Jazz News

Rhythm Relief: A Benefit Concert for Norman Hedman

Source: DeBlaze & Associates
March 17, 2008

“Norman is one of the greatest musicians of all time. Not only is he supremely talented and educated, but he is one of the kindest people I know by far! His passion and love for music, art and teaching inspire me endlessly. We're all lucky to know such a great man!" - Alicia Keys, 11 time Grammy Award winner “Norman Hedman is one of the most genuine, caring, selfless persons I've ever had the pleasure of knowing, a true gentleman." ...

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Steve Weingart - Gigs - March/April 2008

Source: All About Jazz
March 17, 2008

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Pianist Misha Piatigorsky Interviewed at AAJ

Source: All About Jazz
March 17, 2008

Russian-born pianist Misha Piatigorsky fled from behind the Cold-War-era Iron Curtain with his family to make a new life in a small New Jersey town. He started out as a classical pianist before discovering jazz. Since that discovery, he's moved from bebop to Brazilian to groove music, melding them all seamlessly on his record, Uncommon Circumstance (Misha Music, 2007).

Jason Crane, AAJ contributor and host of The Jazz Session, spoke with Piatigorsky in April 2007.

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Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra Release New CD Song for Chico on Zoho Records

Source: Two for the Show Media
March 16, 2008

Arturo O'Farrill and The Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra announce new release “Song for Chico"on Zoho Records “This is the finest band I have ever performed with in my life. They make me feel as if I have returned to Cuba." -Bebo Valdez “The Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra sounds great with precision brass and saxophone work...... a warm, cohesive sound..." The New York Times Dizzy Gillespie spoke of a “coming age" when the term “jazz" would be antiquated and the music of all ...

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Avery Sharpe's Legends & Mentors Group Live at Cachaca in NYC on April 24th and 25th, 2008

Source: Two for the Show Media
March 16, 2008

The Avery Sharpe Group will be performing in celebration of his new release “Legends and Mentors" at Cachaca Jazz Club in NYC on Friday and Saturday April 25th and 26th, 2008. Set Times both nights will be 9:00PM and 11:00PM. Avery Sharpe's Legends and Mentors Group: Avery Sharpe - Bass John Blake - Violin Joe Ford - Sax Onaje Allan Gumbs - Piano Jeff “Tain" Watts - Drums Avery Sharpe's ...

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The Abby Whiteside Foundation Presents Jane Monheit and Michael Kanan at Weill Hall on April 22nd, 2008

Source: Two for the Show Media
March 16, 2008

The Abby Whiteside Foundation presents “The 2008 Piano Recital Series" at Weill Hall at Carnegie Hall featuring Vocalist Jane Monheit and pianist Michael Kanan on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 8:00 PM. This performance will include an opening set from long time Monheit pianist, Michael Kanan followed by a duo set of Michael Kanan and Jane Monheit together- In a rare acoustic setting, performing many classics from the American Songbook! Jane Monheit - Vocals Michael Kanan - Piano ...

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Dafnis Prieto Launches Dafnison Music with New CD "Taking the Soul for a Walk"

Source: Two for the Show Media
March 16, 2008

Drummer/Composer Dafnis Prieto launches own label, Dafnison Music, with new sextet release, “Taking the Soul for a Walk" With the release of Taking the Soul For A Walk, Cuban-born Dafnis Prieto, recognized by his elders and peers as a singular force on the drums since he arrived in New York in 1999, brings his already luminous career to another level. For one thing, his third album is exceptionally cohesive and varied, featuring a suite of original compositions performed by a ...

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Ellis Marsalis Quartet to Release New CD "An Open Letter to Thelonious" On Elm Records

Source: Two for the Show Media
March 16, 2008

"The most remarkable part of this record is the extremely rare ability to handle a large segment of Monk's compositions in a way that impressively combines respect and originality. Most players seeking to play Monk effectively get hung up on being too respectful, but there is a great deal of creative freedom here that makes for a much more meaningful tribute to Thelonious than the all-to-usual close to the line hero worship."- Orrin Keepnews The brand new release from The ...

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