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Boston Modern Orchestra Project Launches Record Label BMOP Sound
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Submitted on 11/15/07 - BOSTON MODERN ORCHESTRA PROJECT (BMOP) LAUNCHES ITS SIGNATURE RECORD LABEL BMOP SOUND
“BMOP is emerging as the national leader among orchestras of its ilk.” Boston Globe
Roslindale, MA--- The Boston Modern Orchestra Project (BMOP), the nation’s leading orchestra dedicated exclusively to performing, commissioning, and recording new music, announces the prospective launch of its own CD label, BMOP Sound. With its debut...
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Press Release by April Thibeault
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The John Brown Quintet Shakes Up Hard Bop for a New Generation With *Terms of Art: A Tribute to Art
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Submitted on 11/15/07 - For Immediate Release
For More Information, Contact: Adri Cowan
Gaye Carleton
+1-212-645-1600
New York, NY – November 6, 2007 – True to the groove rhythms of hard bop made famous by drummer and bandleader Art Blakey, the John Brown Quintet is releasing its debut CD, Terms of Art: A Tribute to Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, on November 6, 2007. The disc...
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Press Release by Adri Cowan
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A New Jazz Twist to the Holiday Classics: The John Brown Quintet Releases *Merry Christmas, Baby*
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Submitted on 11/15/07 - For Immediate Release
For more information, contact: Adri Cowan,
Gaye Carleton
+1-212-645-1600
New York, NY – November 6, 2007 – Christmas classics are reimagined in the capable hands of straight-ahead jazz masters on Merry Christmas, Baby, the latest CD from the Durham-based John Brown Quintet. The upbeat rhythms and winding improv solos glide in and around trumpeter Ray Codrington’s smooth vocals on a...
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Press Release by Adri Cowan
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Mark Mosley CD Review Featured in Jazz Improv
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Submitted on 11/11/07 - Mark Mosley is a Baltimore-based jazz and blues guitarist who was inspired to pursue music as a career after performing at the Montreux Jazz Festival while in high school. Born in Arkansas, Mark lived worldwide due to his parents' and his own previous active U.S Army affiliation. He began playing guitar when he was 11, first learning to emulate...
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News Story by Mark Mosley
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Jeff Healey to Record Live Blues Concert CD
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Submitted on 11/10/07 - Renowned blues guitarist (and jazz trumpet impressario/band leader) Jeff Healey, will be recording a live blues CD with his Jeff Healey Blues Band, (which is the Healey's House Band), on Thursday, November 15, 2007 at Jeff Healey's Roadhouse, 56 Blue Jays Way (across from Wayne Gretzky's), in Toronto, ON.
The cover for this special night, will be $15 at the door.
The live tracks...
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Jazz News by Joe Curtis
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Under the Lake Returns
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Submitted on 11/09/07 - Together again, after a hiatus of ten years, UTL is back with the freshest, most compelling smooth jazz release of the year - People Together. People Together is filled with energy- inspired by UTL's enthusiastically-received reunion in 2005 (their first live performance in 8 years) at the Columbia City Theater in Seattle.
In just a few short weeks, "Sweet...
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Press Release by Cheryl Hughey
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Hoboken Has Jazz!
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Submitted on 11/09/07 - Hoboken's only jazz venue has great artists every Thursday night at 9 pm. Some of the musicians that play there are Julio Fernandez, Bryan Beninghove, Don Williams, Pat Cattitta, Raphael Cruz, and a whole lot more. The Elysian Cafe, located on the corner of Washington and 10th streets, is a French Bistro with great food and has a magnificant interior which dates back...
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Press Release by Ames Crawford
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Côte à Côte - Coast To Coast: Art and Jazz in France and California at The Getty Center
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Submitted on 11/08/07 -
Côte à Côte explores the intersection of jazz with postwar art and culture. A two-day multimedia program on November 13 and 14 features conversations with artists and musicians, poetry readings, musical performances, and talks on art, literature and music. Daytime events include conversation with master photographer William Claxton with special guests Bud Shank and Dennis Hopper, the premier of...
