Jazz News

Canadian band Clear builds bridge between folk, jazz, and rock

Source: Lauren Rogers
October 3, 2011

The recent buzz over Canada's indie music scene, taken to dizzying heights with the Grammy coup from the Arcade Fire, has neglected to shed light on the country's jazz offerings. Considering that jazz hasn't stirred the imagination of young music fans in decades, that isn't such a shock. However, Clear might be the band to build a bridge between the graying temples of the jazz crowd and the adventurous tastes of collegiate hipsters. A trio featuring vocalist Sue Johnson, guitarist ...

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Vibraphonist/percussionist Alfredo Chacon's new album is a "Magic Place" of Latin jazz, fusion, and soul

Source: Lauren Rogers
October 3, 2011

The Magic Place of vibraphonist/percussionist Alfredo Chacon is an enticing one, brimming with exotic colors and island scenery. Those who feel that jazz music can provide an escape from the daily pressures of life can find relief by soaking in Chacon's irresistibly upbeat Latin grooves. But Magic Place isn't just focused on Brazilian jazz; rather, Chacon uses Latin music as the foundation for which he layers on his other influences, namely fusion and soul. The result is a record with ...

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Taeko Kunishima's New Album "Late Autumn" is out Now on the 33Jazz Label

Source: Michael Ricci
October 3, 2011

Taeko Kunishima's third album finds the pianist (born in Shizuoka, Japan, now based in London) in a mood both lyrical and risk-taking. These nine original compositions fully display Taeko's way with a melody, but this is jazz with a thoroughly contemporary sound. Opener “To The Hebrides" is a meditative piano solo, quickly followed by the driving riff of “Return To Life": Paul Moylan's powerful double bass and Max Hallett's shoot-from-the-hip drums are united in urgency. Sean Corby's eloquent trumpet switches ...

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"Elevation" - 2011 Album from Lawson Rollins

Source: Shore Fire Media
October 2, 2011

“Masterful, Genre Busting" Guitar Virtuoso Lawson Rollins' New Album Elevation Confirmed For Oct 18 Release Globe-Spanning Album Was Recorded In Iran, Nepal And The U.S. Lawson Rollins, the renowned genre crossing and Billboard-charting guitarist, will release his newest album Elevation (Infinita Records) Oct 18. It features Rollins' virtuosic guitar playing, guest performances by nearly 20 world music masters and was recorded in far-flung locales such as Nepal, California, Virginia, and Iran. The thirteen original tracks on the album were written ...

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Visionary Keynotes at Future of Music Coalition Policy Summit 2011

Source: Hannah Byam
October 2, 2011

Washington, D.C.: Future of Music Coalition announces visionary keynote speakers for its acclaimed Policy Summit, at Georgetown University in Washington DC on October 3-4, 2011. This year's Summit features keynote presentations from leaders in the policy and performance spaces and much more. Maria A. Pallante, Register of Copyrights and Director, U.S. Copyright Office, will join Summit attendees for a talk on “Copyright and the Independent Creator" and answer questions from the audience. Cheap Trick guitarist and songwriter Rick Nielsen and ...

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Nheap - "Clouds Under the Table" Free Download

Source: Michael Ricci
October 2, 2011

Nearly two years in the making, and following the critically acclaimed Skymotion (selected as one of the best albums of 2009 by various blogs), Clouds Under the Table marks a new cornerstone in Nheap career. Featuring haunting melodies, quirky rhythms, organic electronics, postrock and jazz suggestions, dynamic live drums playing and a biggest sound, this album will find its place among listeners who think creative music can also be warm. FREE download at acustronica.com.

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Jazz & Blues Florida October 2011 Online Edition Posted

Source: Charles Boyer
October 2, 2011

The new edition of Jazz & Blues Florida, Florida's free online source for information on live jazz and blues in clubs, concerts and festivals, is now available. The October 2011 online edition of JAZZ & BLUES FLORIDA has been posted at JazzBluesFlorida.com. This month's edition can be read in .pdf format, as well as in a new and improving web-page presentation. This month's preview features include: Main Feature: Sammy Figueroa & His Latin Jazz Explosion Béla Fleck and ...

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Rockwired.com's "Jazzed and Blue" Presents: Jazz Pianist Gilson Schachnik and Drummer Mauricio Zottarello and Their New Musical Project "Mozik"

Source: Rockwired Media LLC
October 2, 2011

The latest edition of Jazzed and Blue: Profiles in Blues and Jazz is now available for download at Rockwired.com and features an exclusive interview jazz pianist Gilson Schachnik and bassist Mauricio Zottarelli and their new musical project 'Mozik.' In the opening segment Zottarelli and Scachnik discuss the intoxicating Brazilian sounds and rhythms that are evidenced on their self-titled CD, the inspiration behind the original tracks, and aligning themselves with first rate musicians on this oh-so-adventurous musical outing. The second half ...

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