Jazz News

Barcelona Jazz Festival Announces Its Complete Marathon Line Up

Source: DL Media
October 7, 2011

The 43rd Voll-Damm Barcelona International Jazz Festival is set to commence Sunday, October 16th through Thursday, December 1st, 2011. This month and a half long celebration will feature performances by Maria Schneider Orchestra, Vijay Iyer Trio, Rudresh Mahanthappa Samdhi, Eliane Elias Brazilian Quartet, Randy Weston and his African Rhythms Trio, Michel Camilo 'Mano a Mano' with Giovanni Hidalgo and Charles Flores, Madeleine Peyroux, Buena Vista Social Club with Omara Portuondo, Pat Metheny with Larry Grenadier and Bill Stewart, Dave Holland ...

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New Talent: Vocalist Deborah Winters' "Lovers After All" Debuts November 8 on Jazzed Media

Source: Michael Bloom Media Relations
October 7, 2011

There is a magic in Lovers After All which takes you on a tantalizing musical journey through the exquisite vocal talents of Deborah Winters. She can reach a persons core with her heartfelt renditions on every ballad and will energize you in her upbeat performances as well. In this recording with Arranger/Producer Peter Welker, Deborah brings interpretations of jazz based songs into present day with a fresh twist and style resulting in a purely accessible listening experience. Lovers After All ...

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Grammy Winner Gordon Chambers To Perform At American Cancer Society Benefit, NYC 10/27

Source: Theresa O'Neal
October 7, 2011

NEW YORK, NY: TG Productions will host a pre-Halloween Masquerade Ball to benefit the American Cancer Society with a live performance by Grammy winner Gordon Chambers. Chambers will perform songs from his eagerly- anticipated CD entitled Sincere, which will go on sale nationwide October 11th. The festivities will take place at the exquisite Prince George Ballroom, located at 15 East 27th Street, between Fifth and Madison Avenues in New York City. October is well-known for its spotlight on breast cancer, ...

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András Schiff "Perspectives: In The Steps Of Bartók" At Carnegie Hall And Other Us Concerts 2011/2012

Source: ECM Records
October 7, 2011

András Schiff “Perspectives: In The Steps Of Bartók" 2011/2012 U.S. Tour Schedule 2011

October 26 Washington, DC Kennedy Center October 28 New York, NY Carnegie Hall—Stern Auditorium October 29 New York, NY Carnegie Hall—Stern Auditorium October 31 New York, NY Carnegie Hall—Stern Auditorium

2012

February 22 NewYork, NY Carnegie's Zankel Hall February 25 New York, NY Carnegie's Zankel Hall February 27 Boulder, CO Macky Auditorium February 29 Berkeley, CA Zellerbach Auditorium March 2 Napa, CA First United Methodist ...

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Davi Sings Sinatra: On The Road To Romance - Scheduled For Release October 24th 2011

Source: Andie D'Avino
October 7, 2011

ICONIC SCREEN STAR ROBERT DAVI PAYS TRIBUTE TO THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD IN MAJOR DEBUT RECORDING DAVI SINGS SINATRA: ON THE ROAD TO ROMANCE—SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE OCTOBER 24, 2011 “Davi Sings Sinatra" is a superb love letter to the man who defined twentieth century popular music. It's theatrical, heartfelt, and beautifully sung, while incorporating a swagger and style that evokes Sinatra “Charles Granata—Sinatra author, producer and historian... There are actors who can sing, and singers who an act and ...

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Rae Ann Perez New CD "Midnight in Paris"

Source: Michael Ricci
October 7, 2011

Time for something new. The new Rae Ann Perez CD Midnight In Paris has its official release date on October 7th and will be available on CD Bbaby, Amazon, iTunes and more. A new term “World Jazz," is what best describes the 12 song release of Rae Ann's 8 originals compositions and 4 modernized jazz classics. The style is a multi genre mix that includes unique blends of latin, jazz standards, modern cool jazz, funk, and world music with exciting ...

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Jonathan Smith Quintet CD - "En Route" Available Now

Source: Jonathan Smith
October 7, 2011

FORMER FIRE CHIEF RELEASES JAZZ CD Jonathan Smith has just released a debut CD of jazz music. His nickname, “the Chief," comes from his 30-year career in firefighting where he recently retired as Deputy Fire Chief of Clackamas County Fire department. While building his musical repertoire he has been fortunate to play in many Portland area venues including Tony Starlight's Supper Club, The Globe, Terrace Kitchen, Vintner's Cellar, and the Afrique. He has also made many friends and acquaintances in ...

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Lars Haake - "In the Picture"

Source: Michael Ricci
October 7, 2011

In the Picture (released September 27, 2011) is the debut album of alto saxophonist Lars Haake. It features Haake plus the rhythm section of James Genus (acoustic bass), George Burton (piano/fender rhodes) and Wayne Smith Jr. (drums) as well as Oli Rockberger (backup vocals on track 3). In the Picture includes nine tracks, the first six are originals. The album starts out with a medium funk “Organism," dedicated to pianist/organist Sam Yahel followed by an intro and then a slower ...

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