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Recording

See-I Prepares Debut on Fort Knox Recordings

Source: Press Junkie PR
May 31, 2011

Fort Knox Recordings presents the debut album from See-I entitled See-I. Long time Fort Knox collaborators Arthur “Rootz" Steele and Archie “Zeebo" Steele bring their band's unique brand of Reggae—injected with heavy doses of Funk, Soul, Dub and Rock—to the Fort Knox vault. We are proud and excited to be releasing their debut album. The story begins with two brothers, Rootz and Zeebo, who found their way from college in North Carolina via the Caribbean only to end up in ...

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Interview

Arrested Development / Speech - Gil Scott-Heron

Source: underyourskin
May 31, 2011

Recording

Master of the Half Valved Harmonica Releases Dazzling New CD

Source: Michael Ricci
May 31, 2011

2 Days Out, marks yet another milestone in harmonica maestro PT Gazell's musical journey. Perhaps the most musically daring of all his recordings, 2 Days Out explores dynamic sonic combinations that are superbly refreshing, spirited and profound. PT's half-valved diatonic harmonicas are paired with a couple of heavyweights from the brass section—trombone and flugelhorn. PT's impeccable phrasing and undeniable expressive shadings blend seamlessly with these horns to create something extraordinary and distinct. On songs as varied as the swing standard, ...

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Event

June 5-6: First Jazz Composers Orchestra Institute Readings presented by The Center for Jazz Studies at Columbia University and American Composers Orchestra

Source: Jensen Artists
May 31, 2011

American Composers Orchestra (ACO) and The Center for Jazz Studies at Columbia University will present the first-ever Jazz Composers Orchestra Institute (JCOI) Readings at Columbia University's Miller Theatre (Broadway at 116th St.) on June 5 at 2pm (working rehearsal) and June 6 at 7:30pm (run-through). Both events are free and open to the public, giving audiences a chance to look behind the scenes at the process involved in bringing brand new, stylistically diverse orchestral music to life. The JCOI Readings ...

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Contest

Announcing the Winners of the "Matthew Shipp - The Art of the Improviser" Giveaway

Source: All About Jazz
May 30, 2011

Recording

Guitar Renegade Eli Cook Covers Blues Legends On "Ace, Jack, & King"

Source: Glass Onyon PR - Keith James
May 30, 2011

VA—When you think of hot blues slide guitarists names like Johnny Winter, Eric Clapton, and Ry Cooder come to mind. But one new-generation axe master stands alone—guitar renegade Eli Cook. Much to the elation of Eli Cook fans across the globe, the blues guitar prodigy is preparing to release his fifth album Ace, Jack, & King, tackling tunes like “Catfish Blues," “Driftin," and “Crow Jane." Eli's interpretation of blues legends Skip James, Charles Brown, Rev. Gary Davis and Nick Drake ...

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Performance / Tour

Jazz Vocalist/Recording Artist Elli Fordyce Live At Jerry’s Café In Tribeca

Source: Carol Green, Redwood Entertainment
May 30, 2011

New York, NY—In support of her latest successful CD release, Songs Spun of Gold, Elli Fordyce will be performing live at Jerry's Café in Tribeca in Manhattan on Thursday, June 16, 2011 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. At her performance at Jerry's Café Elli will be performing songs from her previous well-received CD release, Something Still Cool, and her latest effervescent outing, Songs Spun of Gold, and will be accompanied by two exceptionally talented Jazz veterans, Jeremy Manasia on piano ...

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Performance / Tour

Jazz vocalist Stephanie Jordan returns to Daytona Beach on Sunday, June 5

Source: Sylvain Music Notes
May 30, 2011

Internationally acclaimed New Orleans' jazz vocalist Stephanie Jordan will perform on Sunday, June 5, at the Daytona Beach Museum of Arts and Sciences for a return engagement. “We had so many requests to bring her back again that we certainly couldn't refuse," said North East Florida Jazz Association President Muriel McCoy. “The audience absolutely loved her. We're thrilled that Stephanie was as eager to come back as we were to see and hear her performing live again." Jordan's recent concert ...

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