Jazz News

Reza Khan and Painted Diaries new release, "A Simple Plan," available now on the Painted Media

Source: Ron Knight
May 14, 2011

"It's like a nice walk on the beach with your family," says Reza Khan, speaking about his latest CD, A Simple Plan (on the Painted Media label). Following the 2009 release of Painted Diaries, a paean to the affecting stories of everyday life that “mostly disappear in peoples' diaries," Khan's restless artistry has turned inward now. A Simple Plan reawakens the special times in the artist's life, uncomplicated and familiar yet profound and inspirational, which he is happy to share, ...

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Ran Blake Celebrates New CD with Concert at Cobi's Place (NYC)

Source: Tompkins Square
May 14, 2011

"Imagine the world's most profound cocktail pianist—wistful, yet utterly unsappy and given to quiet storms of weirdness—and you'll get a good idea of Ran Blake's sound. Tonight the 76-year-old stops by an off-the-beaten-path midtown venue to celebrate a new disc, Grey December—Live in Rome, and to honor the late, great Abbey Lincoln." —Time Out New York Sunday, May 15th 8pm Cobi's Place 158 W 48th St New York, NY About Grey December Grey December—Live ...

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Detroit Prog Ensemble Tin Scribble Remain "Un-Live In A Dead City"

Source: Glass Onyon PR - Keith James
May 14, 2011

Detroit, MI—Out of the depths of the Detroit music scene arises one of the most innovative prog-rock group's to emerge on these Eastern shores in quite some time. Tin Scribble, who's debut CD release from 2005 'Children of Saturn' garnered critical acclaim on both sides of the Atlantic, is preparing to release a new live CD titled 'Un-Live In A Dead City' on June 1st. Much to the anticipation of the band's fans and music press worldwide, Tin Scribble's new ...

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Eliane Elias' "Light My Fire" Available on Concord Picante on May 31, 2011

Source: Michael Ricci
May 13, 2011

Since the mid-1980s, pianist/vocalist Eliane Elias (pronounced eh-lee-AH-neh eh-LEE-ahs) has grafted various elements of jazz, pop, soul and other styles to her deep Brazilian roots to create a hybrid groove that exists comfortably on any hemisphere. Borrowing from an array of sources and singing in a variety of languages, Elias consistently forges a sound that appeals to listeners of every geographic locale and cultural persuasion.

Her new album, Light My Fire—set for a May 31, 2011, release on Concord Picante, ...

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1000+ Jazz MP3s: Free & Legal

Source: Jazzamatazz by Alan Bryson
May 13, 2011

Here's a free and completely legal way to get into jazz with a mp3 library of over 1000 tracks for your own private, personal, non-commercial use. If you are new to jazz, this is something you'll discover early on: jazz musicians aren't in it for the money. These are artists who look beyond commercial success in order to do what they love As you get to know them, you begin to appreciate and admire their determination, dedication, and sacrifice. Sadly, ...

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Riverside Returns to the Laser's Edge with its 10th Anniversary Release

Source: Lori Hehr Public Relations
May 13, 2011

For the band's 10th anniversary, Riverside has prepared a special three song EP entitled Memories In My Head. The release marks the band's return to the Laser's Edge, which will release the EP throughout North America on June 28. Memories In My Head contains 33 minutes of fresh music. “This new material, concerning (for obvious reasons) the themes of the passing time, will be a pleasant surprise for those who have missed the specific kind of melodies and space known ...

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Singer/songwriter Frank McComb revives early '70s heyday of soul, R&B, and jazz fusion on new CD

Source: Lauren Rogers
May 13, 2011

What to singer/songwriter Frank McComb is A New Beginning is actually a fond trip back for music buffs, especially those who lived through the early '70s heyday of soul and R&B. On A New Beginning, McComb echoes the incandescent urban pop of Stevie Wonder, the rhythmic jazz of George Benson, and the pulsating fusion of Herbie Hancock. On songs such as “Wishful Thinking," with its sparkling keyboards and Wonder-esque harmonies, and “Inspire a Life," riding an infectiously funk groove, McComb ...

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Jazz Night at the Michener Museum, featuring Tim Warfield and The Shirley Scott Tribute Band on May 21

Source: Ilene Dube
May 12, 2011

Join us for Jazz Night at the Michener, featuring: Tim Warfield, saxophones Pat Bianchi, organ Terell Stafford, trumpet Byron Landham, drums Daniel Sadownick, percussion Saturday, May 21, 8 to 11 pm Saxophonist and York, PA native, Tim Warfield debuted his latest release, A Sentimental Journey featuring trumpeter, Terell Stafford, organist, Pat Bianchi, and drummer Byron Landham. This established major artist, with a string of fine Criss Cross label releases, has appeared on ...

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