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Recording

Australian-born Singapore recording artist tempers the idea of respect in “Ice Rain”.

Source: Shueh-li Ong
March 26, 2012

When “Ice Rain" goes live, songwriter-thereminist, Shueh-li Ong's song about this natural phenomenon, could have sent off a gentle reminder to respect the multifaceted water of life, and in tolerance, the people we love. In the lyrics, Shueh-li motions “hands up" to those who have been locked in a stand-off with the one they love, simply because the other turned emotionally frigid. Where nurturing love once ruled, temper cuts like a knife! Expect her production staples such as exotic synth ...

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Contest

Battle Of The Bands Swings Into Finals

Source: Mikki Royce
March 26, 2012

Boca Raton, FL: The final four in the Battle of the Bands PBC 2012 will compete for the high school and middle school Swing Jazz top spot sponsored by the Swing and Jazz Preservation Society on March 30, 7 pm at the Spanish River Performing Arts Center, 2400 Yamato Road, in Boca Raton. Out of an original field of 16 public schools, 22 bands and over 400 students, the four finalists are: Don Estridge High Tech MS vs. Omni MS, ...

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Performance / Tour

Riza Printup, Harp And Rose Rutledge, Flute Join Forces at NYC’s Drom April 25

Source: Jennifer Kramer
March 26, 2012

NYC musicians Riza Printup, harp and Rose Rutledge, flute make their collaborative debut with a quartet on April 25th at Drom in lower Manhattan. With original compositions as well as jazz arrangements, the duo takes flute and harp to a new improvisatory level. “With upmost humility, we carry on the legacy implementing our own voices through originals (Haunt, Venti, Before Dawn, Rebirth) and arrangements of classic standards." Riza explains, “Our hope is to stir the heart while stimulating the ears, ...

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Recording

Jamset's CD "Live and Jazzin' It Up": Cincinnati Smooth Jazz/Funk with Hip-Hop Elements

Source: Creativity in Music
March 26, 2012

Cincinnati, Ohio based “JAMSET's latest CD Live and Jazzin' It Up is a musical gem. The band, led by bassist Kerry “Smurf" Jordan, blends modern jazz with funk, soul and even hip-hop elements. Jamset's new release combines live concert songs and studio cuts. Advance radio airplay is already strong worldwide and Kerry “Smurf" Jordan was recently featured in the February 2012 edition of Bass Player magazine. Jamset's Live and Jazzin' It Up is released on the DMAR Entertainment Label. Listeners ...

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Performance / Tour

Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley Welcomes Carmen Lundy on April 3-4, 2012

Source: Dorothy Riley
March 26, 2012

Carmen Lundy Celebrates the CD Release of Changes Tuesday: One show at 7:30pm Wednesday: One show at 7:30pm $22.50 Carmen Lundy—Vocals Anthony Wonsey—Piano Darryl Hall—Bass Jamison Ross—Drums The Pacific Jazz Institute at Dimitriou's Jazz Alley welcomes jazz vocalist Carmen Lundy for two nights, touring in support of her new release Changes. Band members joining Ms. Lundy are Anthony Wonsey (piano), Darryl Hall (bass) and Jamison Ross (drums). Show times at ...

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Event

Save Now On The New Music Seminar June 17-19, 2012 (NYC) - Offer Ends March 24th!

Source: Michael Ricci
March 25, 2012

For only $239 with Early-Bird Registration and All About Jazz Discount Code NMSNYAAJ3004. But you must act NOW to save! Early-Bird Registration ends this Saturday, March 24! The music business is growing again. This is great news for artists and creators of all kind! A continuous stream of new opportunities and technologies makes it easier than ever for artists to get more exposure and make more money in new ways. The New Music Seminar is the meeting place for those ...

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Radio

Rockwired.com's All New Jazzed and Blue Podcast Features Brian Landrus of The Landrus Kaleidoscope, Kenny Love and Barbara Martin

Source: Rockwired Media LLC
March 25, 2012

The weekly online radio series Jazzed and Blue: Profiles in Blues and Jazz is back and is now available for download at Rockwired.com. Todays' edition is a best of retrospective featuring music and exclusive interviews with baritone saxophonist Brian Landrus of The Landrus Kaliedoscope, saxophonist Kenny Love and singer songwriter Barbara Martin. Brian Landrus is a once in a generation musician, and Capsule, the new album by his captivating electro-acoustic quintet The Landrus Kaleidoscope, offers a sonically expansive body of ...

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Event

Paris, New Orleans and the UN General Assembly to celebrate International Jazz Day with UNESCO

Source: Bob Kenselaar
March 24, 2012

Musicians and fans from all five continents will celebrate the first-ever International Jazz Day on 30 April. UNESCO proclaimed the Day during its General Conference late last year, to recognize jazz as a universal language of freedom and creativity. Festivities start at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris on 27 April with a series of master classes, round tables, improvisational classes, and various other jazz —related activities. That evening UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Herbie Hancock will headline a concert with Tania Maria, Gerald ...

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