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Recording

Jeannette Lambert releases new album of jazz standards

Source: Lambert
April 26, 2011

MONTREAL, QC (CANADA)—On May 5th, 2011, Jazz From Rant will release Montreal jazz vocalist Jeannette Lambert's 9th recording as a leader, Born to be Blue (rant 1141), featuring her longtime collaborators, her brother guitarist Reg Schwager, her husband drummer Michel Lambert and bassist Neil Swainson. The recording features a return to the jazz standards Jeannette and Reg began performing when they were teenagers, with many of the selections recorded now for the first time. Drawing on her background singing and ...

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Pianist/Composer Lisa Hilton releases "Underground" on April 25, 2011

Source: Kim Smith Public Relations
April 26, 2011

Pianist/Composer Lisa Hilton releases UNDERGROUND on April 25, 2011 featuring Larry Grenadier, Nasheet Waits and J.D. Allen Critically acclaimed pianist/composer/band leader Lisa Hilton's thirteenth stateside release finds her, once again, working with a stellar line—up of top flight jazz musicians: Larry Grenadier (bass), Nasheet Waits (drums) and J.D. Allen (tenor sax), imbuing UNDERGROUND, and Hilton's compositions with straight ahead jazz that has warmth, beauty and soul. “I'm a fan of traditional jazz, but I am not a traditionalist," Hilton explains. ...

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Festival

The Copenhagen Jazz Festival, July 1-10, Announces The First of Its Major Headliners for 2011: Sonny Rollins, Mike Stern, Keith Jarrett Trio

Source: Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
April 26, 2011

10 DAYS 100 VENUES 1000 SHOWS! July 3, 7:00 PM @ The Royal Danish Theatre Old Stage: Sonny Rollins, with Peter Bernstein, Sammy Figueroa, Bob Cranshaw & Kobie Watkins Legendary tenor saxophonist Sonny Rollins will pay a visit Copenhagen Jazz Festival, July 3rd, 2011. The 80-year-old Saxophone Colussus returns to Copenhagen for the first time since the mid 90's, however to judge from recent reviews, Rollins is still playing with unbelievable stamina and vitality. The concert ...

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Festival

Jacksonville Jazz Festival Line-up

Source: Katelea Burkhart
April 26, 2011

The City of Jacksonville is proud to announce an exciting lineup of performances for the 2011 Jacksonville Jazz Festival scheduled for Thursday, May 26 through Sunday, May 29. All festival performances and elements are free and open to the public unless otherwise listed. This year's festival will continue the tradition of jazz in Jacksonville with a variety of jazz genres and featured activities in the heart of downtown Jacksonville. Special components include Art in the Heart Downtown, a juried art ...

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Australian Trio Woolhouse - Michailidis - Robertson release album of atmospheric, enigmatic contemporary jazz

Source: Lauren Rogers
April 26, 2011

Hailing from Australia, the trio Woolhouse—Michailidis—Robertson is quite unlike many acts in the jazz scene today. Instead of following a straightforward rhythmic path, the band has liberated themselves from any sort of musical boundaries, delivering free-flowing grooves that produce layers of atmosphere and texture. Consisting of pianist Jeremy Woolhouse, guitarist Lucas Michailidis, and bassist Ben Robertson, the group was formed in 2006. Categorizing itself as contemporary jazz, the band certainly defines the literal meaning of that title. Their debut album, ...

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Nektar's Classic Album "Remember The Future" Gets Re-Released With Bonus Live Disc

Source: Glass Onyon PR - Keith James
April 26, 2011

Philadelphia, PA—Considered one of the greatest 'prog' albums ever to be recorded, Nektar's 'Remember The Future' (#5 in Billboard in 1973) has been re-released by Philadelphia's ItsAboutMusic.com. Fans of the progressive rock genre are rejoicing with the new reissue of Nektar's classic album, along with the added bonus CD of an unreleased live concert from 2007 and a full live performance of 'Remember The Future.' The main driving force behind Nektar Roye Albrighton discusses the concept behind 'Remember The Future': ...

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Event

The Concert "For Every Heart" of Ukrainian Diva Jazz Jamala in Singapore on May 25

Source: Art March
April 26, 2011

There will be the concert “For Every Heart" of Ukrainian diva jazz Jamala with jazz band Her voice range is four octaves. There is even a documentary, Anatomy of a Voice, that has been made about her voice. She is wild, unique, enigmatic—and her name is Jamala! Jamala, one of the brightest stars of the young generation in Ukraine, comes to Singapore for the first time. And this event in not to be missed! She sings from the bottom of ...

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Radio

Shueh-li Ong: Streamed Interactive Chat and Performance on April 27

Source: Shueh-li Ong
April 26, 2011

Since her move to America in 2005, Singapore's 1st and only diva of the theremin; Shueh-li Ong, has made delicate but indelible steps into the world of popular music. Her sound has been described by some as electronic-jazz-fusion-pop, and by others; sophisticated east meets west. Her work as composer, producer and entertainer has been picked up for mention by Electronic Musician magazine, ThereminVox Italy, USAprogmusic, Synth Music & Electronics, Arts Monthly Australia, and Business Times Singapore, to name a few. ...

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