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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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Master Drummer And Artistic Director Of The New Orleans Jazz Orchestra Releases His First Standards Album, 'For All We Know'
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Vivo Musique Internationale
Renowned drummer and Artistic Director of the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra, Adonis Rose, releases his new ballads album For All We Know, featuring his trio and vocalist Gabrielle Cavassa, on Storyville Records. Gabrielle Cavassa (winner of the Sarah Vaughan competition in 2021) represents a new generation of wonderful and very talented new vocalists who knows the tradition. Behind her she has the Adonis Rose Trio, two young and very talented musicians, pianist Ryan Hanseler who has also contributed with two ...
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Tap Dance On Vinyl - Jazz Visionary Petra Haller’s Announces 'Shoulders I Stand On' Vinyl Release Tour, And New Project 'Orbit'
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Petra Haller
In a triumphant celebration of contemporary jazz, tap dancer and musician Petra Haller, announces the vinyl release tour of her debut Album Shoulders I Stand On. The tour commences on March 10 at the prestigious Anteros Arts Foundation in Norwich, moves to Piano Smithfield in London on March 12th, a stand out event with a double bill concert presenting Haller’s latest project “ORBIT” as the second set, Ashburton Arts Centre March 13th and concludes at the renowned Soundcellar Poole on ...
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San Francisco's Beloved Crooner Releases New Jazz Album 'Standard Time: Live In New York' - Out Now On LML Records
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Cyber PR
Russ Lorenson, acclaimed as “San Francisco’s Favorite Crooner," has released a live jazz-cabaret experience, under the independent label LML Music. He celebrated by MC’ing his album’s release in December at The Triad Theatre in New York with an all-star lineup of singers that included Billy Stritch, Mary Foster Conklin, Lennie Watts, Jennifer Roberts and #1 Billboard artist Spencer Day. All proceeds benefited the American Songbook Association. A passionate champion of The Great American Songbook, Lorenson has captivated audiences across the ...
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Bunny Brunel, Stanley Clarke, Kyle Eastwood, & Armand Sabal-Lecco Take Center Stage For An Unforgettable Night Of Bass!
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First Take PR & Consulting
On January 19, 2024, legendary bassist Bunny Brunel headlined at the Catalina Jazz Club for his Bass Ball 2 CD release concert. The sold-out event featured iconic bassists Stanley Clarke, Kyle Eastwood, and Armand Sabal-Lecco, with performances by Larry Dunn and Kaylene Peoples. The night showcased bass virtuosity, surprise collaborations, and a captivating mix of jazz, blues, and Bossa Nova. Hosted by Kevin Foster and opened by Pat Prescott, the event received high praise and was an unforgettable evening for ...
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Single Review: Jazz Singer Alexia Gardner Offers One Of The Best Interpretations Of ‘Stand By Me’ We’ve Heard In A Long Time
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All About Jazz
The British Jamaican singer is in fine form on her new album, Feeling the Love, Songs of My Mother, Songs of My Father. She pulls out all the stops and delivers inspired interpretations of songs throughout music history. Acclaimed singer Alexia Gardner and band featuring Hyuna Park on piano, Martin Pizzarelli on bass, George Gray on drums, and Linus Wyrsch on tenor saxophone, share their latest album, Feeling the Love, Songs of My Mother, Songs of My Father, which features ...
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Single Review: Alexia Gardner Finds New Meaning In Her Cover Of Soul Classic 'Stand By Me'
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Jazz UK
With her latest album, Feeling the Love, Songs of My Mother, Songs of My Father, Alexia has reinterpreted some canonical songs from music history that have meant the most to her. British-Jamaican singer Alexia Gardner and her band, with Hyuna Park on piano, Martin Pizzarelli on bass, George Gray on drums, and Linus Wyrsch on tenor saxophone, have shared ‘Stand By Me,’ the latest single from her new album, Feeling the Love, Songs of My Mother, Songs of My Father. ...
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Tulio Araujo releases his sixth album Awerejê, merging his Brazilian Pandeiro with modern arrangements of Jazz standards
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All About Jazz
Brazilian percussionist Tulio Araujo, known by his dedication to the Pandeiro, just released the sixth album of his career. Different than the previous recordings, based on his originals, this time he focused on special arrangements of Jazz standards. Awerejê is a Brazilian indigenous word from Tupi Guarani language branch that means fusion, blending. No other concept would be more perfect to illustrate what you can listen in all nine tracks that, with bold arrangements, renews compositions by masters such as ...
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Month-long Venezuelan Jazz Piano Series Celebrates Indigenous Resistance Day At Zinc Jazz Club In New York City
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Charles Carlini Presents
Zinc Jazz Club is thrilled to announce a month-long celebration of Venezuelan Jazz Piano in honor of Venezuela’s Indigenous Resistance Day, produced by Charles Carlini of Charles Carlini Presents. The series will feature an incredible lineup of world-renowned pianists, showcasing the rich musical heritage of Venezuela and its contribution to the global jazz scene. Taking place every Tuesday throughout the month of October, this unique series promises to transport audiences to the vibrant streets of Venezuela, blending traditional rhythms with ...
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Stanford Jazz Workshop Names Cory Combs Executive Director
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Marshall Lamm Promotions & Public Relations
Stanford Jazz Workshop names Cory Combs as its new Executive Director. Combs will work with Stanford Jazz Workshop Founder and Artistic Director Jim Nadel to provide the strategic vision and operational leadership as the non-profit organization embarks on a period of growth and transition. Combs succeeds longtime Executive Director David Miller, who is retiring. For more information, visit StanfordJazz.org. Founded in 1972 by Stanford University graduate and saxophonist Nadel, who has served as the Artistic Director for its over 50-year-history, ...
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