Jazz News

Percussionist Orestes Vilat: The Beat Goes On

Source: Michael Ricci
February 4, 2009

Chatting with the Cuban-born, N.Y.-bred titan of timbales is like opening a history book of Latin music. Plays tonight at the Catalina Bar and Grill Hollywood.

Chatting with Orestes Vilat is like taking a verbal walking tour of a half-century of Latin music. Pluck a name from the annals of salsa, Latin rock, Cuban roots music or Latin jazz and the odds are strong that this Cuban-born, New York-bred percussionist has tapped out polyrhythms alongside them: Aretha Franklin, Carlos Santana, ...

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Chalkers Pub in Toronto: February 2009 Calendar

Source: All About Jazz
February 4, 2009

John MacLeod Quartet Sat. Feb. 7, 2009 The John MacLeod Quartet appears in a cozy, comfy, classy lounge setting at Chalkers Pub, 247 Marlee Avenue, Toronto 6 p.m. till 9 p.m. Eric St. Laurent Sunday, February 8 The Eric St. Laurent Trio appears in a cozy, comfy, classy lounge setting at Chalkers Pub, 247 Marlee Avenue, Toronto 7 p.m. till 10 p.m Sisters of Sheynville 3rd Monday Monthly, Starting Mon. Feb. 16 The Juno-nominated ...

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The Chris Crocco Fluid Trio at "The Bar Next Door" on February 6th

Source: All About Jazz
February 4, 2009

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Danny Lerman Joins Forces with NY's Project Grand Slam for Iridium Debut in April

Source: Lampkin Publicity Service
February 4, 2009

Jazz Saxophonist, Danny Lerman joins forces with NY's Project Grand Slam for their Iridium Debut on Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009. Internationally acclaimed saxophonist Danny Lerman and New York's premier jazz group, Project Grand Slam, join forces to appear at the famed NY Iridium on this special spring night! This one night only show celebrates their current recordings; Lerman's Meow Baby and PGS' Play.

About Danny Lerman Saxophonist Danny Lerman knows how to have fun. He also knows retro ...

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Aguilar Amplification Announces Master Class with Gerald Veasley

Source: All About Jazz
February 4, 2009

Aguilar Amplification, maker of high-quality bass amplifiers, speaker cabinets and accessories for bassists is pleased to announce the continuation of their Artist Series Master Classes on Saturday, March 7, 2009 with endorsing artist, Gerald Veasley. The clinic, entitled Improvisation for Everybody, will focus on demystifying some of the concepts and approaches to soloing. Veasley is a well-respected bassist, composer, producer and educator. He has been voted Best Electric Bassist by Jazziz Magazine and his resume includes tenures with Joe Zawinul, ...

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2009 ASCAP Foundation Young Jazz Composer Award Recipients Announced

Source: All About Jazz
February 4, 2009

B>Honorees to Be Recognized at ASCAP Jazz Wall of Fame Ceremonies on June 16 in NYC

New York, NY: ASCAP Foundation President Marilyn Bergman has announced the recipients of the 2009 ASCAP Foundation Young Jazz Composer Awards. This program, established in 2002, was created to encourage gifted jazz composers from throughout the United States. The recipients, who range in age from 15 to 29, are selected through a juried national competition. They receive cash awards, and will be recognized at ...

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Guitarist Dave Fiuczynski Releases "KiF Express"

Source: Powderfinger Promotions
February 4, 2009

"Cutting edge sounds that define today's musical landscape" --Billboard “Intense simmering turmoil revealing (the) uncanny ability. of this contemporary guitar giant" --Jazz Times Audio Clip The mantra for guitarist Dave “Fuze" Fiuczynski's KiF project is “Eastern Exotica, Western Exstatica". This east-meets-west vibe is the driving force that permeates the music of their latest release KiF Express. Throughout the 11-song affair Fuze shreds on his arsenal custom-built double-necked guitars in a variety of eastern modes and microtonal scales. Songs like “Phoenix ...

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Jon Faddis & CJE Celebrate Great American Songbook 2/20, 8PM, Harris Theater

Source: Carolyn McClair Public Relations
February 4, 2009

THE CHICAGO JAZZ ENSEMBLE AND ARTISTIC DIRECTOR JON FADDIS CELEBRATE THE 10th AMERICAN HERITAGE JAZZ SERIES FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, at 8:00 pm at HARRIS THEATER Featuring THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK with BOBBI WILSYN, CURTIS FULLER, RON HAWKING and PREMIERE OF ASCAP SALUTE TO HANK JONES CHICAGO, IL - Artistic Director Jon Faddis and The Chicago Jazz Ensemble (The CJE) continue the celebration of the 10th American Heritage Jazz Series with The Great American Songbook featuring Bobbi Wilsyn, Curtis Fuller and ...

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