift to Mingus fans with the album release of Mingus Big Band: Live at Jazz Standard (Release Date: 4.19.10). Recorded live on New ...
(Published: April 13, 2010) [read more]
Nnenna Freelon To Release New Record
Next week, Concord Jazz will release Homefree, the highly anticipated new album from esteemed jazz vocalist and multi-Grammy® nominee, Nnenna Freelon.
Homefree is a collection of contemporary interpretations of classic American Songbook tunes as well as a new poignant original, "Cell Phone ...
(Published: April 12, 2010) [read more]
SPANISH SAXO CARLOS VILLOSLADA LAUNCHES "TABANQUEANDO EN LA PLAZA NINA"
Spanish saxophonist Carlos Villoslada will launch his new disc Tabanqueando en la Plaza Nina.
Brilliant musicians from both flamenco and jazz gather in Villoslada´s new project: Raúl Gálvez (cante), Juan Galiardo (pianist), Antonio Corrales (contrabass), Dani Domínguez (drums), Rubem Dantas ...
(Published: April 10, 2010) [read more]
JazzAscona Festival 2010 focuses on New Standards
JazzAscona - taking place in Ascona, Switzerland, from June 24 to July 4, 2010 - stands out for its unique program and is today one of the major world events devoted to historical styles of jazz-an eleven-day multi-faceted musical marathon, but also an opportunity to vacation and relax in the ...
(Published: April 10, 2010) [read more]
THE SONG PROJECT IN EUROPE
Guitarist Derek Lee Bronston and trumpeter Mark Rapp are taking their online recording collaboration "The Song Project" live in Europe. The Duo will have their European debut in Geneva, Switzerland at Brasserie des Halles de L'Ile on Sunday, April 11. On Thursday, April 22, the Song Project ...
(Published: April 10, 2010) [read more]
FivePlay Quintet releases CD on Auraline Records!
Our first CD is now available from CDBaby! Ten original melodic modern jazz tunes for your enjoyment. Currently airing on the following fine jazz radio stations:
* KSVY, Sonoma CA
* KRFC, Fort Collins CO
* KCSM, San Mateo CA
* KSDS, San Diego CA
* KUAZ, Tucson AZ
* ...
(Published: April 09, 2010) [read more]
Singer Pamela Rose Brings Her Multimedia Show "Wild Women of Song" Show to New California Venues & Beyond
On the heels of sold-out performances at Yoshi's San Francisco, the San Jose Jazz Winter Series, and Pacifica Performances, jazz and blues vocalist Pamela Rose is taking her dynamic Wild Women show on the road. Rose has created a rollicking multimedia showcase drawn from her Wild Women of Song ...
(Published: April 08, 2010) [read more]
Legends of Salsa 3 @ Lehman Center for the Arts
Lehman Center for the Performing Arts, in association with bandleader and producer Jimmy Delgado, has assembled salsa singing sensations SULLY DIAZ, YOLANDA RIVERA, CHOCO ORTA and CITA RODRIGUEZ to celebrate the lives of three legendary vocalists of tropical music: Celia Cruz, La Lupe and Graciela. ...
(Published: April 07, 2010) [read more]
Montclair Women's Big Band to Appear at Freight & Salvage, Berkeley, Fri. May 7
The Montclair Women's Big Band, led by veteran trumpeter Ellen Seeling (and assistant director, saxophonist Jean Fineberg), will fill the stage at Berkeley's Freight & Salvage on Friday, May 7, in the band's first public concert of 2010. For the first time in its 12-year existence, MWBB ...
(Published: April 05, 2010) [read more]
Brazilian Pianist/Composer Antonio Adolfo & Vocalist Daughter Carol Saboya to Release "Lá e Cá (Here and There)" April 20
Jazz and samba have shared a rich interactive history for the last half-century. In Rio de Janeiro, musicians took note of Chet Baker, Bill Evans, and composers like Cole Porter while jazz musicians in Los Angeles and New York absorbed the music of Black Orpheus and bossa nova innovators Antonio ...
(Published: April 05, 2010) [read more]
Jazz Legend Chico Hamilton Performs @ Sag Harbor 4.9
NEA Jazz Master Chico Hamilton Performs in Sag Harbor April 9, 2010
WHAT: The East End Arts Council presents Chico Hamilton and Euphoria in
concert at Bay Street Theatre in Sag Harbor. Saluted by the Kennedy Center as "a living jazz legend", and appointed to the National Council on the ...
(Published: April 05, 2010) [read more]
Sunday, April 18: Sheryl Bailey to Co-Host Just Jazz with Bob Bernotas
On Sunday April 18, starting at 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time (US), guitarist Sheryl Bailey will join Bob Bernotas on Just Jazz as his guest co-host.
One of the most respected guitarists on today's jazz scene, Sheryl Bailey is a versatile performer, acclaimed recording artist, and dedicated jazz ...
(Published: April 04, 2010) [read more]
Michael Powers Frequency, Slavic Soul at 2010 Summer On the Hudson
The Acoustic Sundays series, featuring Michael Powers Frequency and the Slavic Soul Party, has been announced for the 10th annual free Summer On the Hudson festival at Riverside Park South.
For more information on all events, please call 311 or (212) 408-0219,
or visit www.nyc.gov/parks/soh ...
(Published: March 31, 2010) [read more]
NORA: Zbigniew Seifert's first-ever recordings now on CD!
We are making up for the mistakes committed by the Polish music industry decades ago. The hitherto unpublished recordings of Zbigniew Seifert Quartet (1969-70) are finally released on CD! The ensemble debuted in 1965 and disbanded in 1970, shortly after their appearance at the Jazz Jamboree ...
(Published: March 31, 2010) [read more]
Christian Scott Releases New CD - Yesterday You Said Tomorrow
The new CD from trumpeter Christian Scott, Yesterday You Said Tomorrow hits stores today (CD & digital) via Concord Jazz Records.
Purchase Christian Scott's new album Yesterday You Said Tomorrow at a Borders store and receive an exclusive 5 track bonus disc Five For Freddie, a tribute to ...
(Published: March 30, 2010) [read more]
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