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Etana Delivers Commanding Performance At Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival And Will Shoot New Video Off Her Long Awaited Album Better Tomorrow Out February 26

Etana shined on the second night of the annual Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival held at Greenfield Stadium in Trelawny on Friday, January 25. According to the Jamaica Gleaner the “graceful Etana" delivered a “commanding performance" to the jam-packed audience inside the 25,000 capacity venue. The reggae soulstress joined the long list of star-studded names - ...

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News: Recording

Reggae Jazz Band, Groundation, Unleashes New Studio Album "Building An Ark" and Video For First Single Humility

Hailing from California’s Bay Area, Groundation released their new studio album, entitled Building An Ark, on April 24, 2012 via Dub Rockers/VP/Universal Music. This 10-track set is the first release off the new imprint Dub Rockers from reggae giant VP Records. The internationally acclaimed band stays true to the essence of their dynamic sound— capturing the ...

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News: Event

Jamaican Jazz Legend Monty Alexander's Birthday Bash Benefit Concert Held In Merkin Concert Hall At Kaufman Center In New York City On June 6

Jamaican Jazz Legend Monty Alexander's Birthday Bash Benefit Concert Held In Merkin Concert Hall At Kaufman Center In New York City On June 6

The legendary pianist Monty Alexander, a true son of Jamaica, and his friends Dean Fraser and Tarrus Riley, will perform at a benefit concert on his birthday, June 6, 2012, at Merkin Concert Hall at Kaufman Center, New York City. This Birthday Bash will also commemorate Monty’s 50 years in music and the 50th anniversary of ...

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News: Education

MODA Entertainment Announces Library of Congress Acquires Dexter Gordon Collection of Jazz

MODA Entertainment Announces Library of Congress Acquires Dexter Gordon Collection of Jazz

Considered one of the world's greatest tenor saxophonists, jazz legend Dexter Gordon (1923-1990) was once quoted as saying, Jazz to me is a living music. It's a music that since its beginning has expressed the feelings, the dreams, hopes, of the people. The Library of Congress has taken steps to ensure the survival of Gordon's musical ...

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News: Festival

First Edition Jazz & Sounds Festival in Ghent (Belgium)

New festival in Ghent (Belgium) from March 22nd until 28th 2010 First edition Jazz & Sounds Festival Beginning in 2010, Gent Jazz Festival, De Bijloke Music Centre, Vooruit Arts Centre, University College Ghent--Faculty of Music and the University College Ghent--Faculty of Fine Arts (KASK) will work together in the annual initiative, the Jazz & Sounds Festival. ...

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News: Recording

Putumayo's "Women of Jazz" Now Available!

Putumayo Celebrates the Rich Tradition of Women in Jazz with a Collection of Extraordinary Female Vocalists including Cassandra Wilson, Melody Gardot, Madeleine Peyroux, Stacy Kent and more Putumayo's latest release, Women of Jazz, showcases the originality and artistry of ten exceptional female vocalists from North America. This collection offers extraordinary artists from several eras legends who ...

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News: Recording

Putumayo's "A Jazz & Blues Christmas" Available Now

Putumayo Livens Up the Holiday Season with New Jazz and Blues Christmas Collection Featuring Ray Charles, B.B. King, Ramsey Lewis, Charles Brown and Other Exceptional Artists Putumayo delivers the perfect package of soulful jazz and blues to liven up the holiday season. A Jazz & Blues Christmas, which will be released on October 14th, offers a ...

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News: Recording

Putumayo World Music Releases "Women of Jazz"

Putumayo Presents “Women of Jazz" Release Date: October 28, 2008 (Release dates vary by country) Putumayo celebrates the rich tradition of women in jazz with a collection of extraordinary female vocalists including Cassandra Wilson, Melody Gardot, Madeleine Peyroux, Stacey Kent and more Putumayo's latest release, Women of Jazz, showcases the originality and artistry of ...

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News: Recording

Putumayo Presents "A Jazz & Blues Christmas"

Putumayo Livens Up the Holiday Season with New Jazz and Blues Christmas Collection Featuring Ray Charles, B.B. King, Ramsey Lewis, Charles Brown and Other Exceptional Artists Release Date: October 28, 2008 (Release dates vary by country) Putumayo delivers the perfect package of soulful jazz and blues to liven up the holiday season. A Jazz ...

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News: Event

A Tribute to the Life & Music of Johnny Hartman at the Bronx Library Center

The Bronx Library Center presents a musical tribute to jazz crooner Johnny Hartman performed by Cody Childs, NYC jazz/pop vocalist on Saturday August 23rd, 2008 at 2:30 p.m. This tribute includes biographical notes on the singer's life as well as a performance of his signature songs such as “They Say It's Wonderful", “Let Me Love You", ...


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