Press Releases (1779)
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Michael Cates, well known saxophonist is in studio putting the finishing touches on his third jazz CD. As well as his sax skills, Michael had a four year acting stint on the popular TV series Ally McBeal. Michael also produced the latest CD for Danny Federici, Out Of A Dream,…
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Downtown Jazz has programmed ten days of phenomenal jazz at Nathan Phillips Square, most of it for free. From June 24 to July 3, Nathan Phillips Square, in the heart of Toronto, will be the hub of the 19th annual Festival. Mainstage (ticketed) shows will feature Matt Dusk and Jacksoul…
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29 Jan
James Finn Releases Plaza de Toros on Clean Feed Records
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Tenor saxophonist James Finn not only composed, arranged, and performed brilliantly, but he also produced, engineered, mixed, and mastered this CD single-handedly. Plaza de Toros also features bassist Dominic Duval -Downbeat Magazine’s 2003 'Talent Deserving Wider Recognition' along with legendary percussionist Warren Smith. In the liner notes, Frank Rubolino writes,"James…
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29 Jan
Greg Jasperse to perform at Smooth Jazz Festival with Mindi Abair
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Dan Regan Diamond Zephyr Entertainment 601 Van Ness Ave. Opera Plaza, Suite E3-507
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Fifth-Annual Vineyard Vibes Festival August 4-7, 2005, Features Phil Wilson and the Berklee Rainbow Big Band Eguie Castrillo’s Tribute to the Mambo Kings Juliana Hatfield And Reverence Gospel Ensemble Directed by Dennis Montgomery III BOSTON, MA - Vineyard Vibes, the festival presented by Berklee College of Music to showcase the…
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29 Jan
Guitarist/Composer Björn Wennås' Static Coming July 12th
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BOSTON, MA -- On July 12th, Swedish-born guitarist/composer Björn Wennås will release Static (Beartones 003), featuring fellow Boston scene veterans Carmen Marsico (vocals), Phil Grenadier (trumpet), Michel Reis (piano), Bruno Råberg (bass), and Ziv Ravitz (drums). Static's eight tracks are performed by combinations of musicians ranging from duo to sextet,…
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/ www.cdjam.jp Dateline: 17 June 2005 Japan is the world's second largest market for prerecorded music and is known for its fanatical jazz fans. Many of these fans would be interested in indie jazz - if they knew about. CDJam is…
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29 Jan
482 Music to Release Greg Burk Trio's Nothing, Knowing August 23rd
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AVON, CT -- 482 Music is proud to announce the August 23rd release of the Greg Burk Trio's Nothing, Knowing (482-1037), featuring the renowned rhythm section team of electric bassist Steve Swallow and drummer/percussionist Bob Moses. The Rome-based pianist/composer's 482 Music debut, and follow-up to his first two well-received recordings…
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Music can ignite the imagination and stir the soul. It’s a powerful, yet an intimate muse. Delicate harmonies, dancing melodies and enticing rhythms gently intertwine in vivid pictures of spontaneous memories. You find yourself drifting away, as you surrender to the essence of the moment. This is the story of…
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Nancy Kelly Sings at Bar 55 in New York City The Bar that Billy Holiday Made Famous by Greg Henry Waters May 19, 2005 - The bar was quiet, respectful, and the audience was so wonderful. I know Nancy had something to do with the audience attitude, but some how…
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Canadian Jazz Guitarist Shan Arsenault is pleased to announce the release of his latest work The Jazz Beat Sessions. This CD is a compilation of two sessions that were recorded for the popular CBC radio two program "Jazz Beat." The material was originally nationally aired and has since been repeatedly…
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29 Jan
Legendary Hong Kong Jazz Drum Soloist Releases First DVD
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Hong Kong's only legendary JAZZ drums soloist - Fernando Carpio After a life-time of dedication to jazz drum soloing, Mr. Fernando Carpio was well known during the 60s and 70s in Hong Kong for his brilliant jazz drumming. A true musical artist in the 60s, Carpio was influenced by the…
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29 Jan
Young Girl Conquers Strife After Debilitating AutoMobile Accident With Stunning Musical Debut
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YOUNG GIRL CONQUERS STRIFE AFTER DEBILITATING AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT WITH STUNNING MUSICAL DEBUT. Philadelphia PA, JUNE 3, 2005- Melody Gardot has been making waves with her most recent debut release of an independently produced/manufactured 6 song EP titled "Some Lessons the Bedroom Sessions". The EP was officially released in late April…
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Anat Cohen's highly anticipated debut album as a leader, Place & Time, was released on May 3, 2005. The CD release event will be on June 9, 2005 at Sweet Rhythm. Joining Anat for this evening will be Jason Lindner on piano, Vicente Archer on bass and Gregory Hutchinson on…
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"It's a real ensemble record, without many solos in the traditional jazz sense; the musicians play in tight, arranged sections, but also go to the other extreme, teasing out weird timbres and textures." -Ben Ratliff, The New York Times "[O]ne of the most brilliant musicians I've had the privilege of…
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29 Jan
Soul Duo Zascant's Much Anticipated Debut CD, For Women Only, Released Online.
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(Los Angeles, June 7, 2005) Zascant Music announced the release of For Women Only by Zascant, the soul duo of Alonzo Powell (Scooter P.) and Anthony Johnson III, (Tony J.) distributed through VirginMega.com, Amazon.com, Borders.com, Target.com, CDNow.com, Waldenbooks.com TowerRecords. com and CDBaby.com. The soulful eight-song CD is available for $13.99…
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** NEW RELEASE ** CD/DVD Double Package!! ARTURO SANDOVAL LIVE AT THE BLUE NOTE &n
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May 27, 2005; Monterey, California - "Thinking locally, acting globally" comes alive as the Monterey Jazz Festival announces new plans for several of its jazz education programs. In addition to the Monterey Jazz Festival’s Next Generation Jazz Orchestra, which is embarking on an international tour to perform in New York…
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New York is a hotbed of jazz talent in the United States. From historical Birdland to the Knitting Factory downtown, music blossoms from every corner of this vast and glorious city. It is the place where musicians are made, fortunes are spent and dreams are revealed. If New York could…
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29 Jan
Berkelee College Marks 20 Years of Education at Umbria Jazz Festival
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Contact: Allen Bush, Berklee College of Music Office/Public Information, 617-747-2658. BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC MARKS 20 YEARS OF INNOVATING EDUCATION AT UMBRIA JAZZ FESTIVAL, CELEBRATION INCLUDES HONORS FOR HANK JONES, McCOY TYNER, ENRICO RAVA; TRIBUTE TO CHARLIE PARKER BOSTON, MA (USA) June 2, 2005 Berklee College of Music in July…
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