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The Bottesini Project Collaborates with Guitar Legend Nels Cline for Bocumast Records Release
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Submitted on 10/09/09 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: OCT 9, 2009
CONTACT:
David A Kurtz
720.289.3132
bocumast@bocumast.com
The Bottesini Project Collaborates with Guitar Legend Nels Cline of Wilco for Bocumast Records Release
DENVER, CO (10.08.09)---
"Naima's Grass Pajamas" by The Bottesini Project will be released on Bocumast Records (voted Best Record Label in Westword's 2009 Best of Denver Issue) and available for digital download on October 20,...
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Press Release by Bocumast
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Jazz Singer/Songwriter Halie Loren Wins Just Plain Folks 2009
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Submitted on 10/08/09 - Eugene, Oregon-October 7, 2009-Halie Loren has made her mark in Indie music over the years with several highly acclaimed releases. Most recently the jazz singer and songwriter was awarded for her excellence in both vocals and recording at the Just Plain Folks Music Awards 2009.
Halie walked away with the coveted Best Vocal Jazz Album for the superb...
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Press Release by Keith 'MuzikMan' Hannaleck
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Maria Neckam's new album now on Blue Music Group
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Submitted on 10/06/09 - Austrian-New Yorker vocalist and songwriter Maria Neckam new release, 'Crossing and Blending', is now available on Blue Music Group. This remarkable 63-minute entirety features edgy original melodies by Neckam and one track by the pianist on the album, Franz von Chossy.
Off Beat Magazine has reviewed 'Crossing and Blending' as an ambitious release "that ranges through the breadth of her...
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Press Release by BlueMusicGroup.com
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Prestige Releases New Coltrane Box Set - Side Steps
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Submitted on 10/06/09 - Side Steps, the third and final set in a series of Coltrane Box Sets, hits stores today via Prestige Records. The 5-CD set captures Coltrane in a supporting role, as a sideman to leaders like Sonny Rollins, Gene Ammons, Red Garland, Tadd Dameron and others.
The collection of 43 tracks represents the entirety of Coltrane’s session work as a...
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Press Release by Cat Veit
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Charito Meets Michel Legrand Watch What Happens CD Set for Release on CT Music
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Submitted on 10/01/09 - New York, New York-September 29, 2009-Charito continues to find her way into the hearts of her peers and fans by continually releasing recordings with impressive collaborations.
This time out she meets with renowned French composer Michel Legrand on Watch What Happens on CT Music. The CD is set for release October 6th.
The Japan based jazz diva will make another indelible...
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Press Release by Keith 'MuzikMan' Hannaleck
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Kenny G: An Evening of Rhythm and Romance
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Submitted on 09/30/09 - New York, NY—An Evening Of Rhythm & Romance, a DVD and Blu-ray from Grammy-Award winning saxophonist Kenny G will be simultaneously released on October 6 through Eagle Rock Entertainment. [MSRP $14.98 for DVD, $24.98 for Blu-ray]. With global album sales in excess of 50 million copies, this is a new milestone for the accomplished artist, as this is his...
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Press Release by Jen Goldberg
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Ray Charles Contest - 7-CD Prize Pack
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Submitted on 09/29/09 - In celebration of the digital release of 'The Ray Charles Cold Case Playlist' - songs from & inspired by the CBS television series, Raycharles.com, Concord Music Group & CBS are giving away seven classic Ray Charles recordings on CD including: 'Genius Loves Company', A Message From The People, Modern Sounds in Country & Western Music.
Enter at http://www.raycharles.com/coldcase to win...
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Jazz News by Glenn Holmes
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Dani Gurgel: Agora released
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Submitted on 09/28/09 - Dani Gurgel's long awaited release "Agora" was recently released on ArtistShare on September 16th. It features a wide range of talented, Brazilian composers mixing traditional styles with modern grooves, all while featuring the fantastic voice of Dani Gurgel.
Watch this amazing band, and take a listen to what they have to say about the music and the new project:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PE22uenrUhw
In...
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Press Release by Saori Oya
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Prestige To Release New Coltrane 5-CD Boxed Set
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Submitted on 09/25/09 - Over the past three years, Prestige Records has released boxed sets of Coltrane’s numerous sessions from the mid to late ’50s, each spotlighting a specific dimension of his tenure with the label.
