Jazz News

Over the Rhine Celebrates 20th Anniversary

Source: All About Jazz
October 21, 2008

In a time when the lifespan of many bands is less than 20 months, Over the Rhine is about to celebrate a far more rare event its 20th anniversary. In 1989, the band recorded demos that eventually became their debut album, 1991's Till We Have Faces. Now Karin Bergquist and Linford Detweiler (a resilient songwriting team by any measure) look back on a 12-album discography and hundreds of thousands of road miles traveled. In celebration and as the year 2008 ...

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Eric Van Aro Releases Independent Desert Motel Ep

Source: All About Jazz
October 21, 2008

It has been three years since Eric Van Aro released new music but as they say, good things come to those who wait. Friends was released in 2005 to worldwide acclaim and the new EP Desert Motel is a sure bet to follow in the wake of that success. The Italian/German born artist has used his time wisely in between releases and the final result is five classic tracks of pop-jazz showcasing Van Aro's talents as a pure entertainer and ...

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The World's Youngest Drummer Makes History with His Band

Source: All About Jazz
October 21, 2008

Julian Pavone, “The World's Youngest Drummer!" will make history on October 27th, 2008 when he steps onto the stage at the World Famous Whisky A Go-Go, on the Sunset Strip. The band, Vincent Fondale (vocalist), Alex Raz (guitarist), Alexis Shook (bassist), Anthony Fondale (keyboardist) and Julian Pavone (drummer), will make their headlining performance at the same venue where Led Zeppelin, The Doors, The Who, Van Halen, Guns N' Roses, Metallica, Oasis, Otis Redding, and many others made their mark and ...

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Alonzo Wright Releases Solo Debut Bitz of Pieces

Source: All About Jazz
October 21, 2008

After 20 years on the Jazz scene and working with some of the most well known names in the genre, saxophonist, Alonzo Wright, independently releases his debut solo album, Bitz of Pieces (Out Of The House Records) on October 15, 2008. The 11-song set, which includes one bonus track, features renowned musicians and contemporary Jazz and R&B vocalist Will Downing. Bitz of Pieces is available at CD Baby, Amazon and Napster. “Bitz of Pieces is a true labor of love, ...

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Grammy-Nominated Trumpeter Christian Scott to Release First Live CD/DVD

Source: On Target Media Group
October 21, 2008

On November 4, 2008, Concord Jazz will release Christian Scott: Live at Newport, the first-ever live album and DVD from the critically acclaimed and Grammy-nominated 24-year-old trumpeter Christian Scott. Recorded on August 9, 2008 at the JVC Newport Jazz Festival in Newport, RI, Live at Newport is the follow up to Christian’s sophomore release, Anthem, and his Grammy-nominated debut Rewind That. Both albums received rave reviews upon release in 2007 and 2006 respectively. The new 2-disc set features a stunning ...

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Over the Rhine Celebrates 20th Anniversary: Announces Year-End Tour

Source: conqueroo
October 21, 2008

CINCINNATI, Ohio — In a time when the lifespan of many bands is less than 20 months, Over the Rhine is about to celebrate a far more rare event — its 20th anniversary. In 1989, the band recorded demos that eventually became their debut album, 1991’s Till We Have Faces. Now Karin Bergquist and Linford Detweiler (a resilient songwriting team by any measure) look back on a 12-album discography and hundreds of thousands of road miles traveled.

In celebration and ...

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Tonight! Maria Neckam Live at 55bar in NYC

Source: All About Jazz
October 21, 2008

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Debut CD by Vocalist Jo Lawry, "I Want to be Happy", Released Today

Source: Orange Grove Publicity
October 21, 2008

Rarely does a singer come along in whom virtuosity meets sensitivity. On her debut album, I Want to Be Happy, Jo Lawry at once tests the limits of technical facility and explores the furthest reaches of musical expression. Her music, steeped in the jazz tradition without being constrained by its traditional forms and functions, demonstrates a unique combination of maturity and inventiveness. Since moving to New York from her native Australia, Jo has become one of the most impressive voices ...

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