Jazz News

The Bill McBirnie Quartet at the Old Mill (Toronto) on April 8th

Source: Michael Ricci
March 29, 2010

Take this rare opportunity both to see and to hear The Bill McBirnie Quartet featuring highlights from Bill's new and highly-acclaimed album, Mercy, in what is a genuinely relaxed and enjoyable setting. Bill's quartet will consist of: - Bill McBirnie (flute), David Restivo (piano), Pat Collins (bass), John Sumner (drums). The time and venue are as follows: Thursday, April 8th 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. The Old Mill - Dining Room Reservations (recommended) ...

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Position Opening: Program Assistant at Chamber Music America

Source: Michael Ricci
March 29, 2010

>Chamber Music America, the national service organization for the ensemble music profession, seeks a Program Assistant who will report to the co-directors of the Program Department. The position includes responsibilities specific to CMAs jazz and classical grant and award programs and the professional development activities that are the primary functions of the department, as well as general office duties as required.

POSITION DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Assisting program directors with all activities ...

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Tom Harrell New CD "Roman Nights" Release at the Village Vanguard

Source: All About Jazz
March 29, 2010

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Sonny Rollins 80th Birthday Concert in Boston

Source: Sue Auclair Promotions
March 29, 2010

Absolutely Live Entertainment Presents

SONNY ROLLINS' 80TH BIRTHDAY CONCERT SUNDAY, APRIL 18, 2010, 7:00 PM BOSTON SYMPHONY HALL

“The last jazz immortal" --THE VILLAGE VOICE

“Nobody rivals his fluid mastery of the tenor sax." --BOSTON GLOBE

“Executing the impossible--shaping cogent poetic musical architecture on the tenor saxophone while navigating the high wire night after night--is the operative trope of Rollin's astonishing career." --DOWN BEAT

“He is still at the top of his game." --THE GLOBE AND ...

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Norwegian Guitarist Eivind Aarset Interviewed at AAJ...And More!

Source: All About Jazz
March 29, 2010

In a time when the interactive video game Guitar Hero is selling in the millions, Eivind Aarset is, in many ways, the Guitar Anti-Hero. Despite making music that could easily lend itself to the kind of guitar pyrotechnics that are so often the litmus test of a good player, Aarset's emphasis is on texture, on melody, on groove, and on a kind of collective improvisation that's been reshaping and redefining what jazz can be since he released his first album ...

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Enter the Jazzland "Eivind Aarset Live Extracts" Giveaway Contest

Source: All About Jazz
March 29, 2010

All About Jazz members are invited to enter the Jazzland Records “Eivind Aarset & The Sonic Codex Orchestra - Live Extracts“ giveaway contest starting today. FIVE winners will receive a copy of the Norwegian guitarist's latest release. We'll select the winners at the conclusion of the contest on April 28th.

Click here to enter the contest

(Following Eivind Aarset at AAJ automatically enters you in the contest.)

Good luck! Your Friends at Jazzland Records

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Russ Lorenson Set for Tony Bennett Tribute in San Francisco, 5/27-6/27

Source: RL Productions
March 29, 2010

Russ Lorenson returns to San Francisco with his acclaimed show, Benedetto/Blessed: Celebrating the Life and Music of Tony Bennett, for five weeks beginning May 27th at The Eureka Theatre, 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA, 94111. Performances are Thursdays & Fridays at 7:30pm, Saturdays at 6:00pm, and Sundays at 3:00pm. The shows are being presented as part of the 2010 Something C.O.O.L. Summer Cabaret Festival. The best is yet to come as singer and recording artist Russ Lorenso honors an ...

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Introducing the Spirals Project: Ingrid Jensen's Latest Artistshare Fan-Funded Project

Source: Michael Ricci
March 29, 2010

Through the Nordic Connect project, band members Ingrid Jensen, Christine Jensen, Maggi Olin, Jon Wikan and Mattias Welin will be exploring and documenting their evolution as a band as well as the roots of their common ancestry. Through the documentation of their tour experience and live performances, fans will gain deeper insight into the band's Nordic heritage as they tour the lands of their ancestors. Participants will have the opportunity to receive a prominent credit listing on Nordic Connect's “Spiral" ...

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