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Will Todd's 'Mass in Blue' in Manchester
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Submitted on 09/02/09 - St George’s Singers, one of the North West’s leading choirs, will be performing Will Todd’s Mass in Blue at the Royal Northern College of Music Sunday 8th November, with acclaimed jazz vocalist, Tina May and the RNCM’s very own Jazz Collective.
This is not the first time St George’s Singers has ‘crossed over’ from the traditional choral repertoire into...
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Press Release by Susan Hodgson
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World Music Artist Eddie Benitez releases new CD, Visions of Angels on NuGroove/Sony Records
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Submitted on 09/01/09 -
World Music Artist Eddie Benitez presents ~ Visions of Angels ~ Eddie’s iconic new CD on NuGroove/Sony Records
with special guest vocalists Howard Hewett & Joeleen
September 1st
For Immediate Release:
For more information or to schedule an interview, contact: tiaramusic.promotions@gmail.com
Phoenix, AZ -September 1, 2009
Eddie Benitez: Visions of Angels on NuGroove Records
Eddie Benitez and his World Music are back with a...
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Press Release by Judy Eaton
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Al/Capone Band Debuts
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Submitted on 09/01/09 - Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) September 1, 2009 -- The Al/Capone Band today announced the availability of their new jazz CD entitled, Mr. Smooth. The CD is a mix of smooth jazz, fusion, R&B, funk and Latin music and can be sampled and purchased on the band's new website, CaponeLive.com. The CC Entertainment label presents eleven new songs performed by a...
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Press Release by Christian Del Monte
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Gerald Clayton - Two Shade voted Must Have CD of 2009
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Submitted on 08/31/09 - Gerald Clayton's debut album was released on ArtistShare on July 1st. It has already been getting rave reviews by everyone from the New York Times to jazz.com. Recently, it was voted in the Top 10 Must Have CD's by the Audiophiliac, a part of C-Net. Two Shade made the list along with other acts like Elvis Costello...
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Press Release by Saori Oya
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Major Jazz Stars Slated 2009-2010 for Orange County Southern California
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Submitted on 08/31/09 - September begins the 2009-10 jazz season impressively in Southern California’s Orange County. Starting Labor Day weekend, the annual West Coast Jazz Party kicks off the schedule, followed in short order by piano great Dave Brubeck, Sept. 24, revered vocalist Tony Bennett Sept 25, and trumpeter genius Wynton Marsalis, Oct. 1.
The Jazz Party takes place over...
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Press Release by Larry Taylor
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Vinyl Jam's new album
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Submitted on 08/28/09 - The latest release by the Finnish band Vinyl Jam is a mixture of jazz-rock and funky grooves with a feeling and edgy melodism reminiscent of a "big movie" soundtrack. Nostalgia is mixed here with irony, creating unexpected harmonic turnarounds. Multilevel compositions are all united with a feeling of a live performance. Complimented with fragile and sweet voice of vocalist...
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Press Release by Sebastian Teir
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Norman Connors and Stephanie Jordan at Sweet Lorraine’s Jazz Club 10th Anniversary
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Submitted on 08/28/09 - NEW ORLEANS (Sylvain Music Notes) – In continuation of his tradition of highlighting great singers, Jazz/R&B legend Norman Connors will feature New Orleans’ jazz vocalist Stephanie Jordan in concert during the celebration of Sweet Lorraine’s Jazz Club 10th Anniversary on Friday, September 4 and Saturday, September 5, 2009 for two shows each night at 9:00 pm and 11:00 pm. ...
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Press Release by Vincent Sylvain
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Eddie Allen and The Aggregation Release Groove’s Mood
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Submitted on 08/27/09 - New York, New York-August 25, 2009-Eddie Allen is a trumpeter, composer, arranger; and author-certainly one of the more versatile musicians on the New York jazz scene. Because of his versatility contemporaries will call upon him for his talent to play everything from jazz big band, R&B/Pop, Latin, to symphonic to Broadway, and everything else that may fall somewhere into...
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Press Release by Keith 'MuzikMan' Hannaleck
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Paul (Shilts) Weimar to Host Palmdale Jazz and Wine Fest
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Submitted on 08/27/09 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Cheryl Hughey Promotions
cherylhughey@charter.net/314-660-1755
Palmdale Jazz and Wine Festival Announces Saxophonist Paul “Shilts” Weimar to Serve as Host
PALMDALE, CA – The Palmdale Jazz and Wine Festival has announced that international saxophonist Paul “Shilts” Weimar” will be hosting the festival to be held on September 12, 2009 from 3-10 p.m. in Palmdale, California.
