Jazz News

Ron Carter to be Awarded at Heineken Jazzaldia (San Sebastian, Spain)

Source: Michael Ricci
July 8, 2010

Legendary bassist Ron Carter will be awarded at Heineken Jazzaldia (San Sebastian Jazz Festival, Spain) with the Donostiako Jazzaldia Award on July 22nd, prior to his performance at the Festival with his Golden Striker Trio. Every year, the Heineken Jazzaldia gives this award to an outstanding person in the field of jazz. It is not a money prize, but a souvenir of San Sebastian with an engraved plaque proclaiming the merits of the artist. Awarded musicians so far include: Doc ...

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Drummer Muhammed Ali Interviewed at AAJ

Source: All About Jazz
July 7, 2010

Though not as well known as his brother, drummer Rashied Ali (1935-2009), Muhammad Ali spent the 1970s as one of the busiest drummers in free jazz, primarily working in a cooperative Paris-based quartet with saxophonist Frank Wright, pianist Bobby Few and bassist Alan Silva, and known as the Center of the World Quartet. Born in Philadelphia in 1936 as Raymond Patterson, Ali has worked with many of the preeminent names in the jazz avant-garde, including saxophonists John Coltrane, Albert Ayler, ...

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EMI Releases Remastered Apple Records Catalogue

Source: Michael Ricci
July 7, 2010

APPLE RECORDS CATALOGUE REMASTERED AND REISSUED ON CD AND DIGITAL DOWNLOAD BADFINGER, BILLY PRESTON, MARY HOPKIN, JAMES TAYLOR, AND MORE CLASSICS SET FOR RELEASE ON OCTOBER 26th Hollywood, California--Launched by The Beatles in 1968, as the new outlet for their own recordings as well as the music of an eclectic roster of artists--James Taylor, Badfinger, Billy Preston, Mary Hopkin, Doris Troy, and Jackie Lomax among them--who were all personally brought to the label by The Beatles (individually and/or collectively), Apple ...

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What's New @ shop.allaboutjazz.com

Source: Michael Ricci
July 7, 2010

Warner Bros. Big Band, Jazz & Swing Short Subject Collection (6 DVDs)--$49.98 An amazing collection of short features from 1930 to '47 by great performers and ensembles, gathered in this jaw-dropping assemblage from the Warner Bros.' vault at a great price. This one-of-a-kind, 11+-hours, 6-Disc collection of 63 theatrical shorts is rescues many wonderful performances as well as considerable nostalgia. “Those bands with dynamic high-energy front men, like Cab Calloway and Louis Prima, are ...

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The Stryker / Slagle Band CD Release at The Jazz Standard Tues., Aug. 10th Sets at 7:30pm & 9:30

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
July 7, 2010

The Stryker / Slagle Band CD Release at The Jazz Standard 116 E. 27th Street (between Lexington and Park Avenues) Tues., Aug. 10th Sets at 7:30pm & 9:30 The Stryker / Slagle Band Dave Stryker--guitar Steve Slagle--sax Ed Howard--bass TBA--drums NEW CD: KEEPER The Stryker / Slagle Band Keeper (Panorama Records PAN003) Street Date June 1, 2010 Dave Stryker-guitar, Steve Slagle-alto and soprano sax, Jay Anderson-bass, Victor Lewis-drums After a successful two-night run ...

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Guitarist John Scofield Presents Eric Krasno & Nigel Hall in Shades of Jazz at the Katonah Museum of Art

Source: Katonah Museum of Art
July 7, 2010

The Katonah Museum of Art invites you to enjoy an early summer evening of art and jazz with the second Shades of Jazz concert of the new season. As curator for the series, legendary guitarist John Scofield presents some of the brightest talents in jazz today and jams with them at the end of each performance in the Museum's Sculpture Garden. Join John Scofield on Wednesday, July 15, as he welcomes two modern masters of soul, Eric Krasno and Nigel ...

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Experience Euphoria in Greenville, South Carolina

Source: Chris M. Slawecki
July 7, 2010

While there are countless food and wine festivals across the country, few are incorporating music to the extent that Euphoria, a food, wine and music festival in Greenville, South Carolina, has done in it's first four years.

One of the reasons may just be that Edwin McCain, platinum selling singer/songwriter and local legend, is co-founder of the event. After releasing seven albums and selling over 2 million copies, he continues to perform hundreds concerts throughout the country each year, but ...

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Tribute to a Reggae Legend: Global Celebration of Bob Marley, July 13

Source: Chris M. Slawecki
July 7, 2010

Tribute to a Reggae Legend: A global celebration of the music of Bob Marley, featuring five new, exclusive recordings by exceptional international artists

Release Date: July 13, 2010 (International release dates vary)

Few people have made the kind of lasting, universal impact that Bob Marley has made with his music. In his short 36 years, Marley managed not only to introduce hundreds of millions to reggae but also spread powerful messages of peace, love, human rights and acceptance. It's no ...

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