Jazz News

Crosby, Stills and Nash Talk About Their New Movie and Old Bands

Source: All About Jazz
August 6, 2008

Last week, David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Graham Nash came by the Rolling Stone offices to have lunch, chat about their new film CSNY: Dj Vu talk about their past and current musical relationships.

For more on CSN -- including news on their new album -- check out the Smoking Section in the new issue of Rolling Stone, on newsstands tomorrow.

On Their Current Relationship

Nash: We have what marriages don't have. It's called music. We've always realized that music ...

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Snowshoe Mountain Hosting Its 9th Food, Wine and Jazz Fest

Source: All About Jazz
August 6, 2008

SNOWSHOE, W.Va. -- Snowshoe Mountain is preparing for another elegant and delicious weekend. The annual Food, Wine and Jazz Festival, which will take place Aug 8-10, has quickly become a classic regional event and one of Snowshoe's most popular summertime gatherings. Now in its 9th year, the Taste of the Mountains attracts some of the top wine providers from around the world, as well as providing delicious food offerings and wonderful live jazz entertainment all weekend. Now in its second ...

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New Radio Program 'Jazz Connections' Links Jazz, Other Musical Styles

Source: All About Jazz
August 6, 2008

INTERLOCHEN, Mich. -- It's showtime in Studio E. A short, balding man with a thick black moustache pops on headphones in the radio booth and leans toward the microphone as a bouncy tune - one of his compositions - plays in the background. “Welcome to Jazz Connections," he says in a silky, inviting baritone. “This is Jeff Haas, your host for this hour of music exploring the art form of jazz and its connection to classic rock, R&B, blues, folk ...

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Vocalist Karen Ristuben's "Too Much" on Daring Records

Source: Powderfinger Promotions
August 5, 2008

Karen Ristuben offers new arrangements of jazz tunes by Duke Ellington, Thelonious Monk, and Mason Daring, among others, on her debut album, Too Much. Ms. Ristuben brings a fresh sound to the standard and not-so-standard gems of the '20s, '30s and '40s with a blend of sultry jazz, blues, and roots music. The players on the album provide a fantastic floor for her to sing over. The rhythm section holds down the groove, whether it be swing, bossa, or syncopation. ...

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Monterey Jazz Festival Records Release 2nd Collection of Never-Before-Heard Live Recordings

Source: On Target Media Group
August 5, 2008

In its second full slate of archival releases, Monterey Jazz Festival Records, an imprint of Concord Music Group, has released a new series of never-before-heard concert performances by jazz icons: Art Blakey, Dave Brubeck, Shirley Horn, Tito Puente, Cal Tjader and classic blues singer Jimmy Witherspoon. The new series features the following 6 releases, available now on CD and digitally: Art Blakey and the Giants of Jazz Live at the Monterey 1972 Jazz Festival Dave Brubeck ...

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David Cook Gets "American Idiot" Producer for Album

Source: All About Jazz
August 5, 2008

From American Idiot to American Idol

After David Archuleta fired the first salvo with “Crush," American Idol winner David Cook dropped news about his own debut album, revealing that Green Day's Idiot producer Rob Cavallo will man the boards. Cook and Cavallo are squeezing studio sessions while Cook fills his obligation to the AI tour, with mid-November still the targeted release date. Cavallo has also worked with artists like My Chemical Romance, Kid Rock, Avril Lavigne and, currently, the Dave ...

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Will Sellenraad Quartet at 55 Bar

Source: All About Jazz
August 5, 2008

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Join the First Ever Playboy Jazz Cruise

Source: All About Jazz
August 5, 2008

There is no more important name in jazz than “Playboy". From the early days of the groundbreaking Playboy After Dark television show to the annual jazz poll in the magazine to the now 30 year old Playboy Jazz Festival, no one has done jazz better than Playboy.

Join Host Marcus Miller and our very special artists for the inaugural sailing of the Playboy Jazz Cruise.

Performers Marcus Miller Herbie Hancock Dianne Reeves Keb' Mo' Poncho Sanchez James Moody Roy Hargrove ...

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