Jazz News

April Hall at the Acton Jazz Cafe on August 22nd

Source: Michael Ricci
August 18, 2009

VOCALIST APRIL HALL TO APPEAR AT ACTON JAZZ CAFE Saturday, August 22, 2009 at 9:00 PM New CD: Fun Out Of Life “The effulgent Hall has a rich commanding voice and the stage presence of an old soul of jazz" --Boston Globe “Hall's vocals soar... her range of vocal ability goes from soft and understated to powerful and heartfelt." --JazzReview.com “Hall sings standards in a voice of honey and smoke." --The Boston Globe Bee Boy Records presents jazz ...

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Earthecho International and the Vans Warped Tour

Source: Just Roots PR
August 18, 2009

EarthEcho International, an nonprofit environmental education and youth leadership organization working to restore and protect the world’s oceans.

Today announced a collaboration with the Vans Warped Tour and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)’s Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary to clean up the waterways surrounding Monterey Bay on August 18, 2009.

The third annual clean up will be led by more than 100 band and crew members from the Vans Warped Tour (http://www.warpedtour.com), the music industry’s most successful and ...

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The Kansas City Jazz Orchestra to Present "Big Band Meets Hollywood" at Folly Theater

Source: Artists Recording Collective + the ARC Record Label
August 18, 2009

The Kansas City Jazz Orchestra, under the direction of Jim Mair, will present Big Band meets Hollywood in the orchestra's first concert of the season Friday September 25 at 8:00PM

The concert will headline the 18- piece big band made up of Kansas City's finest jazz players performing hip arrangements from movies and television shows. Some of the movie themes will include music from the top 100 movies of all time. Music from the Wizard of Oz, The Sound of ...

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Grammy Nominated Pianist/Composer David Lanz Endorses Edward Weiss and Quiescence Music

Source: All About Jazz
August 18, 2009

Anyone even remotely familiar with New Age Music has heard of David Lanz.

For over 20 years this musical prodigy has enthralled his listeners and fans with his genius, creating mesmerizing piano melodies - bringing to life the beauty of nature and creating gentle moods that soothe and relax.

With success measured by his popularity (his albums have gone platinum, and one of his recent works The Good Life crossing over into mainstream radio) David is by far one of ...

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Award Winning Jazz Vocalist Chris Williams Performs Eight Year Steamers Anniversary Event

Source: Michael Ricci
August 18, 2009

Chris Williams, local award winning jazz vocalist, will be performing at the prestigious Steamers Jazz Caf on Tuesday, August 18 at 8 PM in celebration of his eight-year anniversary performing at the venue. Seating for the performance is limited with no cover charge and 2-item minimum. Canadian-born jazz vocalist Chris Williams has impressed audiences with his intense passion, vocal proficiency and musical maturity. He has built a loyal following, as his highly entertaining performances are met with great enthusiasm by ...

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Latin Giants Orchestra (Formerly Tito Puente Orchestra) Launch Fan-Funded Album

Source: Services for Artists
August 18, 2009

The Latin Giants Orchestra call on their fans from all corners of the globe to support the continuance of the latin big band sound.

This fan drive includes options that allow the supporter to purchase a package that will include a limited edition album including bonus tracks, signed by the band's founders, and puts them in drawings for free tickets to concerts, merchandise, autographed posters, to name a few. Fans are also asked to name the album, choose the album ...

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Ornette Coleman Kicks Off Jazz at Lincoln Center 09-10 Season

Source: Michael Ricci
August 18, 2009

ORNETTE COLEMAN OPENS JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER SEASON SEASON TICKETS ON SALE AUGUST 17 YOUTUBE.COM/JAZZATLINCOLNCENTER LAUNCHES AUGUST 17 Ornette Coleman makes his Jazz at Lincoln Center concert debut to open the 2009-10 season on September 26. For one night only, Coleman and his two bass band perform inventive compositions that continue to influence generations of jazz musicians. The band includes Ornette Coleman (alto saxophone, trumpet, violin), his son Denardo Coleman (drums), Anthony Falanga (acoustic bass), and ...

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Agustin Barreto Presents His Debut Album

Source: All About Jazz
August 18, 2009

Jazz Fusion Bassist, Agustin Barreto is excited to announce the launch of his first album, Between My Walls.

Includes nine original compositions by Barreto and his amazing solo performance of Rimsky-Korsakovs “Flight of the Bumble Bee," featuring world renown percussionist, Giovanni Hidalgo. Tracks “Jaco-Me," “Latina and Furia" are Barreto's most popular downloads on iTunes.

Barreto has played with such artists as Jose Feliciano, Jerry Gonzalez, Dom Famularo, Willie Coln, Ralph Irizarry, Bobby Valentn and others. During a stint as musical ...

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