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Guitarist/Composer Greg Chako Trio New Release 'Standard Roots' On May 3, 2024
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Scott Thompson Public Relations
Guitarist Greg Chako’s 17th CD, Standard Roots, contains over 72 minutes of music, with an additional 23+ minutes of music included in the 4 ‘bonus tracks’ on the digital version of the album. The album represents a return to what Greg calls his “roots,” because it features the trio format of guitar, bass, and drums that he began his professional playing career with over 30 years ago. Additionally, Greg says: “I treasure my own song-writing above all else, but I ...
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Tony Bennett's Daughter, Antonia Bennett, Elevates Jazz Angels' 'One Night Only'
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RickGomesPR
Antonia Bennett, the acclaimed jazz singer and daughter of legendary jazz icon Tony Bennett, is partnering with Jazz Angels for “One Night Only," a concert to help raise funds and awareness on behalf of Jazz Angels non-profit youth organization. This exclusive event will take place on Saturday, May 25, at the Salvation Army Red Shield Theatre from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Bennett, known for her captivating performances and rich musical heritage, will grace the stage alongside select Jazz Angels ...
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Single Release: 'Gånglåt Från Halland' From Daniel Stahre's Upcoming Album 'Margin Call II'—A Melodic Sequel With A Nordic Sound
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Daniel Stahre
Gothenburg pianist Daniel Stahre released the Dolby Atmos single “Gånglåt från Halland" on April 24, 2024. In May 2024, the second single “Swinging" will be released ahead of the forthcoming album Margin Call II—an instrumental fusion of contemporary, jazz and pop. The musicians once again include members of Little Dragon and Franska Trion, with Viktor Turegård on double bass, Erik Bodin on drums and Martin Freidlitz on electric guitar. First up is the Dolby Atmos single “Gånglåt från Halland"—a melodic ...
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Oh! Jazz to Offer Free Content in Celebration of International Jazz Day
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Michael Ricci
This initiative, framed within Jazz Appreciation Month, aims to bring this musical genre and all its influences to a wider audience. Oh! Jazz offers the most comprehensive catalog of live and on-demand performances by the greatest exponents of jazz in concerts recorded with the highest quality on all five continents. Oh! Jazz, the exclusive audiovisual content platform dedicated to the world of jazz, will offer free access starting tomorrow until April 30th, International Jazz Day, to all the programming of ...
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Lori Bell Quartet Pays Homage To Joe Henderson On Spirited Collection, 'recorda Me: Remembering Joe Henderson'
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1888 Media
Accomplished arranger, virtuoso musician and esteemed educator, Lori Bell has released her 12th album as a leader, the spirited, Recorda Me: Remembering Joe Henderson, an extraordinary new collection paying homage to one of the all-time greats, hard bop, jazz icon, Joe Henderson. Portuguese for “Remember Me,” the 9-song, Recorda Me: Remembering Joe Henderson showcases Bell at her enchanting best, one that the LA Times has dubbed “briskly inventive…gorgeous playing” while Downbeat describes her as “an improvisational shapeshifter.” “Joe was an ...
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Elio Villafranca And The Jass Syncopators Take A Musical Journey From Cuba To New York on Friday April 26, 2024
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Cheryl Duncan & Company
TRAVEL THE “CROSSROADS FROM CUBA TO NEW YORK” Elio Villafranca & The Jass Syncopators featuring Brianna Thomas head to City College Center for the Arts for a special concert on Friday, April 26 at 7 p.m. Elio Villafranca & The Jass Syncopators will take the stage at Aaron Davis Hall on Friday, April 26, for a magical musical journey “Crossroads from Cuba to New York.” The 7 p.m. concert, produced and presented by City College Center for the Arts (CCCA), ...
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April 17: New England Conservatory's Contemporary Musical Arts Dept Reimagines Music Of David Bowie
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Braithwaite & Katz Communications
Hear David Bowie’s music as you’ve never heard it before on Wednesday, April 17 when New England Conservatory’s Contemporary Musical Arts Department pays tribute to an icon of pop culture in The Music of David Bowie, a program curated by faculty member Lautaro Mantilla in collaboration with Eden MacAdam-Somer and Anthony Coleman. For 50 years, David Bowie created a body of work that expanded the boundaries of pop culture, musical styles, gender, sexuality, social justice, protest, and fashion. “In a ...
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Silently Held—The New Album From Chantal Acda & The Atlantic Drifters
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Vivo Musique Internationale
Silently Held follows Chantal Acda's earlier musical odysseys, including Let Your Hands be My Guide (2013), The Sparkle In Our Flaws (2015), Bounce Back (2017), Puwawau (2019) and Saturday Moon (2021). Each album, a testament to her artistic evolution, has resonated with audiences worldwide. Silently Held comes to life with the collaborative brilliance of accomplished musicians. Bill Frisell with his beautiful understanding of Chantal’s flow of melody, Eric Thielemans who brings his percussive mastery to the mix. Jozef Dumoulin playing ...
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Aaron Parnell Brown & The Riverside Gang Come To The Black Squirrel Club In Philadelphia On Saturday April 13, 2024
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Anthony
Come see and hear one of Philly's most extraordinary artists in Jazz, Soul, and Blues—Aaron Parnell Brown & The Riverside Gang! Coming to the Black Squirrel Club on Saturday April 13th! Come enjoy some signature cocktails while taking in the architecture and decor, all while APB & The Riverside Gang take you on a musical journey! With his trailblazing, instantly memorable songs and gritty, unvarnished vocals, Aaron Parnell Brown is among the most extraordinary artists drawing from a unique blend ...
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Wamptronica: A Rising Beat From New England's Underground Dance Scene
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Mwalim DaPhunkee Professor
WAMPTRONICA, an innovative underground dance music collective primarily composed of Wampanoag music makers and media artists, is making waves with its unique fusion of House Music, Rare Groove, Afrobeats, and Breakbeats. Founded in 2021, WAMPTRONICA's roots can be traced back to energetic dance parties held at the Native Arts Gallery in Mashpee. The collective's signature sound combines traditional DJing with live percussion, horns, and vocals, creating an immersive dance experience that has garnered a loyal following. Currently, WAMPTRONICA serves as ...
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