Jazz News

Red Cat Jazz Cafe Kicks Off First Annual Red Cat Jazz Festival In Downtown Houston

Source: Patrick Davis
September 30, 2010

Red Cat Jazz Café Kicks Off First Annual Red Cat Jazz Festival In Downtown Houston A Percentage Of Ticket Sales Fund Jazz Educational/Enrichment Programs in Houston Schools HOUSTON, TX—Red Cat Jazz Café, celebrates Houston's rich jazz heritage and legacy with the First Annual Red Cat Jazz Festival on Saturday, October 9, 2010, at Jones Plaza, 601 Louisiana Ave, from 4:00pm-10:00pm. The Columbus Day weekend long series of events features performances by Ronnie Laws, Bobby Lyle, Marion Meadows, Theresa Grayson, Dean ...

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American Rock Beauty, Torben Waldorff's Third Fan-Funded Recording

Source: Clay Wilson
September 29, 2010

American Rock Beauty is Torben Waldorff's third fan-funded recording from ArtistShare. Defying genre, the band of Donny McCaslin (saxophone), John Cowherd (piano), Matt Clohesy (bass), and Jon Wikan (drums) expertly shifts moods from Country, to Rock, to Jazz, to R&B. McCaslin provides an especially exciting solo on “Shark" and Waldorff's own improvisations are not to be missed. To preview 4 tracks from Torben Waldorff's “American Rock Beauty," simply redeem your certificate log in number (66-10371329-87302) by clicking here. To purchase ...

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Cheryl Bentyne explores The Gershwin Songbook

Source: Clay Wilson
September 30, 2010

The Gershwin Songbook, Cheryl Bentyne's latest release from the ArtistShare Private Label provides a unique look into the masterful compositions of George and Ira Gerswhin. Backed by a heavy-weight band featuring Ken Peplowski, Corey Allen, Ted Howe, Kevin Axt, Larry Koonse, and Dave Tull, Cheryl explores these classic tunes changing genre at a whim with seamless transitions. To preview 4 tunes from Cheryl Bentyne's release “The Gershwin Songbook," simply redeem your certificate log in number (258-750325128-83298) by clicking here. To ...

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The Clayton Brothers release their second fan-funded CD

Source: Clay Wilson
September 30, 2010

The Clayton Brother's latest release “The New Song and Dance" shows once again that this family unit is a force to be reckoned with. The Clayton's provide their usual deep swing and sense of groove while they explore some of the melodies and dances that have made a profound impact on the collective group. Jeff Clayton (saxophones), Terell Stafford (trumpet), Gerald Clayton (piano), John Clayton (bass) and Obed Calviare (drums) weave their way through the tango, the cha-cha, breakdancing, and ...

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Vertical Voices - The Music Of Maria Schneider

Source: Clay Wilson
September 30, 2010

When the Husband and Wife team of Julia Dollison and Kerry Marsh debuted their first fan-funded CD for ArtistShare, they chose to take on an incredible task. Vertical Voices—The Music Of Maria Schneider presents Kerry and Julia recreating Maria's compositions with solely the human voice. On top of Maria's long time rhythm section of Frank Kimbrough (piano), Ben Monder (guitar), Jay Anderson (bass) and Clarence Penn (drums), Dollison and Marsh layer their vocal lines, showcasing an extreme range of tambres ...

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Billy Childs' Jazz-Chamber Music Vol. 2

Source: Clay Wilson
September 30, 2010

Billy Childs' latest release from ArtistShare, Autumn: In Moving Pictures paints an intricate portrait of an inspiring road trip Billy took through upstate New York in the fall. These intricate compositions translate Child's imagery into some of the most impressive music released in the last 100 years. The intricate balance struck between Billy's Chamber Jazz Ensemble featuring Bob Sheppard (woodwinds), Larry Koonse (guitar), Carol Sheppard (harp), Scott Colley (bass), Antonio Sanchez (drums), and Brian Blade (drums) and the Yang String ...

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Macon Jazz and Blues Legend Joey Stuckey Pens Atlanta Chiefs Theme Song

Source: Glass Onyon PR - Keith James
September 30, 2010

Macon, GA—When the Atlanta semi-pro football team 'Atlanta Chiefs' needed a theme for their outstanding new team, they turned to .Macon music legend and composer Joey Stuckey. An award-winning blind guitarist, songwriter, singer, composer and producer, Joey Stuckey is also a noted radio and TV personality, music columnist, inspirational speaker, educator and sound engineer. Says Joyce Lopez, VP of Communications and Public Relations, “We could not be more excited to have legendary Joey Stuckey compose and arrange the theme for ...

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Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band to Release Live Album Live! in Chicago Out September 28th

Source: Just Roots PR
September 30, 2010

"One of the wonders of the world." —James Brown

New York, NY: Roadrunner/Loud & Proud Records is excited to announce that latest signing Kenny Wayne Shepherd's LIVE! In Chicago will be available on 9/28/10.

Recorded in Chicago's House of Blues during the critically acclaimed 10 Days Out: Blues From The Backroads tour, LIVE! in Chicago showcases Kenny and his band, Noah Hunt, Chris Layton, Scott Nelson and Riley Osbourn, along with special guests, Hubert Sumlin, Willie “Big Eyes" Smith, Buddy ...

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