Jazz News

Dozens of Musicians Jazz up Crystal December Caribbean Cruise

Source: Michael Ricci
June 9, 2010

This December, nearly two dozen jazz artists will dazzle music lovers aboard Crystal Cruises' Experiences of Discovery Jazz Cruise. With live performances from piano solos to harmonious trios, quartets and full seven-piece bands, the 10-day Caribbean itinerary roundtrip from Miami aboard the award-winning Crystal Serenity December 11, 2010.

The acclaimed Bill Allred Classic Jazz Band will headline, along with a variety of solo artists to fill the ship with the sounds of jazz in the classic styles of the '30s, ...

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'70s Hits Headline Summer Evening at the Blue Vine with the Marc Hoffman Duo

Source: blueplate pr
June 9, 2010

(SALISBURY, NC) - Billy Joel, Elton John, Steely Dan and Todd Rundgren will provide some of the inspiration for an evening of live music in downtown Salisbury when the Marc Hoffman Duo performs at The Blue Vine on Friday, June 11, from 9-11:30 p.m. Singer/composer/pianist Marc Hoffman and bassist Sean Tarleton have prepared a playlist for the evening's performance that “you just don't hear that often," Hoffman said. “I love to perform these '70s songs, so it's going to be ...

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Alex Cline's Band of the Moment at the Hammer Museum on July 27th

Source: Michael Ricci
June 9, 2010

Tuesday, July 27, 2010 FREE! Led by drummer-percussionist-composer Alex Cline, Band of the Moment is a uniquely eclectic ensemble of Los Angeles creative jazz all-stars who represent a full spectrum of modern jazz music's more creative and compelling developments over the last few decades. ALL HAMMER PUBLIC PROGRAMS ARE FREE. Seating is on a first come, first served basis. Hammer members receive priority seating, subject to availability. Reservations not accepted, RSVPs not required. Easy parking is available under ...

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Laya Project Coming to the US; Music from the Southeast Asia Tsunami

Source: Michael Ricci
June 9, 2010

Laya Project, Various Artists (EarthSync): Unique Project Finally Coming to the States July 13th

On a beach, a fisherman pours his heart into a love song for his wife, taken by the sea. A worn but beautiful woman, at first shy and retiring, sings an unexpectedly passionate welcome. A couple selling trinkets to sun-hungry tourists opens an arresting trove of traditional instruments and plays them with astounding zeal.

On the shores of great tragedy and destruction, the sounds and images ...

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Airborne Soars on New Horizons with Latest Release

Source: Cheryl Hughey Promotions
June 9, 2010

Airborne the “Musical Peacemakers" of contemporary jazz are rising higher and soaring on New Horizons with their new and 7th CD to date. The warm, yet cool atmosphere of this wonderful project takes you on a magical and musical journey to a new day filled with joy and hope. Its smooth jazz theme rides on the successful inspiration of their last chart topping CD Winds of Change. Groove music with depth and character that is captivating and entrancing. Joyful jazz ...

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Torben Waldorff Tour USA and New CD on Artistshare "American Rock Beauty"

Source: Braithwaite & Katz Communications
June 9, 2010

GUITARIST TORBEN WALDORFF CELEBRATES RECENT ARTISTSHARE CD “AMERICAN ROCK BEAUTY" With Performances in Toronto, Rochester, Seattle and Brooklyn “Music full of great playing and soul." -- John Heidt, Vintage Guitar “Danish guitarist Torben Waldorff is a supple and respectful player and a composer of breadth and depth." -- Carlo Wolff, JazzTimes “The dialog between Waldorff and McCaslin is the main attraction on this recording (Afterburn), with many rich moments featuring the two in near perfect alliance." -- Mitch Myers, DownBeat ...

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Marvin Isley, Bassist of Isley Bros. Dies

Source: All About Jazz
June 9, 2010

Marvin Isley, bassist for the Isley Bros. during their hit-making funk resurgence of the '70s, died June 6 in Chicago. He was 56, and had suffered from diabetes since the late '90s.

With his guitarist sibling, Ernie, Isley joined elder brothers Ronald, Rudolph and O'Kelly in 1969; the Cincinnati-vocal act had already scored such indelible R&B hits as “Twist and Shout" and “This Old Heart of Mine." At the T-Neck label, the Isley's vaulted back to the top of the ...

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Bay Area's Jewish Music Festival Celebrates 25 Years with Free Outdoor Party & Other July Events

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June 9, 2010

Bay Area's Jewish Music Festival Celebrates 25 Years

The Bay Area's Jewish Music Festival marks its two and a half decades with a day of free outdoor festivities for all ages and background at the Yerba Buena Gardens on July 11, 2010, including instrument building workshops, instant choruses, klezmer jams, and performances running from kid-friendly to hip.

In addition to the fun free-for-all, the Festival is presenting several groundbreaking multi-media, multi-platform performances, the edgy interpretation of Jewish roots that has ...

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