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New Candid CD by sensational jazz vocalist, Robin McKelle
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Submitted on 06/19/07 - “A unique new voice on the jazz scene who someday soon will require no introduction” - Jazz Week
“First-rate jazz album” - All About Jazz
- Top 10 Billboard chart entry
- A Barnes & Noble bestseller
- Extensive plays on BBC Radio 2
- Approaching 50000 sold in France
2nd July 2007 will mark the release of “Introducing”, Robin McKelle’s debut album that is already a best...
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Press Release by Celeste
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Richard Bell, Keyboard Great In The Band
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Submitted on 06/19/07 - It was a great shock to hear the sad news of Richard Bell, keyboard great in The Band, passing away unexpectedly at his home here in Toronto, Ontario, Friday, June 15, 2007, at the age of 61. I heard this unhappy news from my good friend, guitarist Buzz Thompson, who performed onstage with Richard many times, in Rompin' Ronnie...
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Obituary by Joe Curtis
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TD Canada Trust Toronto Jazz Festival
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Submitted on 06/18/07 - TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
Ticketmaster (416) 870-8000 or
www.ticketmaster.ca
For detailed listings, more clubs shows and free
concerts visit www.torontojazz.com
GRANDMASTERS SERIES
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 8pm (145 Queen Street West)
6/25 – Laila Biali Trio/Dave Brubeck Quartet $40 - $90
6/26 – Oscar Peterson $45 - $95
6/29 – Keith Jarrett / Gary Peacock / Jack DeJohnette $45 - $95
MAINSTAGE CONCERTS...
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Jazz News by Morrice Blackwell
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Press Release's ARISAWKADORIA Chapter One World Wide Release 8.14.07
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Submitted on 06/18/07 - ARISAWKADORIA Chapter One
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A new dye has been cast. Arisawkadoria, the newest discovery of groundbreaking label Wax Orchard – and the torch bearers of Electronic Improv, have released a debut album that at once exceeds its great expectation, and even the sum of it’s parts.
Gentleman and Samurai, each man represents a different force of nature. Featuring D n...
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Press Release by Jessica Zucker
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Ronnie Sportcoat Overton's When The Smoke Clears Now Available
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Submitted on 06/14/07 - Pontiac, MI – Jazz bassist, keyboardist and bandleader Ronnie ‘Sportcoat’ Overton has a personality befitting of his interesting nickname. His debut album, “When The Smoke Clears,” gives listeners a glimpse into his personality and amazing life story. The twelve-song set introduces a sound ‘Sportcoat’ describes as “Smooth Riding Jazz,” a compelling blend of straight-ahead jazz, smooth...
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Press Release by Tanisha Jackson
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World-class Lineup Announced for Chris Williams at the OC Pavilion
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Submitted on 06/14/07 - The OC Pavilion (www.ocpavilion.com) is pleased to announce the lineup for the one-night only Chris Williams and The Jazz Nightlife Renaissance concert, featuring a 10-piece jazz ensemble. The performance will be held June 23, 2007, starting at 8:00 PM. Select seats are still available by calling the OC Pavilion box office at 714-550-0550.
Chris Williams has recently won...
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Press Release by Kelly Haggard
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Gemini Soul w/ Ajamu Akinyele Opens for Latin/Jazz Percussionist Pete Escovedo (Cyber Jazz)
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Submitted on 06/13/07 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Cyber Jazz recording artists Gemini Soul w/ Ajamu Akinyele opens for Latin/Jazz percussionist Pete Escovedo Saturday - June 16th @ The San Jose Juneteenth Festival.
Andre Ajamu Akinyele (Ah-jah-moo + Ah-kin-yay-lay) on bass & programming; Jon O'Bergh on keyboards, piano & programming; Andrew Foster on percussion; and Alex Marks on drums will be performing their eclectic blend of...
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Press Release by Pearl Jazz Recording Label
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Jazz Journalist Association
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Submitted on 06/12/07 - JAZZ JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION
NOMINATES CONCORD , TELARC AND HEADS UP
FOR SEVEN JAZZ AWARDS
For immediate release
June 11, 2007 – Concord Records, Telarc International and Heads Up International, leaders in the jazz recording industry, scored seven nominations from the Jazz Journalists Association (JJA) for its 2007 Jazz Awards.
The JJA nominated more than 200 jazz musicians, recordings, labels, producers, concert...
