Jazz News

Jazz Geggie Series Presents Padovani, Trudel and Mazza

Source: Michael Ricci
September 21, 2009

The National Arts Centre is pleased to announce the Fourth Stage 10th season with the return of the critically acclaimed Geggie Series. The first concert of the season will be presented in collaboration with the Embassy of France and the Alliance Franaise on Saturday, September 26, 2009 at 8pm. The concert will have a transatlantic flavour with the presence of French saxophonist Jean-Marc Padovani, pianist Marianne Trudel and drummer/percussionist Aldo Mazza, both from Montreal. Explains John Geggie 'I am thrilled ...

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To Little Russia with Jazz

Source: Michael Ricci
September 21, 2009

The Central Brooklyn Jazz Consortium/CBJC presents an evening of Jazz in the Brighton Beach section of Brooklyn sometimes called “Little Russia". The concert will be held on Saturday, October 3rd, 8:00 PM, at the posh Oceana Hall located at 1029 Brighton Beach Avenue just one block north of the Brighton Beach boardwalk. Performances by The Jeff King Band with vocalist Gregory Porter, Juju Jazz Band plus Brooklyn Bebop jazz dancing. CBJC is known throughout central Brooklyn for bringing first class ...

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The 7th Edition of the Victoires Du Jazz

Source: Michael Ricci
September 21, 2009

By Jean-Marc Gelin The 7th edition of the Victoires du jazz, one of the most prestigious awards ceremonies on the French jazz scene, took place on the 1st of September at the Cite de la Musique in Paris, in the presence of Feredric Mitterand, the Minister for Culture.

The Victoires du Jazz are awarded by a body comprising around 200 voters including directors of festivals, agents, producers, journalists, teachers and musicians. This year, there was a new award, the Audience ...

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Lenny Breau Radio Documentary Online

Source: Michael Ricci
September 21, 2009

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Enter the "Joe Locke - Force of Four" Autographed CD Giveaway Contest

Source: All About Jazz
September 21, 2009

All About Jazz members are invited to enter the “Joe Locke - Force of Four“ autographed cd giveaway contest starting today. We'll select FIVE winners at the conclusion of the contest on October 18th. Click here to enter the contest

(Following Joe Locke at AAJ automatically enters you in the contest.)

Good luck!

About Force of Four Vibraphonist Joe Locke follows up his chart-topping string of recordings with one of his most dynamic and vital CDs yet. Leading ...

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Mark Isham Live at the Apple Store

Source: All About Jazz
September 20, 2009

Live at the Apple Store: Mark Isham

Grammy Award‒winning trumpet player and Oscar-nominated film composer Mark Isham provided music for the upcoming films “Fame" and “Bad Lieutenant." See Mark and his band, Houston Street, at this special live performance and hear songs from his latest album, Bittersweet, a collection of timeless jazz standards.

Join Mark Isham and his band, Houston Street, for a special live show. September 20, 3:00 p.m. Apple Computer Store on the 3rd Street Promenade in Santa ...

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From Jazz Royalty, Boston Drum Talent Zeke Martin Makes a Musical Mark for Himself

Source: Mixed Media Promotion
September 20, 2009

The Zeke Martin Project CD release celebration Friday September 25, 2009, 12PM-1AM PRECINCT 70 UNION SQUARE Somerville, MA 02143 617-623-9211 http://www.precinctbar.com/ Includes appearances by Persian Blue and Richard Saunders Show begins at 9pm

You don’t have to go back too far to find the musical inspiration in Zeke Martin’s past. His father, Stu Martin, accompanied some of jazz’s great talents, including Herbie Hancock, Charlies Mingus, Quincy Jones, and ...

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Claude Marc Bourget on AAJ Italia

Source: All About Jazz
September 20, 2009

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