Jazz News

Elvin Bishop Releases Benefit CD to Help Little Smokey Smothers

Source: Just Roots PR
January 11, 2010

Elvin Bishop has released an album with his longtime friend and musical mentor, “Little Smokey" Smothers to help during a time of need. Smokey has had declining health over the last few years and recently has lost both his legs to diabetes.

Elvin met Smokey in Chicago in 1960 while attending regular college at the University of Chicago and “blues college" on the south and west sides. Smokey would have a steady mostly local career in the Chicago blues scene, ...

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Who is Sue Menhart, Recognized as Being One of Indie Music's Top 25 for 2010

Source: Just Roots PR
January 11, 2010

Sue Menhart recently made Indie Music's list of top 25 best indie band's for 2010, and her song “Why You Love Me" a “Top 25 of 2010." This prestigious award is presented each year in January to honor excellence and achievement in independent music. The very best song entries receive nominations during 3 rounds of competition throughout the year, with Finalist Nominations officially announced in November. Top 25 winners are chosen the “old school" way - industry professionals on Indie ...

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BBC Top Brass Pitch in for Jazz Broadcasting Debate

Source: Michael Ricci
January 11, 2010

Jazz On The Beeb - A Love Supreme Or Kind Of Blue? 19th January 2010, Cockpit Theatre, Marylebone BBC Radio 3 Controller And Radio 2/6 Music Head Of Programmes To Respond To Charges Of Public Sector Radio “Failing The Jazz Community" Leading Academic And Critic Prof. Stuart Nicholson To Lead The Argument Against The Corporation Full Line Up Of Speakers Announced The University of Westminster's music business network MusicTank is excited to announce the final line up of speakers for ...

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The George Kahn Quintet Helps to Raise $11,400 to Assist Los Angeles' Homeless

Source: Imaginary Friends
January 11, 2010

(LOS ANGELES) - Jazz enthusiasts gathered once again in Hollywood this December, to enjoy the music of The George Kahn Quintet while at the same time raising money to help the homeless. This was Jazz Pianist, George Kahn's fourth year hosting a benefit concert to raise money for PATH Ventures (People Assisting The Homeless). The show, which took place on December 6th, was wildly acclaimed by those in attendance. This year's concert was, enthusiastically, the best one yet. Sponsored by ...

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Eagle Releases 'A Concert by the Lake' in Blu-Ray Format Only - February 16

Source: Michael Ricci
January 11, 2010

An All-Star Blu-Ray Blast A CONCERT BY THE LAKE: Featuring Ringo Starr, Eric Clapton, Roger Taylor, and many others! Release Date February 16, 2010 New York, NY (January 11, 2010) --It's officially 2010, and Eagle Rock Entertainment is ready to keep the good times rolling for the concert Blu-ray circuit. On February 16, an all-star assemblage will be showcased on A Concert By The Lake [pre-book date January 22, MSRP $24.98]. Known as Band du Lac, this stunning supergroup amassed ...

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Frank Sinatra's 'Strangers in the Night' CD Reissued in Deluxe Edition by Concord Music Group with Three Bonus Tracks

Source: conqueroo
January 11, 2010

With his biggest single as its centerpiece, the album won four Grammy Awards pairing the Chairman with arranger Nelson Riddle and producers Jimmy Bowen and Sonny Burke.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- “Strangers in the Night" was Frank Sinatra's best-selling single and -- between the single and its namesake album -- the recipient of four Grammy Awards including Record of the Year in 1966. But it almost didn't get to market in time, with Bobby Darin and Jack Jones cutting the ...

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ASCAP Adventurous Programming Awards to be Presented at 2010 Chamber Music America Conference

Source: Michael Ricci
January 11, 2010

New York, NY, January 11, 2010: The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) will recognize nine chamber music and jazz ensembles, festivals and presenters for their adventurous programming at the annual Chamber Music America (CMA) National Conference on January 17, 2010. The ASCAP Adventurous Programming Awards have been presented for the past 23 years to provide special recognition and encouragement to ensembles, festivals and presenter members of Chamber Music America that have prominently featured works written within the ...

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Vibraphonist Mike Mainieri Interviewed at AAJ...And More!

Source: All About Jazz
January 11, 2010

It's hard to imagine vibraphonist Mike Mainieri in his seventies. Not only does he look and sound like a man 10 years (or more) his junior, but a quick look at the projects he's been involved in over the past few years sound like anything but a septuagenarian resting on his not inconsiderable laurels.

Mainieri may not have the instant name recognition of peers like Gary Burton, or even younger players like Joe Locke, Stefon Harris or Steve Nelson, but ...

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