Woody Witt recipient of 2010 CMA/FACE grant
Houston-based saxophonist, Woody Witt, is a 2010 recipient of the CMA/FACE French-American Jazz Exchange grant. This grant supports innovative collaborations of French and U.S. jazz artists that take place in one or both countries.
Witt will be collaborating with French pianist, Franck ...
(Published: January 23, 2010) [read more]
Ian Carey Quintet to Release Second CD, "Contextualizin'," February 16, on Kabocha Records
Ian Carey's 2006 debut, SINK/SWIM, drew some critical attention to the Oakland-based trumpeter's original music and forward-thinking quintet, but his new recording, Contextualizin', is sure to turn heads in the direction of this gifted jazz trumpeter/composer. The new CD will be ...
(Published: January 21, 2010) [read more]
Dean Martin's Essential Love Songs Available January 26th
Dean Martin's most romantic ballads have been gathered for a new mood-setting collection, Essential Love Songs, to be released January 26 by Capitol/EMI, just in time for Valentine's Day. 16 classics are featured, including "You're Nobody ‘Til Somebody Loves You," "Just In Time," ...
(Published: January 20, 2010) [read more]
TERJE LIE SETS OUT ON AN URBAN VACATION
Groove Jazz Saxophonist's Second CD, Produced by Jeff Lorber and Jimmy Haslip, Will Be Released on February 16
Expanding upon the explosive energy, compelling melodies, and stylistic diversity of his previous critically acclaimed album, Traveler, Norwegian-born and now LA-based saxophonist ...
(Published: January 19, 2010) [read more]
Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola February 2010 Lineup
Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola Feb 2010 Lineup
WHAT/WHO:
Mon, Feb 1 - UPSTARTS! Ben Williams & Sound Effect w/ Jaleel Shaw, David Bryant & Obed Calvaire
Featuring Ben Williams (bass), Jaleel Shaw (alto & soprano saxophones), David Bryant (piano), Obed Calvaire (drums). ...
(Published: January 15, 2010) [read more]
Porto Franco Records to Release New CD by Mitch Marcus Quintet on Feb. 16
During its ten-year San Francisco residency, the Mitch Marcus Quintet developed an edgy, innovative sound that attracted crowds as well as critical raves. The San Francisco Chronicle called the quintet "among the most provocative of Bay Area ensembles," and in 2007 the readers of SF Weekly voted ...
(Published: January 14, 2010) [read more]
PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND COMING TO EL CAMPANIL THEATRE
Saturday, March 6, 2010, 8:00 p.m.
El Campanil Theatre
602 W. Second Street
Antioch, Ca 94509
(925) 757-9500
www.elcampaniltheatre.com
Antioch, CA - The Preservation Hall Jazz Band (PHJB), based in the city known as the birthplace of Jazz, New Orleans, LA, will make its only Northern ...
(Published: January 13, 2010) [read more]
DRUM! Demos Diversity For NAMM 2010: Dave Lombardo's Loud, But New Approach; Gavin Harrison's Tips Of The Trade; Stanton Moore Meets Bonham
San Jose, Calif., -- Enter Music Publishing, publishers of hip/drum percussion magazines worldwide, has published, maybe, its most diverse, insightful issue to date. And how apropos that Issue 168 is being displayed at NAMM (National Association of Music Merchandisers trade show) ...
(Published: January 11, 2010) [read more]
LA Phil Presents Herb Alpert and Lani Hall - Friday, January 29, 8pm at Walt Disney Concert Hall
Backed by piano, bass and drums, Alpert's warm, expressive trumpet complements Hall's sensual, emotive voice for a unique blend of classic American standards and jazz, spiced with the colors of Brazilian music.
For tickets and information, visit ...
(Published: January 11, 2010) [read more]
MCG Jazz to Release "A New Promise" CD by Guitarist Sheryl Bailey, Feb. 2
A New Promise, the sixth and latest CD by Sheryl Bailey, represents something of a homecoming for the New York-based guitarist. It's her first collaboration with producer Marty Ashby and the MCG Jazz label, which is affiliated with the Manchester Craftsmen's Guild in Sheryl's hometown ...
(Published: January 08, 2010) [read more]
Joey Berkley Reviews on AllAboutJazz
Joey Berkley | Self Produced
By Mark F. Turner
A single listen to the pop/jazz standard
"Nature Boy" is proof that saxophonist Joey
Berkley's tenor is as robust and accomplished
as they come. Living in New York since the
late 1970s, the Canadian expat has survived
and thrived in the ...
(Published: January 07, 2010) [read more]
Monterey Jazz Festival On Tour Comes to Long Island
Monterey Jazz Festival On Tour Comes to Long Island
MJF All-Stars Perform at: Tilles Center at Long Island University in Brookville, NY, February 13, 2010
Staller Center for the Arts at SUNY in Stony Brook, NY, February 14, 2010
Band Features Kenny Barron, Regina Carter, Russell Malone, ...
(Published: January 07, 2010) [read more]
"The Audience," New CD by Tenor Saxophonist Ralph Lalama, Due Jan. 26 from Mighty Quinn Productions
Ever since arriving on the New York scene in the mid-1970s, tenor saxophonist Ralph Lalama has been widely recognized as a Most Valuable Player. He's been a key soloist with the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra for more than 25 years, and a member of Joe Lovano's Grammy-winning Nonet since its ...
