Jazz News

Singer Jimmy Scott Interviewed at All About Jazz

Source: All About Jazz
August 30, 2011

Listening to Little Jimmy Scott sing is different from listening to any other singer. His high-pitched voice carries more emotion than any instrument can reasonably bear, and seems to come from a special place deep within his heart. Yet that voice also seems to resound from a profound source far beyond any one man, a place where individuality no longer exists: The everlasting pulse of the universe. Jimmy Scott's voice soars in the heaven of romantic love, and burns in ...

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Concord Music Group Reissues Classic Chairman & the Count Recordings

Source: conqueroo
August 28, 2011

By the early 1960s, Frank Sinatra and Count Basie had already cemented their respective reputations as two of the most versatile and enduring entertainers of the 20th century. When these two titans united in the studio for recordings on Reprise—Sinatra's own label, which he'd launched at the start of the decade—the results were historic. The first album was simply titled Sinatra-Basie: An Historical Musical First, a 1963 release that climbed to the top five on Billboard's pop album charts over ...

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Bio Ritmo New Release: "La Verdad" out September 20 + Tour Dates

Source: Press Junkie PR
August 28, 2011

Richmond, VA may not be the typical place that comes to mind when you think of an internationally acclaimed Salsa band, but Bio Ritmo is far from typical. The 10-member band was formed 20 years ago this September originally as a percussion ensemble brought together by two misplaced Puerto Ricans who met at art school combined with a local punk rock drummer. They have evolved over the years and become known as one of the most groundbreaking salsa bands of ...

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Stve Slagle "Scenes, Songs & Solos"

Source: Chris M. Slawecki
August 28, 2011

Scenes, Songs & Solos: A Composition and Improvisation Workbook for the Creative Musician by Steve Slagle “Steve Slagle speaks of things that need to be heard."—Joe Lovano “Full of fresh, original, and inspirational ideas about music and life."— Randy Brecker “I loved this book! And I'm not even a professional musician."—Sue Mingus Master jazz saxophonist, educator (Manhattan School of Music), award-winning composer and arranger Steve Slagle draws on years of experience to create—in one song-packed, illustrated workbook—an original guide to ...

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Half Note Records Announces Harrison, Mela, Werner Releases, Brecker Events

Source: hubtone PR
August 28, 2011

Half Note Records Announces Three New Recordings:

Kenny Werner & Brussels Jazz Orchestra: Institute of Higher Learning available August 26

Donald Harrison, Ron Carter, Billy Cobham: This Is Jazz available September 6

Francisco Mela & Cuban Safari with Special Guest Esperanza Spalding: Tree Of Life available September 6

The Brussels Jazz Orchestra (BJO), led by founder and Artistic Director Frank Vaganée, once again reinforces its reputation as one of Europe's premier big bands, a group that “manifests love," according to ...

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Blues Musician/ Horror AuthorThomas Malafarina's Short Story Collection "Gallery Of Horror" Published By Sunbury Press

Source: Just Roots PR
August 28, 2011

Sunbury Press has released Thomas M. Malafarina's latest book Gallery of Horror, a short story collection based on the dark art of Keyser, West Virginia's Nunzio Barbera. About the Book: From 1970 to 1973, the television network NBC aired a program called “Night Gallery" hosted by Rod Serling who was best know for the series “The Twilight Zone" during the 1950s and 1960s. Each week, the show started with Rod standing in front of a work of disturbing artwork displayed ...

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Cuneifest 2011: November 19-20 in Baltimore, MD

Source: Michael Ricci
August 27, 2011

Saturday, November 19 and Sunday, November 20, 2011 Cuneiform Records presents Cuneifest 2011: a celebration of many years of hard work, great music and devoted listeners! Two days of music, held in two venues in Baltimore, MD. The venues are approximately 5 miles apart. Please note: These are both small, intimate venues with a maximum amount of only 65 seats available for sale per day. We are starting by selling 2-day passes only. At this time, there are two different ...

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Enter the Warren Wolf Giveaway at All About Jazz!

Source: All About Jazz
August 27, 2011

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