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Paul Cullen Releases Independent CD Dreamdance
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Submitted on 10/16/07 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Philadelphia, PA-October 10, 2007-Paul Cullen’s resourcefulness reaches fruition on his new release Dreamdance. By combining his love of music, fine food and wine, Paul brings his music to wine related events in several different regions of the country.
Paul was inspired at 19 years old by jazz-fusion artist Pat Metheny and Weather Report. After hour upon hour...
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Press Release by Keith 'MuzikMan' Hannaleck
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Eric Marienthal - Just Around the Corner (Peak Records) Out Now
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Submitted on 10/16/07 - The new full length album from Los Angeles based contemporary Jazz sax veteran Eric Marienthal titled 'Just Around The Corner' is available in stores & online NOW. Released this week (10.16) on Peak Records (Concord Music Group),'Just Around The Corner' showcases Marienthal's passion, versatility and brilliance as one of the leading contemporary Jazz musicians, with 10 fresh, pop-influenced instrumental...
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Press Release by Glenn Holmes
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2007 Thelonious Monk Jazz Composition Competition winner
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Submitted on 10/15/07 - The BandA ecLectics and Petros Sakelliou are proud to announce that Petros and his composition "Swingalong" composed for the group, has been notified winner of the prestigious 2007 Thelonious Monk Jazz Institute Composition competition and Prize sponsored by the BMI foundation. The composer and pianist is currently making travel and rehearsal arrangements with his group and the Institute, to...
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Press Release by Petros Sakelliou
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Nu Groove Makes Comeback with Four Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards Nominations
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Submitted on 10/15/07 - In January 2007, smooth jazz took a step "back to the future." The legacy label Nu Groove records was re-launched after an almost 10-year hiatus. Original founder David Chackler decided to revitalize the legendary label, re-acquiring the rights to the Nu Groove name from his prior partners who had acquired the company in 2004 from Chackler, and two years...
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Jazz News by Cheryl Hughey
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Saxophonist Mark Hollingsworth is Chasing the Sun
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Submitted on 10/15/07 - "Whoa, does he play sax!" - Scott O'Brien, SmoothJazz.com
A passionate musical thrill seeker, Chasing the Sun is the powerful expression of Mark Hollingsworth's lifelong mission to search for the best in music from every style around the world. The result is a fresh, clear sound that dares to push the boundaries of contemporary music itself. Having worked...
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Press Release by Cheryl Hughey
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Drums Live III
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Submitted on 10/14/07 - Drums Live! is a show created by Toronto drummer/educator Rob Brown. Now in it's third year, this celebration of the art of drumming is being recognized as Toronto's premier annual drum show with the crowds getting larger every year. Past guest drummers include Larnell Lewis, Jeff Salem, Vito Rezza and Wilson Laurencin. The show is meant to entertain, educate...
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Press Release by Paul J. Youngman
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OC Pavilion and Ambrosia Restaurant Invite Guests to Swing in the New Year with Royal Crown Revue
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Submitted on 10/13/07 - The multiple award-winning Ambrosia Restaurant and world class OC Pavilion are pleased to announce “Swing in the New Year” – the ultimate celebration of food, music, cocktails and dancing for New Year’s Eve featuring world-renowned swing band Royal Crown Revue.
The OC Pavilion’s “Swing in the New Year” celebration offers different party packages starting at just $95. ...
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Press Release by Kelly Haggard
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Upcoming CD with Dave Liebman and Ed Saindon Titled Depth of E
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Submitted on 10/12/07 - News Release Contact: World Improvised Music
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Press Release by Ed Saindon
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Jazz Trumpeter Mark Rapp Performs for Playmate's Birthday
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Submitted on 10/12/07 - Mark Rapp will play a very special performance for Playboy Playmate Natalia Sokolova on October 15th. The exclusive birthday party will play host to top playmates, models including Julia Hendersen (Sport Illustrated), Jessica Gomes (Victoria Secret) and actors from the Sopranos, Entourage among others.
