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Ashia Ackov Honors Love And Legacy With Poignant Jazz Ballad 'In Time'
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Ashia Ackov
Ashia Ackov Unveils Sultry Jazz Noir Single “In Time” — A Smoky Serenade of Longing and Elegance Jazz vocalist and storyteller Ashia Ackov has released her latest single, “In Time,” a hauntingly beautiful Jazz Noir ballad that evokes the velvet shadows of a bygone era. Released on August 12, 2025, the track is now available for streaming and purchase and will be featured on her upcoming album Irresistible, available exclusively on ashiaackov.com. From the first breathy note, Ackov’s voice glides ...
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From Japan To The World Stage: Insights For Artists Seeking Success In Japan
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Nu Jazz Publicity
Landing the Gig: Building a Jazz Career in and Beyond Japan Jazz-Con 2025 | September 16, 2025 | 8:00am – 9:00am EDT (US-NY) Japan has long been one of the most vibrant and passionate markets for jazz, with a history of producing world-class artists and devoted fans. On Tuesday, September 16, Jazz-Con 2025 will present Landing the Gig: Building a Jazz Career in and Beyond Japan, a one-hour panel exploring how native Japanese jazz musicians maintain deep ties to ...
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Yifei Xue Is Bringing His Talents To Acclaimed U.S. Studios And Theaters
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Frank Gazerro
Renowned audio engineer, sound designer, and composer Yifei Xue is expanding his distinguished career, bringing his expertise to prominent theater productions and recording studios in the United States. With an impressive portfolio that spans acclaimed art installations, Off-Broadway musicals, and industry-leading recording studios, Xue is recognized internationally for his innovative approach to audio engineering and music production. Beginning in 2025, Xue will serve as Lead Audio Engineer, Music Producer, and Lead Electronic Music and Sound Design Supervisor for the Off-Broadway ...
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International Music Network Announces New Ownership: 40-Year Legacy Continues Under Leadership Of Veteran IMN Agents
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Lydia Liebman Promotions
Director and Founder of International Music Network (IMN), Scott Southard proudly announces the transition of ownership to veteran IMN agents, Jeanna Disney & Alycia Mack, effective January 1, 2026. Scott will remain manager of clients Brad Mehldau, Joe Lovano, and Danilo Pérez and Alycia & Jeanna will take over leadership of agency business, continuing to provide top-tier performance booking services to these and the other exceptional artists on the IMN roster including Chucho Valdés, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, John Scofield, Lila ...
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JazzPacific Bridges Borders With 'Landing The Gig: Building A Jazz Career In And Beyond Japan' At Jazz-con 2025
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Nu Jazz Publicity
Jazz-Con 2025 today announced that JazzPacific, the nonprofit dedicated to fostering jazz connections across the U.S. and Pacific territories, will serve as the Presenting Partner for the conference’s featured cross-border career session, Landing the Gig: Building a Jazz Career in and Beyond Japan. This timely discussion will be held on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. (EST-US) as part of Jazz-Con’s fully virtual program. The session will explore how native Japanese jazz musicians living abroad sustain ...
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Yifei Xue: Shaping Sound At Power Station And Beyond
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Frank Gazerro
Yifei Xue, an internationally-recognized audio engineer, sound designer, and composer, has established himself as a leading figure in contemporary music and audio production, acclaimed for his innovative work at the historic recording studio The Power Station and across global music and art platforms. Since 2022, Xue has served as a Lead Audio Engineer and Producer at Power Station, which is part of BerkleeNYC and one of the world's premier recording studios where legends of the music industry have recorded, including ...
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Barbara Brighton: A Quarter Century Of Blazing Trails For Female Jazz Producers
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Mouthpiece Music
Reflecting upon her extraordinary 25-year career as one of Los Angeles’ premiere and most respected jazz producers, Barbara Brighton connects powerfully with—and continues to wholeheartedly embody—an insightful quote from four-time Grammy winner Orrin Keepnews, a transcendent figure in 20th century jazz who set standards as as producer, label owner and journalist/liner notes writer. “One of the most important things you can be as a producer,” Keepnews once said, “is being a psychologist.” Working with the legendary likes of Bill Evans, ...
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Jazz-Con 2025 Opens Scholarship Applications And Reveals Key Sessions For The Business-Minded Improviser
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Nu Jazz Publicity
Jazz-Con, the 100 % virtual summit where streaming giants and indie artists share one bandstand, has opened submissions for five signature scholarships that remove financial barriers for musicians, students, and music-industry pros worldwide. Running September 15-16, Jazz-Con delivers live panels in English, Spanish, and Japanese with real-time captions in 10 + languages, making it the most accessible music-business conference on the jazz calendar. “Jazz has never lacked creativity—only the resources to turn that creativity into a sustainable career,” says Jazz-Con ...
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