Jazz News

Helen Abbey Long Awaited Follow up Album "Second Time Around"

Source: All About Jazz
April 24, 2009

Helen Abbey debut album Simply Me was well received and took her to the finals of the Sony Search For A New Jazz Star competition.

Her new album Second Time Around is now out and both albums are available to buy, listen to or download on CDBaby.com.

About Helen Abbey Helen Abbey graduated from the Rose Bruford College of Speech and Drama with a Diploma in Performing Arts. She started her singing career with The Swing Sisters, an ...

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Download Three Free MP3s by Pianist Deanna Witkowski

Source: All About Jazz
April 24, 2009

Learn more about pianist Deanna Witkowski, then download three free tracks, including one from her latest release From This Place. Enjoy! About Deanna Witkowski Continuing in a tradition while pioneering new ways of viewing the world around them has always been the daily work of artists, whether they be jazz musicians or religious mystics. In the case of pianist/composer/vocalist Deanna Witkowski, the paths of practicing the disciplines of living as a jazz musician and as a person of faith have ...

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Free Trombone Shorty Workshop at the Jazz Academy in Columbus, OH on June 6

Source: All About Jazz
April 24, 2009

Faculty: Troy “Trombone Shorty" Andrews Date/Time: Saturday, June 6, 2:00pm Registration Deadline: Friday, June 5 Class Fee: FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Join Trombone Shorty for an hour-long conversation about his life and music. Hailing from Treme, the most musical neighborhood in the most musical city--New Orleans--Troy “Trombone Shorty" Andrews has made the leap from child prodigy to Professional Master Musician.

At 22-years old, Troy has already experienced more than most musicians three ...

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Letter to the Editor: Icons Among Us

Source: All About Jazz
April 24, 2009

Dear Editor,

In response to the article published by your website yesterday evening entitled “Icons Among Us: Jazz in the Present Tense - World Premiere“ by Eric Benson I wanted to share two thoughts of my own as Executive Producer of the film series.

First, and most important is my intention to welcome a dialogue with any interested party in our work. So, with that in mind I invite Mr. Benson to consider one of the core findings of ...

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Spinal Tap Break out Classics on Unwigged & Unplugged Tour

Source: All About Jazz
April 24, 2009

The men of Spinal Tap went costume-free last night at Southern Californias Grove of Anaheim, but Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer had no trouble getting into character.

Singing Tap classics as well as material from A Mighty Wind and Waiting for Guffman, the trio offered pitch-perfect parodies of arena-rock excess and folk-revival earnestness on the fifth date of its Unwigged & Unplugged tour, which wraps up May 31st in Milwaukee (shortly before the release this summer of a ...

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Ute Lemper's New Album of Original Songs Releases May 5th

Source: Michael Ricci
April 24, 2009

Award-winning international singer-songwriter Ute Lemper releases her new album of original songs, Between Yesterday and Tomorrow, on May 5, 2009.

The first compilation of songs written by Lemper herself, the album draws from her personal experiences and global background and is her most personal album to date.

Lemper’s interest in historical and current events, politics and philosophy are blended into the themes of several songs on the CD including Nevada, Nomads, and September Mourn. Says Lemper, “Ghosts of Berlin is ...

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Europe Invades "Smooth Jazz and More"!

Source: All About Jazz
April 24, 2009

Smooth Jazz and More has two new podcasts ready for our fans on our website, both involving two up and coming stars in the smooth jazz music scene.

The first is with singer/songwriter, Anders Holst. The native of Sweden has a new CD called, Romantika. His album, which has gotten great reviews, as well as high praise from legendary producer/composer, Quincy Jones; is soothing and pleasant to listen to.

The second is a long-time favorite of ours, saxophonist Konstantin Klashtorni. ...

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Singer/Pianist/Composer Bill Champitto Releases New CD; Has Show at Scullers May 12

Source: Sue Auclair Promotions
April 24, 2009

In the fall of 2008, Bill Champitto entered and won The Dimock Center’s Steppin' Out with the Stars Talent Search, which put him on the main stage alongside the great Lalah Hathaway at Boston's most anticipated annual fundraising gala for the Dimock Center. This gave a powerful push to his career.

Champitto is now scheduled to perform at Scullers Jazz Club on Tuesday, May 12 at 8:00 p.m. In conjunction with his appearance, Bill will also release a funky new ...

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