Music Industry News

New Haven's Firehouse 12 Revises 2007 Spring Jazz Series Schedule

Source: Improvised Communications
March 2, 2007

New Haven's Firehouse 12 has revised the schedule for its 2007 Spring Jazz Series. This weekly series of concerts, which begins March 13th with the Steve Davis Quintet, will run though early June. Firehouse 12 presents jazz and creative improvised music concerts in an intimate 75-seat performance space inside its state-of-the-art recording studio.

All performances will include sets at 8:30 and 10:00 p.m. Tickets will be $15 for the opening set and $10 for the second set. Tickets are available ...

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Chamber Music America Accepting Applications for Doris Duke Jazz Ensembles Project (the Application Deadline is February 28th, 2007)

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
February 23, 2007

Chamber Music America Accepting Applications for Doris Duke Jazz Ensembles Project

The application deadline is February 28th, 2007

A program of Chamber Music America, the Doris Duke Jazz Ensembles Project New Works: Creation and Presentation Program provides funds to composer-led jazz ensembles for the creation and presentation of original music in the jazz idiom. The program is funded by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation.

The program supports the creation and performance of new compositions by established ensembles with a documented ...

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Jazzman Speaks out for Arts

Source: All About Jazz
February 23, 2007

Young people need to learn sensitivity, says Ramsey Lewis, who'll play Cleveland benefit Despite being known primarily for his laid-back, easy-on-the-ears approach to jazz, pianist/composer Ramsey Lewis isn't coasting on the half-century's worth of recordings, awards and accolades he has accumulated. Instead, the living legend, who released his 76th album, With One Voice, in 2005, is as busy as ever. He is the host of two radio shows -- the recently syndicated Chicago-based Ramsey Lewis Morning Show and the two-hour ...

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Weingart, Gambale, Brechtlein and Del Puerto Announce Nu Jazz Alliance

Source: All About Jazz
February 22, 2007

Steve Weingart, Frank Gambale, Tom Brechtlein & Carlitos Del Puerto are proud to announce “Nu Jazz Alliance" which previously performed under the name “the Steve Weingart Band" at recent shows in the LA area. A European tour is being planned for September 2007, together with a Nu Jazz Alliance CD release later this year. The nucleus of Nu Jazz Alliance was formed in Los Angeles, California in 2004 for the recording of Steve Weingart's “Dark Blue Dream" [Skeewa Music, 2006]. ...

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Two for the Show Media Signs on ECM's John Abercrombie

Source: Two for the Show Media
February 21, 2007

Two for the Show Media would like to announce the signing on of guitarist John Abercrombie for his new ECM release “The Third Quartet." The April 3rd release will be followed up with an east coast tour (see below). Two for the Show Media will be handling all of the publicity needs for this release and tour. John Abercrombie Quartet John Abercrombie- Guitar Mark Feldman -Violin Joey Baron -Drums Marc Johnson - Bass April ...

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Two for the Show Media Celebrates Another Year!

Source: All About Jazz
February 19, 2007

Heading into their third year of operation Two for the Show Media led by owner Chris DiGirolamo has had a 2006 that was clearly one to speak of. Successful campaigns for Wycliffe Gordon, Marcus Strickland, Reuben Rogers, Don Braden,Chris Washburne, The Persuasions, Anthony Wilson among others, proved to be one of the best years for the PR firm. “We have been very blessed to work with such fantastic artists" say owner Chris DiGirolamo. “We give everything we have to every ...

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Nat King Cole's Memory, Legacy is Unforgettable

Source: All About Jazz
February 16, 2007

By Shivonne Foster Today marks the 42nd anniversary of the death of singer and musician Nat King Cole. Years after his death, Cole's melodious songs are still recognized and enjoyed today by individuals of all ages. His strong legacy is still impacting aspiring musicians today. “He is definitely the most influential black musician to come out of Alabama," Brian Vickers, a senior vocal performance major, said. “It's inspiring because that's where I am from. Artists like Ray Charles were influenced ...

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Former Verve President Chuck Mitchell to Helm Koch Jazz/Adult Division

Source: All About Jazz
February 14, 2007

KOCH RECORDS FORMS NEW JAZZ/ADULT DIVISION FORMER VERVE PRESIDENT, CHUCK MITCHELL, TO HELM (New York, NY) -- Bob Frank, President of KOCH Records, announced today the formation of the KOCH Records Jazz/Adult Division. Chuck Mitchell, former President of Verve Records, will head up the division as Vice President of Jazz and Adult Music. Mitchell will spearhead A&R and Marketing efforts for the artists in these genres. The KOCH Records Jazz/Adult roster currently has artists Earl Klugh, Bob James, ...

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