Jazz News

Hans Tammen's Third Eye Orchestra Released on Innova

Source: All About Jazz
October 10, 2008

In 2006 thirteen of the most virtuosic New York instrumentalists to ever elude labels or boundaries came together at Roulette for an evening length performance to perform Hans Tammen's THIRD EYE ORCHESTRA. Not your usual “orchestra”, this musical vision takes the form of structured spontaneity cued live by the composer. In this concept, composer Hans Tammen works with a score that is rearranged every time the piece is performed. Given the multiple results which issue from ...

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New Orleans Jazz Master Donald Harrison Introduces: Max Moran, Conun Poppas, Joseph Dyson, Jr. and Victor Gould

Source: All About Jazz
October 9, 2008

Veteran New Orleans-born jazz giant Donald Harrison is building both the future of his city and an undeniable legacy. Harrison can at any time be found hard at work mentoring the minds of young musicians or darting from city to city on a seemingly endless whirlwind tour of performance dates across the globe. To an arguably greater extent than many of his fellow notable native New Orleanian jazz cohorts, Harrison maintains a visible presence in his hometown grooming the talents ...

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ESP-Disk' Live!

Source: Fumi Tomita
October 9, 2008

ESP-Disk' Live! A contemporary music series With MC & poet in residence: Steve Dalachinsky Tuesday October 14th 10pm Sound World News KALI Z. Fasteau (ESP 3018) soprano sax, flute, piano, voice, viola, drums, mizmar & sanza Clif Jackson - bass Ron McBee - percussion & berimbau + special guests 11pm present personic Patrick Brennan - saxophone Lisle Ellis - bass Bern Nix ...

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Howlin' Wolf 1964 Live in Germany Set to be Issued by Acrobat Music

Source: conqueroo
October 9, 2008

November 1964 American Folk Blues tour concert featured musicians Sunnyland Slim, Hubert Sumlin, Willie Dixon and Clifton James

NEW YORK, N.Y. — In the pantheon of blues, Howlin’ Wolf was in a category of his own. At 6’3” and 275 pounds, he had a voice that resonated with menace — not every bluesman could make a song like “I Asked Her for Water (She Brought Me Gasoline)” convincing. The Blues Foundation Hall of Fame and Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of ...

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Acrobat Music Launches New Reissue Series: Rare Recordings by Miles Davis, Dave Brubeck, Frank Sinatra, and Carmen McRae

Source: Michael Bloom Media Relations
October 9, 2008

Acrobat Music announces the launch of its Premier Collection reissue series, covering jazz, rock, blues, country, and other genres. Their initial release, set for October 21, (view the entire list at acrobatmusic.net) features never-before-released radio broadcasts and transcriptions as well as rare, out-of-print LP’s. All of the Premier Collection titles are showcased in “deluxe packaging” with a unique consistent look, including o-cards, extensive liner notes and either a large number of tracks or lengthy play time. The jazz releases include ...

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Movie for Masekela

Source: All About Jazz
October 9, 2008

International jazz giant Hugh Masekela travels the world, playing London, New York, Paris and more in any given year. But he has such fond memories of his childhood in Emalahleni, which was called Witbank at the time, that he's planning a movie about those years. “I want the film to depict how Witbank was back in those days. There is so much about the place that defines who I am, even today, “ he says. The movie is very much ...

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Harvestworks 30th Anniversary Benefit

Source: All About Jazz
October 9, 2008

Harvestworks has helped a generation of artists create new works using technology. We invite you to join us to celebrate our 30th Anniversary!

WHAT: NOW,THEN AND FOREVER AFTER HARVESTWORKS 30TH ANNIVERSARY BENEFIT PARTY

WHEN: Thursday October 16th 2008 8 pm

WHERE: Galapagos Art Space, 16 Main Street, DUMBO, BROOKLYN

COST: $30 at the Door OPEN Wine and Beer ...

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Jonathan Russell - Tomorrow's Newsmaker for 2008

Source: All About Jazz
October 9, 2008

Jonathan Russell, 13-year-old jazz violinist, has been named the 2008 1010 WINS Tomorrow's Newsmaker Winner in the Arts and Entertainment category. Jonathan was selected by a panel of judges and a people’s choice vote from a pool of other arts and entertainment finalist. Nominees in other categories such as public service, business and sports included many distinguished philanthropists and entrepreneurs as well as Olympic medalists.

This is the third year that the Tomorrow’s Newsmaker Award have been made to recognize ...

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