Jazz News

Ray Charles' "Genius + Soul = Jazz" Gets Deluxe 2-CD Reissue

Source: conqueroo
February 6, 2010

Landmark 1961 recording, which made it to #4 on the pop charts, is bundled with three other Ray Charles jazz albums: My Kind of Jazz, Jazz Number II and My Kind of Jazz Part 3.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Ray Charles was best known for his work in the idioms of R&B, rock 'n' roll and even successful forays into country. But he also recorded influential jazz albums, including the groundbreaking Genius + Soul = Jazz in 1961, and continuing ...

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New CD Urban Ruminations with Oliver Lake, Paul Smoker, Scott R. Looney, and Lisle Ellis

Source: Michael Ricci
February 5, 2010

Metaphysical Records announces the release of its newest CD, Urban Rumination, an innovative improvising quartet featuring free jazz veterans Oliver Lake on saxes, Paul Smoker on trumpet, and Lisle Ellis on bass, combined with unique sounds by newcomer and Bay Area pianist Scott R. Looney, who straddles the boundaries between traditional free jazz piano ala Cecil Taylor and Marilyn Crispell, and the more adventurous textures and timbres of prepared pianists like Denman Maroney and Agusti Fernandez.

The music ranges from ...

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Upcoming Josh Roseman East Coast Gigs

Source: Michael Ricci
February 5, 2010

Some new gigs with Josh Roseman featuring Guests:

Josh Roseman featuring Patrice Blanchard and TBA performs at Bar 4 in Park Slope

444-7th Avenue (corner of 15th Street & 7th Avenue) Brooklyn NY 11215 Starts at 7:00 PM

Josh Roseman Trio featuring Mark Guiliana, Patrice Blanchard and TBA perform at the Stone in NYC.

Right in the East Village: E 2nd St & Ave C New York, NY 10009

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WNYC's The Greene Space Presents Battle of the Boroughs

Source: Michael Ricci
February 5, 2010

A Call For New York City's Best Undiscovered Talent Artists and Performers Compete to Win the Opportunity for a Exclusive Concert Inside The Jerome L. Greene Performance Space New York, NY -- With shows such as New Sounds, Soundcheck, and Spinning on Air, WNYC Radio has long been a destination for discovering new music. But this spring, WNYC and The Greene Space the stations new street-level, state of the art performance venue in Lower Manhattan turn the tables, calling for ...

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Philadelphia Jazz Artists, the Landham Brothers, Perform at Michener Art Museum on February 20

Source: Michael Ricci
February 5, 2010

DOYLESTOWN, PA -- The James A. Michener Art Museum presents an all-inclusive night of jazz featuring The Landham Brothers on February 20. These Philadelphia natives have played alongside renowned jazz musicians including Shirley Scott, Joey DeFrancesco, Russell Malone, Orrin Evans and John Swana.

“The Michener has been presenting Jazz Night for the past 13 years. The jazz tradition of the Philadelphia region is very rich and there are so many talented musicians to present," says Zoriana Siokalo, Director of Programs ...

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Kelley Suttenfield Celebrates New CD Where is Love?

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
February 5, 2010

February 5, 2010 -- Vocalist Kelley Suttenfield will celebrate the release of new CD Where Is Love? on March 1, 2010 at Barnes & Noble, and July 29, 2010 at Kitano in New York, NY. Monday March 1, 2010, 6-7pm BARNES & NOBLE Mini-CD Release and signing!!! Cool Mondays Series 1972 Broadway (@ 66th Street) New York, NY FREE CONCERT

Thursday, July 29, 2010, 8pm & ...

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2010 Army 24 City I.A.M.Strong Concert Tour, Featuring Headliner, Leigh Jones, a Kerry Gordy Enterprises Artist.

Source: RioVida Networks
February 5, 2010

Leigh Jones shares her soulful R&B music with young US soldiers throughout the US and Germany. I..A.M. Strong, the Army's campaign, engages all Soldiers to prevent inappropriate behavior before it occurs. Kerry Gordy, the Leigh Jones manager, states: It is great to know that today's US Army offers programs to appeal to and to celebrate the noble character of our troupes.

Together we stand up and celebrate their willingness to intervene if needed, to act by insisting on mutually respectful ...

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Collectors' Choice Introduces CCM Live Label

Source: Michael Ricci
February 5, 2010

COLLECTORS' CHOICE MUSIC LIVE LABEL TO MINE THE BEST RARE AND UNISSUED LIVE PERFORMANCES: CD series launches with Johnny Winter, Hot Tuna, Poco and John Denver

LOS ANGELES, CA -- Collectors' Choice Music, the label that's come to be known for compelling and often unexpected CD reissues, has announced the launch of Collectors' Choice Music Live, a new label devoted to releasing great live performances, most of which have never previously been commercially available.

The series will launch April 20 ...

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