Jazz News

The Godfather of Neo-Soul, Roy Ayers Takes over at the World Famous Blue Note Jazz Club, NYC.

Source: All About Jazz
October 7, 2008

On October 29th and 30th, Roy Ayers will be making his debut at New York City’s legendary Blue Note Jazz Club on West 3rd Street in the prominent East Village. At 8:00 PM and 10:30 PM on two consecutive evenings, the renowned icon will appear on stage performing a plethora of his chart topping hits and eternally revived tunes.

As one of the greatest living vibraphonists and vocalists, Roy Ayers is among the best-known, most-loved and respected Jazz and R&B ...

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CD Available

Source: All About Jazz
October 7, 2008

Jay T. Vonada's debut album is available from cdbaby.com

The CD features eight original compostions ranging from swing to latin to funk. The band is made up of local talent in the central region of Pennsylvania. Adam Kurland on keyboards, Jacob Hibel on bass and John Sullivan on drums.

Vonada, plays in a variety of groups ranging from big band to small combos to pit orchestras. He played with Russ Kassoff, Jay Anderson and Dennis Mackrel in a big band ...

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Taylor Ho Bynum Sextet Releases "Asphalt Flowers Forking Paths" on Hatology

Source: All About Jazz
October 7, 2008

Hatology 675 Taylor Ho Bynum Sextet Asphalt Flowers Forking Paths With Matt Baudet – reeds Jessica Pavone – viola Mary Halvorson – guitar Evan O'Reilly – guitar Tomas Fujiwara – drums Total Time 44:15 DDD Here’s a group of musicians who are making a commitment to the long haul. They are creating music for the third millennium that is savvy enough to ...

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Terrence Richburg Launches Gospel Jazz Online Publication

Source: All About Jazz
October 7, 2008

Terrence Richburg is known in musical circles as a bassist's bassist. Hailed by Grammy, Dove & Stellar Award winning producer Steven Ford as “one of gospel music's best kept secrets, “ Richburg has played with household names including Aretha Franklin, The Winans, Jennifer Holliday, Richard Smallwood & Vision, Maurette Brown Clark, Marcus Johnson, Alyson Williams, Yolanda Adams, Tramaine Hawkins, Walter Hawkins and many others. The nephew of the late jazz legend Ronnie Wells and son of gospel pioneers Wilhelmina & ...

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The Oscillators Debut Release: "Beat Tectonics"

Source: All About Jazz
October 7, 2008

The Oscillators have just released their debut album titled Beat Tectonics. The Oscillators features Ostle on drums and electronics, bassist Glen Oliff, as well as Three Stars alums Matt Rippetoe and the ubiquitous John Lee on saxophone and guitar, respectively. The recently profiled Rob Coltun, musician and owner of the Bossa Bistro & Lounge, acted as executive producer of Beat Tectonics while Doug Derryberry, who has worked with everyone from O.A.R. to Bruce Hornsby, engineered the recording. The album is ...

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Blood Runs Thicker Than Water on Sundad, a Glorious Family Collaboration

Source: Mixed Media Promotion
October 7, 2008

It’s often said that musicians, particularly singers that come from the same family, create the kind of harmonies you could never attain with non-blood relatives. Well, the Sundad team of John Eurell and his son John Jr. prove that family members achieve the same “harmony” with guitars. With father John on acoustic and son John on acoustic, the two make uncannily beautiful music; melodic, wondrous and as tightly wound as the DNA helix the two share.

With their debut recording, ...

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A Serendipitous International Summit Creates Inspired Results on John Stein’S Encounterpoint

Source: Mixed Media Promotion
October 7, 2008

For two inspired days in the fall of 2007, guitarist John Stein brought together a virtuosic quartet from the far corners of the globe to tackle a repertoire he’d been saving for just the right players. The result is the aptly titled Encounterpoint, Stein’s seventh recording and a dazzling exchange of musical thoughts and melodic ideas. “When I listen to this record,” says Stein, “I hear the virtuosity of the musicians.”

Convened in Boston, Encounterpoint is truly an international summit. ...

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Concord Music Group Launches iMeem Page

Source: On Target Media Group
October 7, 2008

Concord Music Group, whose catalog includes legendary labels such as Stax, Fantasty and Peak, has launched a page on music social networking site iMeem. Filled with videos, playlists and photos, Concord invites users to enjoy some of their greatest artists. As a leader in music social networking, iMeem has created a platform for users to connect with friends and artists through music. Among the featured items on Concord’s page include videos by James Hunter and Creedence ...

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