Jazz News

Legendary Keyboardist Bernie Worrell to Release New Collection of Jazz Standards

Source: Chris M. Slawecki
December 29, 2010

Legendary keyboardist and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Bernie Worrell will release a remarkable new album of jazz standards on March 15, 2011 on Scufflin' Records. The album, titled Bernie Worrell: Standards, features Worrell alongside an all star line up of renowned musicians including Smokey Hormel on guitar, Melvin Gibbs on bass, JT Lewis on drums and Darryl Dixon on saxophone in addition to others.

This is the eighth solo album for Worrell, who was a founding member and ...

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Dan Cavanagh and Dave Hagedorn announce "Horizon"

Source: Dan Cavanagh
December 29, 2010

Dan Cavanagh, piano, and Dave Hagedorn, vibes, announce the release of their CD, Horizon. Cavanagh and Hagedorn debuted their collaboration in 2006 and have since performed to much acclaim throughout the country. The album features several originals and fresh takes on songs from the jazz cannon. Pre-release reviews have lavished praise on the album. Tom Surowicz of the Minneapolis Star Tribune writes that “their new CD, Horizon, couldn't be much better...sublime...the highest level of intimate musical conversation." Jazz Police's Andrea ...

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Master Drummer Glen Velez Leads TRIO GLOBO at Symphony Space 1/7

Source: AMT Public Relations
December 29, 2010

Glen Velez TA KA DI MI Project and TRIO GLOBO Perform January 7 in a Double-Bill Concert—One-Night Only at Symphony Space “Explosive...exuberant"—The New York Times Glen Velez TA KA DI MI Project and TRIO GLOBO Friday, January 7, 2011, 8:00PM Leonard Nimoy Thalia at Symphony Space (2537 Broadway at 95th Street) Train 1/2/3 to 96th Street Tickets: $30/$20 Students + Seniors To purchase tickets, contact Symphony Space 212.864.5400 ...

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Announcing the Winners of the "Taylor Eigsti - Daylight at Midnight" Autographed CD Giveaway

Source: All About Jazz
December 28, 2010

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SFJAZZ Announces 12th Annual SFJAZZ Spring Season Artist Lineup

Source: Marshall Lamm Promotions & Public Relations
December 28, 2010

SFJAZZ ANNOUNCES ARTIST LINEUP FOR 12TH ANNUAL SFJAZZ SPRING SEASON

HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

Tony Bennett A Night In Treme Youssou N'dour & Angelique Kidjo Randy Newman Buddy Guy Rickie Lee Jones Ravi Shankar Steve Tyrell Hugh Masekela Max Raabe & Palast Orchester SFJazz Collective Nikki Yanofsky Marcus Roberts Dr. Lonnie Smith Cu Jake Shimabukuro John Scofield Patricia Barber Preservation Hall Jazz Band Irma Thomas Ellis Marsalis Marc Ribot Lee Ritenour Ambrose Akinmusire Kenny Werner Eliane Elias Madeleine Peyroux And Many Others ...

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Enter the "Either/Orchestra - Mood Music for Time Travellers" Giveaway

Source: All About Jazz
December 28, 2010

All About Jazz members are invited to enter the Accurate Records “Either/Orchestra—Mood Music for Time Travellers“ giveaway contest starting today. We'll select FIVE winners at the conclusion of the contest on January 27th. Click here to enter the contest (Following the Either/Orchestra at AAJ automatically enters you in the contest.) Good luck! Your Friends at Accurate Records About the Either/Orchestra and Mood Music for Time Travellers For 25 years, Boston's Either/Orchestra has been serving up musical repasts of savory, ever-evolving ...

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Jazz Enthusiasts To Enjoy The Best Of Jazz Music Throughout Seven Nights At The Du Jazz Garden Starting February 8th, 2011 At Dubai Media City Amhitheater

Source: Rania Hamadeh
December 28, 2010

The 3rd edition of the popular du Jazz Garden is to kick off at the Dubai Media City Amphitheater on the night of February 8th, 2011 with exciting Jazz music shows supported by the British Council in Dubai and the UK Jazz services and a great collection of Trippin “N" Rhythm record artists. Jazz fans can enjoy a wide selection of unique performances throughout 7 consecutive nights. From legends to contemporary professional Jazz performers and musicians, a total of 14 ...

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New York City Jazz Radio Personality Weighs In On "Curioso"

Source: blueplate pr
December 28, 2010

(CHARLOTTE, NC)—Helen Little, the midday DJ for WLTW-FM (106.7) in New York City, recently reviewed Curioso, the all-original jazz CD by Marc Hoffman that Virillion Music released this year. Her comments underscored the eclectic intention of the compilation. Of the title track, “Curioso," Little said: “'Curioso' is one of my more favored. It was bright, fun, yet not too simplistic. It seems to have a very visual sound to it, with captivating changes." (Gary Dalkin of Film Music on the ...

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