Jazz News

Guitarist Omar Haddad Releases "Ceremony" - Concert at The Shrine (NYC) on September 18th

Source: Michael Ricci
August 14, 2009

Guitarist Omar Haddad presents his new CD of original Jazz compositions, Ceremony, a Guitar-Piano duo. The event will take place on Friday, September 18th at 6:00 p.m., at The Shrine: 2271 A. C. Powell Jr. Blvd., New York (7th Ave. at 134th St.), featuring Jesse Stacken on piano. There will be no cover charge. About Omar Haddad Omar Haddad began his jazz guitar studies in Buenos Aires in 1996 with Alejandro Moro, the author of the book revised and approved ...

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The First Annual la Vida Music Festival

Source: Michael Ricci
August 14, 2009

The First Annual LA VIDA MUSIC FESTIVAL featuring the spicy, vibrant variety of L.A's Latin Music scene, in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month (October), also benefiting the local L.A. community and a great philanthropic cause. The First Annual LA VIDA MUSIC FESTIVAL featuring the legendary Hubert Laws, Pete Escovedo & Louie Cruz Beltran will take place under the stars on Sunday, October 4th at 7:00 PM at the intimate FORD Amphitheater - Hollywood; with special guests Chris Bennett saluting the ...

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The Nina Simone Foundation Prepares for Inaugural Touring Exhibition

Source: Michael Ricci
August 14, 2009

Incorporating various art forms the Foundation will highlight the life, the music and the civil rights activities of Dr. Nina Simone. The Nina Simone Foundation has created a special touring arts experience titled Nina; No Illusions, No Escape--A Tribute to Dr. Nina Simone, High Priestess of Soul. The series of events will include elements of live theater, visual art, spoken word, dance, fashion, and of course music. There will also be a special exhibition of items from Dr. Simone’s personal ...

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Deep Minor at Drom (NYC) on August 18th at 8PM

Source: Michael Ricci
August 14, 2009

Dear friends, I hope this message finds you well, and that you're enjoying the summer. Please mark your calendars for a rare NYC appearance by Deep Minor. We're playing at Drom in the lower east side, a week from today. Details: When: Tues, August 18th 8 PM Where: Drom, 85 Ave A b/w 5th and 6th, NYC dromnyc.com/

Who: Alex Kontorovich's Deep Minor Gregg Mervine (drums) Jay Vilnai (guitar) Reuben Radding ...

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Arrest Warrant Issued for Singer Bobby Brown

Source: All About Jazz
August 14, 2009

An arrest warrant has been issued for Bobby Brown after he failed to appear in a Massachusetts court on a contempt complaint.

Norfolk Judge Christina Harms ordered Brown arrested the next time the singer is in Massachusetts. He failed to appear at a June 29 hearing.

Register of Probate Patrick McDermott said Friday that by June, Brown had fallen $45,000 behind in child support payments for the two teenage children he had with former girlfriend Kim Ward.

The 40-year-old Brown ...

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'Lit' Drummer Allen Shellenberger Dies of Brain Cancer

Source: All About Jazz
August 14, 2009

The drummer for the rock band 'Lit,' Allen Shellenberger, died on Thursday at age 39 of brain cancer.

Shellenberger was diagnosed in May 2008 with rare form of brain tumor, a malignant glioma. He underwent radiation and chemotherapy treatments at the Cedars-Sinai Maxine Dunitz Neurosurgical Institute in Los Angeles.

According to the group's publicist Ken Phillips, Shellenberger was a founding member of the group along with brothers Jeremy and A. Jay Popoff and bassist Kevin Baldes.

This year marks the ...

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B.J. Jansen Interviewed Farnell Newton on the Jazz Life

Source: JM Creative
August 14, 2009

B.J. Jansen interviewed trumpeter, Farnell Newton on The Jazz Life. Jansen created his show, “The Jazz Life," to bring audiences to the next generation of jazz artists who struggle to receive airplay in the United States. The programming format of “The Jazz Life" features brand new content from artists who actively perform and would appeal to younger listeners.

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Robert Mugge's Film "Deep Sea Blues" out on DVD October 6, Features 14 Blues Artists and 70 Performances

Source: conqueroo
August 14, 2009

"The blues isn't dead... it's simply on vacation!"

Seven-day Caribbean cruise featured Bobby Rush, Buckwheat Zydeco, Otis Clay, Taj Mahal, Fabulous Thunderbirds, Commander Cody, Lil’ Ed & the Blues Imperials, Ruthie Foster, Mel Waiters, Watermelon Slim, Michael Burks, Ronnie Baker Brooks and more.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Since the 1960s, generations of fans have adopted outdoor festivals as the ideal place to experience live musical performances. But in recent years, the best American roots music festivals have moved onboard specially ...

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