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Press Release by Donna Conwell
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Luciana Souza at Rutgers December 8th
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Submitted on 11/08/07 - NEWS RELEASE
-for immediate release-
BRAZILIAN SINGER LUCIANA SOUZA WILL PERFORM
@ RUTGERS-CAMDEN JAZZ FESTIVAL
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2007 @ 8 pm
Day begins with FREE afternoon jazz concert and workshop 1 pm to 4 pm in Black Box Studio with MASTER DRUMMER KENYATTA & LA TUMBA
GORDON THEATER, 3rd & Pearl Streets, Camden, NJ
Contact:
Graziella DiNuzzo-D’Amelio, Communications Manager
609-680-7670 (cell)
856-225-6299 (office)
gdame@camden.rutgers.edu
Downloadable...
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Press Release by Graziella D'Amelio
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Dave Allen CD Release
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Submitted on 11/06/07 - FRESH SOUND/ NEW TALENT RECORDS PRESENTS: THE NEW CD FROM GUITARIST/COMPOSER DAVE ALLEN
“REAL AND IMAGINED”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The Dave Allen Quartet brings together some of the best talent that New York City has to offer. Their critically acclaimed debut recording, Untold Stories, documented a well-crafted group sound rarely found in music today. Their new follow up, “Real and imagined”...
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Press Release by Dave Allen
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Binacional Jazz Descarga at El Lugar del Nopal
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Submitted on 10/30/07 - Binacional Jazz Descarga at El Lugar del Nopal Turiya Mareya hosts Latin Jazz Jam Session featuring Artists from Tijuana and San Diego
Wednedsday November 14th at 8 pm The Bi-nancional Jazz Descarga will feature:
Puerto Rican Percussionist Gene "Negro" Perry
Tijuana Percussionist Javier Cabanillas
Cuban Guitarist Ignacio Arango
Vocalist Luisa Corredor.
And the Binacional Jazz Descarga House band!
Turiya Mareya - Piano...
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Press Release by Turiya Mareya
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John and Alice Coltrane Tribute Concert at the WorldBeat Center in San Diego
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Submitted on 10/30/07 - Azar Lawrence – A New Revelation, Jazz Disciple
Azar Lawrence's CD release, Music and Legacy of John Coltrane has
ascended him to Revelations Anew - Azar Lawrence A New Revelation
The Los Angeles' Jazz scene historically can be labeled as Classical and
Eclectic. Native Angeleno, Azar Lawrence has truly been a major
contributor to the West Coast music landscape beginning in the early
70's.
Known for...
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Press Release by Turiya Mareya
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Jill Newman Productions Presents Sly & The Family Stone, Jimmy Scott, Bilal, Derrick Hodge and other
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Submitted on 10/29/07 - JILL NEWMAN PRODUCTIONS
PRESENTS EXCITING CALENDAR OF EVENTS including
SLY & THE FAMILY STONE, JIMMY SCOTT
BILAL, DERRICK HODGE & OTHERS
NEW YORK, NY, October 29, 2007 – Jill Newman Productions, renowned across the nation for high-quality, diverse music productions, announces an exciting calendar of events, including the UNITED STATES PREMIERE OF THE TRIUMPHANT RETURN OF SLY & THE FAMILY STONE, Jimmy Scott, Bilal, Derrick Hodge and others.
Calendar...
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Press Release by Carolyn McClair
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Chris Williams to Perform 2-night Engagement at Hotel Laguna
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Submitted on 10/26/07 - Chris Williams, local award winning jazz vocalist, will be performing at the Hotel Laguna lounge in Laguna Beach on Friday, November 2 and Saturday, November 3rd, beginning at 8:00 PM.
Canadian-born jazz vocalist Chris Williams has impressed audiences with his intense passion, vocal proficiency and musical maturity. He has built a loyal following, as his highly entertaining performances are met...
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Press Release by Kelly Haggard
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Natural Vibe Is Soul Music With A Capital S!
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Submitted on 10/24/07 - Fans in the UK are really enjoying the music of Tammy Harris. The airplay, time and attention have been OUTSTANDING and we really appreciate being able to musically reach out to our Fans. We look forward to adding international dates to our performance schedule.
Mark G through Soul Heaven Music UK Soul With a Capital S, is featuring the Single...
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Press Release by William Jackson
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Maria Johnston Musically Defines What A Woman Wants!
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Submitted on 10/24/07 - What A Woman Wants by Maria Johnston is available to you at Http://www.Cdbaby.com/cd/Mariamusic2. Maria Johnston is poised to become one of the most impressive artists to arise during the 21st century; but a diversely talented individual in her own right. She's praised for her elastic ability to move easily from Jazz to Ambient genres of music while often composing...
