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Bebop High Video Debuts
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Submitted on 08/22/07 - Wrightwood Records artist Marilyn Harris and the L. A. Jazz All-Stars Big Band perform Marilyn and Mark Winkler's original jazz song "Bebop High" to a video which is a loving tribute to all of the great jazz musicians who pioneered bebop. The video features Marilyn singing to images of jazz and bebop greats such as Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie,...
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Press Release by Michael Epstein
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Jazz Master Max Roach Dies at 83
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Submitted on 08/21/07 - National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master, bebop pioneer, and one of the pillars of the jazz drum tradition, Max Roach has passed away at 83 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. One of only four drummers among the N.E.A. list of greats--he is joined by Kenny Clarke, Louis Bellson and Elvin Jones--Roach enjoyed a career that began...
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Obituary by Peter Westbrook
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Arthur Alexander's Expanded Reissue of 'Lonely Just Like Me: The Final Chapter,' Augurs Second Round
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Submitted on 08/20/07 - LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Arthur Alexander was the only songwriter to be covered by the
Beatles, Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan. The Beatles and Stones both modeled their early
sound after him. “When the Beatles and the Rolling Stones got their first chance to record,”
says Keith Richards, “one did ‘Anna’ and the other did ‘You Better Move On.’...
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Press Release by Conqueroo
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Monterey Jazz Festival Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Book, CDs
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Submitted on 08/20/07 - Monterey Jazz Festival is taking the occasion of its 50th anniversary this September to release both a book and six CDs, detailing the history and commemorating the artists who have played in Monterey over the years.
The book, The Art of Jazz: Monterey Jazz Festival/ 50 Years, written by N. Y. Times authors Keith and Kent Zimmerman, features MJF...
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Jazz News by Larry Taylor
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Ric 'Jaz Guitar' Hall's Awesome Bluesy Slideshow
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Submitted on 08/19/07 - There's an amazing feast for the eyes and ears of photos and live concert footage featuring blues guitar great Buddy Guy and his 2nd lead/rhythm guitarist Ric 'Jaz Guitar' Hall, at Ric's myspace.com page. Some of this awesome live footage of Buddy Guy and Ric Hall, includes Calgary, Alberta in July 2007.
Also featured is concert footage from Buddy Guy's...
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Press Release by Joe Curtis
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Labor Day Jazz Party Sets Off O.C. Jazz Year
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Submitted on 08/18/07 - Orange County’s’s season of jazz events kicks off Labor Day weekend with the 13th annual West Coast Jazz Party. Following this, an ‘07-‘08 lineup featuring the best in jazz commences at the Orange County Performing Arts Center and Cerritos Center.
All together in the next several months O.C. will honor the presence of such jazz legends as James Moody, Phil...
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Jazz News by Larry Taylor
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Soft Dreaming Blues CD Release
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Submitted on 08/17/07 - Silver City, NM August 14, 2007… Ed Teja’s new solo CD, SOFT DREAMING BLUES has been released on the MORRHYTHM label of Outstanding Records in Huntington Beach, California. “Although my first two albums were straight-up acoustic blues, my music is rooted in jazz,” Teja says. Early in his career he studied jazz at seminars held by master jazz guitarist...
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Press Release by Ed Teja
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The Very Best of Diana Krall
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Submitted on 08/16/07 - Multiple Grammy award-winner Diana Krall is set to release her new greatest hits album, The Very Best of Diana Krall, on September 18, 2007. The collection distills highlights from Krall's first decade and a half as a recording artist, during which time the Canadian-born singer/pianist's cool, expressive vocals and sensitive, soulful piano work have won her international stardom. This...
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Press Release by James Ihira
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Daniel Bernard Roumain Debuts Solo Album
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Submitted on 08/15/07 - Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR) Debuts New Solo Album etudes4violin&electronix
“about as omnivorous as a contemporary musician gets.” New York Times
New York City--- Known for fusing his classical music roots with a myriad of soundscapes, composer/performer Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR) premieres new multi-genre works off of his debut solo album etudes4violin&electronix from Thirsty Ear Records (6/26/07 Release...
