Tony Adamo, power house singer/songwriter has been signed by Strokeland Records for music distribution and entertainment PR.   Strokeland is home of the East Bay (Oakland/San Francisco) soul music sound.  ‘Doc’ Kupka, the legendary baritone saxophonist and founding member of the super funk/rock band, Tower of Power (TOP), founded...

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Jonathan Widran of Jazziz writes, “Always sly and cool, yet passionate as a vocalist, his wonderfully compelling, distinctively vivid lyrics tell tales that are clever and witty one minute, lovelorn and heartbreaking the next.” Christopher Loudon of Jazz Times says, “There isn’t anything fake about Mark Winkler. He’s the real deal, and cool -- Dave Frishberg cool, swimming pool...

On a mission to keep beautiful music and jazz classics alive, pianist Beverly Ritz has released a new album of West Coast Cool and impressionistic piano jazz, "Lacey Mae."  With a stirring rendition of Freddie Hubbard's "Little Sunflower," a kaleidoscopic approach to John Coltrane's "Naima," three hauntingly lovely compositions by Ms. Ritz, and glowing liner notes by renowned jazz...

Washington, D.C. - On February 21, 2009 the Black Leadership Forum, Inc. will host the 2008 Lamplighter Awards at the Historic Lincoln Theatre, 1215 U Street, NW, Washington DC 20009. Founded in 1977, the Black Leadership Forum, Inc. has honored and empowered African Americans and corporations that continue to advocate for effective change in the community, through public policy....

River Forest, IL – Dominican University will present Dianne Reeves, considered one of the world’s greatest living jazz singers, in its 29th Annual Trustee Benefit Concert on Sunday, March 15 at 3:00 p.m. The concert will be held in the Lund Auditorium and will be followed by a gala cocktail...

Legendary Manchester music venue Band On The Wall has set the stage for its reopening in September appointing both a new CEO and Music Programmer. New Joint CEO Gavin Sharp has a vast amount of experience in the music industry; he previously worked as marketing and programme manager at Band on the Wall from 1999-2001 and most recently worked...

Washington, D.C. - On February 21, 2009 the Black Leadership Forum, Inc. will host the 2008 Lamplighter Awards at the Historic Lincoln Theatre, 1215 U Street, NW, Washington DC 20009. Founded in 1977, the Black Leadership Forum, Inc. has honored and empowered African Americans and corporations that continue to advocate for effective change in the community, through public policy....

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The City of Miami Gardens has just released their mega star-studded lineup for the 2009 installment of Miami Gardens’ own music fest billed as “Jazz In The Gardens”.  The fourth edition of this now popular music fete is set for March 28 and 29th on the grounds of the Dolphin stadium.  The two-day festival will be a one stop...

John Goto’s newly launched web presentation, ‘West End Blues’, is a tribute to migrant jazz musicians who played in London’s West End between 1919-74. Goto begins his story with Sidney Bechet, who appeared at the Royal Philharmonic Hall in 1919 as the 'blues specialist' in Will Marion Cook's large concert band, the 'Southern Syncopated Orchestra'. It was here that...

For many, the name “Jackie Paris” might not be a familiar one.  Even older jazz enthusiasts might not be able to acknowledge the unheralded genius of this male vocalist, but wait!  From Outsider Pictures, distributed by Naxos America, filmmaker and jazz musician Raymond De Felitta presents ‘Tis Autumn – The Search for Jackie Paris, a loving tribute and documentary...

Featuring a spectacular cast of vocalists, including Bill Champlin, Jeff Pescetto, Cecily Gardner, Robbie Dupree, Bill LaBounty, Joe Pizzulo, Ole Borud, Bill Cantos, Arnold McCuller, Frank Adahl, Lisa Lovbrand, and the unforgettable...

NEW YORK, January 28, 2009 - Vocalist Marlene VerPlanck celebrates her 20th CD, "Once There Was a Moon," at concerts in New York and Florida throughout February.  A...

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