Jazz News

Singer Sachal Vasandani to Perform June 3 in Saratoga Springs, NY

Source: Michael Ricci
May 10, 2010

Jazz vocalist Sachal Vasandani, hailed as one of the rising stars of the jazz world and praised for a “golden voice" enhanced by “emotion and intellect, will perform at 8 p.m. June 3 at the Spa Little Theater, Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs, NY.

The Chicago-born artist first began attracting attention as a University of Michigan music major when he was named DownBeat magazine's Collegiate Jazz Vocalist of the Year in 1999.

After moving to New York and working ...

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36th Annual Jazz Record Collectors' Bash June 25th & 26th, 2010

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
May 10, 2010

June 25th & 26th, 2010 78s, LPs, CDs, Memorabilia RARE FILMS EACH EVENING

Hilton Woodbridge 120 Wood Avenue South Iselin, NJ 08830

Reservations: Call either the toll free number 1-800-HILTONS (800 445-8667) or the Hilton Woodbridge (732) 494-6200. Mention JAZZ RECORD COLLECTORS GROUP to get discount.

Email: [email protected].

Rate with discount is $119.00 + tax per night. Please note: There are a limited number of rooms available at the discount rate.

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The Jeremy Monteiro Trio with Special Guest Alan Barnes at The Living Room from May 18-22, 2010

Source: Michael Ricci
May 10, 2010

The Living Rooms reputation for showcasing high caliber international jazz musicians is well-deserved. The walls of this sophisticated lounge bar may well be decorated with the black and white images of the jazz greats of yesteryear but it is the living legends of the jazz world that take to the stage. In May, The Living Room is thrilled to welcome the Jeremy Monteiro Trio with special guest, the renowned British saxophonist, Alan Barnes. Performing for just 5 nights from May ...

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Justin Kauflin's Transcendent Vision

Source: Michael Ricci
May 10, 2010

Justin Kauflin's debut CD is a testament to his remarkable artistry, wisdom and faith By Tom Robotham Eight years ago, I attended a concert featuring the Governor's School Jazz Band under the direction of Jae Sinnett. I knew I was in for an enjoyable evening; over the preceding decade, I'd seen at least a dozen performances by students in the Governor's School's music, theater and dance departments, not to mention exhibitions by ...

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Steve Jobs Reportedly Says the Ipad's Ability to Print 'Will Come'

Source: Michael Ricci
May 10, 2010

Steve Jobs reportedly replied to an Apple customer's e-mail, saying that printing would eventually make its way to the iPad. According to a report in MacRumors, Jobs responded to a customer who asked him why the ability to print wasn't available. “Why no printing on the iPad? What gives?" the customer asked, according to the report. Jobs' simple reply: “It will come." Unfortunately, Apple's chief executive didn't give a time frame on how long it would be before the feature ...

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Sneak Peek: Hands-on with iPhone OS 4 Beta

Source: All About Jazz
May 10, 2010

Although Apple's next iPhone operating system is at least a month away from release, Wired.com got a hands-on peek at the latest beta and found some interesting goodies that have not been officially announced. Most notably, the iPhone OS 4 beta 3 software includes a brand new iPod widget and a file-sharing feature that was previously exclusive to the iPad. (These features were previously reported by Boy Genius Report.) Other new features we tested were those on display during Apple's ...

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Utopia Records Announces Release of Music Veteran Alfonzo Blackwell's "Human Nature" Tribute to King of Pop Michael Jackson

Source: One Creative Publicist & Management
May 10, 2010

Contemporary Jazz Artist and Seasoned Producer Alfonzo Blackwell crafts a unique and timeless production and performance of Michael Jackson's classic hit “Human Nature".

New York, NY (USA) Utopia Records is pleased and honored to announce the new exclusive single-track release of “Human Nature" which was produced, arranged, performed, mixed and engineered by music veteran Alfonzo Blackwell. The multi-talented and multi-instrumentalist masterminds the orchestration of a flawless live performance on the soprano saxophone, electric bass, acoustic guitar accompanied by drum, percussion ...

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Grover Washington Jr.'s "Grover Live" Coming On May 18, 2010

Source: Michael Ricci
May 9, 2010

Grover Live, a New CD Documenting the Late, Great Saxophonist Grover Washington Jr. in a 1997 Concert With His Touring Band To Be Released on G Man Productions in May 18, 2010 The godfather of today's urban contemporary jazz scene, Grover Washington Jr., was one of the most popular and influential saxophonists of the '70s and '80s. And while he may have paved the way for such easy-listening artists as Kenny G, Najee, George Howard and Gerald Albright, none of ...

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