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Recording

Leni Stern Digital Single Evokes U2; New CD Sabani Planned for Fall

Source: Seth Cohen PR
May 3, 2011

Stripped Down African Trio Album by Leni Stern Manages to Create an Epic Austerity, Gets Digital Single Preview via Powerful Track, 'Still Bleeding' 'Sabani' CD to Showcase Guitar, N'goni Ba, Calabash and Tama; Single is First Song Stern Has Ever Written on N'Goni Ba On her upcoming, stripped down African trio EP Sabani, acclaimed Global Music artist Leni Stern creates an epic austerity evocative of U2's powerful ballads such as “One" and “Red Hill Mining Town." Stern will preview the ...

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Performance / Tour

Pianist Steve Kuhn and Saxophonist Daniel Bennett Play Double Bill at the Triad (NYC) on May 27th

Source: Daniel Bennett
May 3, 2011

On Friday, May 27th, New York's acclaimed Triad Theatre (158 West 72nd Street) presents a special jazz concert, featuring a solo performance by pianist Steve Kuhn and a performance by Saxophonist Daniel Bennett and his band. Steve Kuhn will perform selections from his critically acclaimed album, “Mostly Coltrane" on the ECM label. The Daniel Bennett Group will perform selections from their newest album, “Peace and Stability Among Bears." Advance discounted tickets are available for purchase at brownpapertickets.com. Tickets are available ...

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Performance / Tour

Omar Sosa: A Week At The Blue Note And Across America

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May 3, 2011

The impressionistic, universal sound of Omar Sosa comes to America for three weeks with his Afreecanos Quartet, beginning on April 27, 2011 at Dakota Jazz Club, Minneapolis and ending on May 18 at Yoshi's in San Francisco, the place where it all started for the Cuban-born world jazz creator in the late '90s. During the tour, over May 3-8, Sosa's Afri-Lectric Quintet, joined by revolutionary guitarist Lionel Loueke, will play a week-long residency at the Blue Note in New York ...

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Recording

Putumayo Presents "Jazz," a Collection of Exceptional Recordings by Jazz Legends

Source: Yann Perrigault
May 3, 2011

Putumayo announces the May 3rd release of Jazz, featuring a veritable who's who of jazz legends performing beloved standards. The 1950s was a golden age for jazz and three-quarters of this collection was recorded during this era. Many of these recordings have been remixed and remastered, providing a level of sound quality not available until recent years. A wonderful introduction to the genre and a worthy addition to any aficionado's collection, Jazz demonstrates the enduring, universal appeal of this homegrown ...

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Three Blind Mice Release Debut CD: "The Outsider"

Source: Michael Ricci
May 2, 2011

Philadelphia, PA—Three Blind Mice is a Philadelphia-based organ trio, formed by Saxophonist Victor North along with Lucas Brown on organ and Wayne Smith Jr. at the drums. 2011 brings us their long-awaited debut album, The Outsider, which navigates predominantly through original music penned by Mr. North and Mr. Brown. The trio has been together for almost eight years and the album certainly showcases their cooperative sound as well as the high degree of communication they share resulting from their long ...

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Dan Wilensky releases "Group Therapy"

Source: Dan Wilensky
May 2, 2011

Dan Wilensky's new CD, Group Therapy, features saxophonist Dan Wilensky, guitarist David Phelps, bassist Dean Johnson, and drummer Tony Moreno. It was recorded March 21, 2011 at Charlestown Road Studios in Hampton, New Jersey by Paul Wickcliffe. The CD includes 8 original compositions, a new take on Charlie Chaplin's “Smile," and a reconstruction of the pop hit “Downtown" featuring Tony Moreno. “Wilensky's individuality can be heard with his first notes. His sound is bright, crisp, and completely relaxed in all ...

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Video / DVD

Spencer Strand Wants To Give The Drummers Some With His Latest Play Along Release: "The Test Of Time Volume 10"

Source: JCM Media
May 2, 2011

Nashville,—There's no doubt that Spencer Strand knows the groove. A well-respected drummer, publisher of instructional materials and product specialist, Strand really has an understanding of how to teach and live deep pocket playing. So, it's no surprise that his current release, The Test Of Time Volume 10 of Turn It Up & Lay It Down, demonstrates his further commitment to providing drummers with a great learning experience, which is fun and challenging. Volume 10 features 74 compelling play-along tracks, created ...

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Radio

Avram Fefer Featured on WKCR Musician's Show May 4th 6-9PM

Source: Michael Ricci
May 2, 2011

In celebration of the release of Eliyahu—a brand new trio CD featuring bassist Eric Revis and drummer Chad Taylor. Avram will be previewing the new album in anticipation of the CD release show with Michael Bisio and Chad Taylor on May 9th at CSV Cultural Center in New York City. He will also be presenting an overview of his recordings thus far—-from his latest work with Michael Bisio, Adam Lane, and Bobby Few to his earliest work with the Last ...

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