Jazz News

Further Musings of a Jazz Camp Junkie: 2010

Source: Michael Ricci
August 12, 2010

By William S. Sinclair In 2005 I posted an article about some jazz camps I had attended. This is a follow-up to that article. Since that time I have attended three others you might enjoy reading about. North Woods Jazz Camp The first of these, a small and intimate gathering run by Kim Richmond and his partner Clay Jenkins, took place at a resort called Holiday Acres, in mid-May, by Lake Thompson just outside the little town of Rhinelander, Wisconsin. ...

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Jazz Middelheim Opens Exciting 29th Edition

Source: Phillip Woolever
August 12, 2010

The 29th season of Jazz Middelheim kicks off Thursday August 12th with another exceptional line-up at Antwerp's Park Den Brandt. Jazz Middelheim is not Belgium's longest festival or feature the most multiple musical genres, but it is definitely among the best of any region in regard to distinctive depth and quality. If you're primarily a jazz fan, that focus on sticking to a fundamental form is a very positive factor. That doesn't mean Jazz Middelheim only contains standard shows from ...

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Lewis/Gregory/Wiltrout Release New CD "First Takes"

Source: Michael Ricci
August 12, 2010

The Charleston, SC, based collective trio Lewis/Gregory/Wiltrout is proud to release their debut album, First Takes. The trio consists of Robert Lewis on tenor saxophone, Gerald Gregory on keyboards and organ, and Ron Wiltrout on drums. The album is available on-line through CD Baby and can also be downloaded from iTunes and other portals.

The album is an attempt to capture the free-wheeling spirit of a live club date. All of the tunes were recorded on the first take, with ...

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"Similar Artists" Feature Returns to All About Jazz

Source: Michael Ricci
August 12, 2010

All About Jazz has relaunched its “similar artist" feature and now displays this information on each musician's profile page—just click the SIMILAR tab in the right panel. Example...

“We hotlink each related artist to their own profile page to help enhance a newbies level of discovery at AAJ... it's also fun for the aficionado," says Michael Ricci, All About Jazz's Publisher.

AAJ utilizes the The Echo Nest technology to deliver these results and we plan to further deploy “related" results ...

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Portland Bassist Ed Bennett Releases New CD "En Route"

Source: Michael Ricci
September 1, 2010

Ed Bennett, longtime bassist for Carmen McRae, and member of the Mel Brown Quartet (and Saphu Records CEO) will release his fifth title as bandleader. Ed Bennett will be having his CD Release Party on Friday September 3rd at Portland's prestigious jazz club, Jimmy Mak's, located at 221 NW 10th Ave. (between Davis and Everett). He will be performing from 8pm to 12 midnight. $10 cover charge. For reservations call: (503) 295-6542 Ed Bennett has long been considered one of ...

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Giuseppi Logan Quintet at The Stone (NYC) on August 15th

Source: Tompkins Square
August 11, 2010

"A fantastic return to form for Giuseppi Logan—a contemporary record, but one that grabs us with just as much force as his famous 60s album for ESP!"—Dustygroove.com “An astonishing comeback record"—All Music Guide (4 stars) Legendary saxophonist Giuseppi Logan will perform with his Quintet at the Stone in NYC on Sunday August 15th, 10pm. The master musician, who just turned 75, has released his first album in 45 years on NYC's Tompkins Square label to wide acclaim. 'Giuseppi Logan Quintet,' ...

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Pat Martino To Perform at the Chicago Guitar Festival

Source: Buzzword PR
August 11, 2010

Pat Martino and Nicholas Barron To Perform at the Chicago Guitar Festival on Wednesday, October 6—Tuesday, October 12, 2010 Chicago, IL—Dot-to-Dot Management today announced that jazz guitar great Pat Martino will perform at Chicago's legendary Jazz Showcase from Thursday, October 7th through Sunday, October 10th as part of the much-anticipated Chicago Guitar Festival. Singer-songwriter and guitarist Nicholas Barron has also joined the Festival line-up, opening for Tim Sparks at Martyrs on Monday, October 11th. Presented by Dot-to-Dot Management, the Chicago ...

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The Andreas Kapsalis Goran Ivanovic Guitar Duo Embark on American Concert Tour

Source: Buzzword PR
August 11, 2010

Chicago, IL—For lovers of guitar virtuosity, the news is good. The Andreas Kapsalis Goran Ivanovic Guitar Duo will embark on a multi-city concert tour of the American Midwest and Northeast beginning in mid-August and continuing throughout the fall. The pair will break from the touring to return home to Chicago to perform at the Mayne Stage on Thursday, October 7, as part of the groundbreaking Chicago Guitar Festival, which Kapsalis and Ivanovic are helping to produce. The experimental duo, comprised ...

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