Jazz News (3312)
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Mike introduces a fresh collection of compositions based on different elements of city living. By incorporating popular rhythm formats yet remaining true to form with standout instrumental performances from guests Bob Malach on tenor sax and Vinnie Cutro on trumpet, the delicate balance of past inspirations and today’s energies works…
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Sal Mosca, has released another CD on Zinnia Records; however, this is his first trio CD. Sal has been recording since 1949 when he recorded with Lee Konitz and Warne Marsh; since then Sal has recorded with Miles Davis and Max Roach; Oscar Pettiford and Kenny Clarke; Billy Bauer, Peter…
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Mack 9 Records is proud to announce the release of artist Charles Mack's solo album "Next Generation Blues". CD Release date and location: April 14, 2005 Kingston Mines 2548 N. Halsted Chicago, Illinois 60614 773-477-4646 8:00pm CD listening party 10:30pm CD release party The album is a mixture of Blues,…
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29 Jan
Rare PABLO MENENDEZ Appearance in New York MAKOR, March 15 8 pm
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Pablo will be appearing with fellow ZOHO artist HARVIE S and members of Harvie's band Daniel Kelly & William "Beaver" Bausch, and other first call Latin Jazz sidemen from New York. The Line Up: Daniel Kelly-piano, Harvie S.-bass, William Bausch-drums, Paul Carlson-sax, Pedrito Martinez-percussion, Benjamin Lapidus-tres/guitar & Pablo Menendez-guitar The…
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29 Jan
Mario Pavone to Celebrate 40th Anniversary in Music April 27th-May 11th in NYC
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Media Contact for Mario Pavone: Scott Menhinick, Improvised Communications (617) 489-6561
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NEW YORK, NY -- Bassist/composer Mario Pavone will celebrate his 40th anniversary in music with performances at four New York venues from April 27th to May 11th. Spanning two weeks, this tour will spotlight Pavone's Totem Quartet and…
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29 Jan
Four Brothers and The Kurt Elling Trio Perform at the Wilson Center
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Five-time Grammy nominee Kurt Elling returns to the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts bringing with him three of the greatest jazz vocalists of our time Jon Hendricks, Mark Murphy and Peter Eldridge on Friday, May 6, 2005 at 8:00pm. Loose, avant-garde and hip, these four legends infuse jazz…
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29 Jan
Brian Patneaude Quartet CD Release Party @ WAMC Performing Arts Studio 3/19/05
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On Saturday March 19th, the Brian Patneaude Quartet will celebrate the release of "Distance" (WEPA Records) with a performance at 8 pm at the WAMC Performing Arts Studio's Linda Norris Auditorium, 339 Central Ave., Albany, NY. Ticket reservations are $8 and are available by phone at (518) 465-5233 ext. 4,…
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29 Jan
JJA's 9th Annual Jazz Awards Celebrates Excellence in Musicianship & Journalism
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The Jazz Journalists Association (JJA), representing more than 400 writers, broadcasters, photographers and new media professionals worldwide, announces final nominees in 40 categories of achievement for the Jazz Awards 2005, its ninth annual ceremony honoring jazz musicians and their supporters. The Jazz Awards is a benefit for the Jazz Foundation…
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Where does an up-and-coming music star in Georgia go to begin their climb to success? Where do new and established professionals go to collaborate on their ideas? Georgia is home to a diverse and rich culture of talent that often goes unseen and unheard due to a lack of resources…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact:Al BasileSweet Spot RecordsPO Box 4723Rumford, RI 02916Phone & Fax: 401-438-7431E Mail:
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Rumford, RI--March 24, 2005--Al Basile has a range of influences including Frank Sinatra, Sam Cooke, Marvin Gaye, Nat Cole, Solomon Burke, Muddy Waters, and Lonnie Johnson. However, it all started for him when he heard…
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29 Jan
Bruce Cale Quartet Live at the Adelaide Festival - 1980
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Tall Poppies Records is proud to release this fine recording of the Bruce Cale Quartet, consisting of Dale Barlow(flute and saxophones), Roger Frampton (piano), Bruce Cale (bass) and Phil Treloar(drums), each an exceptional creative musician. Recorded 25 years ago at the Adelaide Festival of Arts, these performances document a unique…
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Wyclef Jean, Los Lonely Boys, Gipsy Kings, Jonny Lang, Elvis Costello, Nellie McKay and Chicago’s own Cheap Trick make their Ravinia Festival debuts Returning favorites include Tony Bennett, Aretha Franklin, Lyle Lovett, Ben Folds, Rufus Wainwright and Alison Krauss Jazz in June stars Ramsey Lewis, McCoy Tyner, Chick Corea, Branford…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEKansas City USA Kansas City based saxophonist, award-winning composer, and ‘Asr Records recording artist, Chris Burnett is now represented for bookings in the United States and worldwide by Paul Collins Artist Management International. Collins states: "Paul Collins Artist Management International is honored to announce the addition of Chris…
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For Immediate Release Eddie Henderson & Tony Adamo Record Milestones Roc Armani UrbanZone Productions The much traveled Eddie Henderson recently swung into San Francisco with the Mingus Big Band. It happened that Eddie had an open date when the Mingus Big Band took a break from the road, while preparing…
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For Immediate Release Urbanzone Productions/Roc Armani Paul Jackson’s new CD release, FUNK ON A STICK The great funk bass master, Paul Jackson of the Headhunters (Basin Street Records) formerly Herbie Hancock and the Headhunters, has released his second solo CD, FUNK ON A STICK (Backdoor Records). It’s been on the…
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Roni Music Productions announces the Live recording of: Jazz Guitarist , Ron Jackson Ron Jackson will record his arrangement of popular standards, R+B Classics and his original compositions. Friday and Saturday February 18 and 19 2005 9pm 1:30am Location Cecil's Jazz Club & Restaurant 364 Valley Road West Orange, NJ…
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29 Jan
Jazz Vocalist Anne Burnell's New CD celebrates the Harold Arlen Centennial
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Accompanied by Some of Jazz’s All Time Great Performers Chicago (January 2005)-Award-winning vocalist Anne Burnell, formerly Anne Pringle, is pleased to announce the January 2005 release of her 3rd CD, BLUES IN THE NIGHT: THE SONGS OF HAROLD ARLEN as part of the Harold Arlen Centennial celebration. With arrangements by…
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William Grant Still Arts Center recognizes first black record producer and musical pacesetter in February exhibition Contact Joyce Maddox 213-847-1540 LOS ANGELES -- JazzGenesis: Benjamin Franklin "Reb" Spikes and the Central Avenue Jazz Scene, 1919 to 1945 unveils the obscured legacy of a musician who helped open the doors to…
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In lieu of acceptance speeches, the winners are invited to perform New York, New York December 29, 2004-Jazz artists Mark Murphy, Bill Charlap, Joe Lovano Quartet, Allan Harris, Andy Bey, and Paula West will be part of the 2005 Nightlife Awards. The Nightlife Awards is the only broad-based critics award…
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Imagine what Miles would sound like if he were produced by King Tubby and accompanied by a Speak-n-Spell and theremin. You'd hear something really special. An amalgamation of creativity, chops and electronics. A reverb saturated, dub exploration of the jazz motiff. Smother.net called it "One of the best acid jazz…
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