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All About Jazz Top 10 Songs: February 2024

Source: All About Jazz
March 1, 2024

All About Jazz features a free song every day spanning all genres of jazz, and of the songs featured in February, these ten represent our reader's favorites as indicated by total listens. Musicians and record labels can submit full length MP3s for consideration here. Enjoy! Top Songs Araponga Abdallah Harati From: Araponga 03:02 Motivation David Friesen From: This Light Has No Darkness, Volume 1 ...

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Event

Pub 52 Gastropub & Kitchen In South Miami Presents Jazz Thursdays: An Unforgettable Night Of Melodies And Rhythms

Source: Becky Jaime
February 29, 2024

Pub 52 Gastropub + Kitchen in South Miami, the premier destination for live music and entertainment, is thrilled to announce the launch of Jazz Thursdays, a weekly event that will captivate music enthusiasts and jazz aficionados alike. Every Thursday, Pub 52 Gastropub & Kitchen in South Miami will transform into a haven for soulful tunes, featuring talented jazz musicians and creating an intimate atmosphere that will transport guests to the golden era of jazz. Jazz Thursdays at Pub 52 Gastropub ...

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Festival

John Oates To Headline At CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival Thursday, June 27

Source: Dalmath Associates Inc.
February 29, 2024

The CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival is proud to present John Oates, co-founder of the iconic Hall and Oates, in an intimate solo headliner showon Thursday, June 27 at 8 PM. at Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre. The Festival's 21st Edition will be held June 21 to 29 at 20 indoor and outdoor venues in downtown Rochester, New York. Tickets for John Oates, An Evening of Songs & Stories are $93/$83/$63/$43 plus service charges and go on sale Friday, March ...

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Performance / Tour

Smoke Announces Concert Line-up For April Aka Jazz Appreciation Month As The Jazz Club Kickstarts Its 25th Anniversary Festivities

Source: AMT Public Relations
February 27, 2024

SMOKE Debuts: Nabaté Isles (Apr 3) and Walter Smith III (Apr 4-7); SMOKE’s 25th Anniversary Celebration: George Coleman and Special Guests (Apr 10-14); Ode to Joe: Celebrating the Music of Joe Henderson (Apr 17-21); Jacky Terrasson Trio (Apr 24-28) SMOKE Jazz Club is thrilled to present the first of many 25th anniversary celebrations starting with George Coleman and special guests (Apr 10-14). NEA Jazz Master George Coleman opened the doors to SMOKE in April 1999, then christened its newly renovated ...

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Brazilian Guitar Virtuoso Badi Assad Joins Inaugural Guitar Masters Festival Lineup

Source: Decibel
February 26, 2024

The Inaugural Guitar Masters Festival proudly announces the addition of the internationally acclaimed Brazilian singer, composer, and guitarist Badi Assad to its stellar lineup. This five-day musical extravaganza is set to captivate audiences from April 25-29, showcasing some of the world’s finest guitarists at premier venues across New York City. Badi Assad’s innovative approach to the guitar, coupled with her enchanting vocals and unparalleled compositional skills, has established her as a true virtuoso in the world of music. Audiences can ...

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2024 Los Angeles International Flamenco Festival

Source: Susan Gordon
February 25, 2024

Presenting world-class, highly acclaimed and influential flamenco performances direct from Spain, the 2024 Los Angeles International Flamenco Festival returns this March with two nights at two venues featuring the return of a living legend: Tomatito, one of Spain’s great modern masters of the flamenco guitar with Special Guest Dancer Karime Amaya at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center on Thursday, March 7 at 8pm; and on Saturday, March 9 at 8pm, flamenco dancer extraordinaire from Madrid, José Maya with flamenco ...

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Recording

Irish Jazz Funk Band Chief Keegan 'The Piles High Club' Drops March 29th!

Source: Scott Thompson Public Relations
February 23, 2024

Ireland’s Ground Breaking Jazz/Funk/Groove Ensemble Releases Debut Album! The innovative Irish band featuring organist/pianist Luke Dunford, with guitarist Mark Dudley, bassist Alan Elliott and drummers Cian Hanley and Tommy Gray unleash a straight fire album of soul dripping jams. “Think The Meters and Orgone had a baby and moved to Dublin." Chief Keegan are a musically skilled, multitalented instrumental funk band from Dublin, Ireland. Some of their musical influences include bands such as Vulfpeck, The Meters, Lettuce and Galactic amongst ...

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Composer / Saxophonist Lukas Gabric Releases New Album 'Moving On'—Out Now!

Source: Lukas Gabric
February 22, 2024

The Austrian tenor saxophonist and composer Lukas Gabric is releasing his new album Moving On, serving as a poignant reminder to persist amidst life's challenges. The album presents a collection of original compositions that blend emotional depth, virtuosity, and versatility. Moving On is also an impressive musical journey through personal experiences, global influences, and jazz traditions. The CD's liner notes provide insights into the background of each piece on Moving On. The title track reflects the optimism, energy, and momentum ...

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