Jazz News (3312)
Find out what's going on in the world of jazz through industry press releases, news stories, and staff viewpoints.
21 Aug
Detroit-based jazz fusion / funk band Freedom Underground releases debut album 'Between the Funk'
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Well, it's finally done. Nearly four years in the works, Freedom Underground's first full-length album is now all done and ready for purchase, which is where you come in. If you're a fan of Freedom Underground, then we hope you'll trot on over to Amazon.com, iTunes, or Virtuoso Music and…
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Says one Carolina newbie to one Carolina native, “Dang! I knew it would be hot in the Summer down here, but I had no idea that it would get even hotter at night!!” Meteorologically speaking, there is a scientific explanation for this phenomenon.
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20 Aug
Two Virtuosos: Richard Smith and Francesco Buzzurro, Collaborate on New Release
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Los Angeles, CA August 20, 2011 – Chart topping jazz guitarist Richard Smith and internationally awarded, classical guitarist Francesco Buzzurro announced today the release of their upcoming recording, Un Mondo, Due Chitarre. The 10 song collection will be available online and in hard copy starting September 6.
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18 Aug
Enter Music Publishing’s DRUM! Night Rolls To Percussive Success
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San Jose, Calif., -- Enter Music Publishing, publishers of hip, drum/percussion magazines worldwide and online, proved for a second straight year that the company can produce highly successful benefits. DRUM! Night, a benefit in which all of the proceeds were donated to Lincoln High’s music program, was a tremendous success.…
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16 Aug
Iconic Singer-Songwriter Michael Franks Releases Video For The Title Track From His New Album Time Together
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“Time Together” Is A Tribute To His Beloved Dog Flora. Franks Is Donating Royalties From The Song To Hearts United For Animals
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16 Aug
"Music Promotion for Everyone, Volume 1" Is Now Available in Print
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Veteran music publicist Cheryl Hughey has just released her booklet, “Music Promotion for Everyone, Volume 1” in print for retail, library and institutional distribution. Designed to fit the growing needs of music students, this short collection of essays covers the subjects of leadership, salesmanship, marketing, communication skills, roles of industry…
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Hollywood, CA August 16, 2011 – Contemporary jazz guitarist Jeff Richman today announced the release date of his upcoming CD, Jeff Richman and Chatterbox: The Line Up for October 18. The Nefer Records release is Richman's 16th solo project and features Mitchel Forman on keyboards, Joel Taylor on drums and…
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NYC Bassist/composer Matt Geraghty has recently released his 4th CD "DEPARTURES" propeling his cross pollination of jazz and world music into new territory. Bringing together musicians from Poland, India, Armenia, Russia, Brazil, New York and Chicago Matt presents 12 new internationally inspired original compositions. "DEPARTURES" was recorded in New York…
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13 Aug
The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Presents the 2011 Annual Benefit Concert
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Saturday, September 17th at 6pm is the date to save for an evening of jazz presented by the United Negro College Fund’s (UNCF) annual benefit concert event. This year’s musical guess star is veteran jazz saxophonist Alfonzo Blackwell. The event is held annually to sponsor young adult’s college education from…
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Guelph Jazz Festival showcases a wide variety of performers from around the world and from our own backyard, some of whom have played the Festival before and others who will be visiting for the first time. We encourage you to learn more about them,
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Dave Flippo's FLIPPOMUSIC explores the role of "musical shamans" as they present "Tao Tunes", a musical jazz setting of the ancient Chinese text Tao Te Ching. The original music by Flippo explores over 10 different musical styles and presents some extensive arrangements. Guest Artists: Larry Gray-cello, Neal Alger-guitar, Hamid Drake-percussion.
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05 Aug
Monterey Jazz Festival Announces 2011 Lineup, Sept. 16-18, 2011
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Sept. 16-18 - The 54th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival, Sept. 16 through 18, will include headliners Sonny Rollins, Herbie Hancock (pictured), Huey Lewis & The News and Poncho Sanchez & His Latin Jazz Band starring Terence Blanchard, to name a few.
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04 Aug
Press Release: 2011 Tanglewood Labor Day Weekend Jazz Festival, September 2-4
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2011 Tanglewood Labor Day Weekend Jazz Festival, September 2-4 Judy Carmichael's Jazz Inspired with actress Blythe Danner and special guests from the worlds of Jazz, Broadway, and Hollywood to take place September 3 at 2pm Angelique Kidjo, Dianne Reeves, and Lizz Wright Featured in Sing the Truth with all-star band…
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03 Aug
Publicist Cheryl Hughey Teaches Emerging Music Artists Tricks of the Trade in New Ebooklet
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Veteran music publicist Cheryl Hughey has just released a new ebooklet, “Music Promotion for Everyone, Volume 1.” Designed to fit the growing needs of music students, this short collection of essays covers the subjects of leadership, salesmanship, marketing, communication skills, roles of industry professionals, appearance bookings and social media.
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28 Jul
JAZZ STANDARD PRESENTS TWO RARE EVENINGS WITH LEGENDARY JAZZ BASSIST ROBERT HURST
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NEW YORK, N.Y – Conversation overheard at the Rose Club of the Plaza Hotel, New York City, between a fifty-something guy with a suit jacket speaking to a pretty, twenty-something girl in a short black cocktail dress, setting up a mixer, speakers, lights and microphone: Guy – “I’m a road…
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25 Jul
Japanese Instrumentalist Keiko Matsui Debuts Music Video For The Title Track From Her Album The Road...
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Visionary Japanese Instrumentalist Keiko Matsui Debuts Music Video For The Title Track From Her Album The Road... Second Leg Of U.S. Tour Runs August Through October With A Special Guest Performance Aboard The Dave Koz Alaskan Cruise With over a million and a half albums sold and sold out concerts…
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Kenyon Carter’s smooth jazz album, Right By My Side, creates a melodic landscape of rhythm and grooves that relaxes and re-energizes the soul. Shimmering with sounds of multiple saxophones, layered percussion, and a groovin’ rhythm section, it’s the perfect instrumental pop album to play as a background soundtrack both at…
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10 Jul
Mike Portnoy's Dream Plays Out; Drummer Of The Year; Stanton Moore
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San Jose, Calif., — Mike Portnoy, considered one of the most powerful players in the world, has garnered his first “Drummer” Of The Year” award in Enter Music Publishing’s 16th Annual Drummies reader’s poll awards. Definitely a dream come true for Portnoy, he also took “Best Metal Drummer” and came…
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The Jazz Cruise 2012 is getting ready to sail, Jan. 20 through Feb. 5. The Cruise has bern heralded as having the finest lineup of "Straight-Ahead" jazz performers ever assembled.
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04 Jul
Jazz Artist Paulette Dozier to Perform at Coral Gables’ El Bar
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Miami, FL On July 20th, jazz artist Paulette Dozier will perform the first of four Wednesday evening concerts as part of the Summer Jazz Series at El Bar - Teatro Para Todos (Theatre for All) in Coral Gables. A multi-faceted singer/actress renowned for her sultry alto voice and dynamic stage…
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