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IRIS Distribution, Palmetto Records and BKWLD Announce JAZZOUTLOUD
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Submitted on 08/22/06 - IRIS Distribution, Palmetto Records and BKWLD Announce JAZZOUTLOUD;
Ground Breaking Mobile Store Brings Jazz To Your Phone
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – August 9th 2006 —IRIS Distribution, the leading digital distribution company dedicated to the successful marketing and promotion of prominent independent music and video catalogs, today announced a partnership with renowned independent jazz label, Palmetto Records and visionary web development...
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Jazz News by Bryn
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The Movement Horns: the Sound of a Musical Comeback
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Submitted on 08/21/06 - PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
August 21, 2006
MEDIA RELEASE: 08-21-06
CONTACT: Miguel Gandelman
Email: Soundzjazz@AOL.com
August 21, 2006
The Movement Horns: the Sound of a Musical Comeback
An entire generation of music, from Stevie Wonder to James Brown to Earth Wind and Fire to Micheal Jackson, was defined by the sounds of a horn section.
With the recent release of Christina Aguilera's "Back to Basics" and the...
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Press Release by alicia
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Reptet Announces East Coast Tour
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Submitted on 08/21/06 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
End date 10/10/06
Press Contact: Beth Fleenor*
The Frank Agency
206.568.2068
beth@thefrankagency.org
*CDs, photos, and more information available upon request
REPTET - EAST COAST TOUR
September / October 2006
September 29 Grand Rapids, MI Schuler’s Books and Music September 30 Chicago, IL Elastic October 1 Chicago, IL The Hungry Brain October 6 Brooklyn, NY Bar 4 October 8 Philadelphia, PA ...
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Press Release by John Ewing
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The great Brandino hits SMC
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Submitted on 08/20/06 - The great Brandino hits Santa Monica City Jazz Series
Visit The great Brandino hits Santa Monica City Jazz Series on the web.
Email Contact
The Great Brandino hits SMC
By Daily Press staff
The Santa Monica College music department will present two-time Grammy award winner Kevin Brandon, who will be playing selections from his new jazz album, “Brandino Live.”...
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Press Release by Lora De Mars
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Mike Manson Releases Just Feelin' It
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Submitted on 08/16/06 - Michael Manson – Just Feelin’ It
Chicago Bass Player Releases 2nd CD September 12, 2006
Chicago – August 15, 2006
With the release of his previous CD, The Bottom Line, Michael Manson joined the ranks of today’s premiere jazz artists.
His first single “Outer Drive” reached the top 10 on the R&R Smooth Jazz. Bass-master Michael Manson moved from sideman to center-stage...
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Jazz News by Cheryl Hughey
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Rolando Morales joins the Mustang Rally
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Submitted on 08/15/06 - August 15, 2006
Media Contact:
Rodney Brooks drbrooks@riovida.net
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: RioVida Networks, an Interactive Cross-Media Company based in California, and entertainer Rolando Morales, have joined together to promote the Mustang Rally, an international effort to raise awareness of the need to save the wild Mustangs, which are being unnecessarily rounded up and exterminated each day. The Mustang Rally was created...
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Press Release by Rodney Brooks
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Cynthia Basinet appears with Avril Lavigne in Butch Walker's latest video
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Submitted on 08/14/06 - HOLLYWOOD, CA - Cynthia Basinet appears with Avril Lavigne in Butch Walker's new video for "Bethamphetamine (Pretty Pretty)" from the album The Rise and Fall of Butch Walker and the Let's Go Out Tonites which came out on July 11th.
The actress and jazz recording artist known for hits like "Tea For Two" and "Santa Baby" took a break from...
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Press Release by Hartman PR
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Charlie Haden Quartet West
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Submitted on 08/13/06 - Charlie Haden Quartet West
River Run Centre, Guelph Ontario presents Charlie Haden Quartet West: Thursday August 31, 2006 Show time: 8:00 P.M http://riverrun.ca/
Consider this concert the perfect precursor to the Guelph Jazz Festival, starting September 6, 2006. Charlie Haden revolutionized bass playing in the 5o’s and 60’s with his collaborations with Ornette Coleman. Fortunately for us he continues to produce...
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Press Release by Paul J. Youngman
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2006 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Piano Competition & 20th Anniversary Gala Concert
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Submitted on 08/11/06 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 11, 2006
Contact: Sarah Andrew Wilson
202.364.7272 / swilson@monkinstitute.org
2006 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Piano Competition
and 20th Anniversary Gala Concert
Hosted by Quincy Jones, Phylicia Rashad, and Billy Dee Williams
September 16 - 17
Washington, DC – As part of its 20th Anniversary Celebration weekend, the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz will present the 2006 Thelonious Monk International...
