Press Releases (1779)
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Big bands and an array of jazz stars will be featured at the 10th Annual Newport Beach Jazz Party, held Feb. 11 through 14, at the Marriott Hotel in Newport Beach, California. Kicking off the Valentine’s/Presidents Day weekend event Thursday night will be Ken Peplowski ’s Big Band Music of…
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Dwayne Kerr (The Funky Fluteman) Returns to Long Island Winterfest! "an extraordinary groovy flutist." - Abkar Nour, SmoothJazzNow.com. This is the third time Dwayne Kerr has appeared as part of the festivities and the second year in a row that Clovis Point Winery has requested the fluteman play. The 2009…
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29 Jan
Dean Martin's Essential Love Songs Available January 26th
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Dean Martin’s most romantic ballads have been gathered for a new mood-setting collection, Essential Love Songs, to be released January 26 by Capitol/EMI, just in time for Valentine’s Day. 16 classics are featured, including "You’re Nobody ‘Til Somebody Loves You," "Just In Time," "That’s Amoré," "I’ve Grown Accustomed To Her…
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Raised in the 60s by free-spirited artists living like gypsies in picturesque locations like Cheyene Walk, Chelsea or Cornwall, Klay D-C (AKA Klay Dumas-Copas) is a master of creating musical tapestries that are full of flavor and life. His latest solo release, "Ritmo," is a magical musical journey that combines…
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Expanding upon the explosive energy, compelling melodies, and stylistic diversity of his previous critically acclaimed album Traveler, Norwegian-born and now LA-based saxophonist Terje Lie ("Terry Lee") is taking a joyful Urban Vacation. Lie's second CD pairs him with contemporary jazz luminaries Jimmy Haslip and Jeff Lorber, and further defines his…
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The Alvo Sessions’ is the most recent recording undertaken by Sandro Dominelli. Recorded in New York City, the indian inspired guitar playing of Rez Abbasi, with the electric bass sounds of Chris Tarry, and the thick grooves of Sandro Dominelli have all come together to create an unprecedented sound. This…
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New Release: Roberto Magris Trio: Kansas City Outbound (2009) Each time I am about to listen to a new album signed by pianist Robert Magris I expect to hear that subtle "European" touch he is infusing his songs. No mistake, Kansas City Outbound where the Italian pianist honors American jazz…
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Picture this: acid jazz, electronica, and a string orchestra in just one song. Not easy to imagine, isn’t it? Perhaps that’s why the new band Rendezvous is so impressive; they have accomplished the difficult task of merging electropop with acid jazz, among other things and they made it look easy.…
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Eddie Gatlin announces the release of his debut album "Instant Light". Eddie is a solo artist playing instrumental music featuring guitar that is jazz, blues and rock inspired. Guitarist Eddie Gatlin's debut album "Instant Light" is a full length CD filled with creative, original and engaging music. The phenomenal guitar…
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San Jose, Calif., -- Enter Music Publishing, publishers of hip/drum percussion magazines worldwide, has published, maybe, its most diverse, insightful issue to date. And how apropos that Issue 168 is being displayed at NAMM (National Association of Music Merchandisers trade show) 2010. Featuring Dave Lombardo of Slayer on the cover,…
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29 Jan
Empirical Set To Unveil New Release Out ‘n’ In February 2, 2010
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New York, New York-January 12, 2010- Empirical is a London based jazz quartet that offers a combination of post bop and a spacey vibe for a cool groove that transcends time. Out ‘n’ In is a tribute to legendary jazz alto saxophonist, flautist, and bass clarinetist Eric Dolphy (1928-1964). Dolphy…
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29 Jan
The Producer's Corner with Spud Too Tight Salutes 2010 Latin Jazz Grammy Nominee Pianist/Composer/Pr
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Minneapolis - The New Year brings forth a diverse brand of major celebrity music producers/composers/songwriters, recording artists and engineers who are already slated for their guest appearance on The Producer's Corner with Spud Too Tight on ITunes Podcast and the website at: www.spudtootightmusic.ning.com This is one of the hottest and…
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29 Jan
Smooth Jazz Saxophonist/Singer/Songwriter Paula Atherton Has A
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New York - Singer/Songwriter/Woodwind player Paula Atherton has been gracing the music industry over a half decade bringing new sparks of versatility and style to the smooth jazz and adult contemporary genres. Most recently, her soulful stage performance and velvet tones on the saxophone intrigued Grammy nominated smooth jazz guitarist/composer…
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29 Jan
Best of 1st International Jazz Solo Piano Festival 2009
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Jan Matthies Records releases a live recording from the 1st International Jazz Solo Piano Festival at Konzerthaus Berlin, Germany. The event took place on 28th March 2009 on a Steinway & Sons Concert Grand - Model D. The 12-page booklet contains Liner Notes by Howard Mandel, President of The Jazz…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 8, 2010 Contact: Mary Kirk (416) 565-7211 The beginning of the year always marks a fresh start, a new beginning and an opportunity for Smooth Jazz fans to vote for their favourite artists on the Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards website. Voting for the 6th Annual Canadian…
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Tony Adamo Reimagines Classic Tower of Power Track Doc Kupka, Mic Gillette, Tom Politzer (L-R)Photo by Mark Leialoha at the recording session for "This Time It's Real" Press Release from Strokeland Records artist TONY ADAMO Tony Adamo’s Voice N’ Soul MusicFred Harris, Los Angeles, CaliforniaUrbanZone Productions Strokeland recording artist, Tony…
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29 Jan
The Residents (LIVE) with Kathrin deBoer ( Belleruche / Bonobo / Tru-Thoughts )
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Bringing together some of Londons' touring musicians, Kathrin deBoer will front a weekly Thursday night residency at the A Lounge in Trafalgar Square. Taking advantage of migratory musicians the line up will be changing almost every week with special guest musicians from around the world. Expect quality stripped back blues,…
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Guitarist Stein Turns It Up on Raising The Roof! One of the hallmarks of a great jazz artist is versatility. Guitarist and bandleader John Stein is as agile and colorful as it gets, and he simply outdoes himself with each passing effort. Raising The Roof, his latest, is without a…
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Dr. Sherri Sandifer, Makes Our Spirits Soar By Craig Anthony Nicholas We all like to revisit our childhood at times. Sherri Sandifer is a pediatrician who not only cares for children but remembers wanting to play piano "ever since I could sit on the piano bench unassisted." Sherri is so…
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29 Jan
Charlie Apicella & Iron City Release New Album Sparks In March 2010
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New York, New York-January 6, 2010-After the success of the 2009 release Put The Flavor On It you would think guitarist and band leader Charlie Apicella would be hard pressed to duplicate such an outstanding recording. With Sparks due to drop in March, listeners and critics alike will be heaping…
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