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Press Release by Suzi Price
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Rocco Ventrella Releases Give Me the Groove
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Submitted on 06/12/07 - A really perceptive R&B/jazz venture that I can easily see becoming a staple..." - Jazz Review
A native of the South of Italy, Rocco Ventrella grew up in Bari, on the Adriatic coast.
Rocco began playing saxophone at age fourteen, inspired by jazz records his father had given him; for over twenty years, Rocco honed his chops by playing with the Big...
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News Story by Cheryl Hughey
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Jay Leach is Cleared for Takeoff
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Submitted on 06/10/07 - After years of session work in Los Angeles, Guitar Books with Mel Bay, and now with the new release of his 7th album ( with notable guests such as Kirk Whalum, Alex Acuna, Abe Laboriel, and Chester Thompson ), Jay Leach is defintely "Cleared for Takeoff."
Episodes of American Idol including Kenny Rogers, Carrie Underwood, Kelly Pickler, and Martina McBride,...
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Jazz News by Cheryl Hughey
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Chuck D, Randy Jackson Host Stax Records Extravanagza on June 22 in Memphis
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Submitted on 06/08/07 - MEMPHIS, Tenn. – In an unparalleled celebration of Stax Records’ 50th anniversary, the heart and soul of the legendary label’s lineup will reunite onstage for “50 Years of Stax: A Concert To Benefit the Stax Museum of American Soul Music.” The event will be held Friday, June 22 at Memphis’ historic Orpheum Theater at the foot of Beale Street....
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Press Release by Conqueroo
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Shout! Factory Prepares Vee-Jay Records Box Set
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Submitted on 06/08/07 - Deluxe four-CD box set with extensive liner notes features such Vee-Jay Records
hitmakers as Jimmy Reed, John Lee Hooker, The Four Seasons, Jerry Butler & the
Impressions, The Staple Singers, Betty Everett, Little Richard, Billy Preston, Gene Chandler,
Rosco Gordon, J.B. Lenoir, Joe Simon, The El Dorados, The Dells, Jimmy Hughes, The
Spaniels and more
LOS ANGELES, Calif. —...
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Press Release by Conqueroo
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Trombonist Deborah Weisz Announces the Release of TRIO
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Submitted on 06/08/07 - Trombonist-composer-arranger Deborah Weisz announces the release of her new CD TRIO, with a street date set for June 12, 2007.
The project, featuring Weisz on trombone, Sheryl Bailey on guitar and Nicki Parrott on bass, is a lively mix of original compositions, and classics by Monk and Dameron. Weisz notes that much of the music is from her “Garage” years—named...
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Press Release by Shane M. Swisher
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Mocean Worker to Release
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Submitted on 06/08/07 - Mocean Worker - "Cinco de Mowo!"
On the fifth album of his career, appropriately titled Cinco De MOWO!, Adam Dorn a.k.a. Mocean Worker (pronounced Motion Worker) has assembled the quintessential feel-good summer record of 2007. To be released on his own label MOWO! Inc. (distributed by Ryko Distribution) June 26 2007, the opening number, quite simply, says it best: “Shake...
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Press Release by Rubes
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A Match Made In Guitar Heaven
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Submitted on 06/08/07 - There’s no other way to describe this union of Canada’s 2 most strikingly unorthodox string wielders than by calling it a match made in Guitar Heaven. It was bound to happen, although most assumed the fates would delay the confab by a few years.
The great news is that “In Good We Trust” fulfills one’s anticipations from the opening...
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Press Release by Gary Tate
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Dexter Porter performs in El Salvador.
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Submitted on 06/06/07 - Dexter Porter,jazz vocalist, whose debut album,"Crazy She Calls Me" has received rave reveiws, will be performing in San Salvador, El Salvador. Porter has been selected to perform with a seventy piece orchestra in the"Jazz Sinofonico" concert. The concert is to take place at the "Teatro Presidente" June 27th,28th,and 29th due partly to a sponsorship by the US Embassy in...
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Press Release by Dexter Porter
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The Kendall Square Concert Series (June 7 - September 13) And Harborwalk Sounds: Berklee @ the ICA (
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Submitted on 06/05/07 - BOSTON, MA, May 29, 2007 — Jazz Revelation Records presents the 3rd Annual Kendall Square Concert Series, and is collaborating for the first time with the Institute of Contemporary Art to present Harborwalk Sounds: Berklee at the ICA. Both series offer FREE live music on Thursdays throughout the summer (complete schedule of dates and times below). Artists include Berklee...
