Jazz News

Jazz Saxophonist Tim Warfield, Returns to Washington D.C. This Holiday Weekend

Source: All About Jazz
November 28, 2008

Critically acclaimed saxophonist Tim Warfield will be appearing with his quartet, at Twins Jazz, this coming Friday and Saturday, November 28 and 29. The group will feature pianist Andrew Adair, bassist Eric Wheeler, and drummer Chris Beck. Warfield, known for his demonstrative swagger and soulful improvisations, has worked with a wide range of artists such as Christian McBride, Nicholas Payton, Bill Cosby, the late Dizzy Gillespie and Isaac Hayes. His latest Criss Cross release, “One for Shirley," an homage to ...

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Nowra Gets into the Jazz Groove with La Fumee

Source: All About Jazz
November 28, 2008

PUT three 18-year-old musicians together and the last thing you’d expect to get is a jazz band. But that is exactly what Le Fumee is – a three-piece jazz ensemble made up of high school friends Tom Sherringham, Tom Wade and Pat Langdon. They have only been performing as an ensemble for a few months but the response from the community has been surprising, to say the least. “We’ve had a good response, surprisingly good,” Pat said. “People have come ...

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Performance: Man Mixes Jazz, Heart in Concert: Andrew Walesch at Pioneer Place on Fifth in St Cloud on Tuesday December 2

Source: All About Jazz
November 28, 2008

Music is more than notes and harmony for jazz singer and pianist Andrew Walesch. It's a tool that can build bridges as easily as it can break down walls. “Music is the most powerful way to teach children new things," Walesch said. Walesch will put his music to good use while studying abroad in South Africa next semester, where he also will teach children at Pendela Elementary School and volunteer at the AIDS Haven there. He will be one of ...

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Meet a Singer Who's Right on Song: Christine Tobin

Source: All About Jazz
November 28, 2008

Christine Tobin stops mid-sentence and tells herself to put her shovel away and stop digging. The Dublin-born singer has just been waxing lyrical about the power of sad songs to make both singer and listener feel better when she realises she might be setting herself up for inclusion in the miserable-git school of performer. She's far from miserable. It's true that, with arguably the most distinctively alluring voice on the British jazz scene, Tobin can sound like the roof's just ...

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Roger Kellaway Shines on Live at the Jazz Standard Set

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
November 27, 2008

New York, New York-November 24, 2008- No one can make a piano sing like Roger Kellaway, and nowhere is that more true than on his new release, Live at the Jazz Standard. Beautifully performed and recorded at New York’s legendary Jazz Standard, Kellaway and his usual cast of virtuosos – including guitarist Russell Malone and vibist Stefon Harris – bring to life the classics of Nat King Cole, Art Tatum, Oscar Peterson, and many others with ferocity. Clearly, Live at ...

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Leonardo Granados and Edward Simon Launch the "Bolero" Project

Source: All About Jazz
November 27, 2008

Venezuelan percussionist/vocalist Leonardo Granados and pianist Edward Simon have recently launched the “Bolero” project on ArtistShare and together along with a stellar group of musicians, are embarking on what is sure to be a very exciting. Edward grew up playing boleros, accompanying Leonardo when they were both young. It's a music that's near and dear to both musicians and they envision this project as a gift or form of payback to two very special people in their lives; Edward's father ...

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Pamela Hines Trio with Patrice Williamson at AJC on December 12

Source: Kari-On Productions
November 26, 2008

Patrice Williamson will sing songs from Pamela Hines's latest New Christmas. The Boston vocalist has made a name for herself with scat talents and with the vocal group ESP. $10.00 cover, Acton Jazz Cafe (MA) show starts at 7:00 pm.

Acton Jazz Cafe 452 The Great Road (Behind the Collage Mall) Acton, MA 01720 978-263-6161

About Patrice Williamson Some people are just born to music. Patrice Williamson’s childhood ...

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Ray Charles' Post-1960 Catalog to be Reissued by Concord Music Group

Source: conqueroo
November 26, 2008

Los Angeles, CA Concord Music Group announced that it has entered into an exclusive arrangement with the Ray Charles Foundation to develop the artists post-1960 catalog, which contains his classic work for the ABC and Tangerine labels. Many of the masters will be made available digitally for the first time ever, including such iconic recordings as Georgia On My Mind, Hit the Road Jack and Crying Time among many others.

The reissue program will kick off with the digital-only release ...

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