Jazz News

Jazz Performances Aboard Queen Mary 2

Source: Michael Ricci
January 11, 2010

Cunard Line, operator of the most famous ocean liners in the world, is pleased to announce a partnership with The Juilliard School that will present stellar jazz performances on select 2010 eastbound Transatlantic Crossings aboard Queen Mary 2. Students and faculty from Juilliard, which has set America's standard for education in the performing arts, will perform programmes in the ship's Royal Court Theatre, treating guests to the best in classic and contemporary jazz. These presentations are part of Cunard's entertainment ...

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North Carolina Jazz Festival: February 4-6, 2010 in Wilmington

Source: Michael Ricci
January 11, 2010

Since its inception in 1980, the North Carolina Jazz Festival (a 2010 Southeast Tourism Society Top 20 Event) continues a tradition of bringing world-class jazz musicians to Wilmington, North Carolina. During the weekend of February 4 through 6, 2010, the North Carolina Jazz Festival will celebrate 30 years with concerts by more than a dozen traditional jazz artists who perform in a cabaret-style setting at the Hilton Wilmington Riverside's newly renovated ballroom. Fans can see and hear their favorite traditional ...

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"Best of 1st International Jazz Solo Piano Festival 2009" - CD Release

Source: Michael Ricci
January 11, 2010

Jan Matthies Records releases a live recording from the 1st International Jazz Solo Piano Festival at Konzerthaus Berlin, Germany. The event took place on 28th March 2009 on a Steinway & Sons Concert Grand - Model D.

The 12-page booklet contains Liner Notes by Howard Mandel, President of The Jazz Journalists Association and senior contributor DOWNBEAT Magazine:

“Best of 1st International Jazz Solo Piano Festival 2009 institutes a high standard for international solo jazz piano"

“Mathias Claus, Bob Albanese and ...

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Cuneiform Artists on Tour - January 2010

Source: Michael Ricci
January 11, 2010

AHLEUCHATISTAS February 16 - WMUC - 3rd Rail Radio - College Park, MD (with Mind vs Target) February 17 - The Stone - NYC, NY (with Mind vs Target) February 18 - Golden West Cafe - Baltimore, MD (with Mind vs Target) February 19 - The Marvelous - Philadelphia, PA (with Mind vs Target) March 31 - Sinister Noise - Rome, Italy April 1 - Jarmusch Clube - Caserta, Italy April 2 - Black House Blues - Avellino, Italy April ...

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Legendary Saxophonist Giuseppi Logan Releases First Album in 45 Years

Source: Michael Ricci
January 11, 2010

Legendary saxophonist Giuseppi Logan will release his first album in 45 years on NYC's Tompkins Square label, February 23, 2009. Logan recorded two albums for the ESP label in the mid-60's featuring Eddie Gomez, Don Pullen and Milford Graves; The Giuseppi Logan Quartet and More. The Giuseppi Logan Quintet, recorded in September 2009, reunites Logan with two of his closest collaborators from the '60's--pianist Dave Burrell and drummer Warren Smith. Also joining him on the session are Francois Grillot, bass ...

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Saxophonist George Garanian, Russia's Jazz Pioneer, Dies

Source: Michael Ricci
January 11, 2010

Shortly upon his arrival in Krasnodar, Russia, where he was scheduled to conduct the Krasnodar Municipal Big Band during two planned concerts with featured soloist Michel Legrand, the Soviet jazz veteran bandleader, arranger, composer, and alto saxophonist George Garanian was hospitalized in the morning hours of January 11, 2010. According to his wife, Nelly Zakirova, the 75-years-old bandleader suffered a heart attack, which eventually led to his death.

George (Georgy) Garanian was born in Moscow on August 14, 1934. He ...

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Keyboardist Ryan Burns CD Release Show Announced

Source: Michael Ricci
January 11, 2010

Keyboardist Ryan Burns' new group will perform at Tula's Nightclub in Seattle, WA Thursday March 11, 2010 in conjunction with Burns' first electric CD as a leader. The recording Birds (2010 OddBird Records) prominently features analog keyboards such as Fender Rhodes, Hammond Organ, and Moog Synthesizer. The recording of all original material also features bassist Geoff Cooke, drummer Jose Martinez, and saxophonist Mark Taylor. An acoustic 1st set starts at 7:30pm, and the 2nd set will be electric, with lots ...

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Pre-Order Saxophonist Brent Gallaher's Upcoming CD "Lightwave"

Source: Michael Ricci
January 11, 2010

Saxophonist Brent Gallaher's latest recording, Lightwave, is in the final stages of production and is due to be released in March 2010. It features the talents of Dan Karlsberg on piano, Steve Whipple on bass and Anthony Lee on drums.

If you would like to pre-order the CD, please visit Brent Gallaher's website. Gallaher is offering a free copy of his last CD, Vanessa's Song for anyone who pre-orders Lightwave.

For your listening pleasure, please check out the link below ...

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