Jazz News

New York Funky/Jazz Guitarist B.D. Lenz Makes His London Debut

Source: All About Jazz
April 10, 2008

New York, NY - Riding high on the success of his latest CD “Straight Up", B.D. Lenz is a musician on the move. He has been performing relentlessly throughout the U.S. and promoting the new recording with many local radio & television appearances. In continuation of these efforts the guitarist is bringing his highly acclaimed ensemble to London for his first ever UK gigs. As Lenz's third project with the New York based Apria Record label, ...

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Yale Jazz Ensemble Opens Mingus Birthday Celebration at Iridium - April 22, 2008

Source: All About Jazz
April 10, 2008

The Yale Jazz Ensemble, led by Music Director David M. Brandenburg, will open for the Mingus Big Band on Tuesday, April 22, 2008, Charles Mingus' birthday, at 6:30 pm at the Iridium Jazz Club (1650 Broadway at 51st Street). The Ensemble will be joined by special guest Niko Higgins, saxophone. There is a $10 minimum with no cover charge. (There is an additional charge to stay for the Mingus Big Band.) Call (212) 582-2121 or visit iridiumjazzclub.com for more information. ...

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Brad Turner Wins Trumpeter and Producer of the Year Honours

Source: All About Jazz
April 9, 2008

Brad Turner wins Trumpeter and Producer of the Year honours at 2008 National Jazz Awards Wednesday, April 9, 2008 (Vancouver, BC)- The finest in Canadian jazz were honoured at the 2008 National Jazz Awards gala in Toronto Tuesday night. Celebrating its seventh anniversary the NJA's handed out awards in a total of 22 categories and we are pleased to announce that award winning Brad Turner one of Canada's most prominent, prolific and in-demand jazz artists received top honours in the ...

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Dave Douglas' Greenleaf Music Announces the Launch of Their New Online Store

Source: Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
April 9, 2008

Dave Douglas' Greenleaf Music Announces the Launch of their New Online Store Greenleafmusic.com to release eight sets of music from Dave Douglas & Keystone recorded live at The Jazz Standard, this April 10-13, and available for download purchase within 24 hours of each night's performances Late sets on Friday & Saturday to be Recorded for Broadcast on The BBC's Jazz On 3 Moonshine available now - exclusively at greenleafmusic.com In Store Release date - May 13, 2008 (distributed by Koch, ...

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Fans Are Encouraged to Actively Participate in the Creation of ArtistShare Projects

Source: Braithwaite & Katz Communications
April 9, 2008

ArtistShare Q2 2008 Includes music by Danilo Perez, Jim Hall & Bill Frisell, Jon Gordon, the Grammy-winning Patrick Williams, Kevin Hays, Kate Schutt, Edward Simon & Leonardo Granados, and Joel Miller ArtistShare Q2 2008, an eclectic, jazz-oriented compilation promotional CD that focuses on a broad range of artists associated with the unique and groundbreaking company, is now available to journalists. Founded by jazz guitarist and computer programmer Brian Camelio in 2001, ArtistShare has never been a record label in the ...

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3rd Annual Backbeat Jazzfest Series

Source: All About Jazz
April 9, 2008

Blue Nile - 532 Frenchmen St - 504-948-2583 New Orleans, La.

Wednesday, April 30: Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey/The Quartet featuring Deitch, Daniels, Neville & Big Sam 10pm

Thursday, May 1: (Downstairs) Johnny Sketch & The Dirty Notes w/ The Lee Boys and special guests 10pm (Upstairs) Theresa Anderson w/ special guests 10pm

Friday, May 2: (Downstairs) An evening with Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue 10pm (Downstairs) Big Sam's Funky Nation, ...

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Joshua Redman Trio Headlines the UGA/Athens Twilight Jazz Festival, April 24-26,2008

Source: All About Jazz
April 9, 2008

First UGA/Athens Twilight Jazz Festival to be held April 25-26 in conjunction with Twilight Criterium in downtown Athens Visitors to the annual Twilight Criterium bicycle races in downtown Athens will get have a second chance to get jazzed up April 24-26.

The 1st Annual UGA/Athens Twilight Jazz Festival will bring top national artists and local players onstage in what organizers are billing as “an instrument of outreach and service to the community and region."

Sponsored by the UGA Hugh Hodgson ...

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Peter Brotzmann / Han Bennink Duo USA Tour April 16-28

Source: All About Jazz
April 9, 2008

Legendary Free Music Duo in a rare US Tour

“Few modern saxophonists can sound as powerfully abrasive as Mr. Brotzmann, and few drummers can seem as convincingly unhinged as Mr. Bennink. Each is a pillar of the European free-improvising scene, and a touchstone for the rambunctious wing of the contemporary avant-garde." -New York Times 2006

16 April Amherst, Ma Amherst Unitarian Meetinghouse, 8pm 121 N. Pleasant St.

18 April New ...

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