PREVIEW: THE TRIANGLE NORTH CAROLINA 2017-18 JAZZ SEASON SHOULD KEEP US ALL SWINGING STRAIGHT AHEAD! by LARRY RENI THOMAS
The busy, expanding, thoroughly-satisfying jazz scene in what is called the "Triangle" area of the Piedmont section of North Carolina (Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill) just keeps getting better and better. Who needs the New York or the D.C. jazz scene when everybody seems to be coming this way? The ...
(Published: August 12, 2017) [read more]
Philipp Gerschlauer and David Fiuczynski Joined by Jack DeJohnette, Matt Garrison for RareNoise Release "Mikrojazz - Neue Expressionistische Musik"
On Mikrojazz, their cutting edge joint project for RareNoiseRecords, German saxophonist Philipp Gerschlauer and guitarist David Fiuczynski explore the world of music that falls between the cracks of the tempered scale. Joined by jazz drumming legend Jack DeJohnette, fretless electric bassist Matt ...
(Published: August 12, 2017) [read more]
Mike DiRubbo & Line Of Flight
VTY Jazz Arts Inc...
"Creating The Best Jazz Experience On Earth"
Is Proud To Announce
Another Sunday Serenade
Sunday August 20th, 2017
From: 4-7 PM
*Featuring*
"Mike DiRubbo & Line Of Flight"
Mike DiRubbo: Alto ...
(Published: August 11, 2017) [read more]
Beat Funktion continues streak of high-quality jazz-funk
Established R&B ensemble Beat Funktion has released their sixth album, Green Man. The band has become a household name with their scintillating instrumental jazz fused with funk and soul. The new LP aims to widen the group's audiences and, of course, continue its streak of receiving ...
(Published: August 11, 2017) [read more]
Ronnie Spector Readies First New Ronnie Spector and The Ronettes Single in Decades, 'LOVE POWER'; Billboard Selects 'Be My Baby' as #1 Greatest Girl Group Song of All Time
For Immediate Release
August 10, 2017
Ronnie Spector Readies First New Ronnie Spector and The Ronettes ...
(Published: August 10, 2017) [read more]
Lyrics, Logic, and Lullabies' new album is a poetic beauty
Having many talents can be a very stressful thing, but the featured artist in this review speaks the very opposite. Ed Verner is a man of many talents, and he is proud of what he does, which is juggling tasks relating to his kind of music. The baby boomer is the main man behind the band Lyrics, ...
(Published: August 09, 2017) [read more]
Where's the Beat?
A. West Africa, Bali, and India, birthplaces of polyrhythm, gamelan, and tala.
B. Within every performer, where musical dreams are made.
C. In a rhythm training manual by Matthew Montfort called Ancient Traditions - Future Possibilities.
D. In the new companion set ...
(Published: August 09, 2017) [read more]
Jawanza Kobie Band at the Mann Center for Performing Arts - Phila. PA
Jawanza Kobie Band will be a featured performer on the main stage at the Mann Center for the Performing Arts-Super Solar Saturday at 4-5p.
This is a free all day family friendly event culminating with a free showing of the feature film 'Hidden Figures' under the ...
(Published: August 08, 2017) [read more]
EDDIE PALMIERI + DEL CARIBE LATIN JAZZ ALL STARS
Lehman Center for the Performing Arts is proud to present the opening of the 37th Anniversary season featuring the NEA Jazz Master and ten-time Grammy® Award winner legend EDDIE PALMIERI and his SALSA ORCHESTRA on Saturday, September 16th, 2017 at 7:30pm. Also appearing: DEL CARIBE LATIN JAZZ ALL ...
(Published: August 07, 2017) [read more]
Ulysses Owens Jr. to Host Upcoming Album Release Concert in Celebration of his latest Release "Falling Forward"
On Wednesday, August 9, 2017, Drummer Ulysses Owens, Jr. will celebrate the release of his latest album, Falling Forward (Spice of Life Records 8/4), with a special performance showcasing his new ensemble at Jazz at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola in New York City.
Falling ...
(Published: August 06, 2017) [read more]
Modernistics to Perform in Freedom NH: Music and Dance from the Great American Songbook
The Modernistics will perform Friday August 11 2017 at 7:00 pm at Freedom Elementary School, 40 Loon Lake Road, Freedom NH 03836. Tickets are $20. For information: 603-539-7791.
The show will feature toe-tapping favorites by Irving Berlin, Harold Arlen, Dorothy Fields, Duke Ellington and ...
(Published: August 06, 2017) [read more]
The Wandering Woods deliver hot funk and invigorating jazz on new EP
The Wandering Woods is a band that gives importance to their own identity and passion. Formed by bassist Ross Sandlin and percussionist Jeremy Evans, the Wandering Woods have just released a new EP, a self-titled celebration of their musical roots and influences. Although it only has three tracks, ...
(Published: August 06, 2017) [read more]
Singer/Actress/Model
Andromeda Turre -"Shine" Project -
New EP August Release!
Full CD Scheduled To Feature:
Steve Turre, Orion Turre, Rahsaan Carter, James Carter, Sachal Vasandani, Ray Angry and Warren Wolf!
