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Performance / Tour

Tim Hagans' Grammy-Nominated Jazz Trumpet Skill Leads Quintet at Birdland

Source: All About Jazz @ Spinner
January 7, 2011

Even though it was his third Grammy nomination, trumpeter Tim Hagans clearly sounded surprised on Tuesday, Jan. 4, during his quintet's set at New York City's Birdland when he announced that his song 'Box of Cannoli' had been nominated in the Best Instrumental Composition category. From 'The Avatar Sessions,' the song and album features the Hagans-led Norrbotten Big Band with special guests. But though the lineups of the 17-piece band and the live quintet on this set were quite different, ...

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Award / Grant

Memphis Music Foundation and Stax Museum Congratulate al Bell on Receiving 2011 Trustees Award

Source: conqueroo
January 6, 2011

Award acknowledges Al Bell's lifetime of musical excellence and cultural enrichment MEMPHIS, Tenn.—The Memphis Music Foundation and the Stax Museum of American Soul Music, located at the original site of Stax Records, proudly congratulate Al Bell on receiving the highest honor the music industry offers, the Trustees Award, given by the Board of Trustees of the Recording Academy. Bell now joins the pantheon of musical icons who have received the prestigious honor, including the Beatles, Walt Disney, George and Ira ...

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Radio

Stressed Out World Turns to Online Radio to Soothe Frazzled Nerves

Source: Edward Weiss
January 6, 2011

If you're a fan of piano music, visit Whisperings piano radio. The Internet radio station is comprised of piano artists that have banded together to bring listeners some of the best piano music available. Whisperings was founded in August 2003 by solo pianist and composer, David Nevue. He recruited friends for the early broadcasts, and within just a few weeks, submissions were pouring in from all over the world. The station now features over 150 artists and is the number ...

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Performance / Tour

Connection Works Presents The 4th Season Of Brooklyn Jazz Wide Open @ Littlefield

Source: Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
January 6, 2011

Littlefield is located at is located at 622 Degraw Street between 3rd and 4th Ave in Brooklyn, Tel 718 855 3388, $14 cover, $6 minimum NEXT CONCERT! Wednesday, February 9 @ 8:00 PM MICHAEL FORMANEK QUARTET Tim Berne—saxophones Craig Taborn—piano Michael Formanek—bass Gerald Cleaver—drums Immediately following their performance: “Musical Dialogues"—A conversation with Michael Formanek followed by WORKS @ 9:30 PM Michele Gentile—flute ...

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Recording

Anders Helmerson Writes An Ode To His Keyboard, "Yoda's Dance"

Source: Kl Ma
January 6, 2011

Progressive Jazz Fusion artist Anders Helmerson just became the latest member of a very select group of musicians who have penned a song to their beloved instruments, which in addition to being functional, have a sentimental appeal. Helmerson recently released “Yoda's Dance," which is how he fondly refers to his lead keyboard. Blues extraordinaire B.B. King made his guitar “Lucille" the focus of a hit song in 1985. In fact, there's even a Facebook group called “Musicians Who Name Their ...

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Contest

Announcing the Winners of the "James Moody - Moody 4B" Giveaway

Source: All About Jazz
January 5, 2011

Recording

Afro-Latin Dance Percussionist: Carlos GoGo Gomez

Source: Chris M. Slawecki
January 5, 2011

Carlos GoGo Gomez, New Paradigm Global Music (KidLat Records) Preacher/Martial Artist/Musician With Smooth Electronica Release Date: Feb 01, 2011 Smooth Electronica artist and Latin percussionist Carlos “Go Go" Gomez is three things: master musician, priest, and martial artist. Now after decades as a sought-after rock, pop, and Latin player and as a spiritual seeker, he has found a groove-heavy way to merge these three paths on New Paradigm Global Music (Kidlat Records; February 01), a richly layered, multi-faceted sonic journey ...

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Performance / Tour

Jamie Baum Septet at Winter Jazz Fest, Jan. 8 NYC

Source: Scott Foster
January 5, 2011

THE JAMIE BAUM SEPTET will make its Winter Jazz Fest debut on Jan. 8 at the Bitter End in New York City. The Winter Jazz Fest is a two-day festival with over 60 bands at 5 venues over 2 nights (Jan. 7 and 8.) A two-day pass is $35 and a one-day pass is $25. Festival passes allow entry to all 5 venues: (Le) Poisson Rouge, Sullivan Hall, Zinc Bar, Kenny's Castaways and the Bitter End, all within a small ...

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