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Keystone Korner Baltimore: Larry 'Poncho' Brown Ongoing Art Exhibit & Freda Payne November 12-14!
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Scott Thompson Public Relations
Keystone Korner Baltimore is proud and excited to display a long-term exhibit of the extraordinary artwork of Baltimore's own Larry “Poncho" Brown! These colorful paintings beautifully compliment the musical atmosphere with fluidity, mysticism, unity and pride. Keystone Korner Baltimore feels so blessed to enrich the walls of our club with soulful art that captures the essence and beauty of the city we proudly call home. Come experience the remarkable exhibit for yourself and enjoy the legendary Freda Payne, honoring our ...
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'The Sixth Sense' New Album By Guitar Virtuoso Roman Miroshnichenko Featuring Grammy Winning Special Guests
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Roman Miroshnichenko
Prominent virtuoso-guitarist Roman Miroshnichenko has released new album ‘The Sixth Sense’ he recorded during quarantine latest summer with his band and joined by special guests: Jennifer Batten (Michael Jackson, Jeff Beck), Charlie Bisharat (Grammy Winner), Bunny Brunel (Grammy-nominee, CAB, RTF), Paul Wertico (seven-time Grammy winner, Pat Metheny), Gary Husband (John McLaughlin, Gary Moore, Allan Holdsworth), Dominique Di Piazza (John McLaughlin), Daniel Figueiredo (two-time Latin Grammy winner), Frank Colon (Manhattan Transfer), Gumbi Ortiz (world renown percussionist, Al Di Meola), Matt Laurent ...
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Guitarist And Composer, Eric Byak, Creates His Latest Single Live At The Pageant Of The Masters
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Glass Onyon PR - Keith James
Celebrated guitarist, Eric Byak, created his latest single “Laguna Breeze” live in front of the art crowd in Laguna Beach, California at the world famous “Pageant of the Masters.” The single is seasoned with Grammy Award Winning percussionist MB Gordy. Nathan East and Ricky Lawson are also featured guest artists on the Byak’s forthcoming album. Eric’s guitar work has been described as seductive, sensuous, exotic, intertwining classic jazz, breezy funk and Brazilian rhythms. Celebrated in the Los Angeles music scene, ...
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Outside In Music Celebrates Their Catalog With New Limited Edition Vinyl Re-Release Series!
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Outside in Music
NYC Jazz Label Outside in Music Celebrates their catalog with new Limited Edition Vinyl Re-Release Series! To be re-released in hand-numbered, very limited quantities (100 each!) Danny Janklow: Worlds Collide Roxy Coss: Quintet Nick Finzer: Cast of Characters Over the last three years, NYC Jazz Record Label and Media Company Outside in Music has managed to produce more than 30 releases each year. With big release plans for 2021, OiM is excited to share their new Limited Edition Vinyl Releases ...
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Guitarist / Composer Ray Sandoval Releases 'What Is Now'
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Ray Sandoval
Composer and musician, Ray Sandoval, has used his music to advocate for social change throughout his career: From Los Angeles-based Chicano rock group, Quetzal, to his more recent collaborations with world-renowned art activist Ai Weiwei. His latest solo project, What Is Now, features a diverse group of acclaimed musicians from Los Angeles to London, Berlin, and Barcelona: It was recorded, in part, during the Covid-19 lockdown. What Is Now is a question but also a statement, my reflection on the ...
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Drum Legend Bill Bruford’s 'Rock Goes To College' Deluxe CD/DVD Edition Now Available
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Glass Onyon PR - Keith James
Bill Bruford was the original drummer in Yes and was a long-term member of King Crimson. His band Bruford recorded this BBC broadcast in 1979. The DVD in this package is the only officially released concert footage of the band that exists, and as such has achieved legendary status. The line-up on this album is: Bill Bruford (drums, percussion), Allan Holdsworth (guitar), Dave Stewart (keyboards), Jeff Berlin (bass) and Annette Peacock (voice). Bill says of the re-release: “This was a ...
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New England Conservatory’s Acclaimed Jazz Studies Department And Pioneering Contemporary Improvisation Department Continues Fall 2020 Season
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Braithwaite & Katz Communications
New England Conservatory’s internationally renowned Jazz Studies and Contemporary Improvisation (CI) Departments continues their 2020 fall season with an array of livestream and virtual performances. Highlights include Anthropology: Music of Charlie Parker with the NEC Jazz Orchestra, Lost Voices, a concert showcasing and amplifying music by underheard artists, as well as more than a dozen concerts feature NEC’s exceptional students performing everything from the fiddle music of New England, Persian music, contemporary chamber music, early jazz and West African music. ...
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Introducing 'Live From Van Gelder Studio,' A Groundbreaking Virtual Music Series Staged From Legendary Rudy Van Gelder Studio: The Room Where Jazz Happened
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DL Media
Van Gelder Studio, the legendary recording studio home to hundreds of jazz icons from John Coltrane to Herbie Hancock, has announced the launch of “Live from Van Gelder Studio," a new virtual music series that will stream live from VanGelder.live. The series will debut on Saturday, November 14th at 9PM EST and will feature an all-star quartet who will pay tribute to jazz great Hank Mobley, whose most beloved recordings turn 60 this year. Performers include bassist Ron Carter, tenor ...
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