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Recording

Joe Taylor, Sean O'Bryan Smith, Tony "Thunder" Smith collaborate on new jazz project

Source: Sean O'Bryan Smith
January 15, 2011

Moonwatcher Music Announces Taylor, Smith, and Thunder New York based Independent label Moonwatcher Music is proud to announce the collaboration of Taylor, Smith, and Thunder. The trio consists of Grammy nominated guitarist/producer Joe Taylor, Internationally acclaimed bassist/solo artist Sean O'Bryan Smith, and the legendary drummer Tony Thunder" Smith,. Taylor, Smith, and Thunder will be compiling their decades of experience and virtuosity for a contemporary jazz release sure to be tentatively released later in 2011. With each members extensive background working ...

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Performance / Tour

Mills Brothers with Gina Eckstine Swing into Reagle Music Theatre February 19-20

Source: Jan Nargi
January 15, 2011

WALTHAM, MA—The Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston welcomes back by popular demand The Mills Brothers (John Mills and Elmer Hopper) for two shows only on Saturday and Sunday, February 19 and 20, at 2 p.m. in the Robinson Theatre, 617 Lexington Street, Waltham. With special guest Gina Eckstine, daughter of acclaimed jazz vocalist and band leader Billy Eckstine, this hit-filled concert is a tribute to the artists' legendary predecessors whose unforgettable tunes are iconic entries in the Great American ...

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Recording

James McMurtry Albums Reissued: 'Childish Things' & 'Aught-Three'

Source: conqueroo
January 15, 2011

Live album that marked McMurtry's re-emergence also to be released on vinyl for first time. The singer-songwriter will perform solo and also co-headline dates with the Bottle Rockets in 2011. NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Childish Things and Live in Aught-Three, two of singer-songwriter James McMurtry's most popular albums, will be reissued by Lightning Rod Records on February 1, 2011. Live in Aught-Three has been remastered since its original 2004 release and will be available on vinyl for the first time. The deluxe double ...

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Technology

Music Sales Launches Blues Writer iPhone Application Designed for Songwriters.

Source: Free Energy Media
January 15, 2011

Creative companion and high quality recording for the iPhone New York, NY—Music Sales group has launched Blues Writer, an iPhone app for both the professional and aspiring songwriter. Rock, folk, indie and blues musicians can all benefit from this application which encourages the creative process. With a built in rhyming dictionary and instrumental backing tracks, the app is designed specifically for songwriters and musicians. When at a loss for words, double click and Schirmer's Complete Rhyming Dictionary, the industry standard ...

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Interview

UYS - Miroslav Vitous & Jean-Luc Ponty interviews.

Source: underyourskin
January 14, 2011

Recording

New York vocalist Yvonne Roome pays homage to American standards on new CD

Source: Lauren Rogers
January 15, 2011

Born in Sweden but firmly embedded in New York, vocalist Yvonne Roome has released more than eight albums of sophisticated vintage jazz, drawing upon American, European, and Latin influences that span generations. Her latest album, the wittily titled Roome for All, is an electrifying, life-affirming album recorded live in front of an enthusiastic crowd. Featuring the backing band Trio Balula Cid—pianist Joao Balula Cid, bassist Vasco Sousa, and drummer Urbano Oliveira—Roome for All is a collection of American jazz standards ...

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Award / Grant

Dee Dee Bridgewater Receives NAACP Image Award Nomination

Source: Muse Media
January 13, 2011

Dee Dee Bridgewater's Eleanora Fagan (1915-1959): To Billie With Love From Dee Dee Receives NAACP Image Award Nomination For “Outstanding Jazz Album" NAACP Nod Follows Recent 2011 Grammy Nomination Los Angeles, CA. Dee Dee Bridgewater's stunning homage to Billie Holiday, Eleanora Fagan (1915-1959): To Billie With Love From Dee Dee, has been nominated for a 2011 NAACP Image Award in the category of “Outstanding Jazz Album." The CD, released this past Spring on DDB Records/Emarcy/Universal, was Executive Produced by Bridgewater. ...

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Radio

Jazz Now! Seattle Podcast Debuts New Series: "Live From London Bridge Studio"

Source: Jason Parker
January 13, 2011

We're excited to announce the debut of “Live From London Bridge Studio," presented by Jazz Now! Seattle. JNS has partnered with engineer extraordinaire Dave Miner and the good folks at London Bridge to bring you live concerts from the famed Seattle recording studio! The shows will feature two great Seattle jazz bands playing live at London Bridge. These shows will be free and open to the public on a first come, first served RSVP basis. A limited number of Jazz ...

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