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Press Release by William Jackson
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Tammy Harris is Nominated for the Los Angeles Music Awards!
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Submitted on 10/24/07 - We’re pleased to report that Tammy Harris and two songs from her hit CD, Natural Vibe, have been nominated for the 2007 Los Angeles Music Awards. The Songs are Come Over and If. The Los Angeles Music Awards (LAMA) is the largest and longest running Hollywood red carpet event for Independent Artists in the world! Join us on November...
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Press Release by William Jackson
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The Vault VIP Lounge Announces Upcoming Performances for Friday Night Jazz Series
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Submitted on 10/20/07 - The Vault VIP Lounge, www.myspace.com/thevaultvip, located inside the OC Pavilion, is pleased to announce several upcoming performances in the Friday Night Jazz Series.
On October 26, the Vault VIP Lounge features jazz vocalist Rose Mallett. A seasoned and talented jazz vocalist, accompanied by professional musicians, Rose has captured the essence of vocal delivery that some say reminds them of...
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Press Release by Kelly Haggard
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New Orleans Photographer Steven Forster unveils Musical Legends Remixed at Robert Bruno Gallery Nov
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Submitted on 10/16/07 - New Orleans Award-winning Photographer Steven Forster has announced that he will unveil the exhibition of his legends series of jazz and musical giants including Ella Fitzgerald at the Robert Bruno Gallery in New Orleans for the month of November 2007.
The First Lady of Song Ella Fitzgerald will be among many giants Forster photographed in New Orleans including Fats Domino, Queen Latifah, The...
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Press Release by Steven Forster
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Paul Cullen Releases Independent CD Dreamdance
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Submitted on 10/16/07 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Philadelphia, PA-October 10, 2007-Paul Cullen’s resourcefulness reaches fruition on his new release Dreamdance. By combining his love of music, fine food and wine, Paul brings his music to wine related events in several different regions of the country.
Paul was inspired at 19 years old by jazz-fusion artist Pat Metheny and Weather Report. After hour upon hour...
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Press Release by Keith 'MuzikMan' Hannaleck
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Eric Marienthal - Just Around the Corner (Peak Records) Out Now
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Submitted on 10/16/07 - The new full length album from Los Angeles based contemporary Jazz sax veteran Eric Marienthal titled 'Just Around The Corner' is available in stores & online NOW. Released this week (10.16) on Peak Records (Concord Music Group),'Just Around The Corner' showcases Marienthal's passion, versatility and brilliance as one of the leading contemporary Jazz musicians, with 10 fresh, pop-influenced instrumental...
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Press Release by Glenn Holmes
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2007 Thelonious Monk Jazz Composition Competition winner
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Submitted on 10/15/07 - The BandA ecLectics and Petros Sakelliou are proud to announce that Petros and his composition "Swingalong" composed for the group, has been notified winner of the prestigious 2007 Thelonious Monk Jazz Institute Composition competition and Prize sponsored by the BMI foundation. The composer and pianist is currently making travel and rehearsal arrangements with his group and the Institute, to...
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Press Release by Petros Sakelliou
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Nu Groove Makes Comeback with Four Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards Nominations
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Submitted on 10/15/07 - In January 2007, smooth jazz took a step "back to the future." The legacy label Nu Groove records was re-launched after an almost 10-year hiatus. Original founder David Chackler decided to revitalize the legendary label, re-acquiring the rights to the Nu Groove name from his prior partners who had acquired the company in 2004 from Chackler, and two years...
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Jazz News by Cheryl Hughey
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Saxophonist Mark Hollingsworth is Chasing the Sun
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Submitted on 10/15/07 - "Whoa, does he play sax!" - Scott O'Brien, SmoothJazz.com
A passionate musical thrill seeker, Chasing the Sun is the powerful expression of Mark Hollingsworth's lifelong mission to search for the best in music from every style around the world. The result is a fresh, clear sound that dares to push the boundaries of contemporary music itself. Having worked...
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Press Release by Cheryl Hughey
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Drums Live III
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Submitted on 10/14/07 - Drums Live! is a show created by Toronto drummer/educator Rob Brown. Now in it's third year, this celebration of the art of drumming is being recognized as Toronto's premier annual drum show with the crowds getting larger every year. Past guest drummers include Larnell Lewis, Jeff Salem, Vito Rezza and Wilson Laurencin. The show is meant to entertain, educate...
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Press Release by Paul J. Youngman
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