Sokolova discovered Rapp through her event planning company Exquisite Planning, LLC. After hearing his music, Sokolova...
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Jazz News by Mark Rapp
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New album and new tour for Joe Locke
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Submitted on 10/11/07 - Just released under the Italian label Jazz Eyes, Sticks & Strings is Joe Locke's newest album featuring Jay Anderson on bass, Jonathan Kreusberg on guitar and Joe LaBarbera on drums, who will perform elegant original compositions plus a couple of standards, favourite pieces of his. Connected to the album, the omonymous European tour, to be started from UK in...
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Press Release by Antonio Terzo
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Nov. 8 in Boston - Brazil's bossa queen in one of only two U.S. appearances
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Submitted on 10/10/07 - Boston, October 10, 2007 – The 2007-2008 Sovereign Bank Music Series at Berklee presents in concert the great Brazilian singer and songwriter Rosa Passos, known for keeping alive traditional Brazilian jazz with all of its mystery, rhythm, and romance intact. She’ll perform songs from her internationally renowned catalog along with the music of other Brazilian ambassadors such as Gilberto...
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Jazz News by Allen Bush
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Staple Singers' 1962 Christmas album reissued on Riverside through Concord Music Group
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Submitted on 10/05/07 - Long lost album featuring traditional spirituals - recorded a decade before their breakthrough on Stax - found Mavis Staples in excellent voice
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - The Staple Singers were best known for their '70s Stax hits like "Respect Yourself," "I'll Take You There" and "If You're Ready (Come Go With Me)," but in fact the Chicago quartet's recording...
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Press Release by Conqueroo
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Lorenson Brings Tony Bennett’s Best To The Wilson Center
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Submitted on 10/05/07 - Russ Lorenson brings his acclaimed show, Benedetto/Blessed: A Tribute to the Life and Music of Tony Bennett, to The Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, 19805 W. Capitol Drive, Brookfield, Wisconsin 53045, for one show only, Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at 1:00pm.
The best is yet to come as singer and recording artist Russ Lorenson (http://www.russlorenson.com) honors an American...
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Press Release by George Russell
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Jazz Excursion in Talent, Oregon?
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Submitted on 10/04/07 - Want to hear jazz but don’t want the hassle the crowd at the Jazz Jubilee? Larry Cavalier and J.C. Cook will perform a variety of jazz standards at the Avalon Bar & Grill, 105 W. Valley Road in Talent, on October 13th 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. This duo’s enchanting interpretations of tunes from the jazz legacy and ...
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Press Release by Maria Gath
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An Evening with Jean Shy celebrating The Other Side Of Blue
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Submitted on 10/03/07 - The European Press glorifies JEAN SHY with headlines like "The Queen Of The Night", "Golden Throat", "The Voice Of The Lord", "Dynamite Stick" and many more.
The Catalina Bar & Grill proudly presents the performance of Singer, Songwriter, Music Producer and Actress JEAN SHY on Wednesday, October 17, 07 at the Catalina Bar & Grill Jazz Club in Hollywood....
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Press Release by TAW777
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Triad Theater Showcase Performance
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Submitted on 10/01/07 - About the Event
Voted one of the "Top 25 Emerging Jazz Trumpeters" by DownBeat Magazine, Mark Rapp presents a showcase performance of music from his debut recording effort. Produced by Grammy winner Jason Olaine and engineered by Robert "LB" Dorsey (the Roots, Beyonce), this open-to-the-public show is for industry insiders who are considering releasing their efforts. Fresh from a headlining...
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Press Release by Mark Rapp
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Jazz Pianist Anthony Davis To Perform with Boston Modern Orchestra Project
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Submitted on 10/01/07 - Boston Modern Orchestra Project Launches its 11th Season with Re-Inventions: Glorious and Subversive Music for Keyboards
Featuring Guest Pianists including Jazz Artist Anthony Davis
Boston, MA--- The Boston Modern Orchestra Project (BMOP), the nation’s leading orchestra dedicated exclusively to performing, commissioning, and recording new music of the 21st century, spearheads its premiere-packed, cutting-edge season with Re-Inventions: Glorious and Subversive Music for...
