Jazz News

"The Funky Way of Emil Viklicky" Reviewed in UK Vibe!

Source: Michael Ricci
January 11, 2010

Here is an interesting keyboardist deserving of wider recognition. Born in 1948 in the then-Czechoslavakia, Emil Viklicky made his album debut in 1975 in the middle of the jazz-fusion/rock period internationally and the album sold over 30,00 copies within the country. During 1977/1978, Viklicky was awarded a one-year scholarship to study at the prestigious Boston Berklee College of Music, and here he came into contact with a number of fellow students who would go on to become established jazz musicians, ...

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Pianist Ayako Shirasaki Performs at 1st International Jazz Solo Piano Festival

Source: Michael Ricci
January 11, 2010

The German Jazz Magazine JAZZTHETIK covered New York based Jazz Pianist Ayako Shirasaki's solo and trio performance at the 1st International Jazz Solo Piano Festival 2009 in Hamburg. From page 66 in their December 2009 issue:

By Nabil Atassi:

“Improvisation, interpretation or composition? This question arises from the possibility of being able to experience the jazz pianist Ayako Shirasaki on two consecutive evenings with completely different formations. The conditions of the two concerts in Hamburg could not be more different: ...

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Denise Donatelli Brings in New Year @ Charlie O'S

Source: All About Jazz
January 9, 2010

Dear friends, Happy New Year! ... and warmest wishes for a year filled with love, laughs and live music! Just wanted to let you know about an upcoming live performance and we hope you'll come hang with us ... Thursday, January 14th 8:00pm to Midnight Charlie O's Jazz Bar and Grill 13725 Victory Boulevard Van Nuys, CA 91401 818.989.3110 www.charlieos.com No Cover/Free Parking featuring Denise Donatelli, vocals Bill Cunliffe, piano Hamilton Price, bass Aaron Serfaty, drums ... it bugs me ...

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New MCG Jazz CD by Guitarist Sheryl Bailey, Due for Release Feb. 2, Pays Tribute to Emily Remler

Source: Terri Hinte Publicity
January 9, 2010

A New Promise, the sixth and latest CD by Sheryl Bailey, represents something of a homecoming for the New York-based guitarist. It's her first collaboration with producer Marty Ashby and the MCG Jazz label, which is affiliated with the Manchester Craftsmen's Guild in Sheryl's hometown of Pittsburgh. And the project is a tribute to guitarist Emily Remler (1957-1990), whom Bailey first saw perform at the University of Pittsburgh Jazz Festival in 1984 and whose originality and musicianship deeply impressed and ...

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Skywards Dubai International Jazz Festival to Feature for the First Time, the Oriental Fusion Sensation and Oud Unique Player Charbel Rouhana

Source: Chillout Productions
January 9, 2010

Charbel Rouhana's remarkable appearance with his all-new fusion project will take place on February 17th, 2010 at the Dubai Media City Amphitheatre Charbel Rouhana is known to be one of the finest Oud players in Lebanon. He pursued his music education to obtain his diploma in Oud instrumentation in 1986 and his M.A. in musicology in 1987. One of his major achievements is establishing a new methodology in playing the Oud. This method was published and adopted by the National ...

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John Ellis & Double-Wide to Release "Puppet Mischief" on Obliqsound

Source: Calabro Music
January 9, 2010

JOHN ELLIS & DOUBLE-WIDE Make PUPPET MISCHIEF - Second Album From NEW ORLEANS-Inspired Band

To Be Released FEBRUARY 23 On OBLIQSOUND

Brooklyn, NY -- Brooklyn saxophonist John Ellis is gearing up for a busy 2010. On February 23, ObliqSound will release Puppet Mischief, the second album with his New Orleans-based band Double-Wide, which in addition to Ellis features Brian Coogan on organ, Matt Perrine on sousaphone and Jason Marsalis on drums, plus special guests Gregoire Maret on harmonica and Alan ...

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Music Mastermind Proposes a 21st Century Musical Instrument

Source: Michael Ricci
January 8, 2010

Technology CES: Music Mastermind proposes a 21st century musical instrument

CES isn't usually a place for mulling existential questions, but here's a couple for you: What constitutes a musical instrument, and what does it mean to be a musician? I couldn't help wondering about that after seeing a demo of a prototype from Music Mastermind, a two-year-old Calabasas-based start-up founded by a former major-label executive and a Wall Street trader. MMM is developing a music-creation tool that erases the line ...

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New York Warms to Winter Jazzfest

Source: Michael Ricci
January 8, 2010

The weekend event hopes to fill the void created by the loss of the International Assn. of Jazz Educators. Winter Jazzfest is “not like most jazz festivals, which tend to be overly corporate," Jason Moran says.

Violinist Jenny Scheinman is eagerly anticipating this weekend's Winter Jazzfest in Manhattan -- not only because she'll be introducing her new duo with pianist Jason Moran but also because she'll have a chance to catch up with friends that she rarely gets to see. ...

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