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Continuum, A Journey Through Jazz: "Satchmo Summerfest, Part 2"

Source: J. Scott Fugate
August 3, 2010

Soulandjazz.com Presents: Continuum--A Journey Through Jazz Episode 17: “Satchmo Summerfest, Part 2" Hosted and Produced by J. Scott Fugate, “The Jazz Evangelist" As always, the show is free, absolutely legal, fun for the whole family, and available for listening right now, right here, from any device: http://lnk.ms/CGLwM This week I'm broadcasting live from the Crescent City--the Birthplace of Jazz--New Orleans where they are preparing for the 10th Annual Satchmo Summerfest this coming weekend! For more information about all the ...

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Japanese Pianist Junko Onishi to release "Baroque" on September 14th

Source: Muse Media
August 3, 2010

JAPANESE JAZZ PIANO SENSATION JUNKO ONISHI MAKES VERVE DEBUT WITH “BAROQUE" SEPTEMBER 14th CD features an all-star ensemble including Nicholas Payton, Wycliffe Gordon and James Carter “It don't mean a thing, if it ain't got that blues and swing," states Junko Onishi, one of Japan's most prominent jazz pianists. And swing she does on her Verve debut, Baroque, set for release September 14th. “Since she began her recording career in 1992, Junko Onishi has distinguished herself as a forceful, original ...

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Now Available: Dennis Rea's "Views from Chicheng Precipice" on Moonjune Records

Source: Michael Ricci
August 3, 2010

DENNIS REA, guitarist and leader of critically acclaimed bands IRON KIM STYLE and MORAINE (which performed at the recent NearFest 2010), has released his solo album Views from Chicheng Precipice Internationally acclaimed for his work with art-rock juggernaut Moraine and free-jazz provocateurs Iron Kim Style (MoonJune Records MJR028 and MJR031), guitarist and composer Dennis Rea presents a completely different but equally compelling facet of his musical personality with his most ambitious release to date, Views from Chicheng Precipice. A key ...

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Carlos Reyes and his Electrick Symphony perform at Yoshi's San Francisco August 25, 2010 8PM

Source: RioVida Networks
August 3, 2010

Carlos Reyes and his Electrick Symphony are returning to the Bay Area. He dazzles audiences with his distinct, euphoric style of music and stretches the harp and violin to elicit sounds that inspire and delight. His modern symphonies combine the best rhythms and melodies from Blues, Rock, Jazz, Latin and Classical styles. His music is always compelling and consistently breaks new ground. His word-class band supports his music with flawless precision. While the music is symphonic and technically demanding, the ...

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Charlie Musselwhite Returns to "The Well" on August 24

Source: Chris M. Slawecki
August 3, 2010

Charlie Musselwhite will release his new CD, The Well (Alligator Records) on August 24.

A groundbreaking recording artist since the 1960s, Musselwhite continues to create trailblazing music while remaining firmly rooted in the blues. His worldly-wise vocals, rich, melodic harmonica playing and deep country blues guitar work flawlessly accompany his often autobiographical and always memorable original songs

Musselwhite is the only musician who can boast knowing Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash, befriending and playing with ever major bluesman including Muddy ...

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Shye Ben-Tzur: Israel to India, Sufi to Rajasthani Funk

Source: Chris M. Slawecki
August 3, 2010

Bouncing along in a brightly painted cab or breathing the sweet sanctity of a Sufi shrine, melodies come unbidden to musician and composer Shye Ben-Tzur. And they burst into full blossom on Shoshan (EarthSynch, distributed by White Swan; September 16, 2010), a funky filigree of unexpected trans-cultural devotional songs encompassing the soaring sounds of Rajastan, the literary cadences of Hebrew, and the pulse of a rock bass line.

The seemingly quirky juxtapositions--devotional qawwali music with Hebrew poetry, Indian classical vocals ...

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Stephanie Jordan debut Thursday Night Jazz at The Setai, South Beach Miami

Source: Vincent Sylvain
August 3, 2010

Acclaimed New Orleans' songstress Stephanie Jordan debut the Thursday Night Jazz at The Setai, South Beach. Launching August 5, at 7:00 p.m. and every Thursday thereafter, local and national jazz musicians and vocalists will perform live classic, Latin and smooth jazz under the stars at The Bar & Courtyard in Miami Beach. Since opening its doors in 2005, The Setai, an intimate, serene oceanfront resort in the heart of South Beach has been synonymous with exceptional service, award-winning décor and ...

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Trombone Shorty Joins Jeff Beck's U.K. Tour

Source: Chris M. Slawecki
August 3, 2010

Performing on Jeff Beck's U.K. tour is the latest highlight in Trombone Shorty's milestone year. His career highlights date back to sitting in with Bo Diddley at the ripe age of four, but this year, powered by his Verve Forecast debut, Backatown, is one for the record books for Troy “Trombone Shorty" Andrews. The CD entered the Contemporary Jazz Album chart at # 1, spending nine weeks there, before the new Herbie Hancock CD finally broke his hold on the ...

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