Jazz News

Arthur Adams Releases "Stomp the Floor" on Delta Groove Music

Source: Michael Ricci
November 18, 2009

Hollywood, CA -- When B.B. King told Arthur Adams “I love the spirit in your guitar playing," you knew that the bluesman was on his way. With the release of Stomp The Floor today on the respected blues based label Delta Groove Music, Arthur Adams has positioned himself perfectly to satisfy his current fan base and gain legions of new listeners.Adams says “I've done Stomp on the Floor exactly the way I feel it. It's all ...

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Billie Jean - Lars Hidde Remix

Source: Michael Ricci
November 17, 2009

The beautifully new vampy campy “Billie Jean - Lars Hidde Remix", just released in time with “This Is It", Michael Jackson's new documentary.

This tribute is the remix of the original “Billie Jean" by Michael Jackson which was produced by Quincy Jones for Thriller (1982). Cited as one of the most revolutionary songs in history, “Billie Jean" was certified platinum in 1989.

The free hi-quality music download of “Billie Jean - Lars Hidde Remix" is available from the Lars Hidde ...

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Corky Hale and Friends (Featuring Sally Kellerman, Freda Payne and Others)

Source: CineMedia Promotions
November 18, 2009

Corky Hale, The World Renowned and Critically Acclaimed Jazz Pianist, Harpist and Singer Releases New CD of Timeless Romantic Ballads Featuring Singers Corky Hale, Sally Kellerman, Freda Payne, Ariana Savalas, Tricia Tahara and Brenna Whitaker Los Angeles, CA - Corky Hale, the world renowned and critically acclaimed Jazz pianist, harpist and singer, and producer of Corky Hale Productions in association with producer Jeff Lass of Palisades Records, announces the release of a new CD of timeless romantic ballads entitled, Corky ...

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Dean Brown with Dennis Chambers and Will Lee Release "DBIII: Live in Tokyo"

Source: Michael Ricci
November 18, 2009

For his third outing as a leader, guitarist Dean Brown called on two longtime friends to complete a potent power trio. And in bassist Will Lee and drummer Dennnis Chambers, he wound up with the ultimate rhythm section. Together this dream team lays down some seriously funky grooves while interacting in the moment with jazzy abandon on DBIII: Live in Tokyo. Recorded in the heart of the Japanese metropolis at The Cotton Club, this vibrant live recording captures the earth-shaking ...

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PlayJazzNow Releases Bebop and Odd Meter Playalong Tracks

Source: Michael Ricci
November 18, 2009

The innovative jazz education website PlayJazzNow.com has just released a new series of downloadable backing tracks. The latest sets of tracks delve into both classic and contemporary jazz materials. BEBOP STANDARDS is the new collection of tunes popularized by Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie and their “worthy constituents" in the 1950's. PlayJazzNow offers a fresh take on some of the most beloved and often performed standards from this era, available exclusively as high fidelity mp3 files. ODD METER BASICS will help ...

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Preservation Hall Jazz Band Performs a Creole Christmas at the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts

Source: Michael Ricci
November 18, 2009

Ring in the Holiday Season at the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts with Preservation Hall Jazz Band as they perform classic holiday hits with a jazzy New Orleans twist Philadelphia,PA -- Celebrate the Holiday Season at the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts with an incredible, family-friendly performance guaranteed to put you in the holiday spirit! Head down to the Big Easy with Preservation Hall Jazz Band as they perform holiday classics with a twist of ragtime, blues and ...

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Herb Alpert & Lani Hall Announce Tour Dates

Source: On Target Media Group
November 18, 2009

Acclaimed jazz duo Herb Alpert & Lani Hall have announced the dates for their upcoming tour in support of their new live CD and Concord Jazz debut Anything Goes. The tour begins December 3rd at the Nokia Theatre in New York, NY. Anything Goes, is Alpert & Hall's debut Concord recording as a duo. Produced by Herb and Lani and recorded live at various venues in Los Angeles, New York, San Diego, Boston, Seattle, Washington D.C., ...

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Larry Goldings and Hans Groiner Double Bill & West Coast Premiere Saturday Nov 21, 2009 Vitello's Studio City

Source: All About Jazz
November 18, 2009

Saturday Night, November 21st Austrian pianist and Thelonious Monk scholar, Hans Groiner, will play one set, followed by The Larry Goldings Quartet, Saturday November 21 from 8-11. Groiner, who will be making his west coast debut, says of the evening, “Das will be an honor to play opposite Larry Goldings, although I have never heard of him." Groiner and Goldings played at Smalls Jazz Club in New York to a sold out/packed house so get your tickets early. This event ...

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