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Brave new jazz album
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Submitted on 02/03/10 - I’ve come to the conclusion that there is some pretty crazy shit coming out of Eastern Europe. First there was Rational Diet, then Ne Zhdali, and now Merde sur le Mere. From the name of this Croatian band and its album cover, my conclusion could be taken literally. Once you get past Merde sur le Mere’s brashness, you end...
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Press Release by grrow
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Oran Etkin to Be Featured on Putumayo Kids Jazz Playground CD
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Submitted on 02/03/10 - Oran Etkin, the Israeli-born, New York-based clarinetist whose 2009 Motema Music release, Kelenia, was hailed by the New York Times as "ebullient," and
by the All Music Guide as setting "a new standard for world music in the decade of
the 2000's," has much to celebrate in the new year.
Last week, his critically acclaimed debut recording, Kelenia, was awarded...
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Press Release by Cary Goldberg
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RG Royal Sound Orchestra Bring Back The Big Band Latin Sound With New CD Impact
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Submitted on 02/03/10 - The main vision of producer Recaredo Gutierrez, is to bring back good music and he said "In addition to Latin music, I love big bands," he says, "including that of Ray Conniff, Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Damaso Perez Prado, and Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey. I believe in a pure sound with no electronics. My goal is to...
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Press Release by Keith 'MuzikMan' Hannaleck
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New Orleans Trad Jazz Camp for Adults
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Submitted on 01/30/10 - For Immediate Release: Friday, January 22, 2010
The Joint is Jumpin' so Grab a Seat and Come Sit In at the First-Annual New Orleans Trad Jazz Camp for Adults!
Founded by local musicians Banu Gibson, Leslie Cooper, and Nita Hemeter, the New Orleans
Trad Jazz Camp (NOTJC) is a week-long summer music camp where adult musicians and music
enthusiasts from around the world...
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Press Release by Nita Hemeter
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# 5 is live for Rare Blend
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Submitted on 01/24/10 - PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Contact: Rare Blend Contact Person: Victor Samalot Company Name: TSM Productions Email Address: music@rareblend.net
Web site address: www.rareblend.net
Cleveland, OHIO USA
Fusion group Rare Blend has released their 5th CD entitled "SESSIONS", an impressive 14 track disc of LIVE recordings from stage and studio. Unlike the group’s previous CD’s, SESSIONS highlights Rare...
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Press Release by Rare Blend
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Newport Beach, CA, Jazz Party Scheduled Feb. 11-14
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Submitted on 01/23/10 - Big bands and an array of jazz stars will be featured at the 10th Annual Newport Beach Jazz Party, held Feb. 11 through 14, at the Marriott Hotel in Newport Beach, California.
Kicking off the Valentine’s/Presidents Day weekend event Thursday night will be Ken Peplowski ’s Big Band Music of Benny Goodman. Clarinet player Peplowski, an alumnus of...
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Press Release by Larry Taylor
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For Immediate Release Zarman Productions Jan. 23 2010
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Submitted on 01/22/10 - January 21, 2010
Press Release
Contact Information
Linda G.
E-Mail: zarmedia@gmail.com
admin@azarlawrence.com
For Immediate Release - Zarman Productions / Press Release / New York, NY - Los Angeles, Ca. January 21, 2010 / Azar Lawrence / Mystic Journey / Azar Lawrence Sextet
On the heels of his last release Prayer For My Ancestors, Azar Lawrence's new CD Mystic Journey on Furthermore Recordings...
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Press Release by Linda G.
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Flutist Dwayne Kerr Returns to Winterfest
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Submitted on 01/22/10 - Dwayne Kerr (The Funky Fluteman) Returns to Long Island Winterfest!
"an extraordinary groovy flutist." - Abkar Nour, SmoothJazzNow.com.
This is the third time Dwayne Kerr has appeared as part of the festivities and the second year in a row that Clovis Point Winery has requested the fluteman play. The 2009 show was filled to capacity, so be sure to arrive early...
