Jazz News

Jazz Radio Returns a Second Time! Lydia Liebman's Reeds & Deeds II is back!

Source: Lydia Liebman
September 11, 2011

'Reeds & Deeds II' is returning for a second full year on WECB! The jazz radio program that made a big splash on the internet airwaves is back with more exclusive content, brand new tracks and exciting interviews. Lydia Liebman's radio program ran from September to May last year on Emerson College's internet radio station, WECB. Interviews were held with Dave Liebman, George Garzone, Mermans Kenkosenki, Jason Yeager, Ilona Kudina, Gregory Porter, Jay Phelps, and Somi as well as a ...

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Little Steven Welcomes The Yardbirds - North American Tour

Source: Anne Leighton
September 11, 2011

Little Steven will always rave about the Yardbirds, singing the group's praises from the rafters and to the world. Generally he plays the band in heavy rotation on his Sirius XM channel, Little Steven's Underground Garage. On Wednesday, September 7, he was declaring the band's place in music history when he emceed the Yardbirds at BB King Blues Club and Grill, in New York City. GUITAR WORLD editor Brad Tolinski was also in attendance at the show, and he immediately ...

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250 New Additions to AAJ Upcoming Jazz CD/DVD Release Center

Source: Michael Ricci
September 10, 2011

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International Superstar Patrizio Buanne Sets 9/20 Release of "Patrizio" on Concord Jazz; U.S. Tour is Set

Source: Seth Cohen PR
September 10, 2011

On September 20, 2011, International Star and Italian Crooner Patrizio Buanne Releases Patrizio on Concord Jazz

Concord Jazz is proud to announce the release of Italian singer Patrizio Buanne's newest album, Patrizio. Having sold over one million albums worldwide, and already making a mark on the UK album charts with his first two albums of Italian standards, the Italian crooner will release his third and newest album on his birthday September 20, 2011. Known for his engaging and spectacular performances, ...

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Manhattan Transfer to Headline Benefit Concert for Berkeley's Jazzschool, 10/1

Source: Terri Hinte Publicity
September 9, 2011

The Jazzschool's annual fundraiser will be held Saturday, October 1 at Coventry Grove in Kensington, headlined by the fabulous Manhattan Transfer. The Jazzschool Advanced High School Jazz Workshop I opens the show, which will be emceed by radio host Clifford Brown Jr. “We are thrilled to present the Manhattan Transfer in this benefit concert supporting the Jazzschool's wide-ranging education programs," says Susan Muscarella, the school's Founder and Executive Director. “Proceeds from this event will be used to expand our community ...

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Saxophonist Erica von Kleist Travels To Cuba With Horns To Havana Group

Source: Jennifer Kramer
September 9, 2011

DELIVERING 120 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, CONDUCTING WORKSHOPS & PERFORMING New York, NY: Saxophonist-flautist, Erica von Kleist traveled from New York City today to Havana, Cuba with the Horns to Havana not-for-profit organization to conduct workshops and perform at four Cuban music academies. Horns to Havana's lyrical cultural exchange between the American jazz community and Cuban music students based on music with deeply shared African as well as European roots. Horns to Havana delivered a full planeload of musical instruments and nearly ...

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Ambassadors Traditional Jazz Band at VFW Post 386 in Cape May (NJ) on October 13

Source: Bob Ashman
September 9, 2011

Cape May Traditional Jazz Society Presents Traditional Jazz on Thursday Oct 13, 2011 @ 6:30-8:30 pm VFW Post 386 419 Congress St. Cape May, NJ 609-884-7961 Who—"The Ambassadors Traditional Jazz Band" Bill Newnam trombone, Tony DiLuca piano/bass, Marylou Newnam clarinet, Don Zimmerman trumpet, Grant MacAvoy drums, Andrea Pinckett vocals. Great Traditional Dixieland Jazz and a fun time. Ticket charge: $10 advance purchase 609-884-7961 $15 at door—everyone is welcome $10 CMTJS ...

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Roulette, Brooklyn - Grand Opening Events

Source: Michael Ricci
September 9, 2011

ROULETTE BROOKLYN GRAND OPENING EVENTS September 15-18, 2011 A Four Night Grand Opening Celebration Roulette—one of New York City's premiere venues for experimental music for over 33 years—reopens bigger and better than ever. Located in a newly renovated 1920s Art Deco concert hall in Downtown Brooklyn, the new Roulette features two levels of seating for up to 400 people (600 standing), an expanded multi-channel sound system, projection screen for film and multi-media events, state-of-the-art lighting system, modular stage, ...

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