Jazz News

Bill Doerrfeld Releases New Solo Piano Jazz Album

Source: Chris M. Slawecki
March 24, 2011

In just four months after the release of his debut album and publication of 70 new solo piano works in jazz/classical styles, Bill Doerrfeld has delivered his second album, A Passing Moment. The album features 10 original solo piano compositions ranging in styles from virtuosic up-tempo Latin, R&B, boogie-woogie, jazz waltz and funk to pensive, rhapsodic jazz/classical ballads. The release continues Doerrfeld's plan to deliver recordings of all of his published piano works with A Passing Moment representing “Doerrfeld Piano ...

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ONErpm Bringing Digital Distribution to Central & South America

Source: rock paper scissors, inc.
March 24, 2011

ONErpm Brings Democratic Distribution, Tech Savvy, and a Keen Ear for Global Sounds to the Digital Music Market

Meet Marcelo D2. His samba-powered hip hop made him a seminal figure on Brazil's thriving music scene. His success won him record deals from international major labels, plenty of money, and a strong fan base. Yet his albums aren't on iTunes.

Enter ONErpm.com (ONE Revolution People's Music), a global digital distribution solution and direct-to-fan (D2F) store for independent musicians and labels worldwide. ...

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Jerry Costanzo Live at Sip City in Great Neck on April 13th

Source: Carol Green, Redwood Entertainment
March 24, 2011

New York, NY—Jerry Costanzo will perform live at Sip City in Great Neck, New York, from 8:30 to 11:30 PM on Wednesday, April 13, 2011. Sip City 16 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck, New York 11021, 516-482-1500 Wednesday, April 13, 2011 from 8:30 to 11:30 PM Admission: No cover/no minimum As a follow-up to his most recent successful CD, Destination Moon, Jerry Costanzo has put the finishing touches on his upcoming CD Can't We ...

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Festa do Jazz do Sao Luiz - "The Portuguese Jazz Festival"

Source: Luís Hilário
March 24, 2011

The São Luiz Theatre Jazz Fest will begin on the 1st of April, 2011 in Lisbon. The 9th Portuguese Jazz Fest, in continuation of what has taken place in the earlier editions, aims to be an event which goes on for three days and approx. 40 hours of performances in four rooms of the Theatre. The Fest presents jazz made in our country by Portuguese groups, which in some cases, include musicians from abroad.The 9th Jazz Fest at São Luiz ...

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Jazz Bridge Presents Sherry Wilson Butler and her Tribute to Nina Simone at the Mt. Airy Presbyterian Church on April 14th

Source: Suzanne Cloud
March 24, 2011

Jazz Bridge is proud to present Sherry Wilson Butler and her heartfelt tribute to Nina Simone at the Mt. Airy Presbyterian Church on Thursday April 14th. With her will be pianist Barry Sames, bassist Steve Beskrone, and drummer Anwar Marshall. One show: 7:30-9PM. Tickets: $10/$5 for students. No advance sales. Free Refreshments! For info: 215-517-8337 A frequent performer at jazz festivals in Cape May, West Oak Lane, Rehoboth Beach, and the Anguilla West Indies, vocalist Sherry Wilson Butler's deep resonating ...

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Texas Caceres Family Featured This Week on Riverwalk Jazz

Source: Don Mopsick
March 24, 2011

This week Riverwalk Jazz presents a tribute to the Texas musical legacy of the Caceres family. The show is distributed nationwide in the US by Public Radio International and worldwide on Sirius/XM as well as streamed on-demand from the Riverwalk Jazz website. Hot jazz has always found a home in San Antonio. In the 1930s, Emilio and Ernie Caceres were its hottest exports. New York critics praised the brothers' 1937 Victor recordings with Emilio swinging hard on violin. They admired ...

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Trio Shalva Introduces an Exotic Fusion of Jazz Innovation and Israeli Heritage in "Riding Alone"

Source: Michael Ricci
March 24, 2011

halva, announces the release of their debut album Riding Alone. “Riding Alone" is the culmination of a year-long project by founding members Assaf Gleizner (piano/melodic), Koby Hayon (Bass/Guitar/Oud) and Nadav Snir-Zelniker (Drums/Percussion). The result is a striking blend of Jazz, World Music, and Jewish Folk Music, exuding an aural representation of a Middle Eastern landscape. Highlights of the album include the title track, “Riding Alone"; a composition by pianist Assaf Glizner. According to the group, this deliberate and meditative piece ...

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Announcing the Winners of the "Dom Minasi - The Bird, the Girl and the Donkey" Giveaway

Source: All About Jazz
March 23, 2011

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