Jazz News

Rock Pioneer Lou Reed Host Satellite Radio

Source: All About Jazz
May 17, 2008

SIRIUS welcomes the legendary singer-songwriter to its line-up of iconic recording artists and hosts

SIRIUS Satellite Radio announced that Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Lou Reed will host his own weekly show exclusively on SIRIUS. “Lou Reed's New York Shuffle" will premiere on SIRIUS Disorder channel 70 Saturday, May 17th at 6 pm ET.

SIRIUS listeners can expect to hear the most eclectic mix of music found anywhere on Lou Reed's New York Shuffle -- running the gamut from ...

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The Mighty Boosh Festival

Source: All About Jazz
May 17, 2008

Indie behemoths, The Charlatans, Gary Numan, the 'Godfather of electronic music', hotly tipped dirt rock trio White Denim and abstract jazz-sters, Polar Bear have been confirmed as the first four music acts to perform at the much-anticipated Mighty Boosh Festival, which takes place at the Hop Farm in Kent on the 5th July. Needing no introduction are one of England's most esteemed bands, The Charlatans, who are back in the hot seat with their tenth studio album, 'You Cross My ...

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Warren Hill Returns with New Studio Album on Koch Records

Source: All About Jazz
May 17, 2008

Legendary smooth jazz saxophonist, vocalist, and talented composer Warren Hill is set to release his 11th studio album, La Dolce Vita, on June 24th, 2008. La Dolce Vita is Hill's first studio album since 2005's “PopJazz" and features an amazing cast of all-stars, including first call bassist Nathan East (Eric Clapton, Phil Collins, Fourplay), renown guitarists Paul Jackson Jr. (Elton John, Lionel Richie, Chicago) and Dean Parks (Steely Dan, Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon), drummer extraordinaire Ricky Lawson (Whitney Houston, Al ...

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The 3rd Annual Festival of Jazz and Improvised Music

Source: JazzStage Productions
May 17, 2008

Bohemian National Home and New Detroit Sounds is proud to present The 3rd Annual Festival of Jazz and Improvised Music on May 30 & 31 at Bohemian National Home in Detroit. This two day festival showcases the finest in free jazz, improvisation and new music from around the world and right here in Detroit. In addition, we'll have food available from two Detroit culinary institutions, Slows Bar BQ and Avalon International Breads, as well as a CD mart from Stormy ...

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Rodrigo Rodriguez - Music That Illuminates Your Life... Volume One

Source: Abstract Logix
May 17, 2008

Gemini Sun Records is proud to bring you Music that illuminates your lifeVolume One. Volume One explores the more contemplative and surreal repertoire of our artists, including some of our favorite tracks from 2002, David Arkenstone, Nicholas Gunn, Mars Lasar, Loren Gold, and Johannes Linstead to name a few. These specially selected songs create an ambience that is perfect for reflection, meditation, and relaxation. Carefully crafted to maximize the spa and salon experience with over sixty minutes of continuous play, ...

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'American Idol' Taylor Hicks Will Join 'Grease'

Source: All About Jazz
May 17, 2008

Taylor Hicks is going from “Idol" to “Angel."

The “American Idol" alum will join the Broadway cast of “Grease" on June 6, playing Teen Angel in the revival of the popular musical. The gray-haired singer -- whose “Idol" fan base was called “The Soul Patrol" -- said he plans to add “soulful flavor" to his performance of “Beauty School Dropout." The flashy role, he said, is “a classic fit for a classic performer." “It's a big number, and, you know, ...

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Vampire Suit Performs at Tea Lounge - May 29th

Source: All About Jazz
May 17, 2008

Continuing a string of NYC performances in support of its imminent release - 'A New Song', Vampire Suit will perform at the Tea Lounge, 837 Union St., Brooklyn on May 29th at 9:00 pm. The ensemble includes leader/guitarist Jay Vilnai, Skye Steele on violin, Greg Heffernan on cello, Gary Pickard on saxophone and clarinet and percussionist Rich Stein. 'The music has enduring beauty that touches on the heart of the Middle East's musical culture while exhibiting western flair. Open improvisations ...

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American Idols Live! Tour

Source: All About Jazz
May 17, 2008

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