Jazz News

Michelle Walker Live @ Zinc Bar

Source: All About Jazz
August 19, 2009

Michelle Walker Performs @ The Zinc Bar Monday August 24, 2009

Zinc Bar Jazz Club & Lounge 82 West 3rd Street (btw Thompson & Sullivan) Greenwich Village New York NY 10012 (212) 477-ZINC 7:30pm to 9:00PM $7 Cover

Joining Michelle will be:

DAVID COOK on Piano MICHAEL O'BRIEN on Bass DAN ARAN on Drums

New York, NY - Critically acclaimed jazz vocalist, Michelle Walker, ...

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Kat Edmonson Sextet to Perform at the Tanglewood Jazz Festival Sept 6

Source: Dawn Singh Publicity
August 19, 2009

THE KAT EDMONSON SEXTET ADDED TO THE JAZZ CAFE AT THE TANGLEWOOD JAZZ FESTIVAL Vocalist Kat Edmonson and her Sextet will perform on Sunday, Sept 6, at 12:30 pm in the Jazz Cafe at the Tanglewood Jazz Festival in Lenox, Massachusetts. The Austin-based vocalist made her Northeast debut in June at the Jazz Standard in New York. Edmonson’s first CD, Take to the Sky, includes selections from Cole Porter, Henry Mancini, John Lennon and Carol King. “Take to the Sky” ...

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Jon Secada Returns to His Roots with Release of "Expressions: The Jazz Album"

Source: Michael Ricci
August 18, 2009

Multiple Grammy Winner Jon Secada Returns to His Roots with Release of Expressions: The Jazz Album, September 22, 2009

On September 22, 2009, Grammy winner Secada returns to his roots (no, not his Latin roots, his Jazz roots) with the release of Expressions: The Jazz Album (The Orchard), which will coincide with the kick-off of a week-long engagement at Feinstein's at Loews Regency in New York, a national PBS television special with Jim Brickman (Beautiful World) and, his fourth season ...

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Dizzy Gillespie All-Star Big Band with James Moody Headlines Big Band Night at the Hollywood Bowl

Source: Michael Ricci
August 18, 2009

THE DIZZY GILLESPIE ALL-STAR BIG BAND WITH SPECIAL GUEST JAMES MOODY HEADLINES A NIGHT OF BIG BAND MUSIC AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL

Roy Hargrove Big Band, Roberta Gambarini, and Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band Also Perform

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2009, AT 8 PM Media Sponsor: KJAZZ 88.1

The Dizzy Gillespie All-Star Big Band with special guest James Moody headlines a night of big band music at the Hollywood Bowl on Wednesday August 26, 2009 at 8pm. Acclaimed ensembles ...

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Smooth Summer Jazz at the Hollywood Bowl

Source: Michael Ricci
August 18, 2009

DAVE KOZ AND BRIAN CULBERSTON, SIDE BY SIDE WITH SPECIAL GUEST PEABO BRYSON, BRING SMOOTH SUMMER JAZZ (FORMERLY JVC JAZZ) TO THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL

George Duke, Tower of Power and Doc Powell Complete the Festival SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, 2009, at 6 PM Media Sponsor: 94.7 The Wave

The LA Phil presents the annual smooth jazz event of the Hollywood Bowl season with Smooth Summer Jazz (formerly JVC Jazz) led by Dave Koz and Brian Culbertson, side-by-side ...

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Tribute to Ray Barretto at Creole August 22 & 23

Source: Ann Forster
August 18, 2009

Latin Jazz Legacy Series Presents TRIBUTE TO RAY BARRETTO Featuring: Steve Turre (Special Guest), Chembo Corniel, Vince Cherico, Boris Kozlov, Peter Brainin, John Di Martino Friday, August 22nd & Saturday, August 23rd Showtimes 8:00pm & 10:00pm

NEW YORK: Creole Restaurant and Music Supper Club continues to invigorate the Harlem Jazz scene with its Latin Jazz Legacy Series featuring TRIBUTE TO RAY BARRETTO Friday, August 22nd and Saturday, August 23rd, Showtimes 8:00pm and 10:00pm at Creole, 2167 ...

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Singer Karrin Allyson Interviewed at AAJ

Source: All About Jazz
August 18, 2009

Karrin Allyson is one of the busiest jazz vocalists on the domestic and international scene these days. Starting her musical journey studying classical piano, Allyson discovered jazz and jazz singing in college and thus claimed her future.

Over the years, Allyson has honed her singing, songwriting and piano skills and has recorded twelve CDs, all on the Concord Record label; the longtime association considered a major feat in the recording industry. This has led to three Grammy nominations in the ...

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Kettle Moraine Jazz Festival to Offer Tempting Cuisine

Source: Michael Ricci
August 18, 2009

Milwaukee, WI -- The 12th annual Kettle Moraine Jazz Festival (KMJF) at West Bend's Riverside Park Friday, Sept. 11 Saturday, Sept. 12, features more than international musicians. The festival will once again offer an array of mouth-watering fare for festival patrons.

Food vendors from around the area will serve delicious dishes, including Nachos Supreme, Italian Beef Sandwich, Seafood New Orleans, Chicken & Andouille Gumbo, and Peanut Butter Bliss Bars. Food and beverage items will include:

Timmer's: Garlic & Lime Shrimp ...

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