Fearless Leader – released September 2006, in celebration of Coltrane’s 80th birthday – showcases his recordings as a bandleader. Interplay, released September 2007, contains Coltrane’s early collaborative recordings...
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Press Release by Cat Veit
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New all-Beatles Songs Internet Jazz Radio Channel
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Submitted on 09/24/09 - To celebrate the long tradition of jazz musicians performing the music of the Beatles, AccuJazz.com has launched a streaming jazz radio channel exclusively playing jazz covers of Beatles songs. The channel, called "Composers: Beatles," is free to use and available 24 hours a day at AccuJazz.com.
The Beatles' place in the history of rock and roll is indisputable: many...
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Press Release by AccuJazz
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Eric Darius to begin Japanese Tour
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Submitted on 09/23/09 - Eric Darius to begin Japanese Tour for third consecutive year
Critically-acclaimed saxophonist & Blue Note Recording sensation, Eric Darius, will perform In Tokyo, Japan
at the world famous 'Cotton Club' on October 1st and 2nd, and also at "Motion Blue" in Yokohama, Japan on
October 4, 2009. After being named the Smooth Jazz News’ Debut Artist of the Year in 2004...
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Press Release by Mark Nordman
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Pianist Monika Herzig Discovers Peace on Earth Is More than Just a Dream
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Submitted on 09/20/09 - Press Release
Contact: Cheryl Hughey Promotions
cherylhughey@charter.net/314-660-1755
Pianist Monika Herzig Discovers Peace on Earth Is More than Just a Dream
Indianapolis, IN/September 18, 2009
World traveler and pianist Monika Herzig releases worldwide distribution of Peace on Earth November 3, 2009 under the Owl Studios label.
The journey to musical success wasn't easy for Monika Herzig. Armed with just a suitcase, guitar...
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Press Release by Cheryl Hughey
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Terry Clarke signs with Blue Music Group
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Submitted on 09/19/09 - Grammy nominated and Juno Award winning drummer Terry Clarke signed with Blue Music Group for his release It's About Time featuring Joe Lovano, Jim Hall, Greg Osby, Phil Dwyer and Don Thompson.
Terry Clarke was born on August 20, 1944 in Vancouver, British Columbia. His natural rhythmic aptitude was obvious from an early age, and at the age of twelve,...
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Press Release by BlueMusicGroup.com
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Dan Aran's new CD
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Submitted on 09/18/09 - Israeli drummer Dan Aran takes a more contemporary tack on Breathing (Smalls 0045). Aran – a student of the late saxophonist (and founder of the New School of Jazz and Contemporary Music) Arnie Lawrence – is notably un-drummer-like in his leadership.
He’s a laid-back team player, disciplined to put himself out front. Could be that he’s without ego, or that he’s content to...
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Press Release by Dan Aran
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Free CD Giveaway - Cynthia Layne's Beautiful Soul
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Submitted on 09/17/09 - Cheryl Hughey Promotions announces weekly CD giveaway.
The featured CD for this week is Cynthia Layne's "Beautiful Soul."
Click on the link below or logon to www.cherylhugheypromotions.com/contest.html for more information.
What the critics are saying about Cynthia Layne...
“Give me more of this! There can never be too many women in this world, and especially those, who have the ability to display their...
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Press Release by Cheryl Hughey
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Darren Rahn is the “Talk of the Town” with #1 Billboard Hit
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Submitted on 09/17/09 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Press contact:
Cheryl Hughey Promotions
314-660-1755
cherylhughey@charter.net
Moorestown, NJ/September 15, 2009
It's the Talk of the Town . . . after producing a slew of #1 and top five hits as a producer, Darren Rahn achieves #1 on Billboard as a solo artist.
You may know Darren Rahn from his production work in #1 hits with radio favorites like Wayman Tisdale,...
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Press Release by Cheryl Hughey
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International Recording Artist, U-Nam to Host Weekly Jazz Series
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Submitted on 09/13/09 - Contact: Debbie Parks
dparks@StarPR.net
www.starpr.net
Phone 562 818 6404
Fax 617 830 8055
STAR PR
For Immediate Release
Press Release Press Release
The Cellar Nightclub adds Smooth Jazz to their Line-up: The One Soul Jazz Series
International Recording Artist, U-Nam to Host Weekly Jazz Series
Long Beach, CA, September 8, 2009: International Recording Artist U-Nam will be hosting The “ One Soul Jazz Series” every Sunday evening from...
