Contemporary Jazz Vocalist Jimmy Demers Gears Up For Concord Records Debut
Pop-influenced contemporary Jazz vocalist Jimmy Demers is set to make his Concord Records debut on September 23rd with Dream A Little - a collection of 13 classic songs that have already garnered praise from the likes of legendary songwriter Diane Warren and Grammy award winning arranger Victor ...
(Published: September 05, 2008) [read more]
Mercedes Hall
I want to welcome you to my first newsletter with this I'll keep everyone up to date on my comings, goings and anything in-between.
It's that time of year Fall is approaching and before you know it the holidays will be upon us. So whether its Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza or any other ...
(Published: September 05, 2008) [read more]
EARN A BACHELOR OF MUSIC DEGREE IN JAZZ AND WORLD MUSIC STUDIES AT THE JAZZSCHOOL INSTITUTE, BERKELEY, CA
EARN A BACHELOR OF MUSIC DEGREE IN JAZZ AND WORLD MUSIC STUDIES AT THE JAZZSCHOOL INSTITUTE, BERKELEY, CA
The Jazzschool Institute is pleased to offer a Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz and World Music Studies beginning fall of 2009. This new degree program offers students a challenging ...
(Published: September 01, 2008) [read more]
Summer of "Love of Don Ellis" Film Tour 2008
ELECTRIC HEART Documentary Film Screenings include:
The 51st Annual Monterey Jazz Festival (September
20th, 5:30pm Jazz Theater - Monterey, California (Music with Milcho Leviev, Screening &
Discussion).
Earshot Jazz Festival (October 18 -November 9) Screening dates: November 1 & 3. ...
(Published: September 01, 2008) [read more]
MILLENNIUM PROMISE, SIMMONS FAMILY FOUNDATION AND KOCH RECORDS
HOST ALL-STAR BENEFIT ALBUM RELEASE
Affair to Feature Grammy®-Nominated Jazz Great Kirk Whalum & Friends
New York, NY, August 20, 2008 - On Monday, September 29, 2008, philanthropic organizations Millennium Promise and Simmons Family Foundation, along with entertainment powerhouse Koch Records will join forces to host the album release party for Promises Made, an all-star benefit jazz album. The ...
(Published: August 28, 2008) [read more]
Dare2/Emarcy Records to Release Dave Holland's "Pass It On" September 23
Esteemed as a bassist, composer, and bandleader, Dave Holland has worked in a vast array of settings over the last 40 years, from classic dates with Miles Davis, Joe Henderson, and Wayne Shorter to his own adventurous recordings, seven of which have been honored with Grammy Awards or nominations in ...
(Published: August 25, 2008) [read more]
Legendary Arranger, Composer, Conductor: RUSSELL GARCIA
TAKES THE PODIUM IN THREE RARE U.S. APPEARANCES
With Shaynee Rainbolt SINGS Russell Garcia
Legendary arranger, composer and conductor, Russell Garcia, who is now 92 years young, (and now living in New Zealand), will join New York singer, Shaynee Rainbolt, on stage, conducting his Four Trombone Band - in a concert of his original music.
These concerts are to both honor this legend in ...
(Published: August 21, 2008) [read more]
Aaron Parks' Blue Note Debut Invisible Cinema Released, Full Album Stream At AOL
Rapidly rising Jazz pianist Aaron Parks' Blue Note Records debut Invisible Cinema hits stores this week; the whole album is available to stream now at AOL.
Invisible Cinema is a stunning concept record conceived entirely by the 24-year-old, and with his technically involved, melodic and ...
(Published: August 19, 2008) [read more]
Patti Wicks CD Wins Italian Jazz Awards 2008
I am delighted to report that the Patti Wicks Trio CD: It's A Good Day (Geco) has won the 2008 Italian Jazz Awards for Best Jazz Album of the Year.
I'm honored to have been the first foreign artist to have won or been nominated!
Many thanks to Marla for posting about the nomination back ...
(Published: August 14, 2008) [read more]
Lionel Loueke & Richard Bona Kick Off New Season of
Duo Tones in The Allen Room - Sept. 26-27
Who/What:
Guitarist/vocalist Lionel Loueke from Benin and bassist/vocalist Richard Bona from Cameroon are instrumentalists fluent in the folkloric music of their African homelands and contemporary ...
(Published: August 13, 2008) [read more]
NYC Jazz Pianist Aaron Parks Gears Up For Blue Note Debut 8.19 - AOL To Stream Entire Album
Set for release next week (8.19) Invisible Cinema marks the Blue Note Records debut of up-and-coming pianist/composer Aaron Parks. The album is 10 tracks of classic piano Jazz that also touches on some rock, hip-hop and groove influences, creating a pioneering yet authentic Jazz sound.
Parks ...
(Published: August 11, 2008) [read more]
Solvang Jazz Festival Announces Artist Lineup 2008 - Sept. 25-28
Solvang Jazz Festival returns for second year of outstanding talent and
musical education
Solvang, California, August 5, 2008-With a world class lineup of Jazz legends and bright new stars, the 2008 Solvang Jazz Festival is set to bring the thrill and excitement of Jazz, music in general and ...
(Published: August 06, 2008) [read more]
Monterey Jazz Festival Records Release 2nd Collection of Never-Before-Heard Live Recordings
In its second full slate of archival releases, Monterey Jazz Festival Records, an imprint of Concord Music Group, has released a new series of never-before-heard concert performances by jazz icons: Art Blakey, Dave Brubeck, Shirley Horn, Tito Puente, Cal Tjader and classic blues singer Jimmy ...
