Jazz News

Chris Crocco Fluidic Duo at Bar Next Door NYC

Source: Michael Ricci
January 20, 2010

A special show of uncompromised music and truth!! Chris Crocco - Guitar Francisco Mela - Drums 2 sets at 7:00p.m. & 9:00p.m.

About Chris Crocco Guitarist Christopher Crocco graduated Berklee College of Music, and began pursuing an open and more truthful approach towards playing the guitar. Along with extensive guitar studies, his background includes Jazz & Classical Piano, Mallet Percussion, and Drum Corp. He currently teaches privately in New York City as well as frequent positions ...

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Pianist/Composer Emilio Solla Releases New CD with His Ensemble "The Tango Jazz Conspiracy" Titled Bien Sur!

Source: Two for the Show Media
January 20, 2010

The New York based Argentinean pianist, composer & arranger Emilio Solla brings in 2010 with an unparalleled recording that demonstrates the pure musical mastery of this artist on the rise. Bien Sur!--his sixth CD as a leader, was completed in the summer of 2009 with his ensemble, The Tango Jazz Conspiracy. The recording date includes special guest drum legend Billy Hart, saxophonist Chris Cheek, Jorge Roeder on bass and the great Richie Barshay on drums. The music Solla introduces on ...

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Bassist/Composer Michael Janisch Releases Debut Album "Purpose Built" on Whirlwind Recordings

Source: Two for the Show Media
January 20, 2010

Bassist/Composer Michael Janisch calls his new album Purpose Built, and with one listen to this debut recording it leaves no doubt to the listener why he is one of the premier creative musicians of his generation. One of the most productive and innovative young bassists on the jazz scene today, Janisch--whose has shared the stage with such jazz luminaries as Shirley Horn, Quincy Jones, Gary Burton, Joe Lovano and Mark Turner among numerous others--is constantly redefining the possibilities of his ...

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Kim Burrell Relaunches Career at Bet Honors

Source: Michael Ricci
January 20, 2010

Primarily known as a Gospel Jazz Artist, Kim Burrell could be considered one of the hardest working vocalists in her industry with more than 180 performances in one year. For Ms. Burrell, this New Year will represent many new platforms for her career not only as an incomparable vocalist, but as an entertainer whose brand value is swiftly moving to the center of pop culture. On February 1st, BET Networks will air it's 2010 BET Honors program. Among several honorees ...

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A Workshop on the Taubman Approach Set for February 6 at the Univ. of the Arts (Philadelphia)

Source: Michael Ricci
January 19, 2010

By Gregory H Martin

Hailed as a major innovation in piano pedagogy, the Taubman Approach is based on the analysis of the subtle motions that lie beneath a virtuoso technique. Many pianists have found that practicing according to the knowledge gained from this analysis has enabled them to play with greater expressive freedom. Many have also found relief from years of chronic injuries related to piano playing. On Saturday, February 6, 2010, the Golandsky Institute and the University of the ...

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NYNDK Returns to New York on February 20, 2010 to Celebrate New Release

Source: Two for the Show Media
January 19, 2010

The transatlantic jazz collective NYNDK returns to New York to celebrate their new Jazzheads release titled “The Hunting of The Snark" at Scandinavia House on February 20th, 2010. NYNDK is: Chris Washburne - trombone Ole Mathisen - saxophones Soren Moller - piano Per Mathisen - bass Tony Moreno - drums NYNDK Scandinavia House 58 Park Ave (@ 38th St) New York - NY Saturday, ...

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The Bill Stewart Quartet at Smoke (NYC) on February 12 & 13

Source: Two for the Show Media
January 19, 2010

Drummer Bill Stewart will be performing with his Quartet at SMOKE Jazz Club in NYC on Friday & Saturday February 12th & 13th, 2010. - Set times are: @ 8:00PM, 10 & 11:30pm

Bill Stewart Quartet Steve Wilson (alto saxophone) Seamus Blake (tenor saxophone) Peter Washington (bass) Bill Stewart (drums)

SMOKE Jazz Club 2751 Broadway New York, NY February 12th & 13th, 2010 Sets@ 8:00PM, 10:00PM, ...

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CTA Records Announces a New Album by Guitarist Rale Micic Entitled "3"

Source: Michael Ricci
January 19, 2010

RALE MICIC'S ALBUM “3" COMING MARCH 8, 2010 ON CTA RECORDS

New York, NY - On March 8, 2010, CTA Records will release a new album by guitarist and composer Rale Micic entitled 3. In much anticipated follow up to his acclaimed album “Serbia", Micic explores interaction between his musical roots in Serbia and his extensive knowledge of Jazz, with his trio consisting of New York's hottest rhythm section, bassist Scott Colley and drummer Gregory Hutchinson. “This album is a ...

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