Music Industry News

Sydney Bands and All That Jazz for a French Play Called Colette's Feast

Source: All About Jazz
May 31, 2007

One of Sydney's popular Jazz music combinations, Viva the duo have been invited to perform some of their special repertoire of French music for a French play on behalf Gosford Regional Gallery and Arts Centre in NSW Australia

The play is called Colette's feast and the setting is at Madame Souty's Caf in Paris, in August 1944. The play is described as a rollicking romp in a Paris cafe theme. Colette's Feast was written by Jill Mather, casting and direction ...

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Veteran Manager Tim Bernett Launches Deep Blue Artists in Los Angeles

Source: conqueroo
May 30, 2007

Management clients include Richard Thompson, Jill Sobule and Catie Curtis

LOS ANGELES - Longtime manager Tim Bernett has established Deep Blue Arts, a new company devoted to artist management, film music supervision and consultation. The initial management roster features Richard Thompson, Jill Sobule and Catie Curtis.

In addition to management, Bernett is handling music supervision and soundtrack album production for the forthcoming John Sayles film Honeydripper, due for release later this year. And he is serving as a research and ...

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Attention Record Collectors 36th Annual Jazz Bash June 22, 23 - 2007 Holiday Inn South Plainfield, NJ

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
May 28, 2007

Attention Record Collectors 36th Annual Jazz Bash June 22, 23 - 2007 Holiday Inn - 4701 Stelton Rd South Plainfield, NJ 07080 Phone 908-753-5500 Email [email protected] (Easy access off Route 287 South Exit 5 Right off ramp, Left at next 2 lights) Rates with discount $79.00 + tax per night Must reference “JAZZ BASH" Please note: There are a limited number of ...

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Misterioso Apropos of Creative Music Announces Major Essay on the 40th Anniversary Concert of the Globe Unity Orchestra + New Book Reviews

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
May 24, 2007

Misterioso Apropos of Creative Music announces: 1. A major essay on the 40th Anniversary Concert of the Globe Unity Orchestra at the Berlin Jazz Festival 2006. Globe Unity Orchestra's performance at the Berlin Jazz Festival in 1966 was the first orchestral performance of free jazz, and caused an enormous controversy. With quotes from founding member Manfred Schoof and long-time member, percussionist Paul Lovens. 2. New book reviews. They can be viewed at our website. Music and the Creative Spirit

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The Allegro Group Expands Label Roster; Inks Cedille Records and Spring Hill Music to North American Distribution Deals

Source: Allegro Media
May 24, 2007

For immediate release (May 22, 2007) - Portland, OR: Founded nearly 25 years ago, Allegro Corporation is well established as one of North America's leading entertainment distributors. Highly versed in the business of independent music and lifestyle distribution, Allegro and its growing business covers all aspects of music and alternative genres, including but not limited to: classical, jazz, rock, world, gift, lifestyle, children's and specialty retail, making The Allegro Group stand out as one of the most diversified independent distributors ...

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Jazz 24/7: Panchito, a New Latin Jazz Sensation!

Source: European Latin Jazz Foundation
May 21, 2007

Panchito is amazing, not just in their chemistry & musicianship, the fact that they are a Latin Jazz/salsa rooted band from The Netherlands. Their leader, guitarist & composer Andre van Berlo, produced & composed all the music for this CD. A Rotterdam Conservatory graduate in jazz studies where he first formed Panchito in the early 2000's, he also studied & performed salsa, Latin Jazz, Argentinean folklore, Flamenco, classical music, and much more. His major influences are Paquito D'Rivera, Chick Corea, ...

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European Latin Jazz on the Uprise in the US

Source: European Latin Jazz Foundation
May 17, 2007

ROTTERDAM/Netherlands -- that Panchito's debut album “Resurreccin" would be played on more than 55 radio stations in the us within a year after it's release surprised even the 10 members of this Dutch Latin Jazz group. Also the special around Panchito in the New York Jazz Mix show “The Groove Boutique" and the upcoming review in Latin the beat magazine are an unexpected honour! Panchito's album “resurreccin" is heared on more than 85 radio stations worldwide ...

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Collectors' Choice Bows New Label, Noble Rot, for Alt-Rock and Punk Reissues

Source: conqueroo
May 15, 2007

First CDs on new imprint, all due June 26, include Grant Lee Buffalo, Robyn Hitchcock, Hunters & Collectors and Yngwie Malmsteen

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - There are many indie-rock, punk and metal albums that deserve reissue, but Collectors' Choice didn't feel it was right to put them on its main imprint, cheek by jowl with such artists as Jackie Gleason, the Singing Nun and the Four Freshmen. So, for the first time in its long history of licensing and ...

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