Jazz News

Douglas Detrick's Anywhen Ensemble's "Walking Across"

Source: All About Jazz
September 27, 2009

Douglas Detrick's AnyWhen Ensemble announces the release of its debut album, “Walking Across" on 8 Bells Records. “Walking Across” is a collection of original compositions performed by his chamber jazz group Douglas Detrick’s AnyWhen Ensemble that feature improvisation and composition woven together into an engaging new music that lies somewhere between chamber music and jazz. The AnyWhen Ensemble, in addition to its debut recording on 8Bells Records, completed a successful, self-produced west coast tour, including a performance in Seattle featuring ...

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It Feels Like Home: The Sounds of Coltrane

Source: Michael Ricci
September 27, 2009

Joe Lovano, jovial but focused, brought his tenor saxophone to his lips at Birdland on Wednesday night, taking charge without preamble or pause.

With his first few notes he traced a syncopated vamp, quickly adopted by the bassist Lonnie Plaxico and the drummer Andrew Cyrille. Then Mr. Lovano pulled back, letting the groove lock in, and started splashing colors around: a plunging eighth-note line, a foghorn low tone, a fast chromatic scribble. He was making himself at home, with casual ...

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Edward Weiss Joins Roster of Steinway Piano Teachers

Source: All About Jazz
September 27, 2009

It's one thing to teach piano its quite another being among those talented enough listed on the prestigious Steinway & Sons compilation of professional teachers.

Edward Weiss is proud to have achieved this benchmark in his career.

Steinway & Sons has been known or over a century and a half for creating the finest pianos available. When a teacher is accepted on their site, you know they are a cut above the rest.

For over 15 years, Edward has been ...

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LaRe Sings Sneak Preview New CD at Kamasutra Lounge

Source: Michael Ricci
September 27, 2009

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Artists United for Human Rights

Source: Susan Marie Public Relations
September 27, 2009

On October 4, 2009, aboard the USS Little Rock, Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park, musicians and artists support human rights. 12n-7pm Sunday, this festival features non-stop live music, local artists and business selling their wares, and directors of task forces and organizations that support human rights focusing on education, awareness and prevention of child abuse and trafficking. This all day event is to support: The Citizens Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect Buffalo (CTFCAN); Prevent Child ...

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2009 Earshot Jazz Festival Preview

Source: Michael Ricci
September 27, 2009

2009 Earshot Jazz Festival By Lloyd Peterson Now in its 24th year, the Seattle Earshot Jazz Organization has created and developed one of America's most artistically diverse Jazz festivals. Avoiding the pitfalls of focusing exclusively on musicians with mainstream name recognition, Executive Director John Gilbreath continues to prioritize the uncompromising creative aspects of jazz and global music.

A clear objective of Earshots mission is to provide listeners with the opportunity to experience music that expresses artistic integrity from the many ...

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Woodlawn Cemetery Walking Tour of Jazz Greats

Source: All About Jazz
September 27, 2009

This Sunday, September 27, join the Friends of Woodlawn for a walking tour of the final resting places of the Jazz Greats of Woodlawn Cemetery.

Among the notable musicians buried at the historic cemetery are: Duke Ellington, Lionel Hampton, Miles Davis, Coleman Hawkins, Bricktop, William Sonny Greer, W.C. Handy, Charles “Cootie" Williams, King Oliver, Arthur Whetsol, Sandy Williams, Milt Jackson, Illinois Jacquet and many, many others.

Tours take place at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Both begin from ...

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World Piano Summit Presents Jazz Piano Titan Junior Mance

Source: Michael Ricci
September 26, 2009

"Junior Mance is something else... So complete is his psychological command over his instrument that very few of his fellows approach him in this area." --DownBeat Magazine worldpianosummit.com proudly presents Junior Mance at 81 in a rare solo concert at Boston's Church of the Covenant, [67 Newbury Street, Boston, MA 02116] on Thursday, October 8 at 7:30 p.m. At age 81, Junior Mance can look back on an amazing life in jazz. Mance was born on October 10, 1928 and ...

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