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Matt Geraghty Project - 2011 Release "Departures"

Source: Matt Geraghty
August 14, 2011

On his 4th recording Departures bassist and composer Matt Geraghty propels his cross pollination of jazz and world music into new territory. Bringing together musicians from Poland, India, Armenia, Russia, Brazil, New York and Chicago Matt presents 12 new internationally inspired compositions. Departures features contributions of Polish vocalist Anna Maria Jopek, Indian sarangi virtuoso Ramesh Misra, 3-time Grammy winner Gil Goldstein on piano and accordion, Grammy nominated drummer Mark Walker, guitarist Neal Alger, oud player Ara Dinkjian, Brazilian drummer Adriano ...

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Performance / Tour

The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Presents the 2011 Annual Benefit Concert starring Top 10 Billboard Jazz Veteran Alfonzo Blackwell

Source: One Creative Publicist & Management
August 14, 2011

Saturday, September 17th at 6pm is the date to save for an evening of jazz presented by the United Negro College Fund's (UNCF) annual benefit concert event. This year's musical guess star is veteran jazz saxophonist Alfonzo Blackwell. The event is held annually to sponsor young adult's college education from the New Jersey area. Tickets are on sale now. Please contact the New Jersey region chapter of the UNCF at (973) 642-1955 or [email protected] The event will feature a lot ...

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Dueling saxophones help make Rick Britto's new album among year's most unique releases

Source: Lauren Rogers
August 13, 2011

It is, without a doubt, one of the most original jazz releases of the year. Conversations with Erik & I is a unique experiment, two saxophonists engrossed in discussion, one that is told through the sounds of the instruments. The gentlemen in question are Rick Britto on tenor sax with Erik Van Dam on tenor/alto sax. Together they argue through the outré sonic landscapes created by their playing or sometimes even chill with a laid-back groove. The results are provocative ...

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Interview

An interview with Israel's acclaimed bassist Noam Elron

Source: Lauren Rogers
August 13, 2011

His dynamic touch with the double bass might not suggest it, but Noam Elron is a late bloomer. The Israel-based musician didn't begin experimenting with the instrument until he was in his mid-20s. On his latest album Fluctuation, Elron shows no sign of inexperience with the double bass; in fact, it sounds like he was born to play it. Elron took some time off from his hectic schedule for this revealing interview. Q: How did you learn to play the ...

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"Two of a Kind" CD by Duo Laroo/Byrd

Source: Saskia Laroo
August 13, 2011

Saskia Laroo—trumpet, upright bass; Warren Byrd—piano, vocals, bongo Brand new project and another change of pace from our Dutch jazz diva from the Netherlands, teaming as two with her amazing melifluous trumpet vis a vis Monk-master Warren Byrd pianist/composer/vocalist for a Miles Davis and Thelonious Monk tribute. The duo's tours through Brazil, Hong Kong, Thailand, Netherlands, Russia, and USA come to fruition in their first Duo album. The CD mood swings with Duo Laroo/Byrd covers of vintage Miles and Monk ...

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Debut Alexander Stewart Album "All Or Nothing At All" set for September 5 Release

Source: Webb
August 13, 2011

There's a space between Georgie Fame and Plan B, between Mark Murphy and James Hunter. Where musicianship meets soul, and stories of love and loss are told over a powerful acoustic groove. It's a space where you can now hear Alexander Stewart. At just 23 years of age, Manchester-born singer Alexander Stewart releases his debut CD All Or Nothing At All, and the act that has captivated Ronnie Scott's, the Pizza Express, Boisdale's, the Hideaway, the Forge—in fact all of ...

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Performance / Tour

Roots-rockers JD Malone & the Experts Earning Raves for Debut CD/DVD “Avalon"

Source: Randex Communications
August 12, 2011

Philly roots rock band JD Malone & the Experts are earning consistently favorable coverage for their stellar new debut CD/DVD package, Avalon (ItsAboutMusic.com). Declared “extraordinary" by Goldmine in its “Download of the Week" spotlight, “positively unshakeable" by the Iowa Press-Citizen and “dauntingly authentic" by AcousticMusic.com, Avalon has reviewers buzzing about this sparkling band led by a dynamic singer-songwriter “oozing with charisma" (Sirius XM) with a honey-sweet voice, and a roots rock/Americana sound that fits in real cozy-like within the Petty/Mellencamp/Steve ...

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Captain Planet Announces Debut Album + Release Parties in LA, NY, DC & SF

Source: Press Junkie PR
August 12, 2011

After the release of three highly successful 12" EPs (2005's Gumbo Funk, 2009's Speakin' Nuyorican, and 2011's Ningane EP), Brooklyn's Bastard Jazz Recordings is proud to present the full length artist album by Captain Planet, entitled Cookin' Gumbo. This full length expounds on the vibe of his previous releases and explores the Captain's penchant for taking sounds from all corners of the globe and applying his hip-hop production sensibilities to make dancefloor and otherwise electronic music; Tossed into the Captain's ...

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