Jazz News

Lorraine Feather Live! Coming Soon to a Theater Near You...

Source: Carl L. Hager
September 20, 2010

The Bing Crosby Theater in Spokane, Washington, that is. On September 24th lyricist/singer Lorraine Feather will appear as a guest of the Spokane Jazz Society, but lest you think Ms.Feather is going to make one of her rare live appearances in a backwater Old West opry house, think again. The Spokane Jazz Orchestra, billed as “the Nation's oldest, continually performing, professional community-supported 17 piece big band," will be supporting Feather as she performs her critically acclaimed renditions of Duke Ellington/Billy ...

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Howard Levy Named Harmonica Player of the Year, Hosts "A Chat with Bela Fleck" at HLHS

Source: Christen
September 20, 2010

Original “Flecktones" Bandmates Howard Levy and Bela Fleck Reunite in the Studio ArtistWorks, Inc. (AWI) Howard Levy, recently named the SPAH Harmonica Player of the Year, has completed a busy month by recording “A Chat with Bela Fleck," a two-part exclusive video series available only at the Howard Levy Harmonica School online in which the two compare creative processes, the incredible uniqueness of their banjo and harmonica playing styles, and how they synergize to create a legendary sound. Fleck and ...

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Dom Minasi Sextet: In Garden Concert (NYC)

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
September 20, 2010

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Kansas Jazz Collective with NYC Guest Vibraphonist

Source: Chris Greco
September 20, 2010

Kansas Jazz Collective September 29, 2010 7:30 pm Benedictine College—O'Malley-McAllister Auditorium 1020 N. Second Street Atchison, KS USA This is the first concert of a new jazz series to be held at Benedictine College (KS) under the direction of Chris Greco. The 2010 Kansas Jazz Collective will be comprised of Kansas City area jazz musicians and guest player Eldad Tarmu. KJC will present a straight-ahead modern jazz quintet representing the ...

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Enter the ZOHO "Hector Martignon - Second Chance" Giveaway

Source: All About Jazz
September 19, 2010

All About Jazz members are invited to enter the ZOHO “Hector Martignon—Second Chance“ giveaway contest starting today. We'll select FIVE winners at the conclusion of the contest on October 17th. Click here to enter the contest

(Following Hector Martignon at AAJ automatically enters you in the contest.)

Good luck! Your Friends at ZOHO Music

About Hector Martignon In an exciting program of 6 Martignon originals and 4 North and South American standards, Martignon confirms his eminent position as ...

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Announcing the Winners of the "Stryker/Slagle Band - Keeper" Giveaway

Source: All About Jazz
September 19, 2010

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Brussels Jazz Orchestra (BJO) to play with Kenny Werner at New York’s Dizzy’s Club Coca Cola in October

Source: hubtone PR
September 19, 2010

The BJO is coming back to New York! From October 26-31, the prestigious Brussels Jazz Orchestra plays at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca Cola with award winning pianist and composer, Kenny Werner. After a long absence in the States, the European orchestra from—you guessed it!—Brussels, capital of Belgium and Europe, will unleash its virtuosity in New York in a week-long appearance at Jazz at Lincoln Center. Under the direction of Frank Vaganée, the Orchestra introduces Werner's brand new compositions and ...

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Avishai Cohen North American Tour

Source: rock paper scissors, inc.
September 19, 2010

Avishai Cohen, Aurora (EMI Music): Ladino Jazz and Clave Cantatas: Bassist Avishai Cohen Sings Roots into Gold

Israeli bassist Avishai Cohen is an alchemist at heart. Finding inspiration in musicians ranging from Bach to Stevie Wonder, Avishai can transform a tired Israeli school tune back into poetic gold. He can take the Sephardic melodies his grandfather sang in prayer, or his mother hummed while washing dishes, and make them groove. He can take a sinuous and spontaneous jazz ...

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