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TRIO DE JANEIRO ‘Copabacana’
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Submitted on 01/10/07 - (Contemporaneo Art Music – Buenos Aires – 2006/2007)
LATIN JAZZ - A surprising combination of three unique and personal visions of South American rythms like bossa nova, Argentine folk music, ‘candombe’ and ‘milonga’ with a jazz concept and an impressionistic aesthetics of high artistic quality.
Agustín Pereyra Lucena: Guitar, Composition and Arrangements / Pedro Menéndez: Flute, Piano, Keyboards, Percussion, Voice, Composition...
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Press Release by Maurice Lčvar
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Noteborn Music: TV Licensing for All Genres and New Online Store
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Submitted on 01/05/07 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Noteborn Music: TV Licensing for All Genres and New Online Store
Ann Arbor, MI--January 8, 2007-- With over 20 years in the music industry, Noteborn Music Company is an international publishing company that hand picks quality artists and music for use in movies, TV shows, advertising campaigns, and for music producers. This groundbreaking company values independent and signed...
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Press Release by Keith 'MuzikMan' Hannaleck
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Bradford Hayes Has A New CD
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Submitted on 01/05/07 - Saxophonist, Bradford Hayes has just released a new CD on his own label Intensity Music, LLC. "The Jazz Life" features Bradford, Duane Eubanks on trumpet, trombonist Cornell McGhee, pianist Michael Cochrane, bassist Calvin Jones, and drummer Greg Searvance. Bradford, once the Musical Director for legendary African Drummer, Babatunde Olatunji is also a music educator in the Newark Public School(NJ)...
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Press Release by Bradford Hayes
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Rodrigo Rodriguez&Hasan Hujairi in Concert at NHK Broadcasting Museum
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Submitted on 01/05/07 - Cultural Showcase at NHK Museum of Broadcasting January 19th, 2007 14:00 – 16:00
Rodrigo Rodriguez will be performing with Hasan Hujairi on January 19th, 2007 at the NHK Museum of Broadcasting. This cultural event is sponsored by the NHK Broadcasting Culture Research Institute and the Embassy of the Kingdom of Bahrain. Rodrigo Rodriguez and Hasan Hujairi will be performing a repertoire of music using the Santour...
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Press Release by Yoshisuke Kuroda
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Untypical Jazz Trio
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Submitted on 01/04/07 - The Joe Izen Trio
On June 14th, my companion Sara and I strolled into Dillon’s in Manhattan for a drink. Soon we were captivated by the great sounds coming from the back room. We ventured in and caught some songs of a not-so-typical jazz trio. Depending on the song, their music blends Latin, funk and swing with the occasional world...
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Press Release by Angelo Martinelli
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Gemini Soul w/ Ajamu Akinyele Live at The View Lounge
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Submitted on 01/04/07 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Cyber Jazz recording artists Gemini Soul w/ Ajamu Akinyele performs "Live" at The View Lounge atop the Marriott Hotel in downtown San Francisco, CA the Month of January
Gemini Soul w/ Ajamu Akinyele "Live"
Saturday - January 6, 2007
Saturday - January 13, 2007
Saturday - January 20, 2007
Saturday - January 27, 2007
THE VIEW LOUNGE @ THE MARRIOTT HOTEL
55 Fourth Street,...
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Press Release by Pearl Jazz Recording Label
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The Brown Indian Band tours Europe
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Submitted on 01/04/07 - They have carved a niche in India and they are out to make a mark in Europe now. The Brown Indian Band is all set to wow 18 cities across that continent next year. And their European adventure comes with a rare honour for any Indian band: In April 2007, when the band rocks Europe, they will actually be...
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Press Release by Jazz Goa
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Paulinho Garcia releases two new CDs
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Submitted on 01/03/07 - Paulinho Garcia and his duo partnership with Greg Fishman (Two for Brazil) released in early December 2006 two Cds: the long awaited Two for Brazil "Goes to the movies" and Paulinho's solo CD "Tempo Feliz". Both CDs can be found at...
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Press Release by Paulinho Garcia
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Vanguard Jazz Orchestra comes to Orange County
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Submitted on 01/03/07 - Southern California jazz fans will have a chance to see and hear the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra during a rare West Coast appearance at the Renee and Henry Segerstom Concert Hall of the Orange County Performing Arts Center.
he band was founded in New York City Feb. 7, 1966, at the Village Vanguard Club. From the beginning it was obvious that...