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Press Release by April Thibeault
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The Artist’s Life: A Free Jazz Opera” workshop by George Herms
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Submitted on 08/15/07 - “Opera Workshop” is the umbrella title of two blended, process-based installations that set out to develop ideas and create a zone of play, flexibility, and collaboration in the heart of a busy commerce district. “Opera Workshop” consists of two projects: *”Amaze,” by Farmlab Team; and *”The Artist’s Life: A Free Jazz Opera” workshop by George Herms Dates & Hours:...
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Press Release by liza simone
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The South of Everywhere
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Submitted on 08/13/07 - The South of Everywhere, Jonathan Kreisberg's latest CD, is scheduled for release on September 18th.
Jonathan's second CD for Mel Bay Records and his sixth as a leader, The South of Everywhere features Matt Penman on bass, Mark Ferber on drums, Gary Versace on piano, and Will Vinson on alto sax.
For the liner notes, Jonathan told David Adler how the...
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Press Release by Gerald Miller
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Tony AdamoBlowin' Up The Charts AT SoulRadioOnline
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Submitted on 08/11/07 - Station Update August 10, 2007 soulradioonline.com This week we are continuing to feature music from four CD's they are as follows: Strokeland Superband's- Doc Kupka Of Tower Of Power"Bumped Up To First Class BlowZones-"BlowZone" Tony Adamo's- "Straight Up Deal" (featuring Tower Of Power Horns Past and Present) Herman Matthew's-"Home At Last" We had a major change to the song...
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Press Release by Roc Armani
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‘70s Diva Thelma Houston Gives Her Favorite Songs A Woman's Touch
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Submitted on 08/11/07 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Los Angeles, CA-August 13, 2007-Thelma Houston, the dynamic voice behind the disco anthem “Don’t Leave Me This Way,” is back with her first album in over 17 years. In a clever twist, Houston uses A Woman’s Touch (in stores August 14th via Shout! Factory) to transform songs made famous by some of the biggest singers – male...
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Press Release by Keith 'MuzikMan' Hannaleck
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Award Winning Jazz Vocalist Chris Williams Marks 6-Year Anniversary with Special Engagement Steamers
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Submitted on 08/09/07 - Chris Williams, local award winning jazz vocalist, will be performing at the prestigious Steamers Jazz Café on Tuesday, August 21 at 8 PM, marking his 6-year anniversary as a regular Steamers performer.
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...
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Press Release by Kelly Haggard
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Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival will be organized on Aruba
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Submitted on 08/08/07 - It will finally happen on August 18th and 19th 2007. The first Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival will be organized on Aruba. The well known Aruba Jazz & Latin Music Festival which no longer takes place could be seen as a predecessor. The visitors of that event can once again enjoy a weekend of good music and taste the real...
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Jazz News by Morrice Blackwell
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New Internet Jazz Show
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Submitted on 08/07/07 - Canadian jazz Sax Player Doug Watson joins Canadian Internet broadcaster IndieTalent.ca with his new program called "The Doug Watson Jazz Hour". The first program launched on Saturday August 4, and will be running in repeats for the remainder of the month. Doug Watson is a Jazz saxophonist and church organist & pianist . . . composer of jazz, classical...
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Jazz News by Louise Peacock
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Nad Neslo Is Back From Gone On Eclectic Debut CD
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Submitted on 08/07/07 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sacramento, CA- August 8, 2007-Much like multi-track recording pioneer Les Paul did before him, Sacramento native Nad Neslo has recorded his debut album Back from Gone by playing all the instruments himself. The technology may be a little more user friendly today as Neslo uses a Roland VS-1880 digital multi-track recorder, where Les Paul used whatever he...
