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Rockwired.Com's All New Jazzed and Blue Features Jazz Saxophonist Hulon and His Latest Release "After Hours"

Source: Rockwired Media LLC
February 26, 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 and features an exclusive interview with jazz saxophonist Hulon regarding his brand new release After Hours. In the opening segment, Hulon discusses the inspiration behind the tracks of his new project, collaborating with fellow saxophonist and mentor Steve Kashiwa and balancing his passion for music with his own medical practice. The second half of this edition of ...

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The American Jazz Institute presents Miss Anna Mjoll at Vicky's of Santa Fe on February 27

Source: Anna Mjöll
February 26, 2012

American Jazz Institute's Jazz Supper Club Series with Miss Anna Mjoll at Vicky's of Santa Fe in Indian Wells Monday, February 27, 2012, 5:30 PM-9:30 PM Vicky's of Santa Fe in Indian Wells is the locale for the most exciting jazz series in the Desert presenting 6 Jazz Programs by The AmericanJazz Institute, proceeds of which benefit The American Jazz Institute's inschool mentoring and music scholarship program in the Coachella Valley. These unique Supper Concerts headline international jazz personalities exclusively ...

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Tony Adamo's New Video: "Nine Miles of Blu"

Source: Tony Adamo
February 26, 2012

In his latest video and MP3 “Nine Miles of Blu," Tony Adamo runs the voodoo down with legendary drummer Mike Clark, and references to being in the middle of a happening jazz scene, tipping his verse to Miles' and Coltrane's “Giant Steps." Guitarist Steve Holman lays down a solid comping on this jazz trio's post-bop, with Clark sparking the track with great rhythmic ideas. The esteemed Clark also produced “Nine Miles of Blue," in which Adamo pays a verbal homage ...

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Paul Thorn to Release "What the Hell is Going On" CD on May 8

Source: conqueroo
February 24, 2012

On new album, Thorn tries something fun and different—covering songs he loves by other songwriters TUPELO, Miss.—Paul Thorn took an unexpected detour on the road to recording a follow- up to his most successful release, 2010's Pimps and Preachers. After writing many discs of semi-autobiographical tunes that have drawn comparisons to John Hiatt and John Prine, the critically acclaimed singer/songwriter—hailed as the “Mark Twain of Americana" — decided to do an album of covers. “I wanted to take a break ...

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Enter the "Motema 3-CD" Giveaway at All About Jazz!

Source: All About Jazz
February 24, 2012

All About Jazz members are invited to enter the Motema 3-CD giveaway contest starting today. Five winners will win all three CD's listed below at the conclusion of the contest on March 25th. Click here to enter the contest (Following Gregory Porter at AAJ automatically enters you in the contest.) Good luck! Your Friends at Motema Music

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U.K. Bandleader Chris Barber Receives Overdue U.S. Recognition with 2-CD Anthology on Proper Records May 8

Source: conqueroo
February 23, 2012

Features music from Barber's incredible 60-year career including previously unreleased collaborations with Muddy Waters, Eric Clapton, Van Morrison, Mark Knopfler, Jools Holland, Dr. John and Rory Gallagher LONDON, U.K.—To followers of 20th century British music, Chris Barber needs no introduction: The trombonist and bassist is the pre-eminent name in British trad jazz. A fixture on the British music scene since the early 1950s, he has led a number of excellent bands and can be heard alongside countless world-class players, a ...

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Aimua Eghobamien's Black Sessions at Kings Place on March 3

Source: Aimua Eghobamien
February 24, 2012

"A very sophisticated singer with a strong voice..." —Jazzwise Magazine Determined to blatantly marry all his influences on one stage, Aimua Eghobamien combines his jazz and classical backgrounds with Nigerian roots and contemporary sensibilities to reach beyond the limits of genre classification. With original compositions, freshly realised arrangements—of music by Gabriel Fauré, Henry Purcell, Johann Sebastian Bach, Duke Ellington, Thelonious Monk, Wayne Shorter and Randy Newman—and an exhilarating ensemble this programme is a lyrical exploration of one artist's formation. Collaborating ...

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Prog-Trio BangTower Releases New Videos In Support of Forthcoming Tour

Source: Glass Onyon PR - Keith James
February 24, 2012

Los Angeles, CA: Progressive rock/fusion ensemble BangTower, in association with Pig Light Show and Declassified Records, are releasing several new music video's over the next four weeks in preparation for the forthcoming 2012 BangTower tour, currently being scheduled by Backstreet Booking of Cincinnati, OH. In addition to celebrated bassist Percy Jones, who is also known for his work with Brand X a band he formed along with Genesis legend Phil Collins, BangTower also features Grammy Award winning guitarist, engineer and ...

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