Jazz News

John Gatti Releases Jazz CD Inspired by Travels

Source: Chris M. Slawecki
March 23, 2011

Musician and Wayne, NJ resident John Gatti has released his first jazz recording, Destinations, inspired by various locations around the country and world that he has visited with his wife Betsy. The 13 original instrumentals on Destinations incorporate diverse jazz elements, including Latin rhythms, funk and strong melodies, and were all composed, arranged and performed entirely by Gatti, a multi-instrumentalist and keyboard programmer.

The CD project was a collaborative effort, involving four family members and spanning both coasts. Gatti wrote ...

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Musicians, Artists, Authors participate in: "On the Occasion of the Publication of BAsics: A Celebration of Revolution and the Vision of a New World"

Source: Chris Rich
March 23, 2011

BAsics, from the Talks and Writings of Bob Avakian is a book that speaks powerfully to questions of revolution and human emancipation being released on April 5. This release will be an opportunity to bring people together from different arenas and perspectives in a celebration of revolution and the vision of a whole new world.

Bob Avakian is a serious revolutionary leader and wide-ranging thinker. He is the leader of a party and a movement aiming to make revolution when ...

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Tord Gustavsen Ensemble at Skirball Cultural Center, Friday March 25

Source: Los Angeles Jazz Collective
March 23, 2011

L.A. Artist Beat: Tord Gustavsen Ensemble at the Skirball Center Tord Gustavsen Ensemble Friday, March 25, 8:00 P.M. Skirball Cultural Center skirball.org 310-440-4500 reservations recommended Tord Gustavsen, piano Mats Eilertsen, bass Jarle Vespestad, drums By Gary Fukushima It's hard to imagine anything in jazz today that carries more weight of expectation than the role of being a pianist on the ECM label. After all, this is the famous ...

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"Deja vu-Love voodoo" A new single by Australian-born Singapore recording artist, Shueh-li Ong

Source: Shueh-li Ong
March 23, 2011

A silly little love song from Australian-born Singapore recording artist, Shueh-li Ong that speaks volumes about the attraction of love but in plain language, “Deja vu-Love voodoo" is her 2nd single since her move to Nashville last year. “I'm leaving you a message" her 1st, marked a new chapter in her musical adventure and came after writing and producing three CDs, and, touring and performing under the Xenovibes concept. Shueh-li (pronounced Shelley) took a break from melding electronic-pop-rock-jazz, to write ...

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"Alternate Side": New CD by Mike Lee & Ted Chubb's New Tricks Due April 5

Source: Terri Hinte Publicity
March 23, 2011

The four members of New Tricks first discovered their uncanny musical affinity more than six years ago, and have been delving into creative possibilities ever since. Their brilliant sophomore CD Alternate Side, which New Tricks Records will release on April 5, is clearly a group effort in which the band mates interact with and complement each other as if they share one mind. “This CD was recorded the way we had dreamed of recording," says tenor saxophonist and co-leader Mike ...

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Susanna Lindeborg/Ove Johansson Duo at Drom (NYC) April 5th

Source: Susanna Lindeborg
March 31, 2011

Susanna Lindeborg/Ove Johansson Duo will perform at Drom, New York April 5th Mix of acoustics and electronics—Jazz—freeform—fusion—avant garde—electro acoustic music with acoustic instruments in focus together with live electronics on computers. New CDs: Thoughtful World, LJDuo, Excursions, Susanna Lindeborg solo, Coast Ove Johansson solo. Susanna is nominated for the Nordic Music Prize 2011. About the new CDs: “The two are really close tog ether, where they from the wide terrain in the electronic laptops with the duo ensemble all the ...

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The Plaza Hotel’s Rose Club Features the Lapis Luna Quartet Every Thursday Evening

Source: Shawn Aileen Clark
March 22, 2011

NEW YORK—LAPIS LUNA, one of New York City's premier jazz bands, continues their residency at the famed Plaza Hotel on Thursday nights in the Rose Club. Featuring vocalist Shawn Aileen Clark, the band plays standards, obscure swing-era songs, a retro inspired latin music in a gorgeous lounge setting. SET TIMES: 8:30-9:45 and 10:15 to 11:30 (11:30PM ON FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS) No Cover Charge The Rose Club is located at 59th Street at Fifth Avenue and Central ...

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Jackie Ryan with The Larry McKenna Quartet at Chris Jazz Cafe on April 1 & 2, 2011

Source: Edward Zucker
March 22, 2011

Vocalist, Jackie Ryan will be performing at Chris Jazz Cafe with The Larry McKenna Quartet. Ryan's CD, Doozy was #1 on the Jazz Week radio charts for the Fall and early Winter of 2009. Jackie Ryan—vocals Larry McKenna—saxophone Tom Lawton— piano Lee Smith—bass Dan Monaghan—drums April 1 & 2, 2011 Sets @ 8 & 10 PM Chris' Jazz Cafe 1421 Sansom St Philadelphia, PA ...

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