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Press Release by Sarah Andrew Wilson
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Mahavishnu Orchestra Book now available.
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Submitted on 08/10/06 - Abstract Logix Books Press Release- Cary, NC 8-8-06
Power, Passion and Beauty- The Story of the Legendary Mahavishnu Orchestra is now available at Abstractlogix.com, Amazon.com, Waldenbooks, Borders, Barnes and Noble, Newbury Comics and many other fine book and music stores.
Walter Kolosky: Writing this book was a journey of confirmation and rediscovery. To a great degree, my life has been shaped...
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Press Release by Walter Kolosky
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Janet Robbins Releases Second Recording In Ambient/Instrumental Series,
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Submitted on 08/08/06 - “The music on Volume II is a continuation of music I began to write after my move to Woodstock. There is something in that area for me (for a lot of people) of a deep timelessness, where all is not comfortable, but rich in experience all the same. I was frequently moved to write songs that made me feel...
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Press Release by Teresa Conboy
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The Second Philippine International Jazz and Arts Festival, 2007
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Submitted on 08/07/06 - PIJazzFest 2, 2007
PIJazz, organizers of PIJazzFest, is proud to announce the forthcoming Second Philippine International Jazz & Arts Festival to be held on February 23 to 25, 2007, the Philippine's Arts Month. To be featured in the three-day event are a selection of the finest contemporary Filipino artists from the music, dance and visual arts stages and...
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Press Release by ed
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SEBASTIAN NOELLE QUARTET 'Across The River' (FreshSound-NewTalent FSNT 249)
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Submitted on 08/05/06 - NEWS RELEASE
GUITARIST/COMPOSER SEBASTIAN NOELLE RELEASES “ACROSS THE RIVER”, FRESHSOUND-NEWTALENT (FSNT 249) June 2006 * Featuring Donny McCaslin (soprano/tenor sax); Javier Vercher (tenor sax/flute); Ben Street (bass); and Ari Hoenig (drums) *
"Noelle's style ranges from acoustic jazz with warm single lines to the electric regions of John Scofield" - Jazzpodium, German Jazz magazine
"Sebastian is the complete guitarist both in terms of his arranging/composing...
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Press Release by Sebastian Noelle
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Monterey Jazz Festival: 3-Day Jazz Party With 500 Top Artists
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Submitted on 08/04/06 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 4, 2006
www.montereyjazzfestival.org
Media Contact: Timothy Orr
Direct Line: 510-652-1122
MJF Phones: 831-373-3366 X252
Email: timorr@montereyjazzfestival.org Monterey Jazz Festival Grounds Entertainment Features Exciting Array of Traditional, Blues, Gospel, Vocal, Future, World, Contemporary Jazz and More for 3-Day Jazz Party, September 15-17, 2006
New Grooves on Friday, Family Day on Sunday, Plus Weekend-Long Exhibitions, Conversations with...
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Press Release by Timothy Orr
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Big Jazz Happenings Coming In Orange County, CA
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Submitted on 08/02/06 - Happily, some things change and some remain the same. That’s the headline for the upcoming 2006-7 jazz season in Orange County.
The big change is taking place at the Orange County Performing Arts Center with the opening next month of the Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, taking its place in the blossoming Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa...
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News Story by Larry Taylor
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JOHN LEE HOOKER'S FIRST-EVER BOX SET READIED
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Submitted on 07/31/06 - ? SHOUT! FACTORY HONORS MASTER BLUESMAN JOHN LEE HOOKER WITH FIRST-EVER CAREER BOX SET
Deluxe 4-CD Set Represents A Half Century Of Blues And Boogie
Includes Performances with Eric Clapton, Robert Cray, Bonnie Raitt, Carlos Santana, Van Morrison, Ry Cooder, Jimmie Vaughan, Charles Brown and Los Lobos
In Stores October 31
LOS ANGELES – John Lee Hooker, master bluesman...
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Press Release by Conqueroo
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Legendary Chorus Line Dancers
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Submitted on 07/30/06 - “When the music is right the feet automatically work," Elaine Ellis exclaimed with a serious smile, one of 16 of the now 84 to 96 year old "SILVER BELLES" showgirls who's lives are explored in "Been Rich All My Life" (Toots Crackin Productions), a 81 minute Musical Documentary Movie by Cinematographer Heather Lyn MacDonald that opened at New York's...
