Music Industry News

Profiles of Jazz Singers and Musicians: The Greats, Past and Present

Source: All About Jazz
August 28, 2007

NEW BOOK: ENTERTAINMENT GREATS FROM THE 1800'S TO THE PRESENT: CINEMA, MUSIC, DIVAS AND LEGENDS. FAME IS PRIMORDIAL. BUT TALENT IS A MUST Although fame is a name recognition and success trampoline, talent remains essential for longevity in showbiz. This is core and main theme of a recently published massive book ENTERTAINMENT GREATS FROM THE 1800'S TO THE PRESENT: CINEMA, MUSIC, DIVAS AND LEGENDS. The book places a strong emphasis on the work of Jazz greats from its dawn to ...

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Armen Nalbandian to Return for Fourth & Final Season at Fresno Art Museum Concert Series

Source: All About Jazz
August 18, 2007

In a formal announcement made this week, Pianist/composer Armen Nalbandian, in conjunction with his label Blacksmith Brother Music/Noise Boutique, has officially announced his return as Musical Director/Resident Artist of the Fresno Art Museum for his fourth and final season. Since 2004, Nalbandian has curated the museum's “Rhythms of Art" concert series.

The Rhythms of Art is a highly original and innovative program that highlights the museum's exhibited art through original compositions and improvisations by Nalbandian and his guet musicians. Over ...

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Super Producer Mannik Dara Emerges to Revive Fledgling Music Scene

Source: All About Jazz
August 17, 2007

If you haven't heard of Mannik Dara, you are missing out on a pioneer of memorable music for film, television and recording. No stranger to underground music followers, he has gained recognition for his work worldwide and has rapidly grown popular in the mainstream. His skillfully crafted instrumentals have been in high demand by film companies, recording labels and audio project directors, making him one of the most sought after music innovators of his time. His unique blend of sounds, ...

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Tony Bennett Plotting Jazz Album with Stevie Wonder

Source: All About Jazz
August 15, 2007

Following their Grammy Award-winning duet earlier this year, Tony Bennett and Stevie Wonder are hatching plans for a full-scale album collaboration.

Bennett tells Billboard.com that he and Wonder are “just now sketching out" plans for the album, with no firm timetable yet for the recording. “I know he wants to do a jazz album," Bennett says. “I'm interested in that myself."

The pair's Grammy, for best pop collaboration with vocals, came for their rendition of “For Once in My Life" ...

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'ASR Records Adds to Team

Source: ASR Records - Publicity Division
August 10, 2007

'ASR Records formally announced the addition of Roxann Stout and Jahmal Brown to the label staff. Ms. Stout will direct and develop initiatives related to the label's Booking Department. Mr. Brown will provide the label with specialized Internet Technologies skills related to the label's online portal.

Roxann Stout will be working with qualified talent buyers toward booking 'ASR Records Artists at festivals and events worldwide. She is a trained musician, studying classical piano for 12 years, classical voice, and saxophone ...

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Joe Zawinul Hospitalized

Source: All About Jazz
August 8, 2007

Vienna - Austrian jazz musician Joe Zawinul, the founder of the 1970s jazz-rock group Weather Report, has been taken to hospital in Vienna, a hospital spokesperson said Wednesday. “Mr Zawinul asked to be hospitalised Sunday at the end of his tour," said the Wilhelminenspital spokesperson, citing a statement from the musician. The pianist, who was born in Vienna on July 7, 1932, also said he wanted “his right to protect his privacy to be respected," added the spokeswoman, who would ...

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Laurent Medelgi Signs New Album "Diverses" on Freeplay Music

Source: All About Jazz
August 6, 2007

New Indie Artist Releases!

With guitarist Laurent Medelgi's eclectic new jazz and rock compositions comes a tonal deliberation driven by heartfelt, resounding instrumental sonorities. These bright tracks ring with emotion and sincerity, touching down confidently on grooves ranging from locomotive jazz to compassionate soft rock. Featured now on Freeplay's Indie Artists Section, these vibrant tunes are sure to move and enliven.

For instance, check “To See You Smile" for an uplifting track with a moody violin-tinged theme that builds to ...

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The Blue Note Blog is Here!

Source: All About Jazz
August 2, 2007

The Blue Note Jazz Club officially launches: THE BLUE NOTE BLOG WHAT: The Blue Note Jazz Club officially announces the launch of The Blue Note Blog, designed to give an in-depth and behind the scenes look at the club's world class artists through interviews, videos, sound-clips, pictures, articles, and other exclusive content. The blog will also preview many of the upcoming shows at the club, allowing for greater insight beyond the press release. Posts thus far include a video interview ...

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