Jazz News

"The Many Faces of Barbara Morrison" opens May 5 at The Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center

Source: Tim Tuttle
May 2, 2011

LOS ANGELES—Barbara Morrison will sing songs popularized by Aretha Franklin, Dinah Washington, Ella Fitzgerald and Big Mama Thornton, the performing artists who were the greatest influences on her career, in “The Many Sides of Barbara Morrison" at the Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center in Leimert Park. The show opens May 5 and continues May 12, May 19 and May 26 with all performances starting at 7:30 p.m. “How I do my thing, they were the influences of who I am ...

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The 2nd Valamar Jazz Festival in - Porec, Istria (Croatia)

Source: Michael Ricci
May 2, 2011

The 2nd Valamar Jazz Festival will be held at seven different locations in Poreč, July 6-9, 2011

The first evening of the main program will be held on July 7, 2011 in the Euphrasian Basilica, the most beautiful integrally preserved monument of early Byzantine architecture in the Mediterranean region. In the unique sacral setting of the basilica, the audience will have the opportunity to listen to one of the leading European jazz artists, Richard Galliano, and his Piazzola Forever Septet. ...

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David Hoffman, "Calmness Of Spirit" Album Among The Winners In The 10th Annual Independent Music Awards

Source: Glass Onyon PR - Keith James
May 2, 2011

Peoria, IL—David Hoffman, Jackson Browne and David Lindley, Flying Lotus, Melissa Auf der Maur, Pokey La Farge and othersare among the diverse self-released and independent label talent named today by Music Resource Group (MRG) as the judge-determined winners of The 10th Annual Independent Music Awards (The IMAs), the influential awards program for fans and bands. The winners were determined by a panel of 62 influential music industry pros including Tom Waits and Kathleen Brennan, Seal, Aimee Mann, Ozzy Osbourne, Bettye ...

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Australian group Topology is "exhilaratingly unpredictable" in blend of contemporary classical music and jazz

Source: Lauren Rogers
May 2, 2011

The Australian band Topology ventures into the twilight zone between contemporary classical music and jazz. On their latest album Difference Engine, Topology experiment with moods, sounds, and rhythms; nothing ever quite stays the same or functions within patterns. At the same time, there is a surface beauty to their compositions that is easily accessible even when their songs are being twisted into knots. Despite the classical tag, Topology are nearly unclassifiable; they may use classical instrumentation, and their jazz inspirations ...

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Harlem Jazz Shrines Battle of Big Bands - George Gee vs Harlem Renaissance Orchestra

Source: Carolyn McClair Public Relations
May 2, 2011

Harlem Jazz Shrines Festival Sponsored by Apollo Theater, Harlem Stage and Jazzmobile Presents Battle of the Big Bands & Swing Dance Competition George Gee Swing Orchestra and The Harlem Renaissance Orchestra Wednesday, May 11, 7:00 pm Alhambra Ballroom Harlem Jazz Shrines Festival Runs May 9-15 7 Days * 35 Events * 8 Venues The prestige of the past. The pulse of the present. In the heyday of the Harlem Renaissance, the most famous battles weren't fought ...

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Chemistry Set to Perform at Soundance Studio Theater in Brooklyn, Saturday, May 21st at 7:30 PM

Source: James Keepnews
May 2, 2011

The all-acoustic improvising trio, Chemistry Set, will perform at Soundance Studio Theater on Saturday, May 21st at 7:30. Soundance Studio Theater is located at 281 N. 7th St., Studio #7 in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. A suggested donation of $10 will be requested at the door. CHEMISTRY SET Rebecca Schmoyer—classical guitar James Keepnews—acoustic guitar Daniel Carter—saxophones, clarinet, flute and trumpet With a shared background in an enormously diverse array of music—comprising everything from noise, punk and funk bands, ...

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The Blue Vipers of Brooklyn receive praise for infectious brew of Dixieland jazz, swing, and classic blues

Source: Lauren Rogers
May 2, 2011

Getting thumbs up from a music legend is like a badge of honor, and the Blue Vipers of Brooklyn wear it well. On June 11, 2007, country icon Willie Nelson raved, “The Blue Vipers of Brooklyn provided fantastic entertainment." It's not hard to see what impressed Nelson. The Blue Vipers deliver a potent sting, an infectious brew of Dixieland jazz, swing, and classic blues. Although based in New York, the Blue Vipers' latest album, Permanent Magic, is steeped in the ...

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Saxophonist Tommy Smith Releases "Karma" on Spartacus Records on May 23, 2011

Source: Michael Ricci
May 1, 2011

Available May 1, 2011

An exciting new direction for leading Scottish saxophonist Tommy Smith's brand new band, Karma combines virtuosic musicianship and powerhouse, grooving rhythms with atmospheric textures evoking Irish, Scottish, Indian, Japanese and Arabic folk influences. A major statement from an internationally renowned master.

Personnel

Tommy Smith: Tenor & Soprano Saxophones, Shakuhatchi, Synth Steve Hamilton: Piano, Synth, Tamborine Kevin Glasgow: Electric Bass Alyn Coskser: Drums

Track Listing

1. Cause and Effect ...

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