Jazz News

Young Jazz Artist Jessie Kol to Single "In The Bleak Midwinter" as a Free Download

Source: Jessie Kol
October 26, 2010

Young jazz artist Jessie Kol has an upcoming Christmas EP, scheduled to release at the end of October on iTunes, and will be releasing the song “In The Bleak Midwinter" as a free single on AllAboutJazz.com. The often overlooked and sometimes monotonous sounding ballad is one of Jessie's Christmas favorites but has been given a refreshing appeal that features a unique arrangement of vocals and musicality. Joining Jessie in the release of her first ever Christmas offering is arranger Johnson ...

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Theta Music Trainer Offers New Online Games for Music Learning

Source: Steve Myers
October 26, 2010

Theta Music Trainer opened today, providing a complete set of online games designed to teach the fundamental skills of music. Using the latest developments in music learning techniques, Theta Music Trainer is designed for musicians of all levels who want to deepen their understanding of music and improve their ability to play music by ear. Musicians of almost every level and style share a common desire: they would like to have a better ear for the music they play. Musicians ...

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Ashley Faatoalia - Debut Album Release

Source: Ashley Faatoalia
October 26, 2010

The Debut album, Steppin Out by Ashley Faatoalia is now available for purchase! Produced by John Bisharat for Din Music, this collection of Jazz standards and vocal tunes features the musical styling of Matt Harris, Trey Henry and Ray Brinker. Guest artists include: Songa Lee, Wayne Bergeron, Brandon Fields and more. From the simplistic to the sublime Ashley's vocals soar over each song employing a vast array of styles. Songs like “Summertime" and “Good Morning Heartache" find new life with ...

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Phil Keaggy/Glass Harp Reunite For New Live CD

Source: Robert Brandt
October 26, 2010

CLEVELAND—Glass Harp (featuring acclaimed guitarist Phil Keaggy) is proud to announce the release of a new live CD, Live At The Beachland Ballroom 11.01.08. The recording was made during the band's headline appearance at the 2008 benefit for Roots of American Music; an organization dedicated to continuing arts education in our schools through performances of traditional American music for students. Known, variously, as pioneers in the jam band, Christian music and progressive rock genres, previous Glass Harp releases have included ...

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The Headhunters, 'Platinum' (Feb 2011) features Snoop Dogg, George Clinton, Patrice Rushen, and many more...

Source: Ethan Shorter
October 26, 2010

Herbie Hancock's 'Headhunters' (1973) was the first Jazz record ever to go Platinum. Well The Headhunters (Mike Clark, Bill Summers, Donald Harrison, Richie Goods, Kyle Rousell) have teamed up with New Orleans based Avant Soul Duo, The Mumbles to do a 10-date East Coast tour in support of both bands' forthcoming releases.

Nov 3rd :: Brooklyn Bowl—Brooklyn NY Nov 4th :: Club Metronome—Burlington, VT Nov 5th :: Iron Horse Music Hall—Northampton, MA Nov 6th :: Northstar Bar—Philadelphia, PA Nov 7th ...

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Mike Lorenz Quartet CD release show in Philadelphia, PA

Source: Mike Lorenz
October 26, 2010

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Prog Rock Supergroup Transatlantic Launches Whirlwind Tour 2010 Live DVD

Source: Glass Onyon PR - Keith James
October 26, 2010

Nashville, TN—Music fans were surprised and elated in 2009 when prog rock supergroup Transatlantic announced they were reforming for a new album. The Whirlwind went on to be their best-selling album, entering mainstream charts in the US, Germany and Netherlands. Ten years earlier, four of progressive rocks finest joined together to form the supergroup, Transatlantic: Neal Morse (lead vocals, guitar, keyboard), Roine Stolt (lead vocals, guitar), Mike Portnoy (drums, vocals), and Pete Trewavas (bass, vocals). Their two seminal albums, tours ...

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Contest for Unsigned Groups and Writers

Source: Les Oreck
October 26, 2010

UNSIGNED BAND & COMPOSERS CONTEST—ROUND 2 FREE INTERNATIONAL EXPOSURE FOR YOUR MUSIC! Attention all bands and composers!!! The game developers of the record breaking Madden NFL 2011 iPad, have launched a contest to find the very best unsigned musical talent worldwide! There is no cost, you keep your copyrights and winners get a revenue share based on game sales. The Contest is free to enter. Submissions received by November 5, 2010 (and within Contest guidelines) will be posted ...

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