Jazz News

International Songwriting Competition (ISC) Announces 2007 Jazz Winners

Source: All About Jazz
April 21, 2008

The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) is pleased to announce its 2007 winners, including the winners in the Jazz category. The Jazz winners include: Jim Tomlinson and Kazuo Ishiguro (London, England) for their song “The Ice Hotel" (First Place), Richard Underhill (Toronto, ON, Canada) for his song “Surfing" (Second Place), Luluk Purwanto and Rene van Helsdingen (Amsterdam, The Netherlands) for their song “Stay With You" (Third Place).

Renowned for its prestigious celebrity judges, ISC received ...

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Danilo Perez in Europe!

Source: All About Jazz
April 21, 2008

Danilo Perez gig info for April.

April 23rd, 2008 Wayne Shorter 4et Teatro Sociale Mantova, Italy Teatro Sociale

April 25th, 2008 Wayne Shorter 4et Barbican Centre London, Great Britain Barbican Centre

April 26th, 2008 Wayne Shorter 4et Central Station Kulturbetriebsgesellschaft Darmstad, Germany Central Station Kulturbetriebsgesellschaft

April 28th, 2008 Wayne Shorter 4et Stadtcasino Basel, Switzerland Stadtcasino

April ...

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Joel Miller Gigs in Montreal

Source: All About Jazz
April 21, 2008

Joel is performing in Montreal.

WHEN: Wednesday May 14th, 2008 @8:00PM

WHERE: Sala Rossa 4848 La Sala Rossa Montreal Special guest: Ardesco

WHEN: Friday May 16th, 2008 @8:30PM

WHERE: Dieze Onze 4115-A, St. Denis Montreal, Canada Perforomers: Joel Miller, Fraser Hollins, Martin Auguste

WHEN: Sunday May 18th, 2008 @8:00PM

WHERE: Upstairs Jazz ...

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Jon Gordon in Australia and New Zealand.

Source: All About Jazz
April 21, 2008

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Kate Schutt Performs in Guelph, On.

Source: All About Jazz
April 21, 2008

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Sonny Landreth Taps Clapton, Knopfler, Dr. John, J. Buffett and More on New Album, 'From the Reach'

Source: conqueroo
April 21, 2008

Louisiana-based singer/songwriter/slide-guitar monster Sonny Landreth will release his ninth album, titled From The Reach and his first on his own Landfall Records label (distributed by Ryko Distribution), on May 20. On it, Landreth does something unprecedented in his body of work as he collaborates with five of the greatest guitar players on the planet -- Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler, Robben Ford, Eric Johnson and Vince Gill -- in some jaw-dropping performances. Also making appearances are the legendary New Orleans pianist ...

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'Stage Door Johnny': Broadway with a Twist

Source: Seth Cohen PR
April 21, 2008

Irreverent, Sophisticated 'Stage Door Johnny' Finds Legendary Music Coordinator/Performer John Miller at the Top of His Game

First-Ever Solo CD Celebrates 45-Year Career in Music Business

Unconventional Song Interpretations for Those Who Do -- or Don't --Love Broadway Music: “The Goal is to Put a Smile on People's Faces"

Renowned Music Coordinator and Bass Player John Miller adds singer to his repertoire with 'Stage Door Johnny', a witty and unconventional interpretation of familiar Broadway songs. The 12-song CD, set for ...

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Marsalis Mass Honors Harlem Church

Source: Michael Ricci
April 21, 2008

A young institution pays tribute to a venerable one with Wynton Marsalis's “Abyssinian 200: A Celebration." It was written for the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, founded in 1988, in honor of the 200th anniversary of the Abyssinian Baptist Church, a bulwark of African-American New York City. The orchestra introduced the work last week at its own Rose Theater. It's a jazz Mass with prayers, gospel anthems and a sermon at its center by the church's pastor, the Rev. Calvin ...

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