Jazz News

Sonic Waves of Jazz This Sunday on Freedom Jazz Dance

Source: All About Jazz
May 15, 2009

Sunday from 5 PM 7 PM EST 90.1 FM WDCE Richmond Listen online via live webcast at dce.org Archived shows uploaded at freedomjazzdance.net two days after each live broadcast. Tune in to Freedom Jazz Dance this Sunday for the unstoppable sound of freedom in the groove with the latest, greatest performers and rare recordings throughout the history of jazz. This week, Ill be vibrating the airwaves with dusty grooves from Jimmy Smith and Oscar Pettiford, as ...

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Armen Nalbandian & Little Dragon Perform May 24th

Source: All About Jazz
May 15, 2009

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Rick Dellaratta and Jazz for Peace Kick Off Their Summer/Spring Series with 2 Landmark Concerts in Africa!

Source: All About Jazz
May 15, 2009

Kigali, Rwanda - On the weekend of May 23, 2009, New York-based and internationally acclaimed jazz pianist, vocalist and composer Rick DellaRatta, will perform two landmark concerts in Rwanda, a country in the heart of Africa that over 14 years ago was ravaged by a war that claimed close to a million lives. DellaRatta and his group Jazz for Peace will be feature some of the top Jazz musicians from New York. The band will consist of Rick DellaRatta on ...

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Moscow's 6th Usadba Jazz Festival, June 6-7 2009

Source: All About Jazz
May 15, 2009

Usadba Jazz is one of the biggest open-air festivals in Russia, taking place at the Arkhangelskoe Manor near Moscow. Its creative conception and administrative control is managed by ArtMania, an event-agency located in the heart of the Russian capital. This year more than 30,000 guests will pour through the festival's gates to watch performances on four different stages, with more than 30 bands from Russia and abroad. The stages are separated into styles and genres: the “Parter," a spontaneous and ...

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The Disco Biscuits Announce First Round of Performers for Camp Bisco VIII

Source: Caren West PR
May 14, 2009

THE DISCO BISCUITS ANNOUNCE FIRST ROUND OF PERFORMERS FOR CAMP BISCO VIII 3-DAY MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL IN MARIAVILLE, NEW YORK JULY 16-18 2009 Performers Include The Disco Biscuits – All 3 Nights, Nas & Damian 'Jr. Gong' Marley, STS9, James Murphy of LCD Soundsystem, The Orb, DFA Disco Tent, Chromeo, Dr. Dog, K'Naan and Many More! $125 Early Bird Ticket Pre-Sale Ending Soon Atlanta, Georgia - The Disco Biscuits have confirmed the first round of performers slated for ...

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Iridium Jazz Club Announces Schedule Change: June 10

Source: DeBlaze & Associates
May 14, 2009

“Featuring Rising Star B.D. Lenz, Late Show's Will Lee and More"

“2008 Rising Star Award: Best Jazz Band (B.D. Lenz)" - GigMasters

New York, NY - May 14, 2009 - Due to changes in their programming for CD release shows on Wednesday nights, the Iridium Jazz Club will now feature funky jazz guitarist B.D. Lenz in one set at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10, 2009.

Listen for Lenz's signature funky jazz in an album packed with firsts (June 2009). ...

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Wayne Escoffery & Veneration Live at Dizzy's - June 3rd thru 7th, 2009

Source: Two for the Show Media
May 14, 2009

Saxophonist/Composer Wayne Escoffery & Veneration with special guest Nicholas Payton will be performing at Dizzy’s Club Coca Cola in NYC- June 3rd thru June 7th, 2009 - 7:30 & 9:30 PM with a third Set -11:30PM show on Friday & Saturday. Wayne Escoffery & Veneration Wayne Escoffery - Tenor Saxophone Nicholas Payton - Trumpet Joe Locke - Vibes Joe Martin - Bass Lewis Nash - Drums “A young, self-assured, hard-swinging ...

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Accujazz Internet Radio Launches Trombone Jazz Channel

Source: All About Jazz
May 14, 2009

AccuJazz Internet radio continues its weekly roll-out of new creatively programmed jazz channels today with the launch of “Trombone Jazz," a streaming jazz channel highlighting one of the most under-appreciated instruments in jazz, the trombone. The channel is completely free to use and available 24 hours a day. Some of the greatest musicians in the history of jazz have played trombone. From Tommy Dorsey to J.J. Johnson to Steve Turre, the instrument has attracted talented, creative individuals who work in ...

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