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Popular Virtual Music Series 'Live From Van Gelder Studio' Announces Second Show And Stellar Line-Up Featuring Joey DeFrancesco & All-Star Band On May 15-16!

Popular Virtual Music Series 'Live From Van Gelder Studio' Announces Second Show And Stellar Line-Up Featuring Joey DeFrancesco & All-Star Band On May 15-16!

Source: Scott Thompson Public Relations

The legendary Van Gelder Studio, the recording studio home to hundreds of jazz icons from John Coltrane to Herbie Hancock today announced the lineup and date for its second virtual music concert. Live from Van Gelder Studio will take place on May 15th at 9PM EDT with live re-streams on May 16th at 8:00 pm JST for Asian markets and 8:00 pm CEST for European markets. All events will stream directly from VanGelder.live. Tickets can be purchased from the site ...

Music Industry

The Value Of Merch For Today's Working Artist With Joey Stucky [INTERVIEW]

The Value Of Merch For Today's Working Artist With Joey Stucky [INTERVIEW]

Source: HypeBot

Here award-winning musician, personality, and engineer Joey Stuckey discusses the success of his music and the important role merch plays in branding his act and drawing in valuable revenue. Guest post from Disc Makers Blog Being blind hasn’t stopped Joey Stuckey from living a life of intention, joy, and music-making. He also helps design and sell his merch, which is a big part of his revenue stream as an indie artist. Joey Stuckey is an award-winning guitarist, songwriter, singer, composer, ...

Performance / Tour

Jazz this week: Joey DeFrancesco, George Benson, Denise Thimes, and more

Jazz this week: Joey DeFrancesco, George Benson, Denise Thimes, and more

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman

As the not-for-profit presenting season and the spring academic semester both approach their ends, this week's calendar of live jazz and creative music in St. Louis nevertheless features performances from two major touring headliners, plus a number of other noteworthy shows. Let's go to the highlights... Wednesday, May 10 Organist Joey DeFrancesco returns to Jazz at the Bistro for the first of four nights, continuing through Saturday. DeFrancesco recently expanded his band from a trio to a quartet, and has ...

Video / DVD

StLJN Saturday Video Showcase: Spotlight on Joey DeFrancesco

StLJN Saturday Video Showcase: Spotlight on Joey DeFrancesco

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman

This week, StLJN's video spotlight shines on organist Joey DeFrancesco, who's returning to St. Louis to perform Wednesday, May 10 through Saturday, May 13 at Jazz at the Bistro. Back here for the first time since playing in December 2014 at the Bistro, DeFrancesco on this visit is supporting a new recording, Project Freedom, released in March by Mack Avenue Records. The album marks the addition of saxophonist Troy Roberts to DeFrancesco's band, which already included drummer Jason Brown and ...

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Recording

Two Time Grammy Nominee And Downbeat Critics Poll “Rising Star” Winner Joey Alexander Releases His Second Album "Countdown" On Motéma Music

Two Time Grammy Nominee And Downbeat Critics Poll “Rising Star” Winner Joey Alexander Releases His Second Album "Countdown" On Motéma Music

Source: Michael Ricci

After A Summer of U.S. and International Tour Dates, 13-Year-Old Jazz Pianist and Composer Will Headline His Record Release Engagement September 29-October 2 at Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola in NYC “A thoughtful musician as well as a natural one, with a sophisticated harmonic palette and a dynamic sensitivity.”—The New York Times “One of the jazz world’s youngest prodigies is maturing at a breakneck pace.” —Wall Street Journal Quickly transcending “prodigy” status and establishing himself as a gifted musician full of promise, ...

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Festival

Four Headliners Announced For Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival's 15th Edition -- Chick Corea Plus Joey Alexander, Chris Botti, Grace Potter And Erykah Badu

Four Headliners Announced For Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival's 15th Edition --  Chick Corea Plus Joey Alexander, Chris Botti, Grace Potter And Erykah Badu

Source: Dalmath Associates Inc.

Producers John Nugent and Marc Iacona announced four headliner shows today for the nine-day 15th edition Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival (XRIJF) June 24 to July 2. Singer songwriter Grace Potter will perform on opening night, Friday, June 24. Grammy winner and “First Lady of Neo Soul" Erykah Badu will perform on Saturday, June 25. Twenty-two-time Grammy-winning jazz legend, pianist and composer Chick Corea “Trilogy" Trio plus special guest Joey Alexander Trio, the 12-year-old pianist who mesmerized XRIJF audiences last ...

Performance / Tour

Jazz This Week: Roscoe Mitchell and Craig Taborn, Joey Defrancesco Trio, Matt Wilson's Christmas Tree-O, and More

Jazz This Week: Roscoe Mitchell and Craig Taborn, Joey Defrancesco Trio, Matt Wilson's Christmas Tree-O, and More

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman

As 2014 marches inexorably toward its conclusion, it's shaping up to be  another busy week for jazz and creative music in St. Louis. This week's noteworthy performances include a visit from one of the top jazz organists in the business; the long-awaited return of a major jazz innovator, in duo with one of today's most in-demand keyboardists; plus a whole lot of holiday-themed jazz, and more. Let's go to the highlights.... Tonight, organist Joey DeFrancesco and his trio return to ...

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Radio

Joey Cohn Named General Manager Of KPLU/JAZZ24

Joey Cohn Named General Manager Of KPLU/JAZZ24

Source: Michael Ricci

Seattle-Tacoma, WA: Joey Cohn has been named General Manager of KPLU and Jazz24, after assuming the duties of Interim General Manager in April 2014. Cohn is nationally known for his expertise in programming jazz and has consulted with NPR, Verve Records and a number of public radio stations around the country. Under his leadership, KPLU was named the Marconi Jazz Station of the Year and twice received the national Edward R. Murrow award. Cohn also launched Jazz24, KPLU’s 24-hour jazz ...

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Recording

Joey DeFrancesco Releases 2-CD Christmas album "Home for the Holidays"

Joey DeFrancesco Releases 2-CD Christmas album "Home for the Holidays"

Source: Michael Ricci

The Hammond organ may just be the musical instrument best suited to Christmas and holiday themed music. It produces a gloriously warm, rich and full-bodied sound, the aural equivalent of a hug from Santa Claus. Place that instrument in the hands of a genuine virtuoso along with a carefully chosen selection of favorite holiday songs and Christmas carols and you have the recipe for an instant classic of a Christmas album. Home for the Holidays is a double album, a ...

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Recording

The Stars Align For Joey Sommerville's "Overnight Sensation"

The Stars Align For Joey Sommerville's "Overnight Sensation"

Source: Great Scott P.R.oductions

More than 20 years in the making, the soul-jazz trumpeter’s fifth album, due October 28, features Earl Klugh, Jeff Lorber, Jeff Bradshaw, Elan Trotman and Eric Essix. Atlanta, Georgia (25 September 2014): Behind every musical overnight sensation are years of toiling away in rehearsal halls, recording studios and sweaty nightclubs meticulously honing one’s craft. In trumpeter Joey Sommerville’s case, it’s more than two decades of writing, recording and touring to cultivate his following and establish his presence on the national ...

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