Jazz News

Incus Records Presents the Phoenix Festival at Cafe Oto

Source: All About Jazz
August 18, 2009

Following its return to active service this year with the reissue of Lot 74 and the stunning new Barcelona Chronicles trilogy, Incus Records has announced that another new release is imminent and that its launch will coincide with two days of live concerts presented by the label.

On Friday 18th and Saturday 19th September, at Cafe Oto in Dalston, London, a host of musicians who have long-standing associations with the label will play in a series of solo, duo and ...

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Kawan Debose Named Van Dyke Cafe's Artist of the Month

Source: PRemiere Public Relations
August 18, 2009

MIAMI Local R&B/soul singer, songwriter and pianist, Kawan DeBose, has been named Artist of the Month by historical South Beach venue The Van Dyke Caf. As such, Kawan will headline The Van Dyke's Twilight Concert Series on August 28th at 5:00pm.

Kawan's Twilight Series appearance is certain to be a perfect pairing of incredible live music, and a sophisticated yet relaxed atmosphere. Stepping outside of the venue's well-known Upstairs lounge, the Twilight Series will treat guests to music and dining ...

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Legendary Bassist "Ready" Freddie Washington Finds His "Moment" on Debut Release

Source: Shore Fire Media
August 18, 2009

The legendary bassist Freddie Washington has played on sessions or on tour with a “dazzling" (AllMusic) list of notables, including Herbie Hancock, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Elton John and Leonard Cohen, and is now touring worldwide with Steely Dan. But he's never released a solo record - until now. On his long-awaited debut In The Moment (RFW Productions), “Ready" Freddie writes and produces a “well-dressed... pocket-perfect outing" that “reinvents the concept of 'quiet storm'" (Bass Player). At the forefront is ...

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Nora McCarthy NY Jazz Vocalist Joins UK Jazz Radio

Source: All About Jazz
August 18, 2009

UK Jazz Radio has announced that Nora McCarthy, an important force in the advanced New York jazz vocal scene, has joined the Presenter team at the 24 hour jazz radio station.

Nora McCarthy is a highly original singer, lyricist, composer, poet and educator. She and her various groups work at the top jazz venues in New York and elsewhere in the world.

In her programme, being broadcast several times across the week to give everyone the opportunity to catch the ...

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“Bridge to Hope” All-Day Music Festival, to Feature Top Artists, Gourmet Food, Art Show, Saturday, September 26th at Fort Mason’S Great Meadow

Source: Nina Gordon Public Relations
August 18, 2009

Tickets On Sale Now… Lazarex Cancer Foundation Presents Event to Raise Funds and Awareness San Francisco’s iconic Golden Gate Bridge is the perfect scenic backdrop for the first annual “Bridge to Hope,” an all day music festival set to be held Saturday, September 26th at San Francisco’s famous Fort Mason on the Great Meadow from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The event will also include an art show featuring many of the Bay area’s best local artisans, and a selection ...

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Dena Taylor: Determined Vocalist Produces Music in the Face of Adversity

Source: MyMusicSuccess.com
August 18, 2009

Texan jazz diva Dena Taylor has today received glowing acclaim from online music website MyMusicSuccess.Com for her recent album release Round Midnight. This collection of classic jazz tracks features a number of all time favourites from “Let's Face The Music And Dance" to the the more bluesy “Route 66" and more. MyMusicSuccess' jazz reviewer Tara Isabella Burton describes Dena's sound: “Smoky, sexy, soft--the velvety voice of Dena Taylor dominates not just a corner of the room but indeed the entire ...

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Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey Announce 34-City North American Tour

Source: Calabro Music
August 18, 2009

Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey have announced a 34-city North American tour in September and October to support their new EP, One Day In Brooklyn. The band will begin the trek in their home state of Oklahoma before hitting Texas for two nights and then heading west where they'll work their way up the left coast to Seattle. After one night home in Tulsa for a release party and performance, they'll immediately join Phish bassist Mike Gordon as opening support on ...

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iPhone Dethrones Rebel Xti as Most Popular Camera on Flickr

Source: All About Jazz
August 18, 2009

Despite its minimal camera features, the iPhone has just surpassed Canons Digital Rebel XTi as the most popular camera used by members of image-sharing website Flickr.

The L.A. Times Mark Milian has been watching Flickr stats like a hawk, but he says the spike in images uploaded by iPhone users is unclear. We think its pretty obvious: Unlike most cameras, the iPhone is internet-enabled, meaning shooters can share their pics just seconds after taking them. Combine that factor with the ...

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