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Jazz News by Dan Kassell
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The 3rd Annual Summer Jazz Series at Villa Christina
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Submitted on 07/29/06 - International Jazz with a Strong Brazilian Accent
Rua 6 to perform at The Summer Jazz Series
ATLANTA (July 28, 2006). A world of International Jazz sounds will be imported to Villa Christina on For Immediate Release
Contact: Terri Harof
404-786-7410
Sunday, August 27th, when Rua 6 takes the stage at the Summer Jazz Series. This band’s fiery sound will spice up your...
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Press Release by terri harof
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The Summer Jazz Series at Villa Christina
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Submitted on 07/29/06 -
For Immediate Release Contact: Terri Harof
404-786-7410
terriharof@bellsouth.net
"First Lady of Sax" Rules The Night at Atlanta Debut
Pamela Williams to perform at The Summer Jazz Series at Villa Christina Sunday, July 30th
ATLANTA (July 15th, 2006). Known as "the first lady of sax", Pamela Williams is all set to wow Atlanta crowds with her musically diverse repertoire of tunes and irresistible...
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Press Release by terri harof
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Cyber Jazz recording artists Gemini Soul f/ Ajamu Akinyele - August 2006 Tour Dates
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Submitted on 07/27/06 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Cyber Jazz recording artists Gemini Soul f/ Ajamu Akinyele - August 2006 Tour Dates
Friday - August 4, 2006 Artwork SF Gallery 934 Brannan Street San Francisco, CA 94103 415-552-2131 Show Time: 5:00 PM
Saturday - August 5, 2006 Saturday - August 12, 2006 Santana Row 368 Santana Row (Across from Left Bank Restaurant) San Jose, CA 95128 408-551-4611 Show Time: 12:00 PM
Friday - August 11, 2006 Ghirardelli Square 900 North Point...
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Press Release by Pearl Jazz Recording Label
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NORTH IDAHO KEYBOARDIST, BARRY AIKEN, JOINS GINO VANNELLI TOUR
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Submitted on 07/26/06 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Barry & Kelli Aiken 1263 E. Katie Court Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 83815 (208) 765-6000 (home) (208) 818-6574 (Barry cell) (208) 818-6577 (Kelli cell) barry@baremicmusic.com www.baremicmusic.com NORTH IDAHO KEYBOARDIST, BARRY AIKEN, JOINS GINO VANNELLI TOUR July 26, 2006 (COEUR D’ALENE, IDAHO) – North Idaho keyboardist, Barry Aiken, has joined contemporary pop star, Gino...
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Press Release by Barry Aiken
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AfroMantra at the 55th Santander International Festival in Spain
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Submitted on 07/26/06 - AFROMANTRA PRODUCTIONS. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 26, 2006: New York, NY AfroMantra is heading to the 55th Santander International Festival. The groundbreaking NYC-based group AfroMantra, led by drummer/composer Alejandro Garcia, will be performing at the Santander International Festival (Santander, Spain) from August 10-13. AfroMantra has been renowned for combining rich harmonies with the powerful rhythms and flavors of North...
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Press Release by Alex Garcia
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Nelson Bainbridge is set to leave Youman Wilder and Weird Stories in 2007
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Submitted on 07/26/06 - Nelson Bainbridge has been in the red hot group Youman Wilder/featuring Wierd Stories for five incredible years.That run will come to an end in 2007 as Bainbridge will move on to his first love and that is Composing and Scoring for Independant Films.
Calling the decision to move on one of the most diffucult of his young musical life,Bainbridge said he was going in...
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Press Release by Ken Dunlap
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I AM READY - Smooth Jazz from Sweden
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Submitted on 07/25/06 - On August 5th 2006, Swedish Smooth Jazz saxophonist and composer, Greger Hillman, will be releasing his brand new album titled I AM READY. The record contains ten original tracks written and produced for Hillman Records by Greger. The titlecut, "I Am Ready", is an easy going Smooth Jazz tune, which sets the theme for the rest of the record....
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Press Release by HILLMAN RECORDS
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Meridian Arts Ensemble's
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Submitted on 07/25/06 -
Noted for its arrangements and recordings (with the composer's approval) of Frank Zappa's material, the Meridian Arts Ensemble approaches its eighth CD Brink (Channel Classics) with commissioned concert-length works from cutting edge composers Elliott Sharp, David Sanford and Nick Didkovsky. Channel Classics will release Brink on August 8, 2006.
The Meridian Arts Ensemble notes, “Whereas we arranged rock or...
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Press Release by Teresa Conboy
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