(Published: January 05, 2010) [read more]
Hot, Sizzling Jazz on a Cold Winter's Night
Jazz NightOut, February 6th, 7:30pm, Presented by The Arts Center at Killingworth
New York saxophonist Eli Degibri, who has toured with Herbie Hancock and performed on his three-time Grammy award-winning album Gershwin's World, headlines at The Arts Center at Killingworth's 6th Annual ...
(Published: January 04, 2010) [read more]
The Story of The Jazz Loft Project to be told in upcoming exhibition at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
New York, NY - The story of a little known five-story loft building in New York City's wholesale flower district that was a popular late-night haunt for some of the biggest names in 1950's and 60's jazz is told in The Jazz Loft Project, a new multimedia exhibition opening February 17, ...
(Published: January 04, 2010) [read more]
Tribute concert for Louis Hayes
Another Sunday Serenade
Live at the Bassline
Featuring
Willie Williams: tenor saxophone & James Zollar: trumpet
*With*
Benito Gonzalez: piano Santi Debriano: bass &
Chuck McPherson: drums
Sunday- January 24th,2010 from 3 ...
(Published: January 02, 2010) [read more]
Drummer/Composer Dana Hall Named An Outstanding "Chicagoan of the Year" by the Chicago Tribune
The Chicago Tribune yesterday announced its outstanding Chicagoans of the Year, recognizing their achievements in ten arts and culture fields. Dana Hall, the drummer, composer, and educator, was the top Jazz Chicagoan, and the only professional musician selected.
The complete list of honorees, ...
(Published: December 28, 2009) [read more]
AccuJazz Internet Radio Launches "Best of 2009" Channel!
It's the time of year for giving gifts, spending time with family, and, of course, making year-end top-10 lists. Dozens of jazz critics and bloggers have taken it upon themselves to publish their opinions about the jazz of the last 12 months, and AccuJazz.com has been keeping tabs. The ...
(Published: December 22, 2009) [read more]
The Jazz Academy of Music (501c3) Proudly Announces
The 2010 Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival - February 19-21, 2010 - Rockville, MD
The Jazz Academy of Music (501c3) Proudly Announces The 2010 Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival - February 19-21, 2010 - Rockville, MD
Formerly presented as The East Coast Jazz Festival
www.midatlanticjazzfestival.org
In addition to a cadre of the finest local/regional talent, artists scheduled ...
(Published: December 21, 2009) [read more]
Terrence McManus' FIRSTBORN w.Ellery Eskelin/Mark Helias/Gerlad Cleaver
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Terrence McManus
Email: terrence@terrence-mcmanus.com
Website: www.terrence-mcmanus.com
GUITARIST/COMPOSER TERRENECE MCMANUS UNVEILS "FIRSTBORN"
Featuring Ellery Eskelin, Mark Helias, and Gerald Cleaver
On Saturday, February 6, Terrence McManus will ...
(Published: December 20, 2009) [read more]
Jazz Notes Book Events
Three events in New Jersey will highlight "Jazz Notes: Interviews Across the Generations" PraegerABC-Clio), a book written by Sanford Josephson and released in June.
On Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, Words, a bookstore in Maplewood, NJ, will have an author event at 7:30 p.m.
On Sunday, Feb. ...
(Published: December 20, 2009) [read more]
Grammy Nominated Album "Brother to Brother"
It would be quite an understatement to say that the Clayton family is musically-inclined. This year, three Claytons-John, Jeff and Gerald-received Grammy nominations. Brothers John and Jeff Clayton were nominated for "Best Jazz Instrumental Album, Individual or Group" for their record "Brother to ...
(Published: December 18, 2009) [read more]
Guitarist Roman Miroshnichenko Receives Independent Music Award Nomination
K&B Entertainment is proud to announce that guitarist, composer and bandleader Roman Miroshnichenko has received nomination from the 9th Annual Independent Music Awards. Roman has been nominated in the Best World Traditional Song Category for the track Unforgiven from his 2009 Temptation CD release ...
(Published: December 17, 2009) [read more]
TERENCE BLANCHARD NOMINATED FOR BEST IMPROVISED JAZZ SOLO AT THE UPCOMING 52ND GRAMMY AWARDS;WORLD REKNOWNED TRUMPET PLAYER AND COMPOSER WILL ALSO RECEIVE FRANCE'S GRAND PRIX DU DISQUE 2009
Blanchard's soundtrack composition for Cadillac Records also nominated, for Best Compilation Soundtrack Album For Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media
Los Angeles--Three-time Grammy Award-winning composer and world-renowned trumpet player Terence Blanchard's recording, ...
(Published: December 16, 2009) [read more]
Geoffrey Keezer Nominated for a Grammy
Geoffrey Keezer may have just received his first Grammy nomination (Best Latin Jazz Album for his record Áurea), but he is by no means a newbie to the music scene. Since the tender age of 18, when Keezer began playing with Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers, he has made a name for himself in the ...
(Published: December 16, 2009) [read more]
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