Jazz News

Sol & Funk Root perform at the Charlottesville Music Showcase on Wed Oct 13.

Source: 9th Floor Music
October 6, 2010

Sol & Funk Root perform as part of the Charlottesville Music Showcase on Wednesday October 13. This concert series is hosted by Charlottesville's Tucker Rodgers. Sol is a Washington DC area based musician who has toured the world with roots, funk, jazz, and blues legends. Sol is a world class guitarist and vocalist who creates a stylish blend of fiery rock, deep blues, raw funk, and classy jazz and draws from an incredible background of musical touring. Sol has performed ...

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Pittsfield CityJazz Festival kicks off with "jazz crawl" on Columbus Day weekend

Source: Ed Bride Associates
October 6, 2010

PITTSFIELD, Massachusetts, Oct. 7, 2010—The sixth annual Pittsfield CityJazz Festival, which takes place Oct. 8-21 in venues around the city, kicks-off with a 'jazz crawl' with about a dozen participating venues. Headline performers include baritone saxophone virtuoso Claire Daly, vibraphone up-and-comer Joe Baione, a return to Pittsfield of the American Jazz Repertory Orchestra, the Brazilian Jazz Trio, and the Berkshires Jazz Youth Ensemble. The festival takes place during the height of the fall foliage season in the Berkshire hills of ...

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Jazzy, Bluesy And Just A Little Naughty... Le Kat’s Boudoir Rouge Puts A New Spin On The 1930’s

Source: Muse Media
October 6, 2010

Inspired by the glamour of 1930's Hollywood, Paris' Jazz Age and her unadulterated passion for life, chanteuse Le Kat recently released her debut album, Boudoir Rouge. Brimming with elegantly diverse jazz vocals and moody pop songs that ooze sensuality, singer-songwriter Le Kat wrote nine of the fourteen songs co produced by William Tabanou. Lush and inviting, Boudoir Rouge celebrates the swank of the jazz age and the bluesy swagger of modern day as Le Kat's vocals set the mood—think Jessica ...

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Guitarist Kevin Eubanks - " Zen Food," Set For November 23 Release On Mack Avenue Records

Source: DL Media
October 6, 2010

ALBUM SERVES AS HIS LABEL DEBUT AND FIRST PROJECT SINCE DEPARTING THE TONIGHT SHOW For nearly two decades, the world at large knew precisely where to find the acclaimed guitarist Kevin Eubanks. For five nights a week, Eubanks was cranking up the band and issuing steamy solos as music director on NBC's “Tonight Show with Jay Leno." In spring of 2010, after 18 years on the job, Eubanks decided to move on, although retirement was the last thing on his ...

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Latin Grammy nominee Buika to launch first major tour on Oct 15th, a tribute to Chavela Vargas

Source: Cindy Byram PR
October 6, 2010

Afro-Spanish singer BUIKA's first major North American Tour to hit 21 cities October 15—November 20, 2010 Two Latin GRAMMY nominations “El Ultimo Trago" (The Last Drink), CD that honors Mexican music legend CHAVELA VARGAS; Buika and Vargas both make world's “50 Great Voices" list on NPR Duet with SEAL “You Get Me" BUIKA 2010 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR Buika—vocals Iván “Melon" Lewis—piano Dany Noe—double bass Fernando Favier—percussion

Oct 15 Chicago, IL Chicago Symphony Hall Oct ...

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Tamela D'Amico signs on to "Casey," A Tragic, Romantic Drama

Source: Tamela D'Amico
October 6, 2010

American jazz singer, actress, and filmmaker, Tamela D'Amico, has attached to Made U Look Production's first, feature film, Casey. Casey is an independent film that weaves the trials and tribulations of miscarriages, with the psychological trauma of child abuse and alcoholism. As one of the top 24 finalists on FOX's reality show, On The Lot, Tamela has gone on to form La Strega Entertainment, the banner for her sultry, jazz album, “Got A Little Story," executive produced by Peter Krause ...

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Gloria Miller Releases Her Debut Jazz Album

Source: Michael Ricci
October 6, 2010

Perky Record Company is thrilled to announce the release of Gloria Miller's debut Jazz Album, “Let Go!" “Let Go" is a musical journey through love, loss and recovery. Gloria is a prolific songwriter, and each song comes from a deeply personal place covering an eclectic range of genres including, Swing Jazz, Smooth Jazz, Latin Jazz, R&B and Blues. It's been over 10 years since Gloria's last release and this long-awaited album shows her growth as a singer and songwriter. Production ...

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Announcing "Music Notes" the Debut Album from Drummer/Composer Jeremy Noller

Source: Michael Ricci
October 6, 2010

Announcing the release of Music Notes, the debut album from drummer/composer Jeremy Noller. Charting a distinctly accessible intersection between contemporary jazz and traditional West African rhythms, Noller taps players from NYC's diverse musical realms to perform original compositions and arrangements. The result is a savory broth of jazz and world music that is an expression of Jeremy's unique musical journey. Music Notes flows seamlessly through musical landscapes, carving space for ardent jazz fans (Noller's quartet retakes Wayne Shorter's Speak No ...

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