Jazz News

Donny McCaslin Quartet at Chris' Jazz Cafe on January 29, 2011

Source: All About Jazz
January 23, 2011

The Donny McCaslin Quartet will be performing at Chris Jazz Cafe on January 29, 2011. McCaslin is touring in support of his recently released CD Perpetual Motion Declaration on the Greenleaf label. DONNY MCCASLIN QUARTET Donny McCaslin saxophone Uri Caine piano Scott Colley bass Nate Smith drums January 29, 2011 Sets @ 8 & 10 PM Chris' Jazz Cafe 1421 Sansom St Philadelphia, PA ...

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"Global Kiss" by Contemporary Guitarist/Vocalist Steve Oliver A Top Favorite on the Billboard Smooth Jazz Chart

Source: entertainmentPR
January 23, 2011

Los Angeles—The timeless compositions and sultry sounds of Contemporary Guitarist/Vocalist Steve Oliver rise to the top once again with his new single release “Global Kiss" as it currently hails the No.1 most added song on the Billboard Smooth Jazz Chart. Oliver's sparkling guitar signature style commands immediate responsiveness that takes you on a musical journey offering pure mixes of global tone effects that speak volumes to its' well deserved song title. “Global Kiss" delivers that creative, energetic, thick rhythm and ...

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Funky Musical Family CD Lets Kids Groove And Learn About Instruments; Features Top L.A. Musicians

Source: Beth Blenz-Clucas
January 21, 2011

Los Angeles—It's old school meets new school on the get-down CD from Groove Kid Nation: The Wheels on the Bus. Aimed at young children who like a groove thing, and adults who want a little funk in their lives, this is music meant to get everyone moving and thinking about music. It's multi-dimensional, multi-racial music for the whole family. Groove Kid Nation is the brainchild of Los Angeles based keyboardist Rodney Lee, who has more than 20 years of experience ...

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New Lesson Just Released: Chordscales of Minor ii-V-i Progressions

Source: Bill Rinehart
January 23, 2011

The derivation of chordscales for minor ii-V-i progressions is less straightforward than with major ii-V-Is. Each minor key has three scales whereas each major key has just one. In this lesson, watch as the chordscales for minor ii-V-i progressions are derived from their component 13th chords and then see how the resulting chordscales are used by Miles Davis in his improvised solo over the tune It Could Happen to You from his 1956 release, Relaxin' with the Miles Davis Quintet. ...

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New Jazz Film Financing: They Died Before 40

Source: Chris M. Slawecki
January 22, 2011

New Jazz Film Financing: They Died Before 40

Many people may have heard of Charlie Parker, who died at 34. But others, such as Herschel Evans, who died before reaching 30, are very little known and their stories untold. For example, Jo Jones, drummer and an integral part of the Count Basie band for many years, has called Evans the greatest musician he ever played with. He said that Evans made everyone he played with better.

Who was this giant, ...

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Charlie Musselwhite Celebrates New Release with Performances in Wilmington & Sellersville

Source: Chris M. Slawecki
January 22, 2011

Harmonicist/vocalist/songwriter/guitarist Charlie Musselwhite will give live performances at The Grand Opera House in Wilmington on Sunday, February 13 and at the Sellersville Theatre in Sellersville on Tuesday, February 15, 2011, playing as part of “Hot Tuna Blues on Tour" featuring Musselwhite along with Hot Tuna (Jorma Kaukonen, Jack Casady and Jim Lauderdale. Musselwhite will be performing songs from his new Alligator CD, The Well, and also accompanying the other members of the tour. Musselwhite is also currently celebrating his return ...

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Mystery Street Records Debuts with “Sounds of New Orleans: Frenchmen Street”

Source: Chris M. Slawecki
January 22, 2011

New Orleans: Mystery Street Records is celebrating its official launch with the February 1st release of Sounds of New Orleans: Frenchmen Street, the first in a series of themed CDs that explore the phenomenally eclectic music of New Orleans.

Fresh off an incredibly successful last few years with the fan-funded and volunteer run Threadhead Records label and its sister Foundation, founder Chris Joseph created the new affiliate Mystery Street Records label in part for the purpose of releasing themed albums ...

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Piano Lessons By Quiescence Music Passes 1,000 Subscribers Mark

Source: Edward Weiss
January 22, 2011

One of the most popular learn-at-home courses available online is Edward Weiss's Piano Lessons by Quiescence Music. In just a few short years, Weiss has amassed over 1,000 subscribers to his non-traditional method of learning to play the piano. “My method is extremely popular since it doesn't involve long hours of practicing scales and arranging student's schedules around inconvenient lessons," said Weiss. “Students can access the lessons whenever it's convenient for them, any time of the day or night." The ...

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