(Published: August 05, 2008) [read more]
Peter Leitch is now accepting students
Learn jazz guitar with recording artist Peter Leitch.
Peter is now accepting a limited number of students in jazz guitar and improvisation.
A non "assembly line" approach
geared to the individual.
Developing a single note line, chord melody,
reharmonization, the aesthetics of ...
(Published: July 30, 2008) [read more]
Guitarist Peter Leitch in 12th Year at Walker's
Guitarist Peter Leitch is now in his 12th year playing Sunday nights at Walker's, the landmark TriBeCa bar/restaurant at 16 N. Moore St (corner of Varick). Peter performs in duo from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., no cover, but a one-drink or food minimum. August special guests are: August 3, Thomson ...
(Published: July 30, 2008) [read more]
13th Annual Jazz on the Green features Arturo Sandoval & many more!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
The 13th Annual Jazz on the Green is pleased to present our 2008 lineup which includes two full days of live entertainment on October 18th and 19th at Estero Community Park (mid-way between Ft. Myers & Naples). Attendees can spread out under the sun and stars with picnic ...
(Published: July 29, 2008) [read more]
Jazz Trumpeter Mark Rapp Plays the WC Handy Festival 2008
This weekend (July 25 & 26), trumpeter and composer Mark Rapp and his NY-based band will bring his original sounds of contemporary Jazz to Florence, Alabama at the 27th annual WC Handy Festival. Past festivals have had such greats as Dizzy Gillispie, Take6, Henry Butler, Ellis Marsalis and more and ...
(Published: July 21, 2008) [read more]
Concord Records Add 5 Fantastic Collectibles to 'Collector's Corner'
The folks at Concord Music Group have added 5 more rare and collectible classic Jazz titles to their recently launched 'Collector's Corner' site.
These five fantastic collectibles (below) as well as many more rare & collectible vinyl and box set titles from labels such as Fantasy, ...
(Published: July 17, 2008) [read more]
Turiya Mareya and Charlie Chavez Perform at the Baja Jazz Festival
Turiya Mareya with Charlie Chavez
Latin Jazz Concert
Baja Jazz Festival 2009 "PRELUDIO"
Live at Casa De La Cultura in Tiuana
Saturday July 26th
9:30 pm
Casa de la Cultura de Tijuana
Calle Lisboa 5, Downtown tel: (664) 687 2604 (info)
FREE!
Turiya Mareya and Charlie Chavez ...
(Published: July 16, 2008) [read more]
"Mercy" For Veterans
Los Angeles, June 24, 2008: Way back in 1964 legendary, singer/songwriter, Mose Allison wrote a unique anti-war song called "Everybody's Cryin' Mercy". Allison recorded the song for one of his early albums and over the years a few other artists have also recorded it in much the same vein as ...
(Published: July 14, 2008) [read more]
Maynard Ferguson New CD Vol 2.
Never before heard tracks from trumpet giant Maynard Ferguson, this is the follow up to the CD Vol 1 which was a hit in the UK and in Europe.
This CD features 10 charts from 1967-1974, a mixture of demos and live recordings, Big Band "Jazz/Rock" at its best! Feel the energy of this amazing Band ...
(Published: July 10, 2008) [read more]
MARCO BENEVENTO TRIO + BLAST OFF!!! feat. MIKE GAMBLE @ Galapagos on 7/16
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
The 4th installment of the "Real. Live. Music." series at Galapagos Art Space in Williamsburg will be taking place on Wed, 7/16 with:
MARCO BENEVENTO TRIO
Marco Benevento - keys (Benevento/Russo Duo)
Marc Friedman - bass (The Slip)
Adam Deitch - drums (Lettuce, ...
(Published: July 10, 2008) [read more]
Somi and Sachal to support Steve Grossman/Damon Brown Quintet at Ronnie Scott's in July 2008.
She is a daughter of the New African world. Born in Illinois to East African parents, Somi and her six siblings began to shuffle through the life of a diplomat scientist-come-university professor's family. Thus exposing Somi to stories and music from all over the world. Her lyrically and ...
(Published: July 09, 2008) [read more]
A GREAT TIME TO BE HAD "JAZZIN' AROUND TOWN" IN ATLANTIC CITY
July 1, 2008, Atlantic City, NJ---Jazz, Blues and Latin music lovers from all over will have plenty of good reason to make their way to Atlantic City now that Atlantic City Jams! JAZZIN' AROUND TOWN Jazz & Blues Festival is being scheduled for several dates this year from August through ...
(Published: July 01, 2008) [read more]
JAZZMOBILE KICKS OFF ITS 45TH SUMMER FESTIVAL
JAZZMOBILE KICKS OFF ITS 45TH SUMMER FESTIVAL
JAZZMOBILE KICKS OFF ITS 45TH JAZZMOBILE KICKS OFF ITS 45TH SUMMER FESTIVAL
JAZZMOBILE KICKS OFF ITS 45TH SUMMER FESTIVAL
Famed Harlem Institution Launches Free Summer Concert Saturday at Make Music New York Festival, Introduces Winner of Fifth Annual Jazzmobile Vocal Competition
NEW YORK (June 21, 2008)-Jazzmobile unveilled its 45th Summer Festival schedule-a free ...
(Published: June 24, 2008) [read more]
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