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Aaron Parks' Blue Note Debut Invisible Cinema Released	Submitted on 08/19/08 - Rapidly rising Jazz pianist Aaron Parks’ Blue Note Records debut Invisible Cinema hits stores this week; the whole album is available to stream now at AOL. Invisible Cinema is a stunning concept record conceived entirely by the 24-year-old, and with his technically involved, melodic and sensitive playing, Parks is setting a new standard for Jazz piano expression. Available now,...
Press Release by Ontargetrita

Jazz Now..The Celebration	Submitted on 08/18/08 - Jazz Now.....The Celebration If your musical appetite has been jazz deprived for a while, take heart jazz, is coming back into the mainstream. I was especially delighted to hear five outstanding talented musicians at the Enoch Davis Center in Saint Petersburg, Florida . These young musicians are past scholarship winners of The Al Downing Tampa Bay Jazz Education/Scholarship program. The Al...
Press Release by Beatrice Richardson

New Jerry Tachoir Group CD - Travels	Submitted on 08/18/08 - Avita Jazz is pleased to announce a new CD release by Nashville's own Grammy nominated contemporary jazz mallet artist, Jerry Tachoir and the Jerry Tachoir Group. This new recording is scheduled for release July 12 and is entitled, "The Jerry Tachoir Group - Travels" on Avita Jazz CD-1014 www.avitajazz.com. The original compositions in this CD are by award winning...
Press Release by Robert Kayne

Shaynee Rainbolt SINGS Russell Garcia with Russell Garcia Four-Trombone Band	Submitted on 08/15/08 - *SHAYNEE RAINBOLT SINGS RUSSELL GARCIA* *WITH RUSSELL GARCIA & HIS FOUR-TROMBONE BAND* Hear the Music at The Jazz Bakery in Los Angeles, September 8; Yoshi’s in Oakland, September 15; and Highline Ballroom in New York, September 23 NEW YORK, NY, July 21, 2008 – If vocalist Shaynee Rainbolt had followed the advice of Russell Garcia’s tune, “Go Slow,” her new...
Press Release by Carolyn McClair

Debut album release from London / NYC guitar player	Submitted on 08/15/08 - This album is London / NYC - based guitarist Dan Waldman's debut release as leader and was made in one day at Bedford Studios, Greenpoint, Brooklyn. The album of Waldman's original compositions features: Will Vinson (Chris Potter, Geoff Keezer, Eddie Gomez, Ari Hoenig, Seamus Blake, Aaron Parks, Alan Ferber, Mike Stern) on alto sax; Matt Penman (John Scofield, Bobby...
Press Release by dan waldman

Shaun Barrowes Set To Emerge on the International Scene with a Big Bang on September 23	Submitted on 08/12/08 - Although he had been enjoying an increasingly successful career as a performer and songwriter for quite some time on his own terms, 28 year old Shaun Barrowes decided in 2007 to join the hundreds of thousands of contestants hoping to become the next American Idol. Although he didn’t reach the final level of the competition, Barrowes did make it to Hollywood, placing among...
Press Release by Cary Goldberg

Award Winning Jazz Vocalist Chris Williams Performs Seven Year Steamers Anniversary Event	Submitted on 08/12/08 - Chris Williams, local award winning jazz vocalist, will be performing at the prestigious Steamers Jazz Café on Friday, August 19 at 8 PM in celebration of his seven-year anniversary performing at the venue. Seating for the performance is limited with no cover charge and 2-item minimum. Canadian-born jazz vocalist Chris Williams has impressed audiences with his intense passion, vocal...
Press Release by Kelly Haggard

NYC Jazz Pianist Aaron Parks Gears Up For Blue Note Debut 8.19	Submitted on 08/11/08 - Set for release next week (8.19) Invisible Cinema marks the Blue Note Records debut of up-and-coming pianist/composer Aaron Parks. The album is 10 tracks of classic piano Jazz that also touches on some rock, hip-hop and groove influences, creating a pioneering yet authentic Jazz sound. Parks came to the attention of Blue Note following a five-year tenure with Terence...
Press Release by Ontargetrita

The Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) to Host Third Annual JAZZ on the Grass Benefit on September 20t	Submitted on 08/08/08 - NEWS RELEASE MEDIA CONTACTS GARY SCHUELLER T 212.290.8600, ext. 321 C 914.907.2169 ALLISON DAVIS C 201.697.6828 — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — The Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) to Host Third Annual JAZZ on the Grass Benefit on September 20th Kenny Rankin, Freda Payne, Paul Jackson and Brian Bromberg Among Jazz Luminaries Set to Perform in Sherman Oaks, California Concert will Continue Iconic Tradition of Jazz and Jackie Robinson...
Press Release by Gary Schueller

Jazz in the Valley returns for the ninth year on Sunday, August 17	Submitted on 08/08/08 - IN ITS NINTH YEAR ANNUAL JAZZ IN THE VALLEY Presents LOUIS HAYES' CANNONBALL LEGACY BAND featuring VINCENT HERRING & JEREMY PELT -- MAURICE BROWN EFFECT - MARLENA SHAW - LARRY HARLOW and the LATIN LEGENDS ORCHESTRA AUGUST 17, 2008 AT HUDSON VALLEY RESORT & SPA West Park, NY, June, 2008 - JAZZ IN THE VALLEY returns for the ninth year...
Press Release by Carolyn McClair

Jill Newman Productions Presents Eight Concerts in August/September	Submitted on 08/08/08 - JILL NEWMAN PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS EXCITING LINE-UP OF CONCERTS IN AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER NEW YORK, August 7, 2008 - Following two successful concerts at New York's JVC Jazz Festival at Carnegie Hall and the New York Society for Ethical Culture, Jill Newman Productions presents a diverse line-up of exciting music at the Kennedy Center, Highline Ballroom, The Blue Note and Hammerstein...
Press Release by Carolyn McClair

*PCAMI Welcomes Frankye Kelly**	Submitted on 08/07/08 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PAUL COLLINS AUGUST 7, 2008 816.377.1950 PCAMI* is proud to announce the addition of Frankye Kelly, jazz vocalist, songwriter and band leader to our prolific musical family. Frankye Kelly lives in San Francisco, California and is one of the top jazz vocalists in the Bay Area. She has over 25 years of national and international experience touring and performing as...
Press Release by Paul Collins

Leslie Pintchik	Submitted on 08/07/08 - Pianist and composer Leslie Pintchik will be celebrating the ten-year anniversary of her jazz trio on Wednesday, September 24th at The Kitano, 66 Park Avenue (at 38th St.), New York City. Joining Pintchik are band-mates Scott Hardy on bass and Mark Dodge on drums. The trio will be performing music from Pintchik's highly regarded CD Quartets, along with some...
Press Release by Susan Frances

iTunes Goes Brown August 12th	Submitted on 08/06/08 - Los Angeles, August 6, 2008: On “New Music Tuesday”, August 12th; iTunes, the world’s largest music retailer, goes brown when it launches the world premiere of Ray Brown Jr’s new album, “Friends And Family”. The new CD is an all-star duets album with Ray joined by Dionne Warwick, Jane Monheit, James Moody, Dr. John, Freda Payne, Melba Moore, David...
Press Release by Shelly Liebowitz

Joe Beck Passes At Connecticut Home	Submitted on 08/06/08 - Guitarist Joe Beck has died of complications from lung cancer on July 22nd in Woodbury, Connecticut, four days from his 63rd birthday. Originally from Philadelphia, Beck enjoyed a career spanning over four decades during which he exhibited a wide stylistic range, performing and recording with a Who's Who of musicians that included Miles Davis, Gil Evans, Duke Ellington, Buddy...
Obituary by Peter Westbrook

Monterey Jazz Festival Records Release 2nd Collection of Never-Before-Heard Live Recordings	Submitted on 08/05/08 - In its second full slate of archival releases, Monterey Jazz Festival Records, an imprint of Concord Music Group, has released a new series of never-before-heard concert performances by jazz icons: Art Blakey, Dave Brubeck, Shirley Horn, Tito Puente, Cal Tjader and classic blues singer Jimmy Witherspoon. The new series features the following 6 releases, available now on CD and digitally: Art...
Press Release by Ontargetrita

