Jazz News

Download Seven Free MP3s by Pianist Jessica Williams

Source: Michael Ricci
August 2, 2010

An AAJ exclusive!

Familiarize yourself with pianist Jessica Williams's music by downloading the seven free MP3s below.

And while you're enjoying the music, read Dan McClenaghan's interview, Jessica Williams: Musical Truths, published today.

Blues For BT Jessica Williams Billy's Theme 05:34 Vital Signs Jessica Williams Vital Signs 1:45 Empathy Jessica Williams Songs for a New Century 7:20 Wise One Jessica Williams Prophets 07:10 Tadd's Delight Jessica Williams ...

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Carei F. Thomas' New Book - "Compositions and Concepts"

Source: All About Jazz
August 2, 2010

About Compositions and Concepts by Carei F. Thomas I love composing, performing and sharing out of the midst of living and align myself with a cause and effect philosophy, exemplifying process and product as one and concluding the journey and destination are the same. There have been many stages in my development with my compositions going back and forth conceptually from simple songs, to investigations of complex methodologies, to experimentation with mathematical and visual paradigms. This pendulum motion supports ...

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Chopin, Bobby McFerrin, NDR Bigband (y Jaques Morelenbaum y Omar Sosa)

Source: Joan A. Cararach
August 2, 2010

El 200 aniversario del nacimiento de Fryderyk Chopin va a tener este mes de agosto una especial celebración en el prestigioso Schleswig-Holstein Musik Festival, con el estreno el próximo 10 de agosto del espectáculo Bobby meets Chopin. Con arreglos y dirección de Gil Goldstein, Bobby McFerrin se ha unido en esta ocasión a la NDR Bigband. Tras los conciertos en Alemania, McFerrin y la NDR se trasladarán a Polonia, donde tocarán en Varsovia y Cracovia.

La NDR Bigband tocará el ...

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Kjetil Huseboe's Optical Substance Releases "Adaptation" on August 23rd

Source: Michael Ricci
August 2, 2010

Optical Substance is the project of the musician and producer Kjetil Huseboe, a project in which he combines elements from both jazz, electronica, ambient and pop. On the new album entitled Adaptation, he has consciously sought a balance between an acoustic and an electronic sound. In the compositions we find an assembly of eclectic musical expressions that convey intense emotion both in a melodic, calm, meditative and thoughtful manner. The music has an organic character and the production is subtle. ...

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Mika Yoshida Collaborates With Steve Gadd On Latest Album

Source: Michael Ricci
August 1, 2010

Mika Yoshida and legendary drummer Steve Gadd team up on Mika's newest release, Mikarimba, an eclectic collection of joyful jazz tunes. Mika's beautiful Marimba playing is enhanced on this album by Gadd, renowned bassist Eddie Gomez and accomplished pianist Anders Wihk. The album is being distributed by BFM Digital, a leading digital music aggregator and distributor of independent music. Mika and her band engage the listener with unique and original arrangements from classical tunes such as Beethoven's Pathetique, turning it ...

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Richmond Jazz Festival: August 14-15

Source: Michael Ricci
August 1, 2010

City and corporate leaders announced the inaugural Richmond Jazz Festival at Maymont, featuring some of the biggest names in local, national and international jazz. The festival will be held August 14-15 at the 100-acre Maymont park and museum in Richmond, Virginia. The two-day, multi-stage event, with Altria Group serving as the presenting sponsor, will feature more than 20 artists representing mostly jazz, as well as other diverse music genres. A portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit the ...

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Announcing "Jazz in Ramadan"

Source: Chris M. Slawecki
August 1, 2010

"Jazz in Ramadan" shares jazz with everyone! “Jazz in Ramadan" proposes the idea that social peace comes first and foremost from the sharing artistic inspiration, will feature world-renown jazz musicians from the Muslim world all through the Ramadan.

We will celebrate Ramadan, a time of peace that strengthens social ties, spontaneously calls to mind the importance of mutual life and cultural sharing, with a unique international music festival that will bring together everyone from every other fraction.

Two beautiful historic ...

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Sunna Gunnlaugs: Pay What You Want Summer Sale

Source: Scott McLemore
August 1, 2010

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