Jazz News

Glorifying Love: Jazz Crooner Rob Keiters Debut Disc, "The Glory of Love," Generating Critical Praise as It is Released

Source: Great Scott P.R.oductions
October 27, 2010

(Oklahoma City, OK): Chronicling romantic love and the gamut of emotions it stirs, jazz singer Rob Keiter debuted today with the release of The Glory of Love on the San Diego-based Sketchin Records label. The dozen jazz standards and contemporary love songs that foster hope and healing were produced by Amber and Rob Whitlock, and feature Grammy-winner Randy Brecker playing trumpet or flugelhorn on four selections. With radio stations across the nation adding a trio of tracks from the album ...

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A Thanksgiving Night of Gospel Jazz & AfroSoul

Source: Ayo Arama
October 27, 2010

DreamWeavers Entertainment and Arama Creations gladly present “A Thanksgiving Night of Gospel Jazz & AfroSoul.." Music by: Guitar Maestro-Agboola Shadare Abraham Ogunlade, the phenomenal “Sax Man" From Lagos, Nigeria-AfroSoul Gospel's best-KORE Jazzy, soulful and inspiring fresh talent-Falu.Phalu (Houston, TX) and Atlanta's very own Soulful Gospel Singer-Tosinger Date: Sunday, November 28, 2010 Time: 5.00pm Venue: Daily Bread Cafe “ROOM 842" 842 Marietta Street, Atlanta, GA 30318. Tickets: ...

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Bill Bruford announces U.S. lecture dates in December

Source: Lori Hehr Public Relations
October 27, 2010

Summerfold Records in conjunction with Tama Drums and Jawbone Press is pleased to announce dates for drummer, band-leader, author Bill Bruford's upcoming US lectures:

December 1 Guitar Center, Manhattan, NYC, NY December 2 Drummers Collective, NYC, NY December 3 Manhattan School of Music, NYC, NY December 6 U.Arts Philadelphia, PA (private-students only) December 7 The Drum Shop, Memphis, TN December 8 Borders Bookstore, King of Prussia, PA

Bill will deliver a 90 minute audio-visual talk loosely entitled “The Creative Musician ...

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Kelley Suttenfield's "Where Is Love?" in consideration for Grammy

Source: Betsyann Faiella
October 27, 2010

New York, NY—hombus Records recording artist Kelley Suttenfield's debut CD, “Where Is Love?" is under consideration for a Grammy Award nomination as NARAS members continue voting through early November. The final nominations will be announced on a TV special: “The Grammy Nominations Concert Live! Countdown to Music's Biggest Night"—that will air on CBS television network December 3rd. The 53rd Annual Grammy Awards will take place early February 2011. Kelley Suttenfield is known for an adventurous repertoire and a unique jazz ...

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New CD from Toph-E & the Pussycats, "No Ordinary Day" Feat. Cliff Carter, Will Lee, Ralph Macdonald, David Mann, Chris Parker

Source: Michael Bloom Media Relations
October 27, 2010

No Ordinary Day Toph-E & the Pussycats M'Bubba Music 10052 October 26 Release Featuring: Clifford Carter-piano / keyboards Will Lee-bass & vocals Ralph MacDonald-percussion David Mann-tenor / soprano saxophones Chris Parker-drums Now in their 10th year, Toph-E and the Pussycats is a group of well-respected and professional musicians (Clifford Carter, Will Lee, Ralph MacDonald, David Mann, and Chris Parker) who share a great love for rhythm ...

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Benny Goodman Centennial Tribute to Benefit Hospice

Source: Michael Ricci
October 26, 2010

Nationally recognized jazz vocalist and Woodstock resident Terry Blaine, along with acclaimed clarinetist Allan Vache, will present in concert a tribute to Benny Goodman on Sunday, November 14 at Olin Hall Theater on the campus of Bard College in Annandale. The concert will begin at 3:00p.m., and will benefit the music therapy program at Hospice, Inc. The not-for-profit agency provides comprehensive medical and counseling services to terminally ill patients and support programs to their families throughout Dutchess and Ulster counties. ...

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3rd Annual Sunny Isles Beach Jazz Fest

Source: Michael Ricci
October 26, 2010

This past weekend, from October 15-17, 2010, Sunny Isles Beach hosted jazz lovers from across Florida and the United States to their Third Annual Sunny Isles Beach Jazz Fest. The Jazz Fest was a three day, multi-venue event that featured an international line-up of jazz stars. Produced by the City of Sunny Isles Beach in partnership with the Sunny Isles Beach Tourism and Marketing Council, the weekend brought the extraordinary and diverse sounds of jazz for all attendees to enjoy ...

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George Wein Announces 2011 Dates of Newport Folk and Jazz Festivals

Source: Carolyn McClair Public Relations
October 26, 2010

George Wein's New Festival Productions Announces 2011 Dates of Folk and Jazz Festivals in Newport, RI NEW YORK, NY—George Wein is pleased to announce the dates of the 2011 folk and jazz festivals in Newport, RI. The Newport Folk Festival will be held July 29-31 and the Newport Jazz Festival is set for August 5-7. “We will announce additional information in the coming months, but we wanted to make sure that music fans throughout the area and around ...

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