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Press Release by Julie Grebenau
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BEAU BRUMMELS REISSUED ON COLLECTORS' CHOICE
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Submitted on 06/04/07 - ‘60s San Francisco band helped pioneer country-rock, adding British Invasion influence
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – The Beau Brummels are best known for their chart topping 1965 single “Laugh Laugh” on the indie Autumn label. The band featured a great songwriter in Ron Elliott and a gem of a singer in Sal Valentino, both of whom helmed the group through...
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Press Release by Conqueroo
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Miles Davis' 81st Birthday Celebrated
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Submitted on 06/01/07 - 81ST BIRTHDAY OF WORLD-RENOWNED, LATE JAZZ ICON MILES DAVIS CELEBRATED BY FAMILY AND FANS AT HOLLYWOOD’S ROCKWALK
Internationally renowned late jazz icon Miles Davis, widely regarded as one of the most innovative, influential and highly respected figures in jazz, was celebrated on the date marking his 81st birthday (Saturday, May 26). Son, Erin Davis along with nephew, Vince Wilburn, Jr., placed flowers and candles near his...
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News Story by Suzi Price
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KATRINA YMCA Recording Project
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Submitted on 06/01/07 -
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: YMCA RECORDING PROJECT BUILDING STEAM
(Rome, NY) Nearly a year ago, the YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley, Inc. engaged in an Artist Concert and Educational Series, as part of its YMCA Center For the Creative Arts Department, modeled after the famed New Orleans Center For the Creative Arts (NOCCA). Due in part to a grant from the...
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Press Release by Patty Tyler
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Nils Tour Guaranteed To Heat Up The Summer
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Submitted on 06/01/07 - Outstanding smooth jazz guitarist Nils will be heating things up this summer with a huge national tour. Nils kicks things off at BB King’s at Universal City in Los Angeles, CA on May 26, 2007. He has scheduled appearances from California to New York to Europe. Nils latest CD, “Ready to Play,” which follows his smash “Pacific Coast Highway”...
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Jazz News by Susan Lozinak
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Martin Alex Aucoin Debut CD Release Party
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Submitted on 05/30/07 - Keyboard player/vocalist Martin Alex Aucoin, is releasing his debut CD, called So Far, on Tuesday, June 19th at 8 p.m. at jazz/blues nightclub The Dominion On Queen, 500 Queen St. East in Toronto, ON. This CD will also be Aucoin’s debut as lead vocalist.
According to Aucoin, "This is a jazz/blues kind of thing, with all original material."
Aucoin plays keys...
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Press Release by Joe Curtis
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Stax Records to Offer Digital Reissues Through iTunes
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Submitted on 05/29/07 - Short Stax Digital EPs – each featuring two best-known tracks and one lost gem by classic Stax artists ...Also, five digital only full album reissues slated. All due May 22
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – Stax Records, the classic soul label that has been reactivated this year by Concord Music Group on the occasion of its 50th anniversary, has announced...
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Press Release by Conqueroo
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Gritty Guitarist Ken Tucker Delivers The Goods
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Submitted on 05/25/07 - Ken Tucker is a well-seasoned blues rocker in the tradition of the Allman Brothers, Joe Walsh, Georgia Satellites, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Lynyrd Skinner.
“Looking For A Brighter Day” is the follow-up to Tucker’s debut “Back Porch Pilgrims”, and finds the burly Tucker joined by Josh Hammond on harmonica. Ken’s specialty is hard rockin’ blues of the “take-no-prisoners” variety....
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Jazz News by Gary Tate
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Chicago Saxophonist/Smooth Jazz Artist Steve Cole Announces Tour Dates With Brian Culberson
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Submitted on 05/24/07 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
“A brilliant and jazzy, gritty no-fluff collection” – Jazziz on Cole’s latest release, "TRUE"
Los Angeles–May 22, 2007– Acclaimed jazz saxophonist Steve Cole will be heading out for a national tour along with tour mate Brian Culbertson and dates with The Sax Pack featuring sax players Jeff Kashiwa and Kim Water this summer. The combined tours will...
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Press Release by Keith 'MuzikMan' Hannaleck
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