Jazz News

The British Invasion is Coming On DVD

Source: Michael Ricci
January 11, 2010

New DVD series captures classic artists of the original British Invasion with vintage complete TV performances from their heyday! Dusty Springfield - Once Upon A Time 1964-1969 Small Faces - All Or Nothing 1965-1968 Herman's Hermits - Listen People 1964-1969 Gerry & The Pacemakers - It's Gonna Be All Right 1963-1965 The Invasion Arrives March 23, 2010 Over forty-five years after the Beatles sparked the legendary 'British Invasion' that forever changed the face of popular music, Reelin' In The Years ...

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Enter the Wommusic "Kurt Rosenwinkel Standards Trio - Reflections" Giveaway Contest

Source: All About Jazz
January 11, 2010

All About Jazz members are invited to enter the Wommusic “Kurt Rosenwinkel Standards Trio - Reflections“ giveaway contest starting today. We'll select FIVE winners at the conclusion of the contest on February 11th. Click here to enter the contest

(Following Kurt Rosenwinkel at AAJ automatically enters you in the contest.)

Good luck! Your Friends at Wommusic

About Reflections On Standards Trio: Reflections, the highly anticipated followup to 2007's dynamic The Remedy - Live At The Village ...

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Drum! Demos Diversity for NAMM 2010: Dave Lombardo's Loud, but New Approach; Gavin Harrison's Tips of the Trade; Stanton Moore Meets Bonham

Source: JCM Media
January 11, 2010

San Jose, Calif., -- Enter Music Publishing, publishers of hip/drum percussion magazines worldwide, has published, maybe, its most diverse, insightful issue to date. And how apropos that Issue 168 is being displayed at NAMM (National Association of Music Merchandisers trade show) 2010. Featuring Dave Lombardo of Slayer on the cover, DRUM! investigates his new approach to playing louder and harder. The magazine also examines the always interesting Gavin Harrison--drummer for Porcupine Tree-- and his suggestions to boosting one's career. DRUM! ...

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Cross Roads Blues Band-the Resurrection Prepares to Take the World Stage

Source: Just Roots PR
January 11, 2010

Kalamazoo's Crossroads Blues Band is preparing to travel to perform at the 2010 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN. This event will take place January 21-23, with the semi-finals being held on Thursday and Friday on Beale Street, January 21 and 22, and the Finals being held at the Orpheum Theater in Memphis, TN, January 23.

This will be the fourth time Cross Roads has been chosen by a Michigan Blues society to compete in the IBCs. Each time has ...

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Live with Original New Music Lars Halle Jazz Orchestra Celebrates Ten Years

Source: Michael Ricci
January 11, 2010

Philadelphia - On Friday, January 22, 2010, the Lars Halle Jazz Orchestra (LHJO) celebrates its tenth anniversary of explosive and entertaining big band sound. Hosted by award-winning Chris' Jazz Cafe, one of Philadelphia's two dedicated jazz venues in center city, this one-of-a-kind performance of new and original jazz is sure to cause a stir in the music community, and considering that seating is limited, both fans and first-time listeners are encouraged to make reservations early. Swedish bandleader and internationally top-selling ...

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Michael Tomlinson in Concert at Laguna Playhouse

Source: Michael Ricci
January 11, 2010

Come enjoy an evening of unforgettable music by Michael Tomlinson in a rare “one night only" concert at the Laguna Playhouse, benefiting Pacific Marine Mammal Center. Concert begins at 7:30 PM in Laguna Beach, CA. Tickets are $25 each (plus tax and service fee.) There will be a 20 minute intermission with a drink bar and snacks available for purchase. All ticket sales from the evening's event go towards the cost of food and medication for recovering seal and sea ...

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Rendezvous: Jazz Electropop Band Debut Album

Source: Michael Ricci
January 11, 2010

Heard any jazz lately? Whether you're a jazz newbie or a true-blue jazz buff, the band Rendezvous has something special for you.

Working closely with David Bascombe (producer/ mixer for Korn, Kylie Minogue, Moby, Natalie Imbruglia, and many more), Rendezvous is sure to leave their mark in the world of music. About five years ago, Hagai Izenberg and Itai Simon (now known as the jazz-electronica band Rendezvous) wowed music fans around the globe after they released their first EP. This ...

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New Jimi Hendrix Song, 'Valleys of Neptune,' to Premiere on Spinner

Source: All About Jazz @ Spinner
January 11, 2010

During his short four-year term as rock royalty before his untimely death, Jimi Hendrix released only three official albums with the Experience, followed by just one live release with his newly formed Band of Gypsys in 1970. Many posthumous albums, compilations and box sets have followed but few have been quite as exciting or revealing as Monday's announcement that 12 fully-realized, previously-unreleased studio recordings are finally ready to see the light of day. The first of these tracks, 'Valley of ...

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