Jazz News

Preservation: An Album to Benefit Preservation Hall & the Preservation Hall Music Outreach Program

Source: Michael Ricci
January 19, 2010

PRESERVATION HALL AND SONY RED DISTRIBUTION ANNOUNCE PRESERVATION: AN ALBUM TO BENEFIT PRESERVATION HALL & THE PRESERVATION HALL MUSIC OUTREACH PROGRAM A LANDMARK COLLABORATION BRINGING TOGETHER LEGENDARY AND EMERGING ARTISTS INCLUDING PETE SEEGER, TOM WAITS, MERLE HAGGARD, JIM JAMES, ANDREW BIRD AND MORE FOR A CELEBRATION OF NEW ORLEANS MUSIC Over the last year, more than 20 of American music's most exciting artists traveled to Preservation Hall in New Orleans to collaborate with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band on classic ...

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Sweetheart Sunday with Dennis Rowland and the Extreme Decibel Big Band Orchestra

Source: Michael Ricci
January 19, 2010

Scottsdale, AZ -- This incredible event is the perfect opportunity to treat your sweetheart to an enchanting evening. Dennis Rowland is an explosive performer who is said to bring with him the stage performers ability to convey intimacy in even the most immense of settings. Join us this Valentine's Day for a champagne toast and a succulent 4 course dinner with entertainment as well. Dance the night away and then rest your head in luxurious accommodations. The menu for the ...

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Terje Lie Sets out on an "Urban Vacation"

Source: GoMedia PR
January 19, 2010

“Groove jazz" Saxophonist's Second CD, Produced by Jeff Lorber and Jimmy Haslip, Will Be Released on February 16 Expanding upon the explosive energy, compelling melodies, and stylistic diversity of his previous critically acclaimed album, Traveler, Norwegian-born and now LA-based saxophonist Terje Lie ("Terry Lee") is taking a joyful Urban Vacation. Lie's second CD pairs him with contemporary jazz luminaries Jimmy Haslip and Jeff Lorber, and further defines his unique musical vibe best described as “groove jazz." The CD, which is ...

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Chris Washburne and the SYOTOS Band Celebrating Their 18th Consecutive Year

Source: Two for the Show Media
January 19, 2010

THE LONGEST RUNNING LATIN JAZZ GIG IN THE CITY'S HISTORY!

CHRIS WASHBURNE AND THE SYOTOS BAND CELEBRATING THEIR 18TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR PERFORMING WEEKLY IN NEW YORK CITY! SYOTOS, was founded 19 years ago and has become what TimeOUT New York calls a “Latin Jazz institution." They have appeared weekly, first at the Nuyorican Poets Cafe and now at Smoke for the last 18 years. Come and celebrate at Smoke (106th and Broadway), where they play every Sunday night. (Sets at ...

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Master Jazz Guitarist Jimmy Bruno Announces Virtual Jazz Cafe to Bring High Quality Live Performance to the Internet

Source: Public Emily
January 19, 2010

Master Jazz Guitarist Jimmy Bruno Announces His Own Virtual Jazz Cafe To Bring High Quality Live Performance To The Internet

As music venues close and musicians are less likely to travel all over the United States due to tough economic times, Master Jazz guitarist and educator Jimmy Bruno is creating his own Virtual Jazz Cafe. This project will present live jazz in an intimate setting over the internet for little or no cost to people around the world. Jimmy Bruno's ...

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Juilliard Jazz Presents the New York Premiere of Christian McBride's "The Movement Revisited" on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 8 PM in Juilliard's Peter Jay Sharp Theater

Source: Michael Ricci
January 19, 2010

JUILLIARD JAZZ PRESENTS THE NEW YORK PREMIERE OF CHRISTIAN McBRIDE'S THE MOVEMENT REVISITED TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2010 AT 8 PM IN JUILLIARD'S PETER JAY SHARP THEATER Musical Tribute to the Civil Rights Movement Blends Spoken Texts from Four Leading Figures of the Civil Rights Movement - Rosa Parks, Malcolm X, Muhammad Ali and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - with Music Performed by the Juilliard Jazz Orchestra and Choir Christian ...

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Sony Holland & TSQ Play Two in SoCal

Source: Michael Ricci
January 19, 2010

SONY HOLLAND, vocals Theo Saunders, piano Larry Koonse, guitar (@ the Culver's Club) Steve Cotter, guitar (@ Steamer's) John B. Williams, bass Tony Austin, drums Culver City Radisson January 29, 2010 7:30pm & 9:30pm - No Cover, Free Parking Culver City Radisson Hotel 6161 W Centinella Avenue Culver City, CA Ticket Line: 310 649 1776 ext.4137 ...

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David Sanborn and John Pizzarelli at The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa - January 29 through January 31

Source: Michael Ricci
January 19, 2010

A legendary resort hosts the legends of jazz ASHEVILLE, NC -- The eighteenth annual “All That Jazz" weekend at The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa will bring legendary jazz artists to Asheville, North Carolina for two days of concerts and jazz themed special events. Jazz legends David Sanborn and The John Pizzarelli Quartet will headline the performers at “All That Jazz" weekend, coming up January 29 through January 31, 2010 at The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa. “All ...

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