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Press Release by April Thibeault
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Mandingo Trio at Smeltedigelen Blues and Jazz Festival. Mo i Rana, Norway
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Submitted on 09/30/07 - Mandingo Trio is to perform at Smeltedigelen Jazz and Blues Festival in Mo i Rana, Norway, 12th October this year. The trio, consisting of highly talented and innovative artists from East and West Africa, fuses the sounds of ancient and modern Africa in a way that is has been described by critics as groundbreaking.
In a spate of a...
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Press Release by Kongoi Productions
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Award winning Jazz pianist Bill Carrothers returns to Ireland to perform a National Tour
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Submitted on 09/30/07 - After a successful tour of Ireland earlier this year leading jazz pianist & composer Bill Carrothers will be returning to perform in trio format with drummer Kevin Brady and double-bassist Dave Redmond. This new trio will be performing a mixture of jazz standards and original compositions by all three musicians. The tour will be promoting the debut album release...
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Press Release by Kevin Brady
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New record label: Porter Records
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Submitted on 09/28/07 - Porter Records is now up and running (www.porterrecords.com)! Porter Records will be bringing you the best in re-issues and newly recorded jazz material. We aim to bring you an eclectic mix of jazz, from soul-Jazz to free-jazz and hard bop to afro jazz. Our first two re-issues are “Natural Food” and “Birigwa” from the early 70’s out of Boston...
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Press Release by Luke Mosling
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The Chris Bergson Band Fall Changes Set for Release October 1
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Submitted on 09/27/07 - New York City—The Chris Bergson Band announces the release of their second CD Fall Changes [2 Shirts Records], with a street date set for October 1, 2007.
Recorded at Levon Helm Studios in Woodstock, NY and produced by guitarist/singer/songwriter Chris Bergson and award winning Blues journalist Dave Rubin (Johnny Winter, Cornell Dupree), Fall Changes showcases the band’s personal blend of contemporary Americana,...
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Press Release by Shane M. Swisher
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Bob Baldwin Releases Memoirs of the Hudson DVD
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Submitted on 09/25/07 - Press Release
To schedule interviews, please contact:
Cheryl Hughey at 314-660-1755 or cherylhughey@charter.net
Keyboardist Bob Baldwin Releases
Memoirs of the Hudson DVD
Moorestown, NJ/September 17, 2007
As All About Jazz eloquently described in 2004, "As a contemporary jazz keyboardist, composer, and producer...Bob Baldwin is continually maintaining his status in the music industry as a person to watch."
An innovator in the fusion of R&B...
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Press Release by Cheryl Hughey
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Darren Rahn Signs with nuGroove
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Submitted on 09/25/07 - Saxophonist Darren Rahn, one of the most versatile and unique young artists in contemporary jazz today has teamed up with nuGroove for the release of Once in a Lifetime. As one of the industry's most sought after record producers, his resume includes a variety of top honors including #1's on the coveted R&R and Billboard charts. You've heard his...
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Press Release by Cheryl Hughey
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Juan Oskar Is A Superhero On New Indie Release
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Submitted on 09/24/07 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Phoenix, Arizona--September 24, 2007-Juan Oskar is back after two years of preparation for the release of his new concept album Superhero. This time around each track and its music is designed to represent a different comic book character.
This recording is a departure from Christmas Is For Grownups Too, where Oskar explored his many influences and geared it...
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Press Release by Keith 'MuzikMan' Hannaleck
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Jazzmoss Album Showcase
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Submitted on 09/24/07 - Press release
Charlton House, Charlton Village, SE7 is the venue for a free concert on Sunday the 14th of October from 1 to 3pm. Greenwich based jazz singer and poet Louisa Le Marchand and Ugandan jazz pianist Kaz Kasozi are joined by some of the top names in British jazz on their album ‘Jazzmoss’. Art Theman on saxophones, Trevor Thomkins...
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Press Release by Hazel Brown
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