Jazz News

M'boom, World Saxophone Quartet at Birdland Jan. 19-23 + World Tour

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
January 3, 2010

M'Boom, World Saxophone Quartet 2010 tour Tour dates New York City: Birdland, 44th Street, Jan. 19-23, 2010 Milan, Italy: Feb. 14, 2010 Paris, France: Feb. 16, 2010 Hamburg, Germany: Feb. 18-19, 2010 Nearly three decades have passed since that glorious 1981 evening, when an audience of three thousand gathered in the cathedral of St. John the Divine to hear what Max Roach called a “Grand Collaboration": a concert by M'Boom and the ...

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Kathy Sanborn's New Album to be Released in April 2010 by Pacific Coast Jazz

Source: Michael Ricci
January 3, 2010

Singer-songwriter Kathy Sanborn's musical goal was to create the feel-good album of 2010, and many contemporary music fans believe she's succeeded with Small Galaxy, Sanborn's new album on the Pacific Coast Jazz label that will hit the stores in April 2010.

The cheerful tunes of Small Galaxy are infectious and fresh. From tap-your-feet tracks like the title song, “Small Galaxy," to the inspirational “Himalaya," the new album shines with positive vibes. “Be Coolin'" is a tropical laid-back pleasure, while “Catalunya ...

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National Jazz Museum in Harlem Events January 3 - 9, 2010

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
January 3, 2010

National Jazz Museum in Harlem Events January 3 - 9, 2010 Saturday Panel: An Evening with Reggie Workman and Friends Jazz For Curious Readers: Shelia Anderson Kick off the new year with the National Jazz Museum In Harlem for this week's JAZZ FOR CURIOUS READERS and SATURDAY PANEL. Join us for JFCR as Shelia Anderson, author and WOBC jazz radio host, discusses her career in the jazz literary world. This week's SATURDAY PANEL is an evening with Reggie ...

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Lao Tizer to Perform with Chieli Minucci and Karen Briggs in Denver

Source: Brody PR
January 3, 2010

Denver, CA - TIZER, featuring Boulder native and keyboardist/composer Lao Tizer with special guests guitarist Chieli Minucci and violinist extraordinaire Karen Briggs, brings their high-energy world-fusion sounds to Denver for one performance at The Soiled Dove on Friday, February 5, 2010 at 8 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.) Growing up in Colorado, Lao became enchanted by the sounds of a piano and was formally trained by University of Colorado professor Doris Lehnert. Lao began his professional career at age ...

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Memphis-Bound Get-Down Blues Show and "Diamonds on the Desert Floor" CD Launch Event Comes to Columbus, Ohio January 9

Source: Just Roots PR
January 3, 2010

Special event features band and solo winners of the 2009 River City Ohio Blues Competition and CD Launch party for “Diamonds On the Desert Floor" by Long Tall Deb and the Drifter Kings.

COLUMBUS, OHIO, January 2, 2010--Award-winning Columbus act Long Tall Deb and the Drifter Kings have teamed up with Detroit bluesman Paul Miles for a special show at the Thirsty Ear Tavern in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday January 9, from 9:00pm- 1am. Tickets are $7 at the door. ...

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Mark O'Connor, John Patitucci & Julian Lage Debut Trio at Blue Note

Source: Michael Ricci
January 3, 2010

String masters Mark O'Connor, John Patitucci and Julian Lage will join forces for the first time as equal members of a new trio at the Blue Note from January 7 through January 9. All three will bring their unique, individual approaches to jazz with new compositions and concepts. BIO: The trio of Mark O'Connor, John Patitucci and Julian Lage will debut at the Blue Note from January 7 through January 9. The brand new project will be a collaborative effort ...

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The Anatomy of Vince Guaraldi

Source: Michael Ricci
January 3, 2010

In 1963, Vince Guaraldi and Ralph J. Gleason (co-founder of Rolling Stone magazine and the Monterey Jazz Festival) collaborated on a film that offered a unique perspective on how Vince's classic song “Cast Your Fate To The Wind" crossed over from the jazz world to the pop charts, and influenced the next generation of American music.

Unavailable for more than 40 years, this rare footage has been lovingly restored in high definition and fully expanded to continue Vince's story through ...

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Tierra Negra & Muriel Anderson - New World Flamenco NY Concert & CD Release on Jan. 5th at the Highline Ballroom

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
January 3, 2010

NEW RELEASE and USA Tour Tierra Negra & Muriel Anderson - New World Flamenco NY Concert & CD Release Tue., Jan. 5th, 8pm Highline Ballroom With special guests Danny Gottlieb and Nicki Parrott 431 West 16th Street (between 9th and 10th Ave) New York City, NY 10011 212-414-5994 Concert starts @ 8PM Doors open @ 6 PM Tickets $25.00 in advance

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