Jazz News

Rising Star Renee Wilson Comes Home to New Orlens to Premiere Featured Documentary and Release Debut CD

Source: Michael Ricci
March 15, 2010

Introducing Rene Wilson Sultry, soulful, reminiscent and simply beautiful are just some words that have been used to describe the voice of Rene Wilson. Her unique style is a juicy, eclectic blend of folk, soul, jazz, rock, pop, blues and whatever else she decides to conjure up in her creative kitchen. Renee's intimate and resonant voice takes you back, drives you forward and emotionally takes you places you never even knew you wanted to go, leaving you wanting more and ...

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NY Vocalist Nancy Kelly Performs Live at Vitello's (Studio City) on March 22

Source: All About Jazz
March 15, 2010

Nancy Kelly will perform with the Llew Matthews Trio Upstairs at Vitello's Jazz & Supper Club in Studio City. There will be two shows 8p & 10p. Reservations at 818-769-0905 are highly recommended for this rare appearance."Nancy Kelly's refined vocal style is a study in phrasing, style and the ability to swing. Kelly's powerful singing has captured many awards and the ears of many jazz fans around the globe. With a new CD that continues to demonstrate why critics have ...

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Orbital's Triumphant Return to the US

Source: Michael Ricci
March 16, 2010

Orbital US dates: Saturday, March 27 - Miami Florida - Bicentennial Park - Ultra Festival - Headlining Saturday Friday, April 16 - San Francisco - Warfield Theatre - 10:15 tentative set time Sunday, April 18th - Indio, CA - Coachella

Contemporaries of the Chemical Brothers and Underworld, Orbital enjoyed a dazzling 15-year stint before bowing out gracefully four years ago. Raised in suburban Sevenoaks, near the M25 orbital motorway which inspired their name, Paul ...

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New Release from Aqualung "Magnetic North" on Verve Forecast

Source: Verve Label Group
March 16, 2010

Aqualung's Matt Hales thought he had it all figured out. In 2007, the British singer/songwriter told a London audience that he was retiring. “I'd had enough of it at that point and thought I might just be a teacher or do something else."

However, the stellar batch of tunes that make up his new Verve album, Magnetic North, came calling and they wouldn't take no for an answer. “The songs were like, 'Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, C'mon dad, let's ...

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Thelonious Monk Repertory Group Monkadelphia Interviewed at AAJ

Source: All About Jazz
March 16, 2010

Over the past several years, there has been a revival and reconsideration of the music of Thelonious Monk. No one embodies this trend better than Monkadelphia, a group of Philadelphia-based jazz musicians who play his music exclusively--a difficult challenge which they embrace with vitality, panache, and sophistication. With Chris Farr on saxophone, Tony Miceli on vibes, Tom Lawton on piano, Micah Jones on bass, and Jim Miller on drums, this group makes the Monk legacy come alive, sustaining rapt attention ...

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New CD ("Alive & Kickin'") & DVD Due from Organissimo April 6

Source: Terri Hinte Publicity
March 16, 2010

In the ten years since its formation, organissimo has cultivated a unique soul-jazz brew that's won them legions of fans by virtue of their three popular studio CDs and a regular performance schedule. Now the Michigan band plans to serve up double helpings of their innovative organ trio sounds by releasing their first live CD--Alive & Kickin'--and first DVD--Backstage Pass. Both discs are due April 6 from the trio's Big O Records. The CD “fills a long-lamented gap," writes CD ...

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Your New Facebook Friend May Well Be the FBI

Source: All About Jazz
March 16, 2010

The Feds are on Facebook. And MySpace, LinkedIn and Twitter, too.

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China Without Google: A Lose-Lose Scenario

Source: All About Jazz
March 16, 2010

No maps, less music: China without Google could see loss for surfers, industry.

China without Google -- a prospect that looks increasingly likely -- could mean no more maps on mobile phones. A free music service that has helped to fight piracy might be in jeopardy. China's fledgling Web outfits would face less pressure to improve, eroding their ability to one day compete abroad. The extent of a possible Google Inc. pullout from China in its dispute with the communist ...

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