Jazz News

Nephew of jazz legend Wes Montgomery releases challenging new album and gritty super-hero novel

Source: Lauren Rogers
February 22, 2012

He has the family name of a legend, but while his uncle's legacy is not lost on him, Miko Montgomery is carving his own unique path. The nephew of the late Wes Montgomery, he is similarly on jazz's cutting edge. His latest album, Cryptic Roots, finds itself on the genre's fringes, incorporating electronica, New Age, Goth, and folk music with the wild, wide-eyed vision of his keyboards. Equally influenced by synthetic pulse of Yellow Magic Orchestra, the funk kicks of ...

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Long Island Winterfest, Jazz on The Vine 2012

Source: Mike Armando
February 22, 2012

Sample great jazz and award winning local wines in cozy winery tasting rooms. More than 60 live jazz performances on the East End of Long Island, featuring Grammy—nominated artists. Dozens of cultural attractions and special offers on hotel and B&B getaway packages, restaurants and winery tours too. Winterfest is in full swing from February 11 to March 18. Jazz/blues/fusion trio “In The Moment" will be at Pelligrini Vineyards, 23005, Route 25, Cutchogue, NY 11935 on March 3rd 2012. From 4:30 ...

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UK Prog Legends Wally Reunite and Release New Album 'Montpellier'

Source: Glass Onyon PR - Keith James
February 22, 2012

Harrogate, UK—Much to the excitement of progressive rock fans across the globe, UK '70s prog legends Wally have reunited and recorded a new CD titled 'Montpellier.' Comprising of reworked demos from the band's earlier incarnation, along with new material written by founding members Roy Webber and Paul Middleton, the CD is scheduled for release on February 10, 2012 in the UK on Gonzo MultiMedia. Wally, led by singer/songwriter Roy Webber, originated in Harrogate, Yorkshire in England in the early '70s. ...

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Trumpeter Amir ElSaffar Interviewed at All About Jazz!

Source: All About Jazz
February 21, 2012

There was a point during Amir ElSaffar's study of Arabic music where he almost didn't come back to jazz. He had gone to Iraq to study maqam, the system of melodic modes in traditional Arabic music, in order to bring some of the concepts into jazz. However, the experience proved to be a deepening one for ElSaffar. “I was supposed to spend three weeks in Iraq, but once I had gotten a taste I realized that I wasn't really getting ...

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Hey Rim Jeon Showcases Her Percussive Jazz Style on Introducing Hey Rim Jeon

Source: Kelly Krueger
February 21, 2012

World-renowned pianist, composer and educator Hey Rim Jeon brings her unique brand of percussive jazz to the masses with Introducing Hey Rim Jeon, a new 10-track album available now. Her first recording to be released on N-Coded Music shows the broad range of Jeon's influences, with six original tracks and four songs from the likes of jazz great Chick Corea, classical composer Claude Debussy, an instrumental version of a Sigmund Romberg standard, as well as a traditional folk song from ...

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The Noah Haidu Quartet featuring Trumpeter Jeremy Pelt will Perform at Kitano Jazz, March 15, 2012

Source: Noah Haidu
February 21, 2012

This performance will feature Noah's most recent compositions and a top-flight band. Joining Noah for the gig will be trumpeter and jazz star Jeremy Pelt, drummer McClenty Hunter and bassist Ariel De La Portilla. This will be a preview of Noah's next CD recording, the follow-up to last years SLIPSTREAM on Posi-Tone Records. Reservations are advised for this show, please call (212)-885-7119. Kitano New York 66 Park Avenue @ 38th Street New York, NY 10016 212-885-7125 About Noah Haidu Pianist ...

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Celebrating Dr. Nina Simone's Legacy & 79th Birthday

Source: Chris M. Slawecki
February 21, 2012

February 21 marks the 79th birthday and celebrated life of Dr. Nina Simone. As the only child of one of the most extraordinary artists of the twentieth century, SIMONE, re-launched NinaSimone.com last Mother's Day, to honor the timeless treasures and milestones in her mother's career. In commemoration of Dr. Simone's music and civil rights legacy, the Estate of Nina Simone is holding an African Inspired Nina Simone Art Contest for aspiring artists, friends and fans to pay homage to the ...

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Prez Fest 2012 Celebrating Dizzy Gillespie at Saint Peter’s Church Sunday, March 4th

Source: Chris M. Slawecki
February 21, 2012

Prez Fest 2012 Celebrating Dizzy Gillespie: Trumpeter, Composer, Arranger, Bandleader and NEA Jazz Master

Featuring Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, David Sanchez Quartet, The New York University Jazz Orchestra conducted by Rich Shemaria featuring “Special Guest Trumpeter" and other festival participants: Donald L. Maggin, Stanley Crouch, Gary Giddins, Jimmy Heath, Mike Longo & Jeanie Bryson, on Sunday, March 4, 2012. at 619 Lexington (at 54th Street), New York City The Jazz Committee, Midtown Arts Common at Saint ...

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