Jazz News

NEA Statement on the Death of NEA Jazz Master Frank Foster

Source: Chris M. Slawecki
July 28, 2011

NEA Chairman Rocco Landesman's Statement on the Death of NEA Jazz Master Frank Foster

“On behalf of the National Endowment for the Arts, it is with great sadness that I acknowledge the passing of 2002 NEA Jazz Master Frank Foster. An extraordinary saxophonist, composer, arranger, bandleader, and educator, Frank Foster's contributions to jazz are numerous. We join many others in the jazz community and beyond in mourning his death while celebrating his life."

Best known for his work in the ...

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Not Your Classic: Carlos Redman

Source: Carlos Redman
July 28, 2011

By CYRIL JOSH BARKER Carlos Redman is tooting his own horn across the city, becoming one of the most noted emerging musicians on the jazz scene. After spending years in the Midwest and southern U.S., the 30-year-old jazz trumpeter is making his mark on the Big Apple. With his band, Chemistry, Redman not only plays jazz, he gives his audience a musical experience that includes funk, neo-soul and R&B. He has been seen at famed jazz venues like Fat Cat ...

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Grady Tate; Jammin' On The Hudson

Source: Brownstone Entertainment Complex, LLC
July 28, 2011

Riverbank State Park, in association with Brownstone Entertainment Complex, LLC, for our seventh consecutive year are pleased to present: “ Jammin' On The Hudson." 'Jammin'; The Summer Concert Series for the 'serious' Jazz Lover! The series features 'World-Class' Players, appearing one Sunday in July and one in August. What could be more inviting than listening to the sounds of great Jazz Artists, cast out over The Hudson River, at sunset, for Free?! On Sunday August 7th we present a talented ...

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Nicole Henry to give New York City jazz fans a special embrace

Source: Great Scott P.R.oductions
July 28, 2011

Accomplished ensemble to back the song stylist at Dizzy's the night before the release of Embraceable Miami, FL: On the eve prior to the release of her fourth album, Embraceable, Nicole Henry will take the stage at Jazz at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola accompanied by an outfit of world-renowned musicians. The August 22nd performance previews the new recording that will be released the following day by ArtistShare. Set to join Henry on stage are Grammy nominated guitarist Julian Lage, ...

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Thomas Dolby's First New Studio Album in 20 Years

Source: conqueroo
July 28, 2011

Release follows conclusion of groundbreaking transmedia game. Guests include guest artists Mark Knopfler, Regina Spektor, Natalie MacMaster, Bruce Woolley and Imogen Heap. LONDON, U.K.—Thomas Dolby, the iconic '80s star whose smash hits “She Blinded Me With Science" and “Hyperactive" helped define the MTV generation/revolution, will break his 20-year silence with a new release later this year titled A Map of the Floating City. The album, featuring appearances by special guest artists Mark Knopfler, Regina Spektor, Natalie MacMaster, Bruce Woolley and ...

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Jazz Standard Presents Two Rare Nights With Legendary Jazz Bassist Robert Hurst on August 2-3

Source: Dorothy Riley
July 27, 2011

WINNER OF 6 GRAMMY AWARDS AND 4 EMMY AWARDS TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY AUGUST 2-3 2011 2 SHOWS 7:30pm & 9:30pm NEW YORK, NY—Jazz Standard presents legendary Jazz bassist and film composer Robert Hurst in a rare and special performance for two nights only at New York's premier nightclub: JAZZ STANDARD. The event is Tuesday & Wednesday August 2nd & 3rd, 2011, two shows 7:30 pm and 9:30 pm, ticket price $25.00. About Robert Hurst ...

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The Cecil Taylor Art Museum Benefit held on September 14, 2011 in NYC

Source: Susan Frances
July 27, 2011

The Cecil Taylor Art Museum Benefit will be held on September 14, 2011 at Brooklyn Borough Hall in Downtown Brooklyn. The venue is being donated for this event by Brooklyn's Borough President Marty Markowitz. The Benefit will feature a vast assortment of speakers, poets, and musicians. The list of performers can be found here: The focus of the Benefit is to raise funds through donations for the construction of the Cecil Taylor Art Museum in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. Mr. Taylor's ...

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Hope Waits' Debut Album Available July 26 on Spann Records

Source: Chris M. Slawecki
July 26, 2011

Introducing Hope Waits—the debut release from enigmatic singer/songwriter Hope Waits—was released digitally July 26th on Spann Records. The debut recording from the Louisiana native brews up a sonic gumbo that will satisfy audiences' appetites for impassioned and beautifully handcrafted jazz-tinged blues music. In addition to the physical album's 12 tracks produced by Peter Malick (Norah Jones), the digital release includes two additional songs by the production team of David Kalish (Rickie Lee Jones, Nicolette Larson, Michelle Shocked) and Barrie Maguire ...

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