Press Releases (1779)
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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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Remember back when jazz musicians would hang out together and create good music on the spot? Well if you like that type of sound that's what "The Stew" is all about......good old jam session! A mixture of piano, organ, guitar, sax and drums rolled up into one impromptu jam session.…
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Bermuda-01/24/05- The story of Robert Symons is interesting and moving. In what was to become a lifetime pattern of diligence and dedication, he set out to teach himself the instruments of his profession at a very early age. The renowned Steel Pan Soloist and recording artist from the Island of…
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29 Jan
The 2005 Nightlife Awards honors the best in LIVE Jazz Performances
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Nightlife Awards producer Scott Siegel is proud to announce that Mark Murphy will receive the Legend of Jazz Award at the 2005 Nightlife Awards. This prolific jazz recording artist is a six-time Grammy Award nominee. Renowned jazz artist Andy Bey will perform a tribute to the late Jackie Paris, who…
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29 Jan
Kaufman Center Presents Jazz Pianists Kenny Barron and Mulgrew Miller
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The Kaufman Center presents jazz pianists Kenny Barron and Mulgrew Miller in the acclaimed duo-piano series No Minimum at Merkin Concert Hall on Monday, February 14, at 8 PM. Longtime friends Barron and Miller will join forces for this special Valentine’s Day program. No Minimum concludes on June 20 with…
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29 Jan
Denarris' Music Was Chosen For Compilation CD To Be Promoted At The MIDEM 2005 Conference!
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Cannes, France Track 3 entitled, "Midnight Kiss" from Denarris' smooth jazz CD (Songs From The Heart Part 1) was chosen for the "Music of The States 2005" compilation CD to be promoted at the Midem 2005 Conference. Midem is a convention for music industry professionals from all over the world.…
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The Institute for the Musical Arts (IMA) is pleased to announce its Rock N Roll Camp for Teen-aged Girls, now in its fourth summer. Northampton, Massachusetts, January 27th, 2005.-Three sessions of the camp will be offered: July 8-27, July 22-31 and August 5-14. The camps take place at IMA’s east…
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"Art of Trio" is not just a band or group, it is rather a phenomenon. This brand new 21st century cutting edge jazz ensemble came in to shape in Tallinn Estonia rather unexpectedly instead of as one may usually expect it to happen in New York City. "Art of Trio"…
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The much anticipated third album release "Landmarks" from the Scottish Guitar Quartet will be available from the 14th of April 2005. SGQ, with this latest release have without doubt achieved an album of stunning beauty. From the incredible compositional skills, through individual/group performance, to the actual recording, Landmarks will surely…
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The Jazz (aka Jazz Spot) is a cozy jazz café which is owned by an African American mother daughter team and celebrating it’s third year. The owners are dedicated to keeping Jazz alive as well as introducing it to the youth in the community. They present an outdoor summer series…
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A one- act play about the enigmatic pianist/ composer, Thelonious Monk. Written by Laurence Holder with music score by Bill Lee. Starring Rome Neal as Monk
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Announcing Sister City Female Vocalist Jazz Contest High school, adult winners will win trip to Kobe, Japan! Submission deadline March 16, 2005 ********************************************************************** The Seattle Kobe Sister City Association (SKSCA) is pleased to announce the very first Seattle-Kobe Female Jazz Vocalist Competition. SKSCA will send one high school and one…
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29 Jan
Jazz RadioDirectX - Demand Grows to 800 Radio Stations & Media Worldwide
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Response has been so tremendous from radio that many of the top jazz stations and programmers are using Jazz RadiodirectX to request new releases from our weekly service such as: Nationally Syndicated NPR programs "After Hours" & "Swinging Down The Lane" to International National Network Radio - BBC, CBC "After…
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Guitarists! is #26 on the Jazz Radio Chart, and reviewed in Just Jazz Guitar by Jack Wilkins! At #26 on Jazz Week's National Jazz Radio Chart, Guitarists! continues to move up the charts. The current issue of Just Jazz Guitar had jazz guitar legend Jack Wilkin's review of the CD.…
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