Music Industry News

Jazz Composer Stuart H. Tresser penned two new compositions

Source: All About Jazz

Stuart H. Tresser,jazz pianist and composer just penned: “SEIZE THE TIME", a love ballad with love and deep rich harmonies. Also penned is a very happy and funny and lively calypso tune entitled: “Let's Have Some Fun". If you would like an artist copy - you can write to: TRESSER MUSIC 90 Eaast 46th Street Brooklyn, New York 11203-1815 and enclose a self-addressed stamped # 10 envelope and we will be happy to furnish you with a free copy (artist ...

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RCA Victor Group Signs Instrumental Supergroup Fourplay

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Bob James, Nathan East, Harvey Mason & Larry Carlton to Release New Album, Summer 2002

BMG's adult music division, The RCA Victor Group, has signed the contemporary instrumental supergroup Fourplay to the Bluebird label. Fourplay-Bob James (keyboards), Nathan East (bass), Harvey Mason (drums) and Larry Carlton (guitar)-are currently recording a new album to be released in summer 2002 and followed by a world tour.

Together and individually, Fourplay have been at the top of the pop, rock and jazz charts ...

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Trenzano Jazz & Wine

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Jazz Standard to Re-Open March 19

Source: All About Jazz

Founded in 1997, Jazz Standard was named “Best Jazz Club in New York" by New York magazine after just two short years as a nationally-booked jazz club on the New York scene. Several acclaimed artists had their first high profile extended engagements in New York there, including Jason Moran, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Stefon Harris, Avishai Cohen, Bill Charlap, Patricia Barber, Uri Caine, Maria Schneider, Jason Lindner, among others. Some artists who have made live recordings there include: Gary Bartz, Joanne Brackeen, ...

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Seventh Annual Vision Festival

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Manfred Eicher Wins Grammy for "Classical Producer of the Year"

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Marcus Miller's M2 Wins Grammy For Best Contemporary Jazz Album

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February 28, 2002, Cleveland, OH - Marcus Miller's M2, a new recording from Cleveland-based Telarc International, has won a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Jazz Album. Telarc, in its twenty-fifth year as one of the world's most distinguished independent recording companies, was nominated for three Grammys by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. The 44th Annual Grammy Awards Ceremony was held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on February 27, 2002.

One of the most critically acclaimed ...

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Basin Street Records President Mark Samuels Signs Pianist and Vocalist Henry Butler

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Official Signing Ceremony Took Place In New Orleans on January 29, 2002

For Immediate Release ? On Tuesday, January 29, 2002 Basin Street Records announced the signing of their newest exclusive artist, the legendary New Orleans pianist and vocalist Henry Butler. Owner and operator of Basin Street Records, Mark Samuels, said of the signing, ?I?m excited to have one of the world?s greatest piano players and great rich voices on our label.? Basin Street Records has signed Butler to a ...

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