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SEVA Featuring Hristo Vitchev and Weber Iago "LIVE" at Piedmont Piano Co. (Oakland) on June 3rd

Source: Hristo Vitchev
May 16, 2011

SEVA is a modern jazz formation combining elements of classical, folk, rock, latin, and world music under the umbrella of the jazz sensibility and seeks to explore vibrant and distant harmonic landscapes with their modern and sophisticated sound. http://www.sevatheband.com/ SEVA was formed in late 2010 by Bulgarian modern jazz guitarist Hristo Vitchev and Brazilian piano sensation Weber Iago. Vitchev and Iago have a long musical ...relationship as band mates in the Hristo Vitchev Quartet and Quintet, the Vitchev / Iago ...

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Laura Ellis New CD Release: "Femme Fatale: Music, Movies and Mayhem"

Source: Michael Ricci
May 16, 2011

Laura Ellis is pleased to release the original soundtrack recording of her theatrical jazz show, Femme Fatale: Music, Movies and Mayhem. This CD features music from Film Noir motion pictures of 1940's and 1950's such as, “Blue Gardenia," “Again," and “Put The Blame On Mame." This is Ms. Ellis' second CD. Her first, Here Lies Love, was produced by legendary recording artist and founding member of the Manhattan Transfer.

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Jamie Baum Septet at Mary Lou Williams Women In Jazz Festival May 19

Source: Scott Foster
May 16, 2011

The Jamie Baum Septet will perform May 19, 2011 as part of the 16th annual Mary Lou Williams Women In Jazz Festival at the John F. Kennedy Center For The Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. The concert, which begins at 7:00 PM, will be at the Terrace Theater in the Kennedy Center complex, and will also feature the Tia Fuller Quartet and JaLaLa. Tickets may be purchased on the festival's website or by phone (800-444-1324 or 202-467-4600.) Orchestra seats are ...

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Diatonic Interval Ear Training

Source: Bill Rinehart
May 16, 2011

Updated Lesson Just Released: Diatonic Interval Ear Training In this lesson, learn to identify the seven diatonic intervals by associating each one with the first two notes of a jazz standard. Test yourself with five randomized quizzes to gain speed and accuracy in hearing these most basic intervals. Updated with lots of new under-the-hood improvements: new streaming video, more music examples, table of contents (new feature!), searchable closed captioning (new feature!), five new quizzes built on a completely revamped quiz ...

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Mythic Trio Maikotron Unit Release "Ex-Voto"

Source: Lambert
May 16, 2011

MONTREAL, QC (CANADA): On May 20, 2011, the mythic trio, Maïkotron Unit, releases their new album Ex-Voto. Quebec-based Maïkotron Unit is a trio dedicated to research in New Music. The first maïkotron instrument was built in 1983 and it is the cornerstone of the trio's acoustic creations. Its sounds reach below the range of the bass saxophone. “Even though this is the seventh recording of the Maïkotron Unit, it is the first to appear on compact disc. Following its 26 ...

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Marc Hoffman to Perform at Childress Vineyard (Lexington, NC) on May 21st

Source: Marble Arch PR
May 16, 2011

NC jazz pianist/vocalist/composer joins “Music in the Vineyards" series (CHARLOTTE, NC)—Virillion Music recording artist Marc Hoffman will perform this Saturday, May 21st from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m at Childress Vineyards in Lexington, NC as part of the “Music In the Vineyards" series. Hoffman, a NC native will include original instrumental and vocal jazz in his performance, as well as standards, Broadway and pop. “I'm really excited to play on the “Music in the Vineyards" series," Hoffman said. “Richard Childress' ...

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Maryland Summer Jazz Returns for Seventh Sensational Season!

Source: The Phillips Agency
May 16, 2011

Now in its seventh year, the Maryland Summer Jazz Festival returns for another sensational season of workshops and jams for musicians and public concerts for jazz fans. From July 19 through 29, residents and tourists will have many rich opportunities to hear and learn about America's homegrown musical heritage at the Rockville campus and in historic jazz clubs in nearby Washington, DC. Drawing adult learners and listeners from coast to coast, the top rated event features first-tier professional musicians on ...

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Jazz Promo Services Now Accepting Submissions For 2012 Press Campaigns

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
May 15, 2011

Attention all artists, labels, managers and agents: We are now accepting submissions for the 2012. If you, your label or client is planning to release a new CD in the near future now is the time to set up your campaign. Advancing is the key to the success for any publicity campaign. The further out you advance the more opportunities you have for stories, features and reviews. Let us help you achieve your goals and get your music promoted to ...

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