Jazz News

Jay D'Amico Explores Varied Musical Terrain on Tuscan Prelude

Source: GoMedia PR
July 24, 2008

Pianist's First CD in Five Years Fuses Jazz and Classical Elements Pianist Jay D'Amico, who made a strong impact on the jazz scene with the release of Ponte Novello in 2001, has returned to the inspirations of Italy on his new release, Tuscan Prelude, which has just been released. The CD, which has already begun to find friends at jazz radio, is a further exploration of D'Amico's unique fusion of jazz and classical influences, and features eleven original compositions that ...

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Steve Wilson Sets Kennedy Center for 10/17

Source: Seth Cohen PR
July 24, 2008

Wilson Nurtures the Careers of Young Jazz Musicians at Upcoming Concerts “One of the Bright Talents on the New York City -- or any -- Scene" Saxophonist Steve Wilson has a busy '08 and '09 in the works, as he continues to cultivate his roles as bandleader, educator, sideman and jazz historian. On August 8th and 9th, Wilson will invite a handful of up-and-coming jazz musicians to join him at Small's in New York. These shows will give Wilson an ...

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Tuesdays on the Terrace: Bethany Pickens

Source: All About Jazz
July 24, 2008

Tuesdays on the Terrace presents another inspiring season of free evening jazz concerts on the MCA's Terrace and Sculpture Garden. Hosted by local radio personalities, visitors are invited to enjoy cocktails, Puck's Express snacks, or a dinner buffet from Puck's Cafe while listening to Chicago's finest jazz musicians. Dinner reservations at Puck's are recommended, call 312.397.4034. In case of rain, the event takes place in Puck's.

WHAT: Tuesdays on the Terrace

WHO: Bethany Pickens

WHEN:

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Tuesdays on the Terrace: Robert Irving III

Source: All About Jazz
July 24, 2008

Tuesdays on the Terrace presents another inspiring season of free evening jazz concerts on the MCA's Terrace and Sculpture Garden. Hosted by local radio personalities, visitors are invited to enjoy cocktails, Puck's Express snacks, or a dinner buffet from Puck's Cafe while listening to Chicago's finest jazz musicians. Dinner reservations at Puck's are recommended, call 312.397.4034. In case of rain, the event takes place in Puck's. Robert Irving III enchants visitors with his talent on the keyboard at the MCA's ...

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KJ Denhert at Knowlton Riverfest

Source: Mixed Media Promotion
July 24, 2008

WHO: K.J. Denhert

WHEN: Saturday August 16, 2008, 4pm

WHERE: Knowlton Riverfest Rt. 46/Hunters Lodge Delaware, NJ Ph: 908-475-2868

COST: Adults $10/day Children 16 & under free Seniors (65& over) and Knowlton Residents $5

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Award-winning, NYC-based singer-songwriter-guitarist KJ Denhert - known for her soulful fusion of jazz, R&B, rock and folk - is in the midst of ...

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AUM Fidelity Announces New William Parker Quartet Recording

Source: Improvised Communications
July 24, 2008

On October 14th, AUM Fidelity will release the William Parker Quartet's new album, Petit Oiseau (AUM050), the group's second studio effort and third release overall. Named after Little Bird (or Petit Oiseau in French), a character from one of bassist/composer William Parker's tone poems, this recording features eight original compositions, including works dedicated to musicians Malachi Favors, Alan Shorter and Arthur Williams. Other pieces take their inspiration from such diverse sources as the inherent rhythm of life and the nomadic ...

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Suezenne Fordham Chamber Jazz LA Premieres "New Orbits" Series

Source: All About Jazz
July 24, 2008

SUNDAY JULY 27, 2008 7:30 PM-10PM South Pasadena Main Library Concert Hall 1115 El Centro South Pasadena, CA Info: 818-371-7735 Suezenne Fordham, Piano, Gu Zheng Two contrabasses: Charlie Domingo, Principal Mike Alvidrez, Asst. Principal Two drummers: Rochelle Coatney, Latin Percussion Cassidy Turbin, Drumset and Percussion Don Littleton, on tour in Japan Bob Carr, at the Ahmanson orch. with ...

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Stanley Clarke, Marcus Miller & Victor Wooten @ The Keswick Theatre on August 19, 2008

Source: All About Jazz
July 23, 2008

SMV: THE THUNDER TOUR

KESWICK THEATRE 291 Keswick Ave., Glenside, PA

TUES., AUG. 19, 8 PM

Tickets on sale NOW!

Thunder happens when three premier bassists Stanley Clarke, Marcus Miller and Victor Wooten team up for concert dates. The Thunder Tour comes to Glenside's Keswick Theatre on Tues., Aug. 19 @ 8 PM.

The new Thunder CD, releasing August 12, gets the showcase treatment. The three played together in October 2006 at the Bass Player Live! ...

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