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Most Definitely - The First Solo Recording From Drummer-Composer Devin Gray, Due June 9th From Rataplan Records
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Devin Gray
Brooklyn-Berlin based drummer-composer Devin Gray made his widely lauded leader debut in 2012 with the release Dirigo Rataplan, which included a crew of heavyweight veterans Ellery Eskelin, Michael Formanek and Dave Ballou. JazzTimes said that Gray’s debut represented “the work of a young artist who knows who he is.” Free Jazz blog encapsulated the album this way: “...one of the best debut albums in years.” In 2015 Gray released Relative Resonance, a band of close New York associates: Chris Speed, ...
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New England Conservatory Announces 2023 Speaker And Honorary Degree Recipients For Its 152nd Commencement Ceremony
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Braithwaite & Katz Communications
New England Conservatory President Andrea Kalyn and the Board of Trustees announce composer, trombonist, and musicologist George E. Lewis as commencement speaker and honorary degree recipient at the Conservatory’s 152nd annual commencement exercises which will be held in-person on Sunday, May 21 at 2 p.m. ET. This is NEC’s largest graduating class in the school’s history. The ceremony will take place in historic Jordan Hall and will be streamed on NEC’s website (necmusic.edu). NEC will bestow honorary Doctor of Music ...
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7 Virtual Jazz Club’s Contest Officially Begins! Applications For 9th Edition Are Now Open.
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Valerio Pappi
The ninth edition of the 7 Virtual Jazz Club contest officially begins April 17, 2023. Application Deadline June 30, 2023 9th Edition Categories Under 25: soloists and bands aged 25 years or younger. All nationalities welcome, provided the artist is fully independent (i.e. no booking agent, no recording company or publisher); Pros & Amateurs: all other musicians not belonging to the Under 25 category. How To Apply To enter the contest, soloists and groups pay a small registration fee (waived ...
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Pianist Donald Vega Receives Guggenheim Fellowship In Composition
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Donald Vega
On April 5, 2023, the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation announced the winners of this year’s Guggenheim Fellowship. Donald Vega was named a fellow in the Creative Arts category for composition. “...an exceptionally articulate pianist... Vega's single most distinctive characteristic is his romantic lyricism." —JazzTimes The award provides Vega with support to complete his newest recording project, As I Travel. The project depicts poignant moments in the personal journey of Donald Vega beginning from his hometown in Masaya, Nicaragua through ...
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Ronald Wayne's 3rd Single 'Old School' Comes From Magic Hour Inspiration
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Ronald Wayne
Ronald Wayne's new release “Old School” is the third song and is part of his year-long nonstop instrumental smooth jazz music releases that will become the album Hotter Than The Sun this November. You can join Ronald Wayne on this smooth jazz musical journey, subscribe to his email list, and listen to previous releases here. “Old School” is a representation of traditional sounds of instrumental smooth jazz, which was inspired by morning walks in his hometown of Myrtle Beach. Ronald ...
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June 29-July 8: The 43rd Festival International De Jazz De Montréal!
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Ann Braithwaite
The Festival International de Jazz de Montréal, presented by TD Bank Group in collaboration with Rio Tinto, continues to evolve to the beat of the music it showcases. Today, its programming team is very proud to reveal the artists who will be performing at this 43rd edition, which takes place this coming June 29 to July 8. Paid concert tickets will go on sale Thursday, April 6 at 10 a.m. Newsletter subscribers will enjoy an exclusive access to a presale ...
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Turtle Bay Records Release Episode 2 Of 'On The Back Porch' Video Series Featuring Queen Esther
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EMPKT PR
Turtle Bay Records, the vibrant jazz label known for discovering and showcasing some of the best jazz artists in NYC, has launched an exciting new video series called On the Back Porch. This series takes you behind the scenes and into the world of the most dynamic performers on the jazz scene today. The label has released the second installment of the series, featuring the incredible blues and Americana singer, Queen Esther. Hailing from Atlanta, GA and Charleston, SC, Queen ...
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Flutist Hanna Kim Releases Warm, Lush New Single
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Christine King
Hanna Kim has recently released a brand new single named “Alone But Together.” The track is a blooming, lush example of what the artist is capable of, as it showcases her jazz influences. In particular, the artist is particularly notable as a flutist. She is a true master of the instrument and is capable of embracing its full range, revealing its versatility and vibrancy with every note. The arrangement gently unfolds over 6 minutes and 30 seconds, revealing the huge ...
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