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Press Release by Cheryl Hughey
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Pianist Klay D-C Weaves Fusion Rhythms with Ritmo
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Submitted on 01/21/10 - Raised in the 60s by free-spirited artists living like gypsies in picturesque locations like Cheyene Walk, Chelsea or Cornwall, Klay D-C (AKA Klay Dumas-Copas) is a master of creating musical tapestries that are full of flavor and life. His latest solo release, "Ritmo," is a magical musical journey that combines technical prowess with an ear for colorful melodies.
A natural...
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Press Release by Cheryl Hughey
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Dean Martin's Essential Love Songs Available January 26th
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Submitted on 01/20/10 - Dean Martin’s most romantic ballads have been gathered for a new mood-setting collection, Essential Love Songs, to be released January 26 by Capitol/EMI, just in time for Valentine’s Day. 16 classics are featured, including “You’re Nobody ‘Til Somebody Loves You,” “Just In Time,” “That’s Amoré,” “I’ve Grown Accustomed To Her Face,” and “Dream A Little Dream Of Me.”
For Dean...
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Press Release by Rita
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Terje Lie Sets Out on an Urban Vacation
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Submitted on 01/19/10 - Expanding upon the explosive energy, compelling melodies, and stylistic diversity of
his previous critically acclaimed album Traveler, Norwegian-born and now LA-based saxophonist Terje Lie (“Terry Lee”) is taking a joyful Urban Vacation. Lie's
second CD pairs him with contemporary jazz luminaries Jimmy Haslip and Jeff Lorber,
and further defines his unique musical vibe best described as...
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Press Release by Cary Goldberg
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Sandro Dominelli Releases 'The Alvo Sessions'
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Submitted on 01/18/10 - 'The Alvo Sessions’ is the most recent recording undertaken by Sandro Dominelli. Recorded in New York City, the indian inspired guitar playing of Rez Abbasi, with the electric bass sounds of Chris Tarry, and the thick grooves of Sandro Dominelli have all come together to create an unprecedented sound. This is an exciting new project, that brings jazz aficionados...
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Press Release by Brandy Jensen
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Jazz Review Barbados Jazz Festival Blog - Jan 18, 2010
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Submitted on 01/18/10 - During the final performance of the Barbados Jazz Festival on January 17 at Farley Hill National Park, music fans were once again treated to world class Barbadian and international talent. Appearances included Warren Hill, Babyface, Arturo Tappin (with a special appearance by Toni Norville), Marisa Lindsay and Alex M.
Tappin, a Barbadian contemporary jazz saxophonist, expertly delivered the goods...
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News Story by Cheryl Hughey
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Rendezvous Goes Mainstream
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Submitted on 01/18/10 - Picture this: acid jazz, electronica, and a string orchestra in just one song. Not easy to imagine, isn’t it? Perhaps that’s why the new band Rendezvous is so impressive; they have accomplished the difficult task of merging electropop with acid jazz, among other things – and they made it look easy.
Despite this seemingly supersaturated mix, Rendezvous’ songs actually sound...
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Press Release by Alma Jones
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JazzWorldQuest.com new featured CDs
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Submitted on 01/17/10 - New Release: Roberto Magris Trio: Kansas City Outbound (2009)
Each time I am about to listen to a new album signed by pianist Robert Magris I expect to hear that subtle "European" touch he is infusing his songs. No mistake, Kansas City Outbound where the Italian pianist honors American jazz is not an exception. Along with famous standards, Magris included...
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Press Release by steve leone
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Jazz Review Barbados Jazz Festival Blog - Jan 17, 2010
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Submitted on 01/17/10 - January 17, 2010 events at the Barbados Jazz Festival were held at Farley Hill National Park in St. Peter. The location is held atop a beautiful cliffside park with a scenic view below of the water, beach and rolling hills that is just a short walk from the bandstand. Acts featured on this pleasantly warm Caribbean afternoon/evening with a...
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News Story by Cheryl Hughey
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Jazz Review Barbados Jazz Festival Blog - Jan 16, 2010
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Submitted on 01/16/10 - Last night, January 15, 2010, Lalah Hathaway and band performed a touch of jazz and ample servings of R&B at the Barbados Jazz Festival.
The concert for the evening was held on the picturesque grounds of the residence of the Barbados Prime Minister (David Thompson) at Ilaro Court in St. Michael. Guest wore fanciful dress for this most honored occasion....
