Jazz News

Enter the Jazzhead Records "Oehlers / Grabowsky / Beck - Lost and Found" Giveaway Contest

Source: All About Jazz
June 21, 2009

All About Jazz members are invited to enter the Jazzhead Records “Oehlers/Grabowsky/Beck - Lost and Found“ giveaway contest starting today. We'll select FIVE winners at the conclusion of the contest on July 19th. Click here to enter the contest

(Following Jamie Oehlers at AAJ automatically enters you in the contest.)

Good luck! Your Friends at Jazzhead Records

About Lost and Found Lost and Found is a collaboration between three of Australia's finest improvisers, multi award-winning saxophonist ...

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Grammy Nominee, Phil Kelly Joins the Artists Recording Collective

Source: Artists Recording Collective + the ARC Record Label
June 21, 2009

Grammy Nominee and noted composer/arranger, Phil Kelly has joined the Artists Recording Collective (ARC). In addition to more than 40 years as a composer/arranger for film, TV, and other media applications, he has written for bands like Bill Watrous' NY Wildlife Refuge, the Old Tonight show band, Doc Severinsen, Si Zentner, as well as functioning as arranger/conductor/drummer for vocalists Buddy Greco, Julius LaRosa, Frank D'Rone, Sylvia Syms, John Gary, Jenny Smith, and Al 'TNT' Braggs among others. Early on in ...

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Alvin Queen Quintet at Turning Point Cafe (Piermont NY) on June 22nd

Source: All About Jazz
June 21, 2009

Jazz great Alvin Queen will make a rare NY area appearance leading a group featuring trumpeter Terell Stafford and Italian pianist Dado Moroni, who is also making a rare appearance in this area. Included in the group will be saxophonist John Richmond and Danton Boller, bass. This special performance is part of the Monday Jazz series at the Turning Point Cafe. Sets at 8pm and 9:30pm. $15 music charge, no minimum, one charge for the evening. Turning Point Cafe

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Norma Winstone, Tessa Souter, Tim Garland, Tony Kofi in Final Made in the UK Shows at Sweet Rhythm NY

Source: All About Jazz
June 21, 2009

The Made in the UK concert series comes to an end this weekend with two double bills at Sweet Rhythm (88 7th Ave South) featuring four out of nine of the bands who have proved such a success at the Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival this week. Norma Winstone with Gareth Williams / Tessa Souter Quartet Saturday 20th June / 8pm and 10pm / $20 Tim Garland's Lighthouse Trio / Tony Kofi Quartet Sunday 21st June ...

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NYC: Ron Kaplan Sings New York! July 10 and 11, 2009

Source: All About Jazz
June 21, 2009

Great American Songbook Preservationist and classic-jazz-standards singer Ron Kaplan is making a rare concert appearance in New York City on July 10 and 11 to present his “New York Song Collection" (a select group of songs taken from his album entitled New York). Kaplan will perform at Feinstein's at the Regency Hotel, located at 540 Park Avenue, NYC. Singer Ron Kaplan keeps the flame burning brightly to illuminate jazz standards, the Great American Songbook and the classic sound of singers ...

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Bobby Sanabria at the Aspen Ideas Festival

Source: All About Jazz
June 21, 2009

International percussionist and drummer Bobby Sanabria joins world leaders from all over the globe at The Aspen Ideas Festival, to be held June 29th through July 5th 2009 in Aspen, Colorado. Presented by the Aspen Institute and The Atlantic Magazine the annual event has sizzled up a stimulating and inspiring festival of presentations, lectures, panels, and debates. The event will also host architect Frank Gehry, painter and photographer Chuck Close, and Director Damian Woetzel. The festival will also include actress ...

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The Ghosts of Harlem: New Book by Hank O'Neal

Source: All About Jazz
June 21, 2009

Music producer, author, photographer and former CIA agent, Hank O'Neal has plenty of experiences from which to draw inspiration. It would be easy to assume that it was O'Neal's stint as a spy that gave him the ability to walk into Harlem homes of jazz legends and come out with amazing stories and photographs. However, it is more likely that it was O'Neal's love of jazz, knowledge of music and easy-going personality that made 42 musicians pour out personal tales ...

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DHR Music Experience Opening Celebration Series #2

Source: All About Jazz
June 21, 2009

Get ready for the experience of a lifetime. DHR Music is proud to announce the second in the series of grand opening celebrations for DHR Music Experience. A successful internet-based guitar dealer, the company expanded its efforts by offering a unique showroom experience. DHRME is located at 9466 Montgomery Rd in the historic section of Montgomery, Ohio. In addition to selling world-class instruments and related products, DHR Music is focused on creating a total experience, promoting the concept of music ...

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