Music Industry News

Message From The Jazz Foundation of America: One Year Ago Today ...

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
August 29, 2006

Hello Good People:

Today is the Anniversary of Katrina. I just thought you'd like a copy of this, so you could see all you have helped us to achieve, all the miracles we made possible, all because of YOU...

If you can, allow yourselves the time to read the entire release, the “Quotes from New Orleans" and the “Musician's Story" are something you won't want to miss because YOU directly effected their lives...

Love, Wendy

One Year Later ... Saving ...

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National Jazz Presenters Network Announces New Board President and Appoints Executive Director

Source: All About Jazz
August 29, 2006

The Artistic and Executive Directors of 18 of Canada's leading jazz festivals gathered together in Ottawa, July 26th - 28th for the eighth annual general meeting of Jazz Festivals Canada.

Jazz Festivals Canada members have elected Catherine O'Grady, Executive Producer of the Ottawa International Jazz Festival, to serve as the association's President. Dr. Julie Smith, Director of Education and Outreach and Community Programs for the Vancouver International Jazz Festival will serve as Vice President and co-chair.

Robert Kerr has stepped ...

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New Brooklyn Creative Improvised Music Label Sonus Rex launched

Source: All About Jazz
August 26, 2006

New Brooklyn NY, Creative Improvised Music Label SONUS REX is launched.

The label's very first release is NYC guitarist/composer STEN HOSTFALT's MACROSCOPE, the eagerly awaited follow-up to the critically acclaimed, groundbreaking '03 microtonal landmark recording “29 Pieces For The Microtonal Guitar Live at Knitting Factory".

SONUS REX also promotes live events, and upcoming performances include a Sept 27th Night & Day BKLYN duo concert with vibraphonist TOM BECKHAM and STEN HOSTFALT guitar, as well as a Sept 30th concert @ ...

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CTA Records signs saxophonist Dayna Stephens; Debut album scheduled for Spring 2007

Source: All About Jazz
August 24, 2006

CTA Records has signed saxophonist, bassist and composer Dayna Stephens, adding another young talent to their Jazz rosters. Stephens will be entering the studio this fall to record his debut album featuring John Scofield, Rale Micic, Taylor Eigsti, Ben Street and Eric Harland.

Dayna Stephens, 28, has been described as “One of the most exciting young tenor sax players." A fluid, vigorous soloist with a warm, soulful sound, Stephens showed serious talent early on, winning many awards and scholarships with ...

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New Music & Health Clinic at Beth Israel Med. Ctr in NYC

Source: All About Jazz
August 24, 2006

The Louis Armstrong Center for Music & Medicine at Beth Israel Medical Center Unveils The Music & Health Clinic

New York, NY (August 24, 2006) Beth Israel Medical Center will celebrate the opening of the Music & Health Clinic, part of the Louis Armstrong Center for Music & Medicine, at a cocktail reception from 6-8 p.m. on September 19 at the hospitals' Phillips Ambulatory Care Center at 10 Union Square East. The clinic has a two-fold mission: to address the ...

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Looking For South Carolina Jazz Musicians

Source: All About Jazz
August 22, 2006

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The Movement Horns: the Sound of a Musical Comeback

Source: All About Jazz
August 21, 2006

An entire generation of music, from Stevie Wonder to James Brown to Earth Wind and Fire to Micheal Jackson was defined by the sounds of a horn section.

With the recent release of Christina Aguilera's Back to Basics and the upcoming release of Beyonce's B'Day, it's clear that the horn section is making a major comeback. Both feature horns in prominent roles, which shows that the musical tide is turning back toward the soulful sound of real instruments.

The Movement ...

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New Lineage Records features Hank Jones, Barry Harris, Frank Wess at Smalls August 23 & 30

Source: Claudia Artzer
August 21, 2006

Russian Guitarist Launches LINEAGE, A Record Label Honoring Classic Jazz

Artists include HANK JONES / FRANK WESS / BARRY HARRIS, MELVIN RHYNE / KILLER RAY APPLETON / EDDIE DIEHL & MORE

New York City @ Small's Wed in August : 23 & 30th

Wednesday, August 23 - 10pm on FRANK WESS - Celebrating Hank & Frank with HANK JONES (released June 13)

Wednesday, August 30 - 10pm on BARRY HARRIS ...

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