Jazz News

Shawn Maxwell’S Ambitious Invention Puts a Bold Spin on Jazz Convention

Source: Mixed Media Promotion
October 7, 2008

It’s both interesting and revealing that Shawn Maxwell has decided to coin his new sophomore effort similarly to his debut. He called his first album back in 2005 Originals, and he’s labeled his brand new set, Originals: II. The title choice is revealing and logical; Maxwell is indeed an “original,” and his second woodwind-based, multi-instrumental work is as unique as the first and about as original as contemporary jazz gets.

It’s not often that jazz fans come across this kind ...

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Saxophonia to Perform at First Annual Marin Art and Jazz Festival October 19th

Source: imajinnWEST
October 7, 2008

On Sunday October 19 2008 at 2pm, Saxophonia, a presentation of Miraflores Academie’s two premiere performance groups, will perform at the first Marin Art and Jazz Festival at the San Rafael Corporate Center 750 Lindaro Street, in downtown San Rafael.

Saxophonia, directed and accompanied by Marcia Miget, consists of two of the ensembles of Bay Area-based Miraflores Academie, a preeminent private school that has been the foundation for some of Marin’s best musical talent since 1988. Comprised of high school ...

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Miraflores Music Miget to Perform with Dr. Anthony Brown and the Asian American Orchestra

Source: imajinnWEST
October 7, 2008

On Thursday, September 11 at Yoshi’s Night Club in San Francisco North Bay saxophonist Marcia Miget will perform two shows with Dr. Anthony Brown and the Asian American Orchestra. A mutual admiration society Ms. Miget has been a consistent presence performing and recording with Dr. Anthony Brown and the Asian American Orchestra since 2004. Over the last four years Marcia has performed this big band’s unique repertoire at Monterey, Stern Grove, and Fillmore Jazz Festivals. With skills that cross multiple ...

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NPR Music Chooses Monk Tribute Albums That Aren't Terrible

Source: All About Jazz
October 7, 2008

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"Tony Bennett: A Swingin" Christmas Featuring the Count Basie Big Band'

Source: All About Jazz
October 7, 2008

Tony Bennett records his first holiday CD in forty years since his 1968 release of “Snowfall, “ and this latest project, “Tony Bennett: A Swingin' Christmas Featuring The Count Basie Big Band' is destined to become an annual favorite of the season. Featuring 11 tracks, Tony swings such classics as “I'll Be Home for Christmas, “ “Winter Wonderland, “ “Santa Claus is Coming to Town, “ and the CD introduces his daughter, Antonia, who duets with Tony on “I've Got ...

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Firehouse 12 to Present Shakers N' Bakers October 10th

Source: Improvised Communications
October 7, 2008

On Friday, October 10th, New Haven's Firehouse 12 will present a two-set performance by Shakers n' Bakers, an improvising ensemble of New York jazz scene veterans created to reinterpret original 19th century music discovered in the archives of the Shaker religious community. The band, featuring vocalists Mary LaRose and Miles Griffith, multi-instrumentalist Jeff Lederer, keyboardist Jame Saft, bassist Chris Lightcap and drummer Allison Miller, is on tour this fall in support of its second CD, YFZ (Yearning for Zion), which ...

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Alison Moyet

Source: All About Jazz
October 7, 2008

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Sten Hostfalt with Blaise Siwula at Stain NYC October 10th

Source: All About Jazz
October 7, 2008

WHO: Sten Hostfalt - guitar Blaise Siwula - saxophone

WHERE: Stain Bar 766 Grand St. ( at Humboldt ) Williamsburg Brooklyn NY 11206

WHEN: Friday, October 10 at 7pm

COST: NO COVER

“ Blaise Siwula is a Mainstay of The NY Free Improv Scene" - TIME OUT NY ( '08 )

“ Inimitable, There Are Few Musicians Like Sten Hostfalt ...

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