Jazz News

J.P. Delaire Steps Out on His Own with "In My Life"

Source: Cheryl Hughey Promotions
May 14, 2009

J.P. DeLaire, noted sideman for Prince and Michael Bolton, has released his debut solo CD, In My Life on Tender Girl Music. This collection of original compositions was produced by DeLaire and is a rich musical menu that ranges from contemporary jazz to the Minneapolis funk of his native roots.

As member of the legendary musical Peterson Family of Minneapolis, DeLaire was schooled in straight ahead jazz and R & B. He has shared the stage with greats including Oleta ...

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"I'm Old Fashioned" by Sadeo Watanabe with the Great Jazz Trio Reissued

Source: All About Jazz
May 14, 2009

Recorded on May 21, 1976, I'm Old Fashioned was the first studio album where Hank Jones, Ron Carter and Tony Williams performed together as The Great Jazz Trio. In this album, they back up renowned Japanese sax player, Sadao Watanabe. Watanabe has recorded steadily primarily for Denon, Elektra and Verve and has worked with Chick Corea, Gary McFarland and Chico Hamilton. He is best known for his Charlie Parker-influenced alto playing. This is illustrated in his version of “Confirmation,” which ...

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Vocalist Tine Bruhn's "Entranced" out on June 2

Source: All About Jazz
May 14, 2009

Jazz vocalist Tine Bruhn's debut solo album “Entranced" consists of a welcoming blend of mellow, yet groove-based originals, contemporary pieces by Joshua Redman with Tine's lyrics, songs by McCoy Tyner and Djavan, and a Swedish folk song arranged as a jazz waltz. There’s the ear-catching “Miles Away” with Maurice Brown’s beautiful trumpet solo, Tine Bruhn’s own “Tears” goes straight to one’s heart, as does McCoy Tyner’s “Search For Peace” which is not often performed by vocalists. R&B elements are introduced ...

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Sanofi-Aventis Jazzfest 2009 - A Salute Benny Goodman on June 6th

Source: LKS Associates
May 14, 2009

Sanofi-aventis Jazzfest 2009 to salute Benny Goodman on June 6 at Drew University in Madison, New Jersey MADISON, NJ -- The metropolitan areas only major main stream jazz festival this summer will take place on the campus of Drew University in Madison, New Jersey on June 5 and 6 featuring a celebration of the centennial of Benny Goodman's birth with the Allan Vache Benny Goodman Tribute Big Band. Joining Vache will be his brother Warren, Terry Blaine, Randy Reinhart, Tom ...

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"Chapter II" by the Great Jazz Trio Reissued

Source: All About Jazz
May 14, 2009

Test of Time Records is proud to announce the release of a remastered Chapter II by the Great Jazz Trio. Chapter II is literally the next chapter in The Great Jazz Trio’s history. After several live performances and almost a dozen albums together, the original lineup of Hank Jones, Ron Carter and Tony Williams came to an end after almost five years. The reason given was that they had done everything they had originally set out to do. Ron Carter ...

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2009 Coventry Jazz Festival

Source: All About Jazz
May 14, 2009

The Coventry Jazz Festival will occur over the summer bank holiday weekend from Thursday 21st until Monday 25th May. Featuring a wide range of jazz events, with a host of quality international and UK jazz artists, performing against the spectacular backdrop of Coventry's historical buildings, at various venues across the city which include The Belgrade Theatre, Coventry Cathedral, Taylor John's House, and a late-night bar scene. Performances include: Thursday: Clark Tracey's New Sextet Friday: Jacqui Dankworth, Portico Quartet ...

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Vanessa Williams "The Real Thing" in Stores June 2

Source: Special Ops Media
May 14, 2009

Internationally-renowned singer and actress Vanessa Williams will release her thirteenth album and debut for Concord Records entitled The Real Thing, on June 2nd, 2009. The collection marks a return to her love for the rhythms of jazz and Latin music, a key part of her musical roots. In addition, THE REAL THING delves into the sophisticated pop and R&B that have been the hallmark of her dynamic musical career. The Real Thing is a passionate song cycle about relationships, and ...

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Duke Ellington Jazz Festival June 5-15 Celebrates New Orleans/Rare Performance by Marsalis Family

Source: Claudia Artzer
May 14, 2009

5th Anniversary Duke Ellington Jazz Festival in Washington, DC, Celebrates New Orleans June 5-15 Ellis Marsalis Tribute Features Rare Performance with Sons and Special Guests Harry Connick, Jr., and Dr. Billy Taylor With over 100 performances in nearly 50 venues, the Duke Ellington Jazz Festival (DEJF) is the largest music festival in Washington, DC. This year's 5th anniversary event celebrates New Orleans. DEJF Founder/Executive Producer Charles Fishman comments, “We're very proud and excited to pay homage to New Orleans, the ...

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