Jazz News

Jazz Saxophonist Myron Walden Returns with New 'Momentum'

Source: All About Jazz @ Spinner
November 20, 2009

By Tad Hendrickson

Jazz has had its fair share of players who have put their careers on hold to do some woodshedding. The most well-known example is probably Sonny Rollins' 1959-61 sabbatical where he studied philosophy and yoga, traveled and (most famously) practiced on New York's Williamsburg Bridge at night. Oftentimes, these searching musicians return to their art with new vigor and, hopefully, an artistic breakthrough. Such is the case for saxophonist Myron Walden, who hasn't released an album since ...

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Tim Warfield Brings Holiday Show to Bohemian Caverns, Featuring Special Guest Stefon Harris, December 11-12

Source: Michael Ricci
November 19, 2009

Tenor saxophonist Tim Warfield will be appearing in Washington, for a very special performance at the Bohemian Caverns. His group will feature a cast of fiery youthful newcomers including trumpeter Tim Thompson, pianist Neil Podgurski, bassist Eric Wheeler, and drummer Chris Beck. Serving as “special" guest, will be his friend and cohort, the critically acclaimed, Stefon Harris on vibraphone. Harris has been heralded as “...one of the most important young artists in jazz". (Los Angeles Times) Warfield and Harris, both ...

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The Bing Crosby CBS Radio Recordings (1954-56) - Mosaic Records Limited Edition Box Set

Source: Michael Ricci
November 19, 2009

"Like buried treasure reclaimed from the past, this remarkable set is like no other Bing Crosby collection ever released. Here is the great crooner and a quartet led by his longtime accompanist Buddy Cole, occasionally augmented by a few wind instruments, in a thesaurus of 160 songs recorded in the most informal of circumstances at 16 sessions, during a period (1954-56) when Bing was in exceptionally good voice." --Gary Giddins, Liner Notes

Limited Edition: 20,000 copies 7 CDs ...

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TD Canada Trust Renews Its Title Sponsorship of the Vancouver International Jazz Festival

Source: Michael Ricci
November 19, 2009

Coastal Jazz is pleased to announce that TD Canada Trust has renewed its title sponsorship of the Vancouver International Jazz Festival for four additional years through 2014. This agreement further extends TD Canada Trust's six year relationship with the festival and together they will continue to support festival education programs such as the TD Canada Trust High School Jazz Intensive, that provide aspiring music students opportunities to learn from some of the best musicians in the world. “We are very ...

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Mike Baggetta Quartet @ Tea Lounge

Source: Michael Ricci
November 19, 2009

Thursday, November 19th Tea Lounge Brooklyn, NY www.tealoungeny.com

9pm + 10.30 $5

Mike Baggetta Quartet

Mike Baggetta : Guitar Jason Rigby : Saxophone Eivind Opsvik : Bass George Schuller : Drums

Performing music from “Small Spaces" (Fresh Sound New Talent) and new works.

Guitarist Mike Baggetta is one of his generations most original jazz improvisors and composers. He has performed and/or recorded with Tom Harrell, Conrad ...

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George Garzone Live Interview with Dave Schroeder at Barnes & Noble (NYC) on Friday, November 20th at 7:00 P.M.

Source: Michael Ricci
November 19, 2009

Join us this Friday, November 20th, for an in-store Barnes & Noble interview with saxophone innovator George Garzone. Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm Barnes and Noble 150 East 86th Street New York, NY 10028 About George Garzone George Garzone is a renowned saxophonist and jazz educator residing in the Boston, Massachusetts area. Garzone is a member of The Fringe, a jazz trio founded in 1972 that includes bassist John Lockwood and drummer Bob Gullotti, that performs regularly ...

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Pianist Morris Nanton Dies at 80

Source: Michael Ricci
November 18, 2009

Perth Amboy, NJ -- Morris Nanton passed away peacefully at home Sunday morning, November 15. He was born in Perth Amboy and lived there all his life. He served his country with honor in the U.S. Armed Forces with the 5th Army Division Band during the Korean War. He graduated from Perth Amboy High School and Juilliard Conservatory of Music in New York after attending on full scholarship. Known throughout the metropolitan area, The Morris Nanton Trio performed for over ...

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Celebrating Oscar Peterson on November 26-28 in Ottawa

Source: Michael Ricci
November 18, 2009

In the second CTV Pops concert of the NAC's 40th Anniversary season, conductor Tommy Banks leads the National Arts Centre Orchestra and a constellation of jazz all-stars in Celebrating Oscar Peterson in Southam Hall on Thursday November 26, Friday November 27, and Saturday November 28 at 8 p.m. Katie Malloch, host of the CBC Radio Two jazz/soul program Tonic, will host the evening. Joining the NAC Orchestra will be pianist Oliver Jones, vocalists Ranee Lee and 15-year old musical prodigy ...

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