Jazz News

Dylan Records Surprise 'Modern Times' Follow-Up

Source: All About Jazz
March 7, 2009

Dark new disc with a bluesy border-town feel arrives in April

I'm listening to Billy Joe Shaver/And I'm reading James Joyce/Some people tell me I got the blood of the land in my voice," Bob Dylan sings in a leathery growl, capturing the essence of his forthcoming studio album — raw-country love songs, sly wordplay and the wounded state of the nation — in “I Feel a Change Coming On," one of the record's 10 new originals.

Set for late ...

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Baritone Saxophonist Lauren Sevian - Interview with B.J. Jansen, Host of "The Jazz Life" Radio Show WPSC 88.7 Sunday March 8th at 9 PM

Source: All About Jazz
March 7, 2009

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"Whisk! don't Churn"

Source: All About Jazz
March 7, 2009

Over the years Nicole Peyrafitte & Michael Bisio have developed an ongoing and challenging conversation based on their unconditional dedication to their chosen modes of expression:

Bisio as one of the finest contemporary double bass players across a spectrum of genres, Peyrafitte as atypical multimedia artist combining voice & visuals, poetry & cooking, video & performance.

This concert celebrates the CD release of the live recording of their November 20th 2008 concert at Justin’s on Lark. The CD offers a ...

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New York's Finest every Wednesday at Creole Restaurant (NYC)

Source: All About Jazz
March 7, 2009

Every Wednesday Nite the Finest Musicians and Vocalists 8pm - Midnite $7.00 Music Cover HOUSE BAND Roy Bennett - Bass & Vocals Bevery Crosby - Vocals Mick Gaffney - Guitar B. Hanshaw-Smith - Vocals James Allen Smith - Keyboards Wally “Gator" Watson - Drums GORDON EDWARDS - Bass (Founder of Stuff) Creole Restaurant and Music Supper Club 2167 Third Avenue (Corner 118th Street) 212-876-8838 ...

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Award-Winning "Tapestry Rewoven" Extended at Iridium Jazz Club

Source: All About Jazz
March 7, 2009

Tapestry Rewoven, Laurie Krauz & The Daryl Kojak Octet's electric, jazz-influenced, re-imagining of the Carole King classic has been extended at the Iridium Jazz Club in New York. The group has been playing the first Tuesday of each month since January to packed houses and standing ovations. And now their “first Tuesday" run has been extended until at least June. The buzz has been, literally, off the charts! Fans are calling it brilliant, incredible, a hurricane of entertainment, genius, and ...

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Harlem Living History Jazz Tour

Source: All About Jazz
March 7, 2009

From Gordon Polatnick, Big Apple Jazz For the first time in my 12 years running Big Apple Jazz, I am offering a comprehensive tour of Harlem's Living Jazz History on select Sundays including March 15, April 5, 19; May 3, 24; June 7, 28 from 3:30PM - 8:30PM. Reservations can be made on a first come first served basis while seats last. Call me at 718 606-8442. Or you can sign up at bigapplejazz.com. We will hear the stories ...

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John Carrozza's Defining Moment

Source: All About Jazz
March 7, 2009

"Defining Moment" is a reflective, soulful EP that features the smooth melodies of John Carrozza. Mr. Carrazzo's pop sensibilities shine brilliantly throughout this collection on the keyboards, guitar and from the producer's chair. The opening track, “Defining Moment" is a smart pop-jazz melody that is the perfect lead-in to this thought provoking record. The bouncy bassline is the perfect counter- point to Mr. Carrozza's piano lead. The next track, “Prodigal's Return", tells a beautiful story. The changing tempos and the ...

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Jon Faddis and the Chicago Jazz Ensemble Celebrate the 10th American Heritage Jazz Series

Source: Carolyn McClair Public Relations
March 7, 2009

Featuring THE ART OF THE COMPOSER: MUSIC BY WILLIAM RUSSO & FRANK FOSTER with Special Guest VON FREEMAN FRIDAY, MARCH 20, at 8:00 pm at HARRIS THEATER CHICAGO, March 6, 2009 - Artistic Director Jon Faddis and The Chicago Jazz Ensemble (The CJE) continue the celebration of the 10th American Heritage Jazz Series with The Art of the Composer: Music by William Russo and Frank Foster featuring Special Guest Von Freeman on Friday, March 20, at 8:00 pm at the ...

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