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Press Release by Debbie Parks
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Joe Lovano, Rashied Ali, Mika Pohjola in September
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Submitted on 09/10/09 - Blue Music Group's September releases feature some of the finest leaders and sidemen,
Rashied Ali, Terry Clarke, Mika Pohjola, Akiko Pavolka and Maria Neckam. On these albums, you'll hear vocalist Eddie Jefferson, saxophonists Steve Wilson, Joe Lovano, Greg Osby, guitarists Jim Hall and Ben Monder, and many more. Don't miss these releases.
Mika Pohjola: NORTHERN SUNRISE
with Steve Wilson, Ben Monder
Being...
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Press Release by BlueMusicGroup.com
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Blue Music Group introduces Instant Net-CDs
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Submitted on 09/10/09 - NEW YORK. Blue Music Group is the first record label to introduce Instant Net-CDs on its website. In addition to offering common mpeg layer 3 ("mp3") and advanced audio codec ("aac") media, the entire Blue Music Group catalog is now available in a full quality CD format, including printable artwork, lyrics and inserts. "This is a major step for...
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Press Release by BlueMusicGroup.com
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azar lawrence release's prayer for my ancestors
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Submitted on 09/10/09 - Saxophone titan Azar Lawrence releases his new CD on Furthermore Recordings!!
Azar Lawrence will release Prayer For My Ancestors on September 29TH 2009!!
Without a doubt, the most exciting occurrence in the last few years has been the re-emergence of saxophone titan Azar Lawrence!
On the heels of his Speak The Word CD which was a major success on the JazzWeek...
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Press Release by craig neely
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George Wein Seeks Title Sponsor for Newport Folk Festival
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Submitted on 09/09/09 - GEORGE WEIN ANNOUNCES SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR 51st ANNUAL NEWPORT FOLK FESTIVAL®
NEW YORK, NY, September 9, 2009 - The world-renowned Newport Folk Festival® in Newport, RI, which was founded in 1959 by George Wein and folk icon Pete Seeger, is available for sponsorship. The festival celebrated its 50th anniversary August 1 – 2, 2009, with more than 17,000 music fans...
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Press Release by Carolyn McClair
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New Brazilian Jazz Channel on AccuJazz.com
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Submitted on 09/09/09 - Ever since Brazilian composer Antonio Carlos Jobim fused American jazz with Brazilian samba in the 1950s to form the new style known as Bossa Nova, countless musicians have been inspired to create music marrying the two traditions. Brazilian harmonies and rhythms have pervaded modern jazz in the past 50 years, influencing artists from Stan Getz to Maria Schneider....
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Jazz News by AccuJazz
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Melodic Thinking
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Submitted on 09/05/09 - "Thinking Out Loud" is the latest introspective from guitar-stunner Trey Wright. Mr. Wright assembles a trio for this rendering of eight originals and two bold covers of current rock artists.
"Thinking Out Loud" captures the magical interplay that drummer Marlon Patton (Universal Music Group's Heavy Mojo) and bass-ace Marc Miller have developed live. The strong melodic bass lines braid through...
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Press Release by Karen Frieske
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Bill Hart tells us...
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Submitted on 09/05/09 - "This Is Why", the latest release from guitar guru Bill Hart, is a fusion freight train transferring payloads full of blues, funk, rock and jazz. It is precisely this jambalaya of genres that makes Mr. Hart's music so accessible. "This is Why" features five-time Grammy® nominee award winner Mike Stern (guitar) along with Enrico Galetta (bass), Gary Wilkins (bass),...
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Press Release by Karen Frieske
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James Moody and Kenny Barron Release 4A on IPO Recordings
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Submitted on 09/04/09 - New York, New York-September 3, 2009-Respected and versatile saxophone player James Moody has collaborated with legendary pianist Kenny Barron on a recent offering on the IPO Recordings imprint titled 4A.
4A features eight instrumental tracks of classic jazz painted with the colors of every level of saxophone from Moody and embellished with beautiful piano passages from the smooth and timely...
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Press Release by Keith 'MuzikMan' Hannaleck
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