Jazz News

San Francisco State University Announces Second Annual Generations Jazz Program International Competition and Fellowship for Emerging Jazz Combos

Source: Rocket Words
October 9, 2008

The International Center for the Arts at San Francisco State University invites up-and-coming jazz combos in all countries to enter its second annual Generations Jazz Program International Competition and Fellowship for Emerging Young Combos. The winning combo will earn a year-long fellowship, with stipend, at San Francisco State University studying with the all-star Generations Band, including jazz masters Jimmy Cobb, Ray Drummond, Eric Alexander and Andrew Speight. Deadline for entry is March 23, 2009. The Generations Jazz Program represents an ...

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Marcus Goldhaber Preps New Album, Take Me Anywhere - Coming November 25th, 2008

Source: AMP3 Public Relations
October 9, 2008

Singer/Songwriter Marcus Goldhaber is gearing up for the November release of his new album, Take Me Anywhere, with an Advanced CD Release Concert Series in his hometown, Boston, at French Bistro and Wine Bar, Les Zygomates, on October 15th & 16th, and an In-Store CD Signing and Live Performance at British Perfumery, Jo Malone, in the historical Flatiron Building, New York, on October 22nd. As an exciting string of pre-release events, a limited run of the newly arrived album will ...

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Hitmaking Producer Darren Rahn Officially Joins De'Nate'

Source: Cheryl Hughey Promotions
October 9, 2008

Saxophonist/producer Darren Rahn recently announced that he has joined De'Nate', the nuGroove band created by industry veteran David Chackler. “The chemistry between Rahn, Connors and Harasim is remarkable. In many ways, it reminds me of the magic that happened when Keith Olsen and I introduced Stevie Nicks and Lindsay Buckingham to Mick Fleetwood of Fleetwood Mac. It's an indescribable energy that you can see feel and hear," said David Chackler, President of nuGroove. Rahn, who has been responsible for several ...

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Forest Whitaker to Play Louis Armstrong

Source: All About Jazz
October 9, 2008

Oscar Winner Will Also Direct What A Wonderful World Oscar-winning actor Forest Whitaker is about to bring another jazz legend's life story to the big screen.

Whitaker, who portrayed Charlie Parker for director Clint Eastwood in Bird, will star in and direct a film on jazz great Louis Armstrong. According to Variety, Whitaker will direct and star in What a Wonderful World. The trade magazine said that the film will begin shooting in the summer in Louisiana. Whitaker ...

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Duke Ellington Jazz Festival Continues to Hit High Note with DC Residents, Tourists

Source: All About Jazz
October 9, 2008

Tourist season has peaked in Washington, DC, but as the leaves began falling and temperatures started to drop, some visitors decided to stay and enjoy the peace and quiet of autumn in the Nation's Capital. As VOA's Doug Levine reports, those who weren't in a hurry to leave were treated to an annual event that continues to hit a high note with both residents and out-of-towners, the 4th Annual Duke Ellington Jazz Festival October 1-7. Duke Ellington's legacy as a ...

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Stryker/Slagle Band Pay Respects with "The Scene"

Source: All About Jazz
October 9, 2008

With their newest release The Scene, The Stryker/Slagle Band serve up a dedication to men and women playing their kind of music: warm, soulful jazz. Each and every track acts as an affectionate ode to personal friends and musical heroes alike, all while demonstrating the skillful guitar playing of Dave Stryker and warm saxophone riffs of Steve Slagle. Respectful yet upbeat, the recording shows what modern jazz can achieve in the hands of its biggest fans. Accompanied here by tenor ...

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Bryan Beninghove Organ Trio to Perform at the Jazz Gallery

Source: Two for the Show Media
October 9, 2008

Saxophonist/Composer Bryan Beninghove will be performing with his Organ Trio at The Jazz Gallery in NYC on Sunday November 2nd, 2008 in celebration of his new CD release titled Organ Trio. Shows 7PM & 9 PM The Bryan Beninghove Organ Trio Bryan Beninghove –Saxophone Kyle Koehler – Organ Don Williams - Drums About Bryan Beninghove: Bryan Beninghove is a determined bandleader whose innovative projects span numerous genres. Originally hailing from Westminster, MD, a rural ...

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William Fitzsimmons Debuts at #2 on Itunes, Major Tour Set

Source: Seth Cohen PR
October 9, 2008

William Fitzsimmons' Sparrow Debuts at #2 on iTunes Folk Chart and #57 on iTunes Overall; Early Reviews From Press and Consumers are Stellar PASTE Presents U.S. Tour, Including Dates in SC, GA, TN, NC, VA, PA, NY, MA, OH, MI, MO, WI, IL William Fitzsimmons' The Sparrrow And The Crow was released digitally last week, and debuted impressively, at #2 on the iTunes Folk Chart. The album has also reached Number 57 on the overall iTunes download chart, and is ...

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