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Concord Music Group Showcases the Work of Pianist/Keyboardist/Composer Chick Corea in Two-Disc Set

Source: conqueroo
May 23, 2011

The definitive Chick Corea on Stretch and Concord spans three decades of innovative and brilliant sessions. Collection to be released June 7, 2011 in celebration of Corea's 70th birthday. Since his earliest recordings in the 1960s, pianist, keyboardist, and composer Chick Corea has consistently taken the creative process to a level that transcends conventional musical doctrines. After spending his formative years with artists as diverse as Miles Davis, Herbie Mann, Stan Getz, and Sarah Vaughan, Corea helped redefine the boundaries ...

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"Stan Kenton: Artistry in Rhythm - Portrait of a Jazz Legend" Wins Telly Award

Source: Michael Bloom Media Relations
May 23, 2011

The international Telly Awards, which recognizes excellence in the film and video industries, has honored Jazzed Media with a 2011 Telly Award- Bronze for the documentary film Stan Kenton: Artistry in Rhythm- Portrait of a Jazz Legend. The documentary film was produced and directed by multi-Grammy nominated producer and award winning filmmaker Graham Carter, founder of Jazzed Media. Jazzed Media produces jazz CDs and documentary jazz films. In recognition of the upcoming 100th birthday celebration of Stan Kenton in 2011 ...

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Celebrating Peggy Lee's 91st Birthday - Capitol/EMI To Digitally Debut 22 Classic Albums

Source: Keyboard
May 23, 2011

CAPITOL/EMI TO DIGITALLY DEBUT 22 CLASSIC PEGGY LEE ALBUMS COMMEMORATING MUSIC & FILM LEGEND'S 91ST BIRTHDAY On Tuesday, May 24, Capitol/EMI will commemorate what would have been Peggy Lee's 91st birthday on May 26 by digitally releasing 22 classic albums from the legendary singer's Capitol Records catalog for the first time, including several out-of-print titles. The albums will be available for download purchase from all major digital service providers. Praised for her distinctive and sophisticated singing style, Peggy Lee is ...

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New England Jazz Ensemble to Release Fifth CD at June 5 Concert Featuring Giacomo Gates, Ali Ryerson

Source: Ed Bride Associates
May 23, 2011

The 16-piece Big Band Celebrates 20th Birthday In Performance at Hartford's Polish National Home HARTFORD, CT—"It's a Grand Night for Swinging," The New England Jazz Ensemble's long-awaited fifth CD will be released on June 5, 2011, at a concert at the Polish National Home in Hartford. The 4pm concert also features guest vocalist Giacomo Gates and flute soloist Ali Ryerson. The concert includes jazz and blues standards that have been arranged by Jeff Holmes, John Mastroianni, and Walt Gwardyak, all ...

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Celebrated Russian TV Personality Oleg Frish Debuts "Great American Songbook"

Source: Muse Media
May 23, 2011

RECORDED WITH PATRICK WILLIAMS BIG BAND Recorded at Legendary Capitol Records Studios in Hollywood, “Bring Me Sunshine" Spotlights Soviet Entertainer's Passion for American Classics Los Angeles, CA—Oleg Frish is probably one of the most famous men in America that you've never heard of. Of the five million Russians living in the United States, Frish is one of the best known personalities and is often described as the Merv Griffin of Russian-American entertainment—a versatile and well regarded TV and radio host ...

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International Music Sensation Sylvia Tosun Records yet Another Top-Five Hit with "World Keeps Turning"

Source: Susan Blond, Inc.
May 23, 2011

Progressive Pop Superstar Continues Her Success With The Second Single Off Her “Above All" EP New York, NY—Sylvia Tosun has done it again. The Sea To Sun Recordings founder and global Dance Scene queen has recorded yet another top-five hit on the Billboard charts with her latest single, the infectiously inspiring anthem “World Keeps Turning." The track, which is featured on Tosun's current “Above All" EP, landed on iTunes earlier this month and has quickly become a fan favorite, showcasing ...

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Performance / Tour

Berklee World Jazz Octet to Perform at DC Jazz Festival, June 1-2

Source: Berklee Public Relations
May 23, 2011

Renowned Ensemble, Directed by Alain Mallet, Features Students from Lithuania, Israel, Spain, Mexico, Canada, and the U.S. Boston, MA—Berklee College of Music's renowned World Jazz Octet is headed to the DC Jazz Festival to perform two concerts on June 1 and 2. With students hailing from from Lithuania, Israel, Spain, Mexico, Canada, and the U.S., the Octet's rich, improvised music reflects the multicultural diversity of its members. The ensemble, which is also an intensive course at Berklee taught by pianist ...

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Performance / Tour

Marcus Goldhaber with The Jon Davis Trio @ Opia on May 30th

Source: AMP3 Public Relations
May 23, 2011

NEW YORK, NY—On Memorial Day, May 30th, Singer/Songwriter Marcus Goldhaber and The Jon Davis Trio will be performing two sets at 7:30pm and 9:00pm presented by Glen Grant Scotch at Opia—a restaurant & lounge in the mezzanine of the Renaissance Hotel. This is a follow-up to the successful launch event with Opia & Glen Grant on April 11th, and is expected to become an ongoing event in the months to come. There is no cover charge and it will feature ...

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