Jazz News

Monterey Jazz Festival Records to Release Six Archival Recordings

Source: All About Jazz
July 17, 2008

Monterey Jazz Festival Records, in collaboration with the Concord Music Group, will issue the second wave of six never-before-released, archival live recordings taped on the Arena stage of the world-famous Monterey Jazz Festival. The releases are slated for August 5, 2008, seven weeks prior to MJF's celebration of its 51st annual presentation of world-class jazz, September 19-21, 2008.

Four of the historic releases will be year-specific recordings, including Art Blakey and the Giants of Jazz/1972; Shirley Horn/1994; Tito Puente & ...

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Michael Weiss Trio Performs at the Kitano

Source: All About Jazz
July 17, 2008

Pianist and composer Michael Weiss leads his trio at the Kitano New York on Friday and Saturday, July 25 and 26. Accompanying Weiss are bassist Ugonna Okegwo and drummer Lewis Nash. The Kitano is located at 66 Park Avenue. Set times are 8:00pm and 10:00pm. There is a $25 cover charge and a $15 minimum. For reservations and more information: (212) 885-7119. Weiss's recent New York appearances include his first week-long engagement as the leader of his own trio at ...

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Chante Moore Love the Woman CD Now Available

Source: Special Ops Media
July 17, 2008

Don't miss the CD release of Chante Moore Love The Woman in stores now “Ain't Supposed to Be This Way" Audio Stream Following two highly successful albums with her husband, Kenny Lattimore, Grammy nominee Chante Moore returns with her long awaited first solo CD in nearly a decade, Love The Woman, due June 17th on Peak Records. Known for numerous hits over the past fifteen years including “Love's Taken Over," “It's Alright," and her top five smash “Chante's Got A ...

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Fab Faux Set the Beatles "Psychedelia!" for 9/20 NYC

Source: Seth Cohen PR
July 17, 2008

As you plan your Fall Preview coverage, I hope you'll keep this special event in mind: On September 20th, at New York's historic Radio City Music Hall, The Fab Faux will celebrate their 10th Anniversary with “PSYCHEDELIA!" - a performance of The Beatles' 'Psychedelic Years'.

WHAT: The Fab Faux - “PSYCHEDELIA!" - 10th Anniversary Concert

WHEN: Saturday, September 20th 8:00 pm

WHERE: Radio City Music Hall 6th Avenue between 50th ...

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Modern Drummer 2008 Festival Weekend Line up and Ticket Information Announced

Source: Two for the Show Media
July 17, 2008

Modern Drummer Magazine Announces All-Star Line-Up and New Location for 2008 Modern Drummer Festival Weekend. Modern Drummer Publications is proud to announce an unprecedented lineup of world- class drum artists, along with a new location just north of New York City, for the eighteenth edition of Modern Drummer Festival Weekend--the most prestigious, longest- running, and largest live drumming event in the world. The event, which features established drumming legends as well as rising stars from a wide variety of popular ...

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#1 Blues Harmonica Mastercourse Finally Debuts Online

Source: All About Jazz
July 17, 2008

Jerry Portnoy, one of America's leading blues harp master players for over 30 years, has toured with Muddy Waters and shared the international stage with Eric Clapton. Now he has finally released his acclaimed “Jerry Portnoy's Blues Harmonica Masterclass" to be enjoyed by blues harmonica devotees directly from the web. The 3-CD box set also features a book with witty, insightful commentary, and historic tour photos of Muddy Waters, Little Walter, Junior Wells, Willie Dixon, Sonny Terry, Dizzie Gillespie, and ...

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Latin Music USA - A Multi-Media Event Premieres on PBS

Source: All About Jazz
July 17, 2008

From Latin Jazz and Mambo to Salsa, Tejano, Chicano Rock, Latin pop, and Reggaeton, Latin Music USA tells the story of the rise of new American music forged from powerful Latin roots and reveals the often overlooked influence of Latin music on Jazz, Hip Hop, Rhythm and Blues and Rock and Roll - and on all of American culture. It's a fresh take on our musical history, reaching across time and across musical genres to embrace the exciting hybrid sounds ...

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New from Jazz Video Guy: John Stubblefield, Larry Willis, Bob Cranshaw, Freedom Suite

Source: All About Jazz
July 17, 2008

Jazz Videos: John Stubblefield Tribute, Uncle Sonny Rollins, Larry Willis and Bob Cranshaw

Check out the brand new featurettes from Bret Primack, a.k.a. Jazz Video Guy.

Stubbs Clifton Anderson's upcoming Doxy Records release includes “Stubbs," which he dedicates to his dearly departed friend John Stubblefield.

Uncle Sonny The latest edition of the Sonny Rollins Podcast features a comprehensive interview with Sonny's nephew, the trombonist Clifton Anderson. Meet Larry Willis A portrait of the one ...

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