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Recording

Naxos USA & Naive Records Set U.S. Release of Sidony Box's "Pink Paradise"

Source: Michael Bloom Media Relations
October 24, 2011

Sidony Box is one of France's significant up-and-coming jazz combos—a power jazz trio. They bring a variety of perspectives and influences to their recordings and gigs. Guitarist Manuel Adnot's references are numerous and eclectic—such as Deftones, Happy Apple, Sigur Ros & Radiohead; drummer Arthur Narcy is an ardent trance and “working sound" devotee; and saxophonist Elie Dalibert is more anchored in the jazz tradition yet naturally open to all sound cultures. The raison d'tre of the trio is to play ...

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Education

Jazz Artists Jane Monheit and Rick Montalbano Join Usdan Center Leadership Council

Source: Reva Cooper
October 24, 2011

Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist and Usdan alumna Jane Monheit and her husband, drummer Rick Montalbano, have joined the Leadership Council of Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts, the nationally renowned summer arts day camp. The Leadership Council is composed of prominent business and civic leaders. It is the Center's advocate in the philanthropic and business communities, providing support for student scholarships and program development. Jane, who treasures her student experience at Usdan, recently said: “My summers at the Center ...

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Recording

Colleen Savage’s new CD cooked up in the rich culture of New Orleans

Source: Colleen Savage
October 24, 2011

For Vancouver jazz artist Colleen Savage, an invitation to headline a concert and workshop at Louisiana's Tulane University last February came with an offer no musician could refuse: an opportunity to record with players active in the New Orleans jazz scene. Savage recorded her new CD Algiers in the jazz capital of the world (actually, in the small district of Algiers across the Mississippi River from downtown) accompanied by Tulane faculty members John Doheny, tenor saxophone (CBC radio's 'Our Man ...

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Recording

Soulful Vocals, Horn-filled Arrangements on "Amy Lynn and the Gunshow's" Self-Titled EP

Source: Creativity in Music
October 24, 2011

The vocal gymnastics Amy Lynn Zanetto can pull off in a mini-dress and stilettos would have Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, and Mariah Carey on their feet by curtain call. As each of these women has done before her, Amy Lynn brings her own unique flair to the diva tradition, adding a quirky, down-to-earth humor to her frontwoman role that lands Amy Lynn and Gunshow in a league of their own. Amy Lynn and the Gunshow have just released an amazing ...

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Performance / Tour

The Jazz Gallery Presents John Ellis & Andy Bragen's MOBRO, December 7-10

Source: Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
October 24, 2011

The Jazz Gallery Presents John Ellis & Andy Bragen's MOBRO A New Work Commissioned by The Jazz Gallery in 2011 Wednesday through Saturday, December 7-10 One set ONLY at 9:00pm (2nd set may be added if the 1st sets sell out) Admission is $20.00, $10.00 for Members Featuring: John Ellis—reeds, Andy Bragen—lyrics Mike Moreno—guitar, Ryan Scott—guitar, Joe Sanders—bass, Shane Endsley—trumpet, John Clark—French horn, Josh Roseman—trombone, Alan Ferber— trombone Roberto Lange—sound design Johnaye Kendrick, Becca Stevens, Miles ...

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Radio

Rockwired.com Presents: The Best of Jazzed and Blue Featuring Exclusive Interviews with Tom Wopat, Marilyn Mcleod and Barbara Martin

Source: Rockwired Media LLC
October 24, 2011

The latest edition of Jazzed and Blue: Profiles in Blues and Jazz is now available for download at Rockwired.com and features exclusive interviews with Dukes of Hazard star Tom Wopat, legendary Motown songwriter Marilyn McCleod and acclaimed singer-songwriter Barbara Martin. Television and Broadway veteran Tom Wopat has released his brand-new jazz album, Consider It Swung. The record is a swingin' collection of standards featuring Wopat and some of the best jazz musicians New York City has to offer, including Tedd ...

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Interview

Violinist Diane Monroe Interviewed at All About Jazz!

Source: All About Jazz
October 24, 2011

Listening to Diane Monroe play jazz violin—whether solo, duo, or in a group—what's immediately evident is how great an improviser she is, fitting seamlessly with the music and the group, breathing and moving with the music. Only then does it become clear that she possesses the precision, complexity, and technique of a classical concert violinist. Indeed, Monroe studied classical violin at the Curtis Institute of Music with renowned teacher Ivan Galamian. While engaging in a career as a concert artist, ...

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Book / Magazine

Esthetes d'Affiches - Tribute to the Montreux Jazz Festival posters' designers

Source: tordjman
October 23, 2011

David Bowie, Phil Collins, Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, Milton Glaser, James Rizzi, Romero Britto, Jean Tinguely, Niki de Saint Phalle, Burton Morris, Zep... the greatest painters, graphic designers, photographers and contemporary artists designed the posters of the Montreux Jazz Festival. On the occasion of the 45th anniversary of the Montreux Jazz Festival, these graphic creations are collected for the first time in one book. Jean-Jacques Tordjman has chosen to join the verb to accompany every artwork by an original literary ...

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