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Jazz News by Larry Taylor
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ARTURO SANDOVAL
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Submitted on 01/02/07 - TRUMPET VIRTUOSO ARTURO SANDOVAL SIGNS EXCLUSIVE RECORDING AGREEMENT WITH TELARC
Debuts with May 2007 Release
Cleveland-based Telarc International Corporation is proud to announce that trumpet virtuoso Arturo Sandoval has signed an exclusive recording contract with the company. His debut recording for the label is schedule to be released in May 2007.
Sandoval has been awarded four GRAMMY Awards, six Billboard...
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Press Release by Suzi Price
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Zeppelin Zone takes sky
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Submitted on 12/30/06 - Dutch Vocalist-composer Heleen van den Hombergh (Composer of "Rush in the Woods") has formed a new band, called Zeppelin Zone.
At the very end of 2006 Heleen started working with creative bass player Frans van der Hoeven, versatile guitarist Erik Rutjes, and inventive percussionist Bart Fermie. Zeppelin Zone performs Heleen˘s latest work and combines world, jazz and heavy pop sounds,...
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Press Release by Soul on Track
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Lenore Raphael named Artistic Director of jazz series
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Submitted on 12/28/06 - Jazz pianist Lenore Raphael has been named Artistic Director of a new jazz series, which will begin on Sunday, February 11, 2007. at St. Michael's church & Parish House in New york City. The church has long been involved with many aspects of music and extending it to jazz is an exciting prospect.
Jeff Miller, church General Manager and organist/Choir Master...
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Jazz News by Micele Grey
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New release by vocal/piano duo Shifting Sands
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Submitted on 12/27/06 - British piano/vocal duo Shifting Sands are proud to announce the release of their debut album 'Velvet Mantle.' Available from www.jazzcds.co.uk. This independent release consists of 14 original tracks. The duo consists of Deborah Winter (vocals) and Joanne Lander (piano)
The album ''Velvet Mantle, by the British duo Shifting Sands, explores a richly atmospheric, bluesy midtempo territory of jazz sounds........The purity...
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Press Release by Debbie Winter
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TonyAdamo's Stright Up Deal-Music Preview
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Submitted on 12/26/06 - Tony Adamo's Straight Up Deal-Music Preview New York City,NY Ok, so here's the hype! All three songs are up on Tony Adamo's (www.myspace.com/tonyrocadamo) profile now and are from his new release, Straight Up Deal on UrbanZone Records (2007 release). "Groove Therapy" is about Doc "The Funky Dr" Kupka of Tower of Power fame. Doc plays bari sax on this...
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Press Release by Roc Armani
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A Music Industry Visionary Passes
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Submitted on 12/26/06 - Everyone agrees on one thing: Ahmet Ertegun was far and away the most important behind-the-scenes figure in Rhythm ‘n’ Blues and Soul history. A visionary and true pioneer, his enthusiasm for Jazz and R&B was boundless, and his contributions to this art form throughout the last half of the 20th century are unprecedented. Soul, Rhythm ‘n’ Blues, Jazz, and even...
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Obituary by Gary Tate
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Enigmatic figure Jeffrey Hayden Shurdut to have 1 retrospective and 7 other recordings released excl
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Submitted on 12/24/06 - Enigmatic figure Jeffrey Hayden Shurdut to have 1 retrospective and 7 other recordings released exclusively on itunes; including the Historic New York Concert with Daniel Carter, one with Joe McPhee, Kalaparusha Maurice McIntyre, a Frode Gjerstad Duo, and LIVE! at Columbia University. Mr. Shurdut is at the forefront of new musics, eluding categorization. His ideas embrace everything from experimental,...
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News Story by For Those Who Know
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Berklee Alumni Nominated for 34 Grammy Awards
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Submitted on 12/22/06 - Twenty-four Berklee alumni were nominated for a total of 34 Grammy Awards by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. The nominees were recognized for their outstanding contributions in a variety of categories, including pop, rock, r&b, jazz, Latin jazz, blues, country, polka, gospel music, and arranging. To date, Berklee alumni have won a total of 147 Grammy...
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Press Release by Margot Edwards
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Delmark Records New Releases for 2007 !
