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French-brazilian Guitar Virtuoso Marcelo Paganini To Release Two Singles Digitally On November 20, 2024

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Glass Onyon PR - Keith James
If not now, then when? Just before celebrating his 60th anniversary, French-Brazilian guitarist, composer, producer and filmmaker Marcelo Paganini will digitally release two singles on the 20th of November 2024. The first single Marcelo Paganini will release is his short orchestral overture “Poder Paralelo”. It is just 49 bars. It lasts only about one minute. Perfect for the short attention span audience of the current times. It is the first movement of his first symphony “Belo Horizonte” that he wrote ...
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Jazz Luminary Samuel Batista To Enrich America's Musical Landscape

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All About Jazz
Samuel Batista, an internationally recognized saxophonist, has made waves on a global scale with his exceptional talent and versatility. Renowned for his profound musicality and highly distinguished career, Batista has received accolades for his numerous professional achievements. He now brings his remarkable talents to the United States, where his arrival promises to invigorate the jazz scene with his unique and captivating sound. Batista's discography is a testament to his dedication to musical excellence. In 2022, he released Panamá United, an ...
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Bob Holz Signs With SoVibe Entertainment

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Bob Holz
New album featuring and honoring guitar legend Larry Coryell due out in 2025. MVD Audio Recording Artist Bob Holz has joined the roster of artists represented by SoVibe Entertainment, a jazz oriented booking agency.Jazz fusion drummer and composer Bob Holz recently teamed up with Ellis White, president of SoVibe Entertainment to begin booking Holz's two bands, A Vision Forward and Bob Holz Fusion Collaborative. Talent Buyers can now contact SoVibe Entertainment to obtain booking information regarding Bob Holz. Additionally, Bob ...
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Muralist Paints Tubaist

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Ralph Hepola
Nationally-recognized muralist Roberto Regalado has created a portrait of tuba soloist Ralph Hepola. The painting has been accepted into the juried “Pure Enjoyment” art exhibit at Springfield Regional Arts Council in Missouri. Pure Enjoyment “celebrates the freedom, beauty and harmony of the natural world.” Regalado featured the sun prominently in this 50 x 50-inch work, which he painted from a photo he took of Hepola performing as direct sunlight blazed off his tuba. The opening reception is part of the ...
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Louis Stringer: Set To Star At The Prestigious 2025 South Beach Jazz Festival

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All About Jazz
At just 27, British jazz and world music prodigy Louis Stringer is rewriting the rulebook on bass performance. Known for his unique blend of West African and South American rhythms with contemporary jazz, Stringer’s innovative approach has captivated audiences around the globe. His journey from a self-taught bassist to an internationally celebrated musician is a testament to his talent and visionary spirit. In 2022, Louis Stringer joined forces with celebrated Spanish violinist Angela Varo for a sold-out performance at the ...
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Glenn Miller: Chesterfield Broadcasts, 1940-42

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JazzWax by Marc Myers
If you want to know what America's home front felt like during World War II, listen to Glenn Miller. I know that's an odd thing to say, but that's what an old timer told me one afternoon when my parents had a party at our house. I had mentioned my interest in the big bands, and that's what he said. It wasn't until several years later, in the late 1960s, when I was buying RCA double albums of the major ...
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Louis Stringer: Shaping Jazz’s Future With Global Rhythms

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All About Jazz
In the world of jazz, where innovation and tradition often dance together in harmonious syncopation, Louis Stringer stands out as a visionary. At just 27, this British jazz/world music prodigy has become a pioneering force, known for his exceptional fusion of West African and South American rhythms with free-flowing jazz. His story, as told by London-based journalist Mishti Ali, is not just one of talent but of bold exploration and profound influence. Louis's journey began as many legendary tales do—with ...
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Fraser A Campbell Brings His Unique Musical Expertise To The United States

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All About Jazz
Fraser A Campbell has earned a reputation as a Music Director, Performer, Composer, and Multimedia Producer and is set to bring his skill set to a number of high-profile projects in the United States. An internationally-recognized Music Director/Performer/Multimedia Producer, Campbell is known for not only overseeing and directing live performances, concerts, and recording projects for high-profile companies, bands, and artists, but also composing and arranging music for those projects and performing as a lead saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist, reflecting his reputation ...
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