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John Coltrane Live in Seattle

Source: All About Jazz
May 6, 2008

Coltrane and his peers dared to lead jazz into the mystic. Gayle, Ware and Shipp are still there and not looking back. But the powerful, challenging music on their records shows that while they may be out on the fringe, they sing through their instruments with body and soul. It is not and never has been easy music to describe, nickname or categorize. The saxophonist Archie Shepp used the term “fire music" as the title of a 1965 LP. The ...

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USA Today Raves: Kelli O'Hara is "Pick of the Week"

Source: Seth Cohen PR
May 6, 2008

"One of the most lavishly talented and versatile singer/actresses of her generation" In today's issue of USA TODAY, writer Elysa Gardner selected Kelli O'Hara's 'Wonder In The World' as her Music 'PICK OF THE WEEK'. Gardner praised O'Hara as “One of the most lavishly talented and versatile singer/actresses of her generation," and added that “O'Hara's soprano...gleams with tenderness and unforced awe." Look for additional USA TODAY coverage of Kelli O'Hara in the week ahead. Kelli O'Hara's solo debut CD 'Wonder ...

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Anima 91: Free CD Release from Geoffrey Armes

Source: All About Jazz
May 6, 2008

Geoffrey Armes examines both his songwriting and peregrination of the last three decades in his latest disc, Anima 91, available as a free download via his GeoffreyArmes.com website. “This is collection of songs I wrote during the nineteen eighties and nineties," he notes, “interspersed with a few instrumentals created in 2007. They were originally created for friends, public figures, and figments of my imagination, and this is the first time they have been released. “ As well as advancing his ...

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Jojo Styles Renews His Love for Latin Instrumental Jazz on Two Releases

Source: All About Jazz
May 4, 2008

Oakland, CA - JoJo Styles got inspiration from living in the Bay Area during rock music's most pivotal and productive times, the 60s. JoJo had the opportunity to see Hendrix, Santana, Miles Davis, John McLaughlin, Chick Corea and other luminaries of the day at the festivals and concerts going on regularly at venues and parks. It was the most colorful and influential decade of music and anyone that was lucky enough to experience it all can attest to that fact. ...

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New Album from Brian Culbertson! | News

Source: All About Jazz
May 3, 2008

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Pianist Edward Simon's Bolero Project with ArtistShare

Source: All About Jazz
May 2, 2008

Edward Simon has announced the launch of his latest fan-funded ArtistShare endeavor, The Bolero Project with the amazing singer/percussionist Leonardo Granados. Fans will be able to participate in the creation of a beautiful new recording of Boleros. Click here to listen to a live demo of whats to come. The Bolero Project will also feature other great artists such as Scott Colley, Adam Cruz, Paquito D'Rivera, Marco Granados, Mark Turner, Pernell Satrnino, and Diego Urcola. The project will be launching ...

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Progressive Rock's Dynamic Duo Days Between Stations Set Sights on New CD

Source: Glass Onyon PR - Keith James
May 2, 2008

Los Angeles, CA - Last year's break-out CD by progressive rock duo Days Between Stations took the worldwide music community by storm (and surprise!). The fervid reaction to the California-based ensemble's self-titled debut CD from fans and critics alike has been overwhelming to say the least! “Days Between Stations eponymous first album is proof that hope must rule the world," Proggnosis recently proclaimed. Founded in 2003 by guitarist Sepand Samzadeh and keyboardist Oscar Fuentes, the duo named themselves after the ...

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Ken Navarro Makes It Possible to Listen to His New CD in Its Entirety Weeks Before Release!

Source: All About Jazz
May 2, 2008

From Ken Navarro ... “I have been trying to work out a way to spread the word about my new, ground breaking CD The Grace Of Summer Light. The official retail release date is not until June 17 but it is already available at my website and we have already sold over 500 to fans who simply could not wait. This is a very special CD, with stunning compositions and ground breaking performances from myself, Joel Rosenblatt (Spyro Gyra) on ...

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