Music Industry News

Sydney Bands Convergence of Cabaret and Jazz

Source: All About Jazz
October 4, 2005

The convergence of cabaret presentations and jazz is becoming more evident and popular at Jazz festivals. Joe Flynn packed “Jazz” audiences to his presentation of comedy patter and topical songs at the recent Gold Coast Jazz Festival and the Newcastle Jazz Festival. George Washingmachine performs at most local Jazz festivals and sets up comedy patter in between playing a few tunes on his fiddle. James Morrison presents a bag of tricks with his presentations. In addition to his brilliant musicianship ...

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Katrina Relief Effort CD/MP3 Download/Concert

Source: All About Jazz
October 3, 2005

To All Music Consumers and Musicians: BandaAID.com is a disaster relief initiative that directs all MP3 download receipts to supportive aid foundations who are dedicated to the long-term educational and health related expenses of the young victims of natural disasters. For more information send your email inquiry to [email protected]. Bandaaid.com is also a resource for supporting Tsunami disaster victims, as well as a resource for current information on both these disasters. More music will be added in the coming weeks ...

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Saving The Songbook: Aptos Jazz Singer Ron Kaplan Embarks On An Audacious Mission To Preserve The Legacy Of Tin Pan Alley And The American Musical

Source: All About Jazz
September 30, 2005

APTOS, CA - September 29, 2005 -­ On August 3, 2005, the great Tony Bennett turned 79, a number that doesn't sit well with Ron Kaplan. Yes, Kaplan is a big Tony Bennett fan, but his anxiety goes beyond that. The Aptos jazz singer is worried about the cultural legacy that Bennett represents. He's worried about the Great American Songbook.

As a result, Kaplan is embarking on a noble and ambitious project to preserve what he calls “our gift to ...

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Bone Marrow Drive Being Held To Save The Life Of Jazz Saxophonist Michael Brecker And Thousands Of Lives Each Year

Source: All About Jazz
September 30, 2005

LA JOLLA, CA - September 29, 2005 - A bone marrow drive in honor of internationally renowned jazz saxophonist Michael Brecker will be held on Sunday, October 16th from 1 - 5pm at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center in La Jolla. The goal is to expand the base of the national bone marrow registry, potentially helping to save thousands of lives per year, while simultaneously attempting to find a donor with a sufficiently close genetic match to Brecker.

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Jazz in 'Grave' Danger Says Trombonist and Lecturer Gregory Charles Royal

Source: All About Jazz
September 26, 2005

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- The MTV/Hip Hop Generation, which is indoctrinated in electronic and non-melodious music, has placed classical music and jazz in “grave" danger, according to trombonist Gregory Charles Royal, an alumnus of the Grammy Award winning Duke Ellington Orchestra. Royal, artistic director of the American Youth Symphony (AYS) in Washington, DC says that the growth in Hip Hop and MTV has resulted in a 30- and-under generation with no appreciation of traditional music. In fact, Royal has ...

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'ASR Records Artist Donates CD Sales to Red Cross

Source: All About Jazz
September 26, 2005

'ASR Records Artist Donates CD Sales to Red Cross FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kansas City USA -- 'ASR Records recording artist, Chris Burnett has elected to have all proceeds from online purchases of his debut CD, “Time Flies", go to the American Red Cross for Hurricane Katrina Relief efforts until further notice. “It is a small way of giving something tangible in return to anyone who donates to this important effort. Donors are ...

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Guitarist Nick Colionne Signs With Narada Jazz

Source: All About Jazz
September 25, 2005

NARADA JAZZ SIGNS SMOOTH JAZZ GUITARIST NICK COLIONNE

Narada Jazz is pleased to announce the signing of smooth jazz guitarist Nick Colionne to its stellar artist roster. Colionne's new album, his career fifth, will be released in early 2006.

A native of Chicago, Colionne has made a name for himself with his Wes Montgomery-inspired guitar style, punched up by smooth jazz's funkier and soulful side. Colionne's chops and showmanship have garnered him rave reviews from press across the country, touting ...

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University of Nevada, Reno, Announces Hurricane Relief Benefit

Source: All About Jazz
September 25, 2005

UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO SCHOOL OF THE ARTS ANNOUNCES SPECIAL HURRICANE KATRINA RELIEF JAZZ CONCERT FEATURING NEW ORLEANS MUSICIANS

The University of Nevada, Reno School of the Arts presents Mark Braud’s New Orleans Jazz Giants featuring Troy Davis in a special Hurricane Katrina Relief Jazz Concert, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2005, at 4 p.m. in Nightingale Concert Hall on the University campus. The opening act will be the University Jazz Combo, featuring drummer Tom Goicoechea, a displaced student from Loyola University ...

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