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Jazz Vocalist Heather Ward Honours Musical Mentors And Creates A Legacy With 'Simply Gorgeous' New Album Gilded & Silver
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Heather Ward
Following the success of her debut solo album Honeysweet, Heather Ward returns with a luminous new collection, Gilded & Silver, now available on all major streaming platforms. “Her timing is impeccable, her dynamics refined, and her emotional connection to the lyrics genuinely felt….[Ward's] voice, clearly inspired by legends such as Sarah Vaughan and Dinah Washington, possesses a warm, rounded tone that radiates both intimacy and technical expertise.” —Norman van den Wildenberg, Maxazine “Envision whatever you like—a basement jazz bar in ...
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Ward Swingle, 1927-2015
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Rifftides by Doug Ramsey
Ward Swingle, who founded a vocal group that melded J.S. Bach with bebop rhythm and scat singing, died on Monday in Eastbourne, England. He was 87. The announcement came from the Swingles, successor to the Swingle Singers, many of whose albums were best sellers in the US and Europe in the 1960s. Born in Alabama, Mr. Swingle was an American pianist with classical training who went to Paris for study with pianist Walter Gieseking and became involved in the city’s ...
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Greg Ward - Greg Ward's Phonic Juggernaut (2011)
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Something Else!
About a year ago saxophonist Greg Ward was leading a quartet that was preparing to do a recording session for a jazz radio station when the pianist was unable to make it. The remaining three decided to go on preparing for and performing the session as a trio. The experience was stimulating to the remaining three, who found communion and freedom from performing without that chordal safety net. And Greg Ward's Phonic Juggernaut was born. Greg Ward works in NYC ...
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The James Ward Band (The JWB) Tilts the Groove Axis with New Release
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Cheryl Hughey Promotions
"If Chick Corea Elektric Band and Najee are filed under jazz, so should this CD. Its deep melodicism and sophisticated grooves mark it as an amalgamate between funk and jazz, and its accomplished players make this album rich and nuanced." —Kevin Rabas, Jam Magazine Kansas City, Missouri—The Groovward label is proud to announce the release of Groove Axis by The James Ward Band (The JWB). The James Ward Band (The JWB) was formed January of 1997 at The Blue Room ...
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Myrna Hague Lends Distinctive Vocals to 'Jazz for the Ward' Fundraiser
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JamaicaMusic Offbeat
Jamaica's first lady of jazz Myrna Hague lends her distinctive vocal styling to the Ward Theatre Foundation fundraiser 'Jazz for the Ward' set for Sunday, March 6, 2011 at the Institute of Jamaica in Kingston. Under the distinguished patronage of Mexican Ambassador Her Excellency Leonora Rueda, the jazz concert features accomplished musicians Nicholas Laraque on flute, tenor and alto saxophones, Dr. Carol Ball on piano accompanying the multi-talented jazz vocalist, Myrna Hague. The architectural elegant Ward Theatre was built in ...
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Saxophonist/Composer Greg Ward's Fitted Shards Release of "South Side Story" on 19/8 Records
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Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
19/8 Records Releases SOUTH SIDE STORY, The Debut Recording from Saxophonist/Composer GREG WARD Greg Ward's Fitted Shards South Side Story Features: Greg Ward—Alto saxophone, compositions Rob Clearfield—Keyboards, piano, synth Jeff Greene—Upright/Electric bass Quin Kirchner—Drums/percussion Greg Ward's Fitted Shards CD Release Concerts for South Side Story: October 9, 2010: The Green Mill 4802 N. Broadway Ave., Chicago, IL, tel 773 878 5552 November 7, 2010: The Cornelia Street Cafe 29 Cornelia Street, NYC, ...
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Greg Ward's Fitted Shards - South Side Story (2010)
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Something Else!
By Pico Unless they have already been a key player in an established band, debut album of jazz solo artists tend to be uninspired affairs. Not yet finding their own identity, these neophytes often fall back on mimicking their major influences, making very competent but unexceptional records. Even most of the best musicians start off slow; they will often show the potential but not realize it until later on. That's not alto saxophonist Greg Ward, however. On Tuesday, this Chicago ...
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On November 7 @ The Cornelia Street Cafe Catch the NYC Premiere of Saxophonist/Composer Greg Ward's Fitted Shards - South Side Story
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Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
"Greg Ward has brought together his superb ability to reflect not only his personality but the current times in his debut album, Fitted Shards. Opening a solo career with this strong of a statement in the jazz world can only lead to inevitable success throughout his lifetime."—C. Janus, Author of The New Face of Jazz (Random House, July 2010) “I'm thinking of Greg Ward, whose long and searching alto saxophone solo in 'Third Option' is one of the best things ...
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19/8 Records to Release South Side Story, the Debut Recording from Saxophonist/Composer Greg Ward's Fitted Shards
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Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
"Greg Ward has brought together his superb ability to reflect not only his personality but the current times in his debut album, Fitted Shards. Opening a solo career with this strong of a statement in the jazz world can only lead to inevitable success throughout his lifetime." - C. Janus, Author of The New Face of Jazz (Random House, July 2010)
“I'm thinking of Greg Ward, whose long and searching alto saxophone solo in 'Third Option' is one of the ...
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Holidays with Don Ward Live in Philadelphia
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Michael Ricci
The Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz and Performing Arts Theatre invites families, friends and fans of jazz music to visit the theatre this holiday season with a very special live performance by Sunset Jazz recording artist, Don Ward. The Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz and Performing Arts Theatre is offering a variety of holiday shows that will no doubt appeal to people of all ages and to fans of jazz music. Don Lichterman, the head of Sunset Jazz says, “this ...
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