Paul “Shilts” Weimar originally hails from London, England...
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Press Release by Cheryl Hughey
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Brazilian Jazz elevates Cleveland Music Scene and the Cleveland Botanical Garden
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Submitted on 08/25/09 - Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: New World Artist Management – KB Productions Contact Person: Kevin Burcroff Telephone Number: 704-425-6406 Email Address: burcroff@gmail.com
http://eventful.com/cleveland/events/boises-borges-cd-release-/E0-001-024176152-3
Brazilian Jazz elevates Cleveland Music Scene and the Cleveland Botanical Garden Cleveland, OH August 24 — Moises Borges, Brazilian phenom played at the Cleveland Botanical Gardens for The Cleveland Botanical Gardens Farm to Table fundraiser...
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Jazz News by kevin burcroff
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Kate Dumbleton Named Executive Director of The Chicago Jazz Ensemble
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Submitted on 08/25/09 - THE CHICAGO JAZZ ENSEMBLE®, and ARTISTIC DIRECTOR JON FADDIS®, WELCOME KATE DUMBLETON AS NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
CHICAGO, August 25, 2009 – The Chicago Jazz Ensemble (The CJE) and Artistic Director Jon Faddis welcome Kate Dumbleton as the new Executive Director of the ensemble, effective today. She replaces J. Richard Dunscomb, who shifts emphasis to fully devote his time to his...
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Press Release by Carolyn McClair
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Passing of Joe Maneri
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Submitted on 08/25/09 - It is with great sadness the Maneri family would like to announce the death of Dr. Joseph Maneri to the music and wider arts community.
Joe passed away Monday, August 24th 2009 in the company of his close family. Joe is survived by his loving wife Sonja, his five children, eight grandchildren and his incredible music legacy.
As a...
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Obituary by Lucy Walters-Maneri
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The Chicago Jazz Ensemble Announces The 11th American Heritage Jazz Series
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Submitted on 08/24/09 - THE CHICAGO JAZZ ENSEMBLE®, with ARTISTIC DIRECTOR JON FADDIS®, CELEBRATES THE 11th AMERICAN HERITAGE JAZZ SERIES
CHICAGO, August 17, 2009 - The Chicago Jazz Ensemble (The CJE) and Artistic Director Jon Faddis announce the 11th American Heritage Jazz Series highlighting the music of BennyGoodman, Miles Davis, Ornette Coleman, John Coltrane,Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong as well as contributions from Mr. Faddis'...
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Press Release by Carolyn McClair
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Big Jazz Labor Day Week in L.A.
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Submitted on 08/23/09 - For Jazz fans, Labor Day week presents an array of all-star attractions.
Jazz greats Chick Corea, Stanley Clarke and Lenny White, the original members of Return to Forever, re-uinite, Sept. 2, at the Hollywoood Bowl in Southern Californiua.
The concert will feature guest appearances by vocalist Chaka Khan, violinist Jean-Luc Ponty and original RTF guitarist Bill Connors. The event...
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Jazz News by Unknown User
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George Wein's Festivals In Newport Drew Younger Audiences
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Submitted on 08/21/09 - GEORGE WEIN’S FESTIVALS IN NEWPORT DREW YOUNGER AUDIENCES LISTENING TO ADVENTUROUS MUSIC
NEWPORT, RI, August 19, 2009 – Fans, social networks, media, artists and the music industry in general are still buzzing following two of the world’s most important outdoor festivals. George Wein’s Folk Festival 50, which took place August 1 – 2 at Newport’s Fort Adams State Park, drew...
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Press Release by Carolyn McClair
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New '90s Jazz Channel From AccuJazz.com
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Submitted on 08/20/09 - AccuJazz Internet radio continues its periodic roll-out of decade-based jazz channels with the launch of "Decade: '90s," a free, easy-to-use streaming jazz channel playing the best jazz from the 1990s.
The '90s were a time of incredible diversity in the jazz world. It's impossible to tether the decade's jazz activity to any single style, concept, or trend. The...
