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Event

Michael White Quintet UNIT2 - The Multi-Cultural Arts & Music Event "tour the ARTS.MWQ"

Source: Leisei Chen
September 28, 2011

Artist Presentation + Exhibition + Live Performance People Of All Colors And ARTS Coming Together For Humanity “tour the ARTS.MWQ" is the brainchild of Leisei Chen & Michael White, multi-cultured Jazz vocalist and living legend Jazz violinist, partners in life and music, and the founders of Michael White Quintet. The concept comes from their long-held vision to bring their Jazz group, the Michael White Quintet, to perform live with artists and at arts- centric venues, resulting in a diverse tour ...

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Performance / Tour

Jazz Pianist, George Kahn to be Featured Guest Artist at the Catalina Jazz Club 25th Anniversary Concert Monday Evening, October 17

Source: Imaginary Friends
September 28, 2011

On Monday evening, October 17, the Catalina Jazz Club will host their 25th Anniversary Bash, benefiting the California Jazz Foundation. The evening will be under the musical direction of Grammy-nominated jazz artist John Beasley, and will feature Jazz pianist, George Kahn and his group. The event will be an all-star evening of Jazz, featuring a long list of renowned players that have performed at the Catalina Jazz Club over the years. Doors open at 7 PM and music begins at ...

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Performance / Tour

Thirsty Ear at Stone Curated by Peter Gordon: October 1-15

Source: Chris Rich
September 28, 2011

In 1990, Thirsty Ear made its emergence as a record label of its own, quickly accelerating its position and becoming one of the top alternative independent labels within the U.S. music industry. Since its beginning in 2000, the story of the Blue Series has been one of focused, organic evolution. From free jazz masters, legends in their own time, to some of the most innovative producers working in the world of modern hip-hop and electronic music, the Blue Series has ...

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Recording

Wes Montgomery "Movin': The Complete Verve Recordings" On Hip-O Select / Verve

Source: Chris M. Slawecki
September 27, 2011

A lavish box set celebrating the late Wes Montgomery, Movin': The Complete Verve Recordings, includes all eight of the legendary guitarist's Verve albums in one sleek, 5-CD package. Included are Movin' Wes, Bumpin', Smokin' At The Half Note, Goin' Out Of My Head, Tequila, California Dreaming, and the Jimmy Smith collaborations Wes & Jimmy: The Dynamic Duo and Further Adventures of Jimmy Smith and Wes Montgomery, as well as rare alternates and session outtakes. Housed in a beautiful 7-3/8" square ...

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Recording

Pianist Lorna MacLachlan's fourth album expresses bittersweet aftertaste of life's cycle of change

Source: Lauren Rogers
September 27, 2011

"So I'm writing you this letter/Because my heart is on the ground," pianist Lorna MacLachlan sings on “I'm Done," a powerfully sad track from her fourth album, Time 4 Change. The crestfallen lyrics capture the theme of the record, which is about moving on. According to MacLachlan, the words were written right after her father had passed away. That sense of loss is easily—and quite heavily, in fact—felt but it can also be interpreted as the end of a relationship ...

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Interview

Larry Carlton on smooth jazz: "I think it's run its course."

Source: Sterling Whitaker
September 27, 2011

Legendary guitarist Larry Carlton will perform a special hometown show at Nashville's Schermerhorn Symphony Center on Friday, September 30. In an interview with Sterling Whitaker of Examiner.com the four-time Grammy winner talked about the upcoming show, his past career as a session man, his ongoing passion for the guitar, and his pride at his son following in his footsteps. Carlton also talked about the changes in marketing and radio, particularly smooth jazz. “Obviously because I'm an instrumentalist, I was very ...

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Performance / Tour

Jazz Supergroup Other Dimensions In Music To Close Out 2011 Evening Music Series At Chapel Of Our Lady Restoration In Cold Spring, NY, November 5th

Source: James Keepnews
September 27, 2011

"These are a generation's masters at the very height of their powers." —Tad Hendrickson, CMJ New Music Report The avant-jazz supergroup, Other Dimensions in Music, closes out the new evening music series for its first season at the Chapel of Our Lady Restoration on Saturday, November 5th at 7:30 PM. Each member of the ensemble—Roy Campbell, Jr. on trumpet, fluegelhorn and flute; Daniel Carter on saxophones, clarinet, flute and trumpet; William Parker on bass; and Charles Downs on drums—is a ...

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Recording

Chanteuse Monika Borzym Delivers Jazz Vocals for the Next Generation on 10/18 'Girl Talk'

Source: Seth Cohen PR
September 27, 2011

The Music of Amy Winehouse, Fiona Apple, Erykah Badu, Abbey Lincoln and more, as 21- Year Old Chanteuse Monika Borzym Delivers Jazz Vocals for the Next Generation on 'Girl Talk' October 18th Digital Release is Set for U.S. via Sony Poland Album Arranged by Gil Goldstein; Produced by Matt Pierson On her thrilling debut CD 'Girl Talk,' 21-year old vocalist Monika Borzym delivers a fearless take on an eclectic range of songs, and in doing so, delivers a jazz vocal ...

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