Jazz News

Members of the the Brooklyn Jazz Underground Announce the Launch of Brooklyn Jazz Underground Records

Source: Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
March 8, 2008

BJURecords Kicks Off This Spring With Its First Three Releases From Alexis Cuadrado, Anne Mette Iversen and Bernard Emer Lackner Ferber - Available on April 22 “Consider this the opening shot in the latest revolution to hit New York's improv scene." --Time Out New York “Think of it as a mix-tape, a calling card from artists who operate in a small world but like to think big." --JazzTimes (on the BJU Compilation, Vol. 1) “Brooklyn jazz is happening and those ...

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300+ New Additions to Upcoming Jazz Release Calendar

Source: All About Jazz
March 7, 2008

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Mirio Cosottini and Tonino Miano Release "The Curvature of Pace" on Impressus Records

Source: All About Jazz
March 7, 2008

Mirio Cosottini and Tonino Miano met in Italy a little over nine years ago while recording for The Last Animal, from Zarathustra by Lorenzo Brusci. Four days in a recording studio led to a lot of experimenting; to an almost childlike open-mindedness that is rare to find in amateurs and seasoned artists alike. Session after session, as they tackled an array of different concepts, they recorded material that exceeded the purpose of the project at hand and ended up finding ...

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Jazz... in All Its Moods at the HSBC Cheltenham Jazz Festival

Source: AirMTM
March 7, 2008

In 2008 the HSBC Cheltenham Jazz Festival will bring more concerts, more dancing and more festival buzz than ever before in seven days of the very best performances, exclusive new commissions and unique collaborations.

Cheltenham has become an unmissable date in the jazz calendar due to its unique blend of British stars, creative New York names and quirky European acts and this year's programme reads like a who's who from the world of jazz. In this truly diverse line-up guitar ...

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Chucho Valdes - Featuring Cachaito CD Release - Avalable 03/18/08

Source: All About Jazz
March 7, 2008

Recorded in Havana with his trio featuring the Buena Vista Social Club's Orlando “Cachaito" Lopez. Description: Chucho Valdes has been Irakere's musical director, recording with small groups, and also as solo pianist. On this CD he recorded in Havana with his trio featuring the extraordinary Buena Vista Social Club's Orlando “Cachaito" Lopez (bass) and Enrique Pla (drums). All of these recordings are interpretations of either anthology pieces from the Cuban songs of the 50's; dance music, universal compositions and Cuban ...

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Bubba Jackson to Host Rob Mullins Storyteller CD Release Party

Source: All About Jazz
March 7, 2008

17th Rob Mullins Album Party in Pasadena Hosted by BUBBA JACKSON from 88.1 Workshops with band members added for during the day Saturday, March 8, 2008 Greetings! Yesterday I drove down to KJAZZ during the Brad Williams shift and did a drive by! Well, not the bad kind you read about in the Times, but the good kind...a hand off of three Storyteller CD's in shrink wrap to Bubba Jackson after his shift at ...

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Jason Byrne's Red Cat Publicity Launches Website!

Source: Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
March 6, 2008

RED CAT PUBLICITY celebrates it's third year with a NEW website. Now up at the Red Cat Publicity Website: Spring 2008 CD releases + events Recent Press Releases Red Cat Artists On The Road Accolades For Red Cat Publicity Background info on me and Red Cat Contact info + Links Cheers, Jason RED CAT PUBLICITY jason paul harman byrne Tel (347) 578 ...

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The City of Miami Gardens is Pleased to Announce the Star-Studded Lineup for the 3rd Annual Jazz in the Gardens Music Festival.

Source: ThinkKing Media, Inc.
March 6, 2008

WYCLEF, GEORGE BENSON, CHAKA KHAN, THE O'JAYS, NANCY WILSON AT THE 3RD ANNUAL JAZZ IN THE GARDENS WITH KEM, Stanley Clarke, George Duke Chrisette Michele, Mike Phillips, Anthony David and Elin on March 15th & 16th, 2008 @ Miami Dolphin Stadium. WHAT: The City of Miami Gardens is pleased to announce the star-studded lineup for the 3rd annual Jazz in the Gardens music festival. Confirmed artists include, George Benson, Chaka Khan, The O'Jays, Wyclef Jean, Nancy Wilson, KEM, George Duke, ...

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