Jazz News

Bassist-Composer Charnett Moffett's "The Art of Improvisation" CD Out Today on Motema Music

Source: DL Media
May 13, 2009

"Moffett is a hypnotic performer. Playing the upright and the electric bass and accompanied only by piano and drums, he mesmerizes with a series of propulsive minimalist grooves..." --DETAILS “This spirited and soulful recording comes highly recommended, especially to those who tire of the less substantive, flashy, speed king quotient prevalent in far too many other bassists." --All Music Guide Today, Charnett Moffett releases his 10th solo recording and Motma Music debut as a leader, The Art Of Improvisation. On ...

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Jazz Jam Benefit for Calvin Weston's Son

Source: All About Jazz
May 13, 2009

The 18-year-old son of Philadelphia jazz drummer Calvin Weston was killed by a hit and run driver on May 8th in Philadelphia. A jam session/fundraiser will be held tomorrow night (Wednesday 5/13/09) to raise money for the burial costs.

Location of jam session:

The Fire 412 W. Girard Ave. Philadelphia, PA 8PM-2AM Street Parking For info: call Derick at 267-671-9298

NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA - May 8, 2009 (WPVI) View ...

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Aika - Aika Hirahara - New Album on Blue Note

Source: All About Jazz
May 13, 2009

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Mimi Jones CD Sneak Preview at the Mary Lou Williams Jazz Festival

Source: Sound Visions Media
May 13, 2009

The “Magic Bass Sounds” Of Mimi Jones At The Kennedy Center’s Mary Lou Williams Jazz Festival Featuring a sneak preview of the debut CD release A New Day Mimi Jones brings her “magic sounds on the bass” to the Kennedy Center premiering her soon to be released debut CD, A New Day as part of the Mary Lou Williams Jazz Festival. Hosted by Dee Dee Bridgewater, the festival marks its 14th thrilling year with three evenings of star-studded performances featuring ...

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Echoes of Swing: Jazz Award Presentation in France

Source: All About Jazz
May 13, 2009

In connection with the award for the recent Echoes of Swing CD '4 Jokers In The Pack, Colin Dawson, Chris Hopkins, Bernd Lhotzky and Oliver Mewes were invited to play a concert tour in France, which a.o. included Rouen, Limoges, Le Havre and Marennes Olron. On the 8th of May they officially received the GRAND PRIX du Disque du JAZZ (Prix Special du Hot Club du France). The award was presented by the President of Hot Club du France (established ...

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Kettle Moraine Jazz Festival Announces 2009 Entertainment Lineup

Source: All About Jazz
May 13, 2009

MILWAUKEE, WI - The West Bend Sunrise Rotary Foundation, Inc., producers of the annual Kettle Moraine Jazz Festival (KMJF), announced that the line up for the 2009 event, to be held Friday, September 11 Saturday, September 12, will once again feature an internationally diverse collection of musicians and vocalists.

The event, which will take place along the banks of the upper Milwaukee River at Riverside Park in West Bend, Wisconsin, will showcase seven play slots, three on September 11, and ...

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Benny Powell to Battle the Bones for Frankie Manning Birthday Celebration

Source: All About Jazz
May 13, 2009

Benny Powell will be featured in a special musical performance billed as the “Battle of the Bones" with fellow trombonists Wycliffe Gordon and Art Baron, as part of the Frankie 95 Birthday Festival on the closing night of the Memorial Day weekend extravaganza being held in New York City May 21 - 25. Having taken center stage as headline performer; composer; educator and jazz advocate, many believe he is receiving well-deserved recognition for his contributions to the jazz community. Always ...

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Saxophonist David Sanborn Interviewed at AAJ

Source: All About Jazz
May 13, 2009

Saxophonist David Sanborn is one of the most recognizable instrumentalists in modern music. From his many television appearances--on his own show, Night Moves, and with David Letterman's band--to his popular records and tours, Sanborn is among the few names in jazz that non-jazzheads can recognize.

In 2008, Sanborn released Here & Gone (Decca, 2008), an album that pays tribute to saxophonist Hank Crawford, who was a key part of the Ray Charles band through many of its greatest years. Crawford ...

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