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Recording

Traffic's "John Barleycorn Must Die" Returns

Source: Universal Music Enterprises
January 25, 2011

Traffic to Release Deluxe Edition of John Barleycorn Must Die March 8 Deluxe Import Includes Alternate Takes, Live Tracks & Previously Unreleased Material Santa Monica, CA: John Barleycorn Must Die is the Traffic album that almost never was but which is now commonly regarded as their definitive work. By 1970, still only 22, Steve Winwood had already served time at the heart of The Spencer Davis Group, as a founder member of Traffic, and with the supergroup Blind Faith. What ...

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Education

Piano Teacher's New Book Shows You How to Play New Age Piano

Source: Edward Weiss
January 25, 2011

Edward Weiss has announced the release of his new book, “Free to be Creative at the Piano: A Revolutionary Approach to Music Making." Weiss is a well-known pianist and composer, and the webmaster of Piano Lessons by Quiescence Music. His new 342-page book is available in paperback at Amazon.com and retails for $12.97. The book is a comprehensive guide that anyone can use to learn to play New Age music. The system is the only one of its kind currently ...

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Recording

Italian crooner Klaus Bellavitis injects swinging Sinatra-esque jazz with good-natured humor

Source: Lauren Rogers
January 25, 2011

(Milan, Italy)—Even when he's in a “Bad Mood," such as on the opening track of his 2008 album, Jazz for Sale,Klaus Bellavitis is swinging away, his deep croon sometimes tossing comic darts or flirtatious come-ons. Bellavitis offers blue-eyed soul for the 21st century, reinvigorating Frank Sinatra-styled vocal jazz with sly wit, a dash of European charm, and enough rambunctious energy to light up a city. Bellavitis is scheduled to release a new album, Change, this month; currently being mastered, the ...

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Award / Grant

Composer-Trumpeter Sarah Wilson Wins Gerbode Composer's Grant For Music Production With Aerial Dance At SF's De Young Museum

Source: Braithwaite & Katz Communications
January 25, 2011

Wilson's recent CD “Trapeze Project" Earns Critical Acclaim Composer/trumpeter Sarah Wilson is one of 6 California composers awarded a prestigious Composers Collaborative grant from the Wallace Alexander Gerbode Foundation and The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation. The grants of $75,000 each will fund the creation and world premiere of new works by gifted California composers, created in collaboration with another California artist of their choice. Sarah Wilson will compose new music, Off the Walls, for a world premiere music production ...

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Recording

Trio of Washington, DC Natives Release Killin' New Album!

Source: Michael Ricci
January 25, 2011

The Zack Cross Trio, an up-and-coming group comprised of members Luke Angle, Andy Randazzo, and Zack Cross, has just released their critically acclaimed debut album Up/Under! CapitalBop.com had this to say “CB's a big fan of Zack Cross (and the exciting new CD). We had this to say about Cross before his gig at Twins Jazz earlier this month: 'Young pianist Zack Cross plays with a serious but flexible swing, and shows the influence of Bill Evans in his harmonic ...

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Performance / Tour

Elliott Sharp Honored at ISSUE Project Room Benefit Concert 3/4

Source: AMT Public Relations
January 25, 2011

ISSUE Project Room Proudly Presents E#@60: A Benefit Concert Honoring Elliott Sharp's 60th Birthday A One-Night Celebration Featuring Internationally Renowned Artists and World Premiere Performances Hosted by Jo Andres and Steve Buscemi with performances by Elliott Sharp, JACK Quartet, Sirius Quartet, Jack Womack, and Tracie Morris Brooklyn, NY—Known as “Brooklyn's leading avant-garde venue," (Wall Street Journal) ISSUE Project Room presents a spectacular music- and star-filled evening on Friday, March 4th, honoring the 60th birthday of the prolific composer, innovator, and ...

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Festival

Newport Jazz & Folk Festivals Go Non-Profit Under Newport Festivals Foundation

Source: Carolyn McClair Public Relations
January 25, 2011

Famed Newport Jazz & Folk Festivals Go Non-Profit NEWPORT, RI, January 25, 2011—The famed Newport Jazz Festival® and Newport Folk Festival ®, held in Newport, RI, since 1954 and 1959 respectively, have returned to their original roots as non-profit events. The Festivals will now be produced under the umbrella of Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc., a newly-formed 501(c)(3) organization. They will still be produced by George Wein and his veteran staff. “The Foundation will perpetuate the history of jazz and folk ...

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Recording

Korey Riker Releases Debut Recording "Prehumous"

Source: Michael Ricci
January 25, 2011

Korey Riker has had the honor of working with The Roots, John Legend, Mary J Blige, Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, Ursula Rucker, Eric Roberson, Fantasia, Chrisette Michelle, Jennifer Hudson and many others. About Prehumous Prehumous, the debut album from Philadelphia saxophonist, Korey Riker, features eight original compositions supported by a cutting-edge ensemble. Lending their talents are Luke O'Reilly on piano and Fender Rhodes, upright bassist Nimrod Speaks and the first studio recording from Branford Marsalis' new drummer, Justin Faulkner. Riker ...

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