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Press Release by AccuJazz
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Dave Brubeck to Receive Berklee Honorary Doctorate at Monterey Jazz Festival
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Submitted on 08/20/09 - NEA Jazz Master Dave Brubeck, designated a “Living Legend” by the Library of Congress, will be presented with an Honorary Doctorate from Berklee College of Music at the 52nd Monterey Jazz Festival, held on September 18 - 20, 2009.
The presentation will be made on the Jimmy Lyons Stage in the Arena on Sunday, September 20, at approximately...
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Press Release by Mitzi Dorbu
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Palmdale Jazz and Wine Festival September 12, 2009
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Submitted on 08/20/09 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CITY OF PALMDALE
NEWS RELEASE
CONTACT: John Mlynar
PHONE: 661/267-5115
DATE: July 16, 2009
Palmdale Jazz and Wine Festival Uncorks September 12
PALMDALE - City of Palmdale Mayor Jim Ledford and Director of Parks & Recreation Russ Bird announced the entertainers who will perform at the third annual Palmdale Jazz & Wine Festival, coming Saturday, September 12 at...
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Press Release by Cheryl Hughey
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UK Jazz Radio launches Nora McCarthy's New York Jazz Expressions radio show
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Submitted on 08/18/09 - UK Jazz Radio has announced that Nora McCarthy, an important force in the advanced New York jazz vocal scene, has joined the Presenter team at the 24 hour jazz radio station.
Nora McCarthy is a highly original singer, lyricist, composer, poet and educator. She and her various groups work at the top jazz venues in New York and elsewhere in...
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Press Release by John Hicks
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Bucks County Jazz Festival Teams Up with Wine Festival
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Submitted on 08/17/09 - QUAKERTOWN, PA……The Bucks County Jazz Festival has teamed up with a local wine festival for the first ever Bucks County Jazz & Wine Festival to be held at McCoole’s Arts & Events Place, 10 S. Main St. (Main & Broad Sts.), Quakertown, PA on August 29, 2009 from 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The festival, being one of several 2009...
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Press Release by Bucks County Jazz Festival
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Gerald Clayton Releases Debut Album
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Submitted on 08/17/09 - Two-Shade, the long anticipated debut recording from pianist Gerald Clayton, was
officially released in the US through ArtistShare® on July 1st, 2009. At the age of 25, Clayton is already a
veteran of the Jazz music scene and has built a strong following through his extensive work with the top
musicians in the field such as Roy Hargrove, Diana Krall, Hank Jones,...
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Press Release by Saori Oya
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Legends Radio presents JD Allen, Christopher Dean Sullivan, Connie Cruthers, Fred Wesley this month
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Submitted on 08/17/09 - Evan Ginzburg’s Legends Radio- Listen right here! Click on links below or cut and paste into browser. Co-hosted by Dr. Mike Lano. Note new time: heard every Wedneday night live 8-10 PM EST at www.legendsradio.net
Archived 24/7
8/5 Edition of Evan Ginzburg’s Legends Radio co-hosted by Dr. Mike Lano
Jazz great JD Allen (Headline Village Vanguard this past week)
Actor/Personal trainer/wrestler Antonio Thomas...
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Press Release by Evan Ginzburg
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Oz Noy Bugs Out
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Submitted on 08/17/09 - Check out this live footage of the Oz Noy Trio performing "Bug Out" at the Bitter End in NYC on June 7, 2009. Trio featuring Oz Noy on guitar, Dave Weckl on drums, and Will Lee on bass. View this and other great videos on the Magna Carta Youtube Channel. Please follow the featured link below...
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Press Release by Jeremy Bonaventura
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Guelph Jazz Festival
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Submitted on 08/15/09 - The 2009 Guelph Jazz Festival, the 16th anniversary season, will take place Thursday Sept. 9 to Sunday Sept. 13. Once again Guelph Jazz Festival will push the boundaries of creative and improvised music.
Guelph Jazz Festival is thrilled to invite you to experience public jazz. Brand new this year are the “Outstallations” - a special series of outdoor events...
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Press Release by Paul J. Youngman
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Blues and Soul Man Darrell Nulisch Presents New Severn Records CD, Just For You, on October 20
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Submitted on 08/13/09 - SEVERN, MD – Severn Records announces an October 20 release date for Just for You, the latest CD from blues/soul singer and harmonica player Darrell Nulisch. This is Nulisch’s fifth album for Severn, which is independently distributed by City Hall Records, and follows his Blues Music Award-nominated last CD, Goin’ Back to Dallas.
The new album was produced by David...
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Press Release by Mark Pucci
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