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News Story by Cheryl Hughey
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Jazz Review Barbados Jazz Festival Blog - Jan 15, 2010
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Submitted on 01/15/10 - Watching Elio Villafranca last night, January 14, 2010, at the post Crane Resort and Residences (St. Philip) for the Barbados Jazz Festival was a sumptuous buffet of Cuban and jazz flavors. The interplay between Villafranca and band members like Jane Bunnett (flute and sax) painted a colorful contrast to the festival. The rhythmic variations of the songs created an...
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News Story by Cheryl Hughey
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Empirical Set To Unveil New Release Out ‘n’ In February 2, 2010
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Submitted on 01/15/10 - New York, New York-January 12, 2010- Empirical is a London based jazz quartet that offers a combination of post bop and a spacey vibe for a cool groove that transcends time.
Out ‘n’ In is a tribute to legendary jazz alto saxophonist, flautist, and bass clarinetist Eric Dolphy (1928-1964). Dolphy was one of the cornerstones of the avant-garde...
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Press Release by Keith 'MuzikMan' Hannaleck
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DRUM! Demos Diversity For NAMM 2010
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Submitted on 01/15/10 - San Jose, Calif., -- Enter Music Publishing, publishers of hip/drum percussion magazines worldwide, has published, maybe, its most diverse, insightful issue to date. And how apropos that Issue 168 is being displayed at NAMM (National Association of Music Merchandisers trade show) 2010.
Featuring Dave Lombardo of Slayer on the cover, DRUM! investigates his new approach to playing louder and harder....
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Press Release by Josh Moscov
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Jazz Review Barbados Jazz Festival Blog - Jan 14, 2010
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Submitted on 01/14/10 - A weary traveler need not look far during the Barbados Jazz Festival for interesting musical and culinary adventures. Journalists were introduced to the flavors of the scenic island during lunch on a marina walkway at the Waterfront Cafe on Wednesday, January 13, 2010.
As described on the website at www.waterfrontcafe.com, the restaurant is located "...on the Careenage (marina) in the...
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News Story by Cheryl Hughey
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Eddie Gatlin Releases Debut Album Instant Light
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Submitted on 01/13/10 - Eddie Gatlin announces the release of his debut album "Instant Light". Eddie is a solo artist playing instrumental music featuring guitar that is jazz, blues and rock inspired.
Guitarist Eddie Gatlin's debut album "Instant Light" is a full length CD filled with creative, original and engaging music. The phenomenal guitar playing brings to mind many great guitarists like Clapton, Santana,...
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Press Release by Eddie Gatlin
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Jazz Review Barbados Jazz Festival Blog - Jan 13, 2010
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Submitted on 01/13/10 - Some may think that rum is the best product from the island of Barbados. However, after listening to the local music on the second night of the Barbados Jazz Festival, this reporter is convinced that music should be favored export from the lovely island.
On Tuesday, January 12, 2009, hungry and enthusiastic music fans gathered at Heritage Park/The Rum...
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News Story by Cheryl Hughey
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Smooth Jazz Saxophonist/Singer/Songwriter Paula Atherton Has A
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Submitted on 01/12/10 - New York - Singer/Songwriter/Woodwind player Paula Atherton has been gracing the music industry over a half decade bringing new sparks of versatility and style to the smooth jazz and adult contemporary genres. Most recently, her soulful stage performance and velvet tones on the saxophone intrigued Grammy nominated smooth jazz guitarist/composer Chieli Minucci, Outstanding Image Award Recipient pianist/composer Onaje Allan...
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Press Release by Monica Anders
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The Producer's Corner with Spud Too Tight Salutes 2010 Latin Jazz Grammy Nominee Pianist/Composer/Pr
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Submitted on 01/12/10 - Minneapolis - The New Year brings forth a diverse brand of major celebrity music producers/composers/songwriters, recording artists and engineers who are already slated for their guest appearance on The Producer's Corner with Spud Too Tight on ITunes Podcast and the website at: www.spudtootightmusic.ning.com
This is one of the hottest and most unique celebrity driven music Tech Talk Podcast to...
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Press Release by Monica Anders
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