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Press Release by Keith 'MuzikMan' Hannaleck
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Robben Ford 'Truth' out Now on Concord Records
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Submitted on 08/07/07 - Blues veteran and virtuoso guitarist Robben Ford returns with 'Truth' out now on Concord Records. Widely recognized by peers and critics alike for his mastery of the guitar. Robben's impressive rsum includes performances with such heavyweights as Jimmy Witherspoon, Joni Mitchell, George Harrison and Miles Davis. Ford was named one of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of the 20th Century"...
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Press Release by Glenn Holmes
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Lee Hazlewood Passes At Age 78
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Submitted on 08/07/07 - Lee Hazlewood died peacefully at his home outside Las Vegas, USA, after a three year struggle with renal cancer surrounded by family and Friends from around the world. He was 78.
He succeeded in a music industry he was dismissive of, and is most famous for his work with Nancy Sinatra – he wrote and produced many of her biggest...
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Obituary by Gary Tate
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Texas Bluesman Jimmy 'T-99' Nelson Dies At Age 88
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Submitted on 08/05/07 - Jimmy “T99” Nelson whose recording career spanned over 50 years died from cancer on Sunday July 29th in a Houston nursing home. He was 88. Nelson learned the “ins-and-outs” of performing and singing from Big Joe Turner. His passing means those mid-century R&B pioneers are fast becoming an extinct breed.
His earlist hit, 1951’s “T-99 Blues" (named after a Texas...
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Obituary by Gary Tate
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Multi-Platinum Artist Alan Hewitt Joins Fight for Breast Cancer with Inspirational Music
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Submitted on 08/03/07 - PRESS RELEASE
August 1, 2007
Los Angeles, CA
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Cheryl Hughey Promotions
314-660-1755/cherylhughey@charter.net
www.cherylhugheypromotions.com
(SANTA MONICA, CA) - Eclipse Sports & Entertainment announces today the inaugural, 18-city Survivor Celebration Tour -- celebrating breast-cancer survivors and benefiting supporting organizations -- will begin September 23rd in New York and end 23-days later October 15th in Los Angeles. The Tour will promote an inspirational Survivor Celebration music...
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Press Release by Cheryl Hughey
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CHESS the Musical Benefit for AIDS
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Submitted on 08/02/07 - To Friends, Colleagues, Music andT heater Lovers; A Personal Invitation
Broadway Babes & Hunks Hit Hollywood Ford Amphitheatre For AIDS Benefit!!!
A one night only benefit performance of Tim Rice, (Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, Evita, Jesus Christ Super Star) Benny Andersson, (ABBA) and Bjorn Ulvaeus', (ABBA), CHESS The Musical. Produced and directed by Brian Michael Purcell, (National Touring Company Jesus Christ Superstar, concert producer: Evening w/ Sondheim & Webber benefiting BCEFA)...
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Press Release by Sheryl Mandel
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Michel Héroux - Conversation
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Submitted on 08/02/07 - Michel Héroux - CONVERSATION
Guitarist, composer, leader, Michel Héroux is a well-rounded musician with catholic tastes and a clear sense of direction. With advanced training and experience in both classical and jazz performance, Héroux has played pop to avant-garde and most genres in between. As both player and composer, his interest...
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Press Release by Michel Héroux
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Guitarist Ronny Smith Serves His Country and Makes Beautiful Music
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Submitted on 08/01/07 - Simply Stated: Ronny Smith is a man on a mission. Currently on tour in musical service to his country, Smith has been heating up the stage as a key member of the Army Band.
Born in Baltimore Maryland, Smith learned to play by ear as a youngster to the sounds of Wes Montgomery, Joe Pass and George...
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Press Release by Cheryl Hughey
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Charlie Hunter Trio New Album 'Mistico' out Now!
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Submitted on 07/31/07 - Charlie Hunter's new album and first release on Fantasy Records (Concord Music Group), 'Mistico' is a stunning combination of jazz, rock, fusion and signature Charlie Hunter guitar work, which defies easy categorization.
'Mistico' is Hunter's first release for 2 years and is being hailed as his most ambitious release yet, while retaining his signature sound.
Charlie Hunter Trio - 'Mistico' available...
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Press Release by Glenn Holmes
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