After studying at Berklee College of Music and The Boston Conservatory, New York City native Andromeda Turre kickstarted her career as the last Raelette hired to ...
(Published: August 04, 2017) [read more]
Tito Puente Jr at Littman Theater NMB FREE Sept 15
Join us for a FREE evening concert with Tito Puente Jr. and his Latin Jazz Ensemble in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month on Friday, September 15, 2017. Doors open at 7 PM and the concert begins at 8 PM.
The comparison is inevitable. How could it be otherwise? Tito Puente Jr. carries his ...
(Published: August 03, 2017) [read more]
Natixis Global Asset Management Awards Seventh Annual George Wein Jazz Ambassador Scholarship to R.I. and Mass. Students
Natixis Global Asset Management Awards Seventh Annual George Wein Jazz Ambassador Scholarship to R.I. and Mass. Students
• Scholarships will be presented to Elena Serrano of Providence (R.I.) and Jeffrey Pinsker-Smith of Wellesley (Mass.) during the 2017 Newport Jazz Festival
BOSTON, Aug. ...
(Published: August 03, 2017) [read more]
Philly funk and jazz take a trip to Newport and spark a reunion ...
Christian McBride, Questlove, Uri Caine, Joey DeFrancesco, Benny Golson and Others Celebrate Philadelphia Reunion
at Newport Jazz Festival August 4 - 6
NEWPORT, RI, August 2, 2017 - Philly funk and jazz take a trip to Newport this summer and spark a reunion with a group of special friends and ...
(Published: August 03, 2017) [read more]
Saxophonist/composer Ida Rønshaugen's new album is striking, hypnotic
Diverse, deep, and creatively fun, saxophonist/composer Ida Rønshaugen's second album Storm uses her Nordic musical roots in crafting eight striking songs. It is a busy album in the sense that every track has different flavors that will keep ears continually stimulated. Rønshaugen definitely ...
(Published: August 02, 2017) [read more]
Newport Jazz Festival Final Line Up
2017 Newport Jazz Festival® Takes Over Aquidneck Island August 4 - 6
31 of 50 Bands Making Newport Jazz Festival Debuts
NEWPORT, RI, July 31, 2017 - More than 300 established and emerging jazz artists will take over Aquidneck Island when the annual Newport Jazz Festival® presented by ...
(Published: August 01, 2017) [read more]
Jazz trumpeter Ilya Serov swinging his way through summer in the studio
LAGUNA BEACH (1 August 2017): Jazz trumpeter Ilya Serov has been cooped up in the recording studio all summer working on his second album, but Tuesday night in Laguna Beach, he's going to take a break to make the live performance debut of the first single, "Swing 42," featuring the dapper ...
(Published: August 01, 2017) [read more]
The Kiki Sanchez Latin Jazz Ensemble at Arts Garage Sept 9
September 9 at 8 PM: Among the new generation of young Afro-Peruvian Jazz musicians that are emerging on the national Jazz scene is pianist Kiki Sanchez. Born in Lima Peru, Sanchez began playing piano at age 11. Later he moved to Miami, Florida, where he continued studying piano as well as ...
(Published: August 01, 2017) [read more]
Duncan Sheik makes Cafe Carlyle debut, October 3-7
SINGER-SONGWRITER/COMPOSER DUNCAN SHEIK MAKES CAFÉ CARLYLE DEBUT, OCTOBER 3-7
Grammy and Tony Award-winning artist Duncan Sheik makes his Café Carlyle debut, October 3-7. Duncan Sheik launched his career in 1996 with his Grammy nominated self-titled debut album. Sheik is the composer for ...
(Published: August 01, 2017) [read more]
Marc Hoffman in Winston-Salem
Jazz Pianist/Vocalist at Thai Harmony
July 31, 2017 (WINSTON-SALEM, NC) - Pianist/vocalist Marc Hoffman will perform Thursday, August 10th at Thai Harmony, 102 W 3rd St. in Winston-Salem, NC. Live Jazz Night on Thursdays is a regular feature at the Asian fusion restaurant. Marc will perform from ...
(Published: July 31, 2017) [read more]
"Dear Friend": Jazz fusion keyboardist Patrick Bradley honors tangible and "Intangible" influences on his fourth album, due August 25
ALISO VIEJO (31 July 2017): The spiritually-minded jazz fusion keyboardist Patrick Bradley doesn't need a special occasion like marking his tenth anniversary as a recording artist to acknowledge his inspirations both tangible and divine. However, "Dear Friend," the first single from his ...
(Published: July 31, 2017) [read more]
2018 S&R Foundation Washington Award
Are you an emerging artist looking to further your craft?
The Washington Award recognizes talented emerging artists working in music, visual arts, and dance.
Why apply?
• Winners receive an unconditional cash prize of $5,000 to support their career development.
• An additional $5,000 ...
(Published: July 31, 2017) [read more]
Samuel OBie's "Horizons" is uplifting smooth jazz
Aside from the slick, tasteful lead guitar by Mayhue Bostic, Samuel OBie pulls all the strings on his latest album, Horizons.
Everything here, from the plush caress of his Hammond SK1 organ to his Gospel-bred baritone, comes from him. Or should that be within him as Horizons is an expression of ...
(Published: July 31, 2017) [read more]
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