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Submitted on 12/21/06 - Ethnic Heritage Ensemble Live at the Ascension Loft Delmark DVD 1574 / CD DE 574 Kahil El’Zabar, drums, earth drums, kalimba; Corey Wilkes, trumpet, flugelhorn, percussion; Ernest Dawkins, alto and tenor saxophone, percussion; Fareed Haque, electric and acoustic guitar. In a Down Beat review of their previous Delmark album, Freedom Jazz Dance (517) Paul de Barros wrote "The forms...
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Press Release by Kevin Johnson
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Live recording of Out To Lunch Release on CD and iTunes
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Submitted on 12/20/06 - PRESS RELEASE Artist: The Out to Lunch Quintet Title: The Out to Lunch Quintet: Live at the Artists’ Quarter Label: Artists’ Quarter Records Format: Jazz, Modern Jazz, Avant-garde
THE OUT TO LUNCH QUINTET RECORD THE MUSIC FROM ERIC DOLPHY'S OUT TO LUNCH LIVE, AVAILABLE IN CD OR DOWNLOAD FROM ITUNES
(Minneapolis, MN) Jazz Police and the Artists’ Quarter are...
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Press Release by Don Berryman
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PIONEERS OF ROCK’N’ROLL, RHYTHM & BLUES AND AMERICAN ROOTS MUSIC TO PERFORM AT THE PONDEROSA STOMP I
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Submitted on 12/14/06 - NEW ORLEANS, LA - December 14, 2006 – After a year in exile in Memphis, the 6th Annual Ponderosa Stomp, a music festival that celebrates and pays tribute to the unsung heroes of rock ‘n roll, rhythm & blues, and other forms of American roots music, will return home to New Orleans on Wednesday, May 2, 2007 at the...
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News Story by Conqueroo
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Gemini Soul w/ Ajamu Akinyele Live Cyber Jazz on WLTV Channel 26 (Comcast Cable)
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Submitted on 12/14/06 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WLTV Channel 26 (Comcast Cable) to broadcast Gemini Soul w/ Ajamu Akinyele "Live" Cyber Jazz.
Saturday - December 16, 2006 @ 1 PM Tuesday - December 19, 2006 @ 6 PM Saturday - December 23, 2006 @ 1 PM Tuesday - December 26, 2006 @ 6 PM
WLTV Channel 26 (Comcast Cable) Broadcasting Area: Oakland, CA; Emeryville, CA; and Piedmont, CA
*Also, catch Gemini...
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Press Release by Pearl Jazz Recording Label
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For Immediate Release -The Geoff Lapp Trio
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Submitted on 12/13/06 - Elephant Records is pleased to announce the release of The Geoff Lapp Trio’s newest recording, 'Stained Glass'. With a mix of freshly-interpreted standards and all-new originals, the disc offers a sparkling assortment of tunes from three of Montreal’s most respected jazzmen.
Many devotees of contemporary jazz will recognize Geoff Lapp’s piano stylings through his work with artists such as Slide...
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Press Release by Geoff Lapp
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Russ Lorenson returns to New York with his tribute to Tony Bennett
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Submitted on 12/10/06 - Russ Lorenson returns to New York City with his acclaimed show, Benedetto/Blessed: A Tribute to the Life and Music of Tony Bennett, for two performances only, at The Hideaway Room at Helen’s, 169 Eighth Avenue, New York City, NY 10011. The shows are being presented as official Showcase events as part of the 50th Annual Members Conference of the...
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Press Release by George Russell
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Michael White Quintet Winner In The 6th Annual Independent Music Awards
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Submitted on 12/10/06 - For Immediate Release December 11th 2006
MICHAEL WHITE QUINTET AMONG WINNERS OF THE 6TH ANNUAL INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARDS
INDIE ARTISTS FROM FIVE CONTINENTS TO BE PROMOTED TO MORE THAN 10 MILLION PEOPLE & APPEAR IN 2007 EDITION OF THE MUSICIA'S ATLAS
The Band Michael White Quintet is among a diverse group of independent musicians named as winners of the 6th Annual...
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Press Release by Michael White
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Sean Noonan's Brewed by Noon to Debut American Composers Forum-Commissioned Pieces at Symphony Space
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Submitted on 12/08/06 - On January 13, 2007, drummer/composer Sean Noonan and Brewed by Noon will premier the first set of twelve compositions commissioned by the American Composers Forum, at the Leonard Nimoy Thalia at Symphony Space in Manhattan.
Noonan was awarded the commission by the Jerome Foundation Commissioning Program in 2005, based on his goal of creating original compositions which fuse traditional...
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Press Release by Cary Goldberg
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