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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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Otis Redding DVD, 'Dreams to Remember,' out on Stax on September 18
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Submitted on 07/30/07 - 16 Vintage Television Performances by the Legendary Soul Singer Now Available for the
First Time on DVD! Includes 40 Minutes of New Interviews Documenting His Life and Work.
LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- To commemorate the 40th anniversary of Otis’ death and to
celebrate the 50th anniversary of Stax Records, Reelin’ In The Years Productions and Stax
Records (a division...
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News Story by Conqueroo
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Tony Adamo/Straight Up Deal/SoulRadioOnLine
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Submitted on 07/29/07 - Station Updates For July 20th, 2007
This weeks Update includes songs from two recently released CD's.
The first is Tony Adamo's "Straight Up Deal". This new CD contains five songs whose horn arrangements were written by Tower of Power alumni Mic Gillette, who also performs on the CD. Tony also has former Tower members Skip Mesquite, and current member Doc Kupka....
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Press Release by Roc Armani
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Saxophonist Sam Newsome Releases New Solo Saxophone CD
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Submitted on 07/25/07 - Saxophonist Sam Newsome Releases New Solo Saxophone CD
Saxophonist Expanding The Role Of The Instrument
(Brooklyn, NY) -- Saxophonist Sam Newsome, best known for his work with his cross-cultural ensemble Global Unity, has now embarked upon a new direction in his career with the release of his debut solo saxophone recording Monk Abstractions. Several years in the making, this CD...
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Press Release by Sam Newsome
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Jazz Singer Chris Humphrey's Debut on Cadence Jazz Records
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Submitted on 07/24/07 - Amazing Debut from Jazz Singer Chris Humphrey on Cadence Jazz Records “Nothing But Blue Sky” features drummer standout Matt Wilson Early media response to singing sensation Chris Humphrey’s debut album, "Nothing But Blue Sky" (Cadence Jazz Records 1201) has been overwhelmingly positive. Recorded with award-winning drummer Matt Wilson and Martin Wind (who comprise 2/3 of the Bill Mays trio)...
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Jazz News by Chris Humphrey
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Johnny Max Band's New Groove
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Submitted on 07/22/07 - An essential Soul/Blues singer, Johnny Max is an integral part of a Golden Horseshoe music scene stretching from St. Catherines to Toronto. He should be making international waves soon in light of his latest superb release “A Lesson I’ve Learned”.
It’s been 7 years since this reviewer first encountered Johnny with then partner-in-crime Kevin Higgins. Johnny has recently summoned forth a...
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Press Release by Gary Tate
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Justin Young Conquers Capital Jazz and Releases New CD
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Submitted on 07/21/07 - Following winning the recent Capital Jazz Fest Challenge in Columbia, Maryland, America's newest sensation has released his debut contemporary jazz album, On The Way. Featuring special guests Paul Brown, Tom Schuman (Spyro Gyra keyboardist) and Gail Jhonson (Norman Brown's musical director), On the Way will knock you off your seat with sexy grooves and vibrant melodies.
Peter Boehi of Smooth...
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Press Release by Cheryl Hughey
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International performers coming to Simi Valley Vino Jazz Festival
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Submitted on 07/20/07 - For Immediate Release
Major, international performers coming to Simi Valley's Fifth-Annual Vino Jazz Festival
Howard Hewett and friends, plus special appearances by renowned jazz artist Nancy Wilson and violinist extraordinaire Karen Briggs, confirmed for Sept. 15 fund-raiser
SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (July 20, 2007) - Simi Valley Town Center today announces the addition of popular R&B and gospel singer Howard Hewitt to the...
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Press Release by Keith Jajko
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Jazz Guitarist Marc Antoine Set to Release Peak Records Debut
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Submitted on 07/19/07 - On July 24th 2007, Peak Records will release 'Hi-Lo Split', the genre-spanning full length album from leading contemporary jazz guitarist Marc Antoine. A respected and admired classically trained French contemporary jazz guitarist, Marc Antoine's style transcends several genres including jazz, classical and urban. Hi-Lo Split, named after the poker game, is Antoine's eighth full-length release and first for Peak...
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Press Release by Glenn Holmes
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10 years at the bonington theatre
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Submitted on 07/19/07 -
Nottingham Jazzhouse Press Release
19th July 2007
Nottingham Jazzhouse celebrates 10 years at the Bonington.
"Nottingham Jazzhouse is definitely one of the best promoters in the UK and the Bonington Theatre is one of my favourite places to play.”
Theo Travis
Nottingham Jazzhouse promotes a range of international and national jazz groups, as well as championing the freshest talent in the UK today....
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Press Release by Ian Perry
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Martini In The Morning
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Submitted on 07/18/07 - There's a great new jazz radio station on the internet, appropriately called ‘Martini In The Morning', and originates from the Standard Radio Corporation in Sherman Oaks, CA. MITM is the musical creation of Brad 'Martini' Chambers, whose background in the music biz is decades long and extremely impressive -- as a short read of his bio on the MartiniInTheMorning.com...
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Press Release by Joe Curtis
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New 24-7 Jazz Internet Radio Station: Earle Brown's
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Submitted on 07/17/07 - New 24-7 Jazz Internet Radio Station: Earle Brown's "The Jazzy 1"
”Traditional, Contemporary and “Real Smooth Jazz” - The Best of All Worlds”
Philadelphia, PA. -- Seizing the opportunity to address and correct many of the problems on the current radio scene, longtime Philadelphia Jazz Ambassador and Radio Air Personality, Earle Brown, has created a very unique twenty-four hour...
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Jazz News by Earle Brown
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'Lady Day' Gets A New Groove With Billie Holiday Remixed & Reimagined
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Submitted on 07/17/07 - Following the success of Nina Simone: Remixed & Reimagined, Legacy Recordings continues to expand the jazz paradigm with BILLIE HOLIDAY: REMIXED & REIMAGINED, the second installment of a new series that taps contemporary dance and electronic music’s most sought-after producers/remixers to reinterpret classic recordings for a new generation.
For this edition, Legacy once again teams with Scott Schlachter (of...
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Press Release by Rubes
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