Band Mates Nicole Hart and Lance Ong Members of New York Based NRG Band To Wed at Lush Hawaiian Esca	Submitted on 08/03/08 - Band Mates Nicole Hart and Lance Ong Members of New York Based NRG Band To Wed at Lush Hawaiian Escape Nestled between the majestic Koolau mountain range on the east side of Honolulu, Hawaii, northeast of Diamond Head State Monument on the north and alongside Maunalua Bay and the blue Pacific Ocean on the south, is the Waialae Country...
Press Release by Dave King

Boosweet Records Releases Sizzling New CD	Submitted on 08/02/08 - Vernon Neilly & Friends: A Tribute to Stevie Wonder Aug 2nd, 2008 Los Angeles, CA There’s plenty of excitement at Los Angeles based label Boosweet Records these days as they have released award winning guitarist, producer, and label CEO Vernon Neilly’s newest project titled, “Vernon Neilly & Friends: A Tribute to Stevie Wonder”. Vernon has put together a superstar caliber international cast...
Press Release by Pierre Antonio

New CD	Submitted on 08/02/08 - " Winds of Change " the 6th CD from Airborne, the multi-cultural contemporary jazz group from New Haven CT USA. Airborne the “Musical Peacemakers” of contemporary jazz are focusing their talents in a harmonious atmosphere for change. Their music transfigures a spirit of love and compassion for our fellow brothers and sisters. Echo’s a message to humanity that it...
Press Release by Airborne

New Gypsy Jazz CD - Amour DuJour	Submitted on 08/02/08 - New Gypsy Jazz from two back to back releases from La Barrio Manouche on cdbaby - Gypsy Jazz American Style and Amour Dujour.... played acoustically on Selmer Maccaferi type guitars, with occasional violin and melodica, bass, and recorded acsoutically direct to digital, the tracks are well produced and balanced, each note can be felt. The Inaugaural GYPSY JAZZ AMERICAN...
Press Release by Al Reyes

Bill Frisell and Saxophonist Daniel Bennett Play Boston on August 16	Submitted on 08/01/08 - The sixth installment of the Bennett Alliance Concert Series has arrived! On Saturday, August 16, guitarist Bill Frisell plays a rare double bill concert with Boston saxophonist Daniel Bennett. The concert is at the beautifully restored Cambridge YMCA Theatre, located at 820 Massachusetts Ave in Cambridge, MA. For information and advance tickets, call Bennett Alliance at (617) 512-4836 or...
Press Release by Jon Bern

Xeric Winner	Submitted on 08/01/08 - Through study of album covers, television program title artwork, and common illustrations used in everything from health booklets to instruction manuals from the 1950s, author/designer Gary Scott Beatty created recent Xeric Foundation grant winner "Jazz: Cool Birth," a jazz club murder mystery. The comic will appear in September's Previews preorder magazine under Aazurn Publishing. "I hope to pull readers into...
Press Release by Gary Scott Beatty

Darren Rahn - A Second Glance	Submitted on 07/31/08 - Darren Rahn – A Second Glance by Cheryl Hughey A master’s level jazz graduate from the University of Northern Colorado, Canadian born saxophonist Darren Rahn at the age of 36 has already achieved more than most musicians dream possible. As a producer, the list of Billboard credits to his name are many and his current credits include “Throwin’ It Down” (Top...
Press Release by Cheryl Hughey

Chris Greene Quartet Releases Soul and Science 2: Electric Boogaloo	Submitted on 07/31/08 - Chris Greene Releases Soul and Science 2: Electric Boogaloo "Straight Ahead Jazz with an Edge" Soul and Science 2: Electric Boogaloo, the new CD by the Chris Greene Quartet, is now available for purchase at www.DustyGroove.com and at its Chicago headquarters (1120 N. Ashland). Copies may also be purchased at CDBaby.com, Amazon.com, ITunes, and CandyRat.com. www.chrisgreenejazz.com http://www.myspace.com/chrisgreenejazz And the critics are saying.... "...a real...
Press Release by Cheryl Hughey

Robert Farnon Bassoon Concerto Premiere	Submitted on 07/29/08 - Daniel Smith, Virtuoso Bassoonist and leader of the renowned Jazz Quartet – Bassoon and Beyond. In 2009 Daniel will be performing extensively in Europe and the UK at Festivals and Concert series. Without doubt, the 'Jewel in the Crown' among these performances will be the world premiere of Robert Farnon's bassoon concerto Romancing The Phoenix on Sept. 13th 2009...
Press Release by Edward M Fowler

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