Jazz News

The Supercruise III - Capital Jazz Fest at Sea - From Baltimore to the Bahamas!

Source: Inque Public Relations
June 30, 2009

Capital Jazz Fest At Sea October 10-17, 2009 Third Edition of World’s Largest Jazz Cruise Features Singer/Songwriter Kem Introducing Music from his Eagerly Anticipated Third Album, Plus Joe Sample, Patti Austin, David Sanborn, Jonathan Butler, Brian Culbertson, Candy Dulfer and MORE! Lovers of good times and great contemporary jazz will come together once again for the most exciting non-stop party at sea when SuperCruise III sets sail for the full week of October 10-17 – departing from Baltimore ...

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Saxophonist Chris Potter Interviewed at AAJ...And More

Source: All About Jazz
June 29, 2009

Saxophonist Chris Potter, at age 38, has long been fast-tracked to the head of his class to become regarded as one of the strongest players on the scene. It doesn't seem that long ago that he was first making waves on recordings, and then became part of the superb Dave Holland quintet, where his strengths were put on display all over the globe.

Fact is, Potter has earned his stripes every step of the way. He's made his bones with ...

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Fred Travalena Master Impressionist and Singer Dies

Source: Michael Ricci
June 29, 2009

'The Man of a Thousand Faces' could voice Bugs Bunny as well as Luciano Pavarotti. Travalena, a Vegas performer, talk-show regular and star of his own specials, died of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Fred Travalena, the master impressionist and singer whose broad repertoire of voices ranged from Jack Nicholson to Sammy Davis Jr. to Bugs Bunny, has died. He was 66.

Travalena, who began being treated for an aggressive form of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2002 and saw the disease return last July ...

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Aretha Franklin at the Hollywood Bowl

Source: Michael Ricci
June 29, 2009

Everyone knows that Aretha Franklin supports President Barack Obama. Her appearance at his January inauguration, singing My Country Tis of Thee in a gray wool cloche with a spectacular bow, connected the celebrated singers work in the civil rights movement with the election of Americas first black president.

Franklin reiterated her admiration for Mr. Obama during Friday night's concert at the Hollywood Bowl -- even trotting out a sequined version of “The Hat" for her finale -- and added another ...

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Marlon Jordan: Cooking-N-Jazz at Old Point Bar

Source: All About Jazz
June 29, 2009

Old Point Bar is very excited to have Marlon Jordan entertain our patrons on Saturday, July 4th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Join Marlon as he serves Hot Jazz as well as a sizzling dish of Shrimp Creole made in the tradition of his family through several generations. Between sets, Marlon will spend time on the grill preparing barbecued oysters and grilled fish. On the West bank of the River at 545 Patterson, Old Point Bar is located in ...

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"A New Direction" the Oil Paintings of Riki R. Nelson - Jazz Portraits, Bar Scenes,

Source: All About Jazz
June 29, 2009

Two Upcoming Art & Jazz Events, Featuring Recent Art by Contemporary Realist Oil Painter, Riki R. Nelson Web site http://www.riki-arts.com/jazzy-jazz-art.html Email [email protected] Event #1 - “A New Direction" The Art of Riki R. Nelson - A Two Week Art Exhibition at Peabody Fine Art Gallery of Los Gatos, featuring recent and never before shown oil paintings of Jazz musicians and Bar Scenes, by contemporary realist painter, Riki R. Nelson - July 20th through August 3rd 2009 Event #2 - An ...

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Grand Finale at the Jazz Bakery

Source: Imaginary Friends
June 29, 2009

George Kahn and his Jazz Group gave a fonds farewell to the Jazz Bakery in Los Angeles on its closing day, May 31, 2009. The concert featured George's Quintet with the Santa Monica High School Jazz Big Band. About 185 jazz fans and friends attended. The final performance at The Jazz Bakery was a smash. The concert, which was held as a benefit to raise money for the Santa Monica High School Jazz Band, was so well attended that additional ...

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Creole Club Latin Jazz Legacy Series

Source: All About Jazz
June 29, 2009

Creole Restaurant and Music Supper Club continues to raise artistic and showcase standards while invigorating the Harlem Jazz scene and proudly presenting the Latin Jazz Legacy Series featuring the top artists in the Latin Jazz genre

CHEMBO CORNIEL LATIN JAZZ QUINTET CD Release Party July 10th & 11th 8 & 10 PM

Latin rhythms with Jazz roots reflect Chembos complex technique, style, and wealth of knowledge in the folkloric, Latin and jazz idioms. He ...

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