Jazz News

Kirk Franklin and Others Honored by American Heart Association at World-Famous Apollo Theater

Source: One Creative Publicist & Management
May 7, 2010

Sax Star Alfonzo Blackwell Returns to the World-Famous Apollo Theater Stage to perform in support of the American Heart Association in NYC. New York, NY (USA) The American Heart Association's Power To End Stroke (PTES) campaign initiative is gearing up for an exciting and major event this Friday, May 7, 2010. The 4th Annual Power Awards Gala celebration is coming to the world-famous Apollo Theater in New York City. The event will be hosted by comedian George Willborn with special ...

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Jazz Goes Silent at Ortlieb's Jazzhaus

Source: Michael Ricci
May 7, 2010

It had been one of Philadelphia's cozy hideaways, the former lunchroom of a bygone brewery at Third near Poplar, where the jazz was cool and the food was hot for more than two decades. Ortlieb's Jazzhaus, the club with a tiny stage where the Philadelphia jazz elite played, closed Sunday night after 23 years. “It was very nice," said Bob Perkins, host of the BP with the GM, jazz show on WRTI 90.1-FM.. “Good food and a great jazz club." ...

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Bourbon Street Jazz 'N' Blues at Glastonbury

Source: Michael Ricci
May 7, 2010

This year's Bourbon Street Jazz 'n' Blues line up is something a bit special. They've got some up and coming stars and some veteran performers all showcasing some of the finest jazz the festival has seen in a long time. And here they are for your pleasure; make a note of these guys. You won't want to miss them. Carmen Ghia & The Hotrods - Rollin' outta the City of Steel to the green fields of Glastonbury, this seven-piece rockabilly ...

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The All Shorter Show on Freedom Jazz Dance

Source: Michael Ricci
May 7, 2010

Sunday from 5 PM 7 PM EST 90.1 FM WDCE Richmond Listen online via live webcast at wdce.org Archived shows uploaded at freedomjazzdance.net two days after each live broadcast. Want your Wayne Shorter in short order? Dont want to short yourself on Wayne Shorter? Perhaps you are longing for Wayne Shorter? If so, Freedom Jazz Dance is for you this week. This Sunday from 5-7 PM, Ill be devoting a whole show to the jazz saxophone legend Wayne Shorter, jumping ...

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Jazz Gigs Around New York

Source: All About Jazz
May 7, 2010

NANCY WILSON (Sunday and Monday) Her two sets at the Blue Note represent an increasingly rare nightclub stand. Sunday at 8 p.m. 237 West 42nd Street, Manhattan (212) 997-4144, bbkingblues.com Monday at 8 (sold out) and 10:30 p.m. 131 West Third Street, Greenwich Village (212) 475-8592, bluenote.net

HOWARD ALDEN-ANAT COHEN DUO (Saturday) At 7 and 9 p.m. Bar ...

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Jazz Basin Los Angeles

Source: All About Jazz
May 7, 2010

The Jack Sheldon California Cool Quartet An integral part of the West Coast Scene of the 1950s, he played an important role in developing that eras bebop-inspired sound. His solid connection to that vibrant period in West Coast Jazz surfaces with each impeccable solo. Thursday May 13 9 PM to 12:30 AM Jax Bar and Grill 339 N. Brand Blvd. Glendale, CA (818) 500-1604 Friday May ...

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FCC Offers 'Regulation Lite' for Broadband Providers, Pleasing Few

Source: All About Jazz
May 7, 2010

The FCC's plan to lightly regulate the pipes of U.S. broadband providers in order to preserve users rights ran into fierce criticism from Republicans and free-market groups Thursday.

This came despite agency promises not to impose most of the heavy regulations that currently control phone service in the United States. The move to reclassify broadband services under the part of the law that regulates phone companies was quickly met with skepticism from Wall Street and strong words from Republicans who ...

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Thomas Dolby Readies First New Studio Album in 20 Years

Source: conqueroo
May 7, 2010

A Map of the Floating City, set for late 2010, will be preceded by three digital EPs.

Guests include Mark Knopfler, Regina Spektor, Natalie MacMaster, Eddi Reader and Imogen Heap.

LONDON, U.K. -- Thomas Dolby, the iconic '80s star whose smash hits “She Blinded Me With Science" and “Hyperactive" helped define the MTV generation/revolution, is preparing to break his 20-year silence with a new album later this year titled A Map of the Floating City. The album features appearances by ...

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