Jazz News

Jacob Sacks, Eivind Opsvik, Paul Motian, Mat Maneri Live at Cornelia Street Cafe, NYC

Source: Michael Ricci
May 27, 2010

Friday June 11th and Saturday June 12th Cornelia Street Cafe 29 Cornelia Street 9:00PM & 10:30PM TWO MILES A DAY Jacob Sacks, piano; Eivind Opsvik, bass; Mat Manieri, viola, violin; Paul Motian, drums

Back in 2005 Jacob Sacks and Eivind Opsvik wrote five songs each and invited Paul Motian and Mat Maneri with them to record 'Two Miles A Day'. ...

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Lee DeWyze is Season 9 'Idol'

Source: Michael Ricci
May 27, 2010

This is it: The new “American Idol" gets crowned tonight, as America says goodbye to Simon Cowell. (Until next year when he returns to Fox with his new show.) What was it like to actually be inside the Nokia?

[Spoiler alert: This contains details from the finale of “American Idol."]

This year, the Nokia has a special surprise waiting for its “Idol" guests. To get to your seat, you have to first stand in a line that wraps around ...

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Summertime is Breaking Out All Over

Source: All About Jazz
May 27, 2010

California Coast Line Festivals 2010

It's Like Deja Vu all over again.... What's Up with that?

Berkeley's Himalayan Fair. Himalayan art, music, dance and food. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. May 29, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. May 30. Live Oak Park, 1300 Shattuck Ave. $5, free children 12 and younger. Visit himalayanfair.net.

Olson's Cherry Festival. Games, contests, tours, face painting, cherry tasting, cooking demonstrations and prizes. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. May 29-30. New Cherry Stand, West El Camino ...

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Ultra World X-Tet CD Release: Moon and Legend

Source: Michael Ricci
May 27, 2010

Introducing a new album for Ultra World X-tet... Moon and Legend

Ultra World X-tet performs a joyful, exotic, soulful and elegant fusion of East and West for the 21st Century. The band instrumentation includes Saxophone, Bamboo Flutes, Bass, Percussion, and Guzheng (23 string Chinese Zither). The Guzheng and Chinese Bamboo flutes bring a rich history of over 2000 years to the overall sound which is modern and adventurous. The X-tet's unique brand of “San Francisco World Jazz" casts ...

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Wishbone Ash Releases First New Single in over 20 Years

Source: Glass Onyon PR - Keith James
May 27, 2010

London, UK - After 20 plus years, UK classic rock legends Wishbone Ash have released a new single, “Reason To Believe", which is creating a huge buzz amongst the music press and fans of the band worldwide. The single is part of an EP that also features an album edit from the forthcoming CD and two superb remixes which stand out on their own. It is now available for download on iTunes. “Reason to Believe sums up what we are ...

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Enter the Motema "Gregory Porter - Water" Giveaway Contest

Source: All About Jazz
May 26, 2010

All About Jazz members are invited to enter the Motema Music “Gregory Porter - Water“ giveaway contest starting today. We'll select FIVE winners at the conclusion of the contest on June 24th.

Click here to enter the contest

(Following Gregory Porter at AAJ automatically enters you in the contest.)

Good luck! Your Friends at Motema Music

About Gregory Porter and Water

With a voice that can caress or confront, embrace or exhort, Gregory Porter exhibits such ...

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Davell Crawford: New Orleans Jazz Musician Featured on NBC's the Today Show

Source: Michael Ricci
May 26, 2010

Almost five years ago, New Orleans jazz & R&B sensation Davell Crawford, like many others, was tragically struck hard by the torment of Hurricane Katrina.

The proclaimed “Prince of New Orleans" had his home, studio, piano and all other possessions destroyed and turned to rubble - and although the rebuilding process still has a long road ahead, Davell Crawford is beginning to see a bright light at the end of this otherwise dreary tunnel.

This is thanks in large part ...

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Continuum, a Journey Through Jazz - "The Atlanta Jazz Festival" Part 2 - On soulandjazz.com

Source: Michael Ricci
May 26, 2010

SoulandJazz.com Presents: Continuum, A Journey Through Jazz Episode #7 / “The Atlanta Jazz Festival" - Part Two Hosted and Produced by Scott Fugate, “The Jazz Evangelist"

Available now - free, legal, and CD quality, right here

This week we continue on last weeks journey through jazz in the city of Atlanta, GA where we are preparing for one of the best jazz festivals in the world - and it's absolutely free to the public! So, listen to both ...

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