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Radio

Continuum, A Journey Through Jazz - "New Grooves"

Source: J. Scott Fugate
August 25, 2010

Soulandjazz.com Presents: Continuum—A Journey Through Jazz Episode 19: “New Grooves" Hosted and Produced by J. Scott Fugate, “The Jazz Evangelist" As always, it's absolutely free, completely legal, recorded in rich CD quality, fun for the whole family, and available to listen to right here. I thought it was about time I got my groove back, so I present you with twelve tracks that I've been enjoying this summer to facilitate your own personal groove in these final days ...

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Recording

Pop-Pop: New CD by Avant-Garde Cellist Joan Jeanrenaud & Percussionst/Beatmaker PC Munoz

Source: Michael Bloom Media Relations
August 25, 2010

Pop-Pop, the collaborative new album from cellist extraordinaire Joan Jeanrenaud and art-funk percussionist/beatmaker PC Munoz, is an exhilarating mash-up of contemporary classical/new music sensibilities and future-funk/hip-hop sonic aesthetics. Jeanrenaud's polyrhythmic compositions, rendered on both acoustic and electric celli, are paired with skittering electro-funk beats, eruptive drumkit, cajon drums, Hua Pan Gu (traditional Chinese drum), and other percussive elements, making for a refreshing, culturally diverse 21st century sound. “We had a great time working with beats on a couple of tracks ...

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Radio

Jacky Terrasson, Jeremy Davenport To Perform In Jazz.FM 91’s 2010-2011 Sound Of Jazz Concert Series

Source: Jessie Frohman
August 25, 2010

Toronto, Ontario (August 25th, 2010)—JAZZ.FM 91's 2010-2011 Sound of Jazz Concert Series returns! The 35th season features 10 special concerts, September 2010 through March 2011, at The Old Mill Inn, Toronto. The season gets underway with two-time Grammy nominee Jacky Terrasson, who burst onto the jazz scene in 1993 after winning the Thelonious Monk Piano Competition. Berlin-born, Paris-raised and New York-based, our Sound of Jazz Concert Series stage is the next stop for this international master of the keys. Trumpeter ...

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TV / Film

Jazzed Media to produce Woody Herman documentary

Source: Graham Carter
August 25, 2010

Jazzed Media, a jazz record label and film production company, has started production of a documentary film on big band jazz legend Woody Herman titled Blue Flame. This is the fourth jazz documentary from filmmaker Graham Carter, owner of Jazzed Media. Woody Herman was one of the most famous big band leaders from the 1940's swing era who managed to make the transition through various big band jazz music eras including bebop in the late 1940's, rock oriented jazz in ...

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Event

Carlinhos Brown Headlines Brazilian Day: New York City - September 5 & Madrid - September 11

Source: Evangeline Kim
August 25, 2010

New York City: Singer, composer and instrumentalist Carlinhos Brown was chosen to lead the 26th Brazilian Day, September 5, 2010, in New York City. After last year's success of the 'Cleansing of 46th Street'—the street also known as Little Brazil, Brown once again this year headlines the main stage event at 43rd Street and Avenue of the Americas (6th Ave.), with expected 1.5 million fans. In addition to his New York appearance, Brown will also headline the first edition of ...

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Performance / Tour

Marc Hoffman Quintet Makes Debut Performance at Matthews Alive! Festival

Source: blueplate pr
August 24, 2010

August 24, 2010 (CHARLOTTE, NC)—The Marc Hoffman Quintet, lead by Virillion Music recording artist Marc Hoffman, will perform during the “Matthews Alive! Festival" in Stumpton Park, Matthews, NC, on Sunday, September 5, from 5:30-6:30 pm. The quintet's playlist will include original jazz-flavored contemporary Christian music as well as audience favorites. Marc Hoffman's various ensembles include duo, trio, and four- or five-piece bands For the Matthews gig, his quintet will feature Grammy-nominated guitarist John Sharp, internationally renowned bassist Terry Peoples, Charlotte-based ...

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Recording

Composer/Pianist Dan Marschak's Debut Album "Likewise" set to release Aug. 24

Source: Dan Marschak
August 24, 2010

A gutsy debut from a young pianist/composer that challenges our expectations of a jazz album. “Bravo for Likewise!" says the legendary Lalo Shifrin. “Dan Marschak's compositions are adventurous, and his ideas are clear and well developed. I see many possibilities in his career." Dan Marschak's debut album showcases his compositional and pianistic talents with fresh approaches to the expanding art of jazz. Diversity is the name of the game, as each track has its own personality and instrumentation. From progressive ...

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Contest

Quiescence Music Gives Away Bestselling Piano Book!

Source: Michael Ricci
August 24, 2010

Who says you have to be a gifted genius to create your own unique piano compositions? Not Edward Weiss, educator, author and composer whos just completed his first full length book on doing just that turning anyone into a virtual virtuoso in as little as 30 days even if theyve never touched a musical keyboard in their life. Edwards approach is unusual, in that he tosses the so-called rule book out the window. Gone are the endless do ray me ...

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