Jazz News

Emily Saxe: "Keeping You in Mind" CD

Source: Special Ops Media
March 5, 2008

P.S Classics is proud to announce the latest CD release, Keeping You in Mind, by jazz artist Emily Saxe. Emily Saxe (say it like there's no “e"), an American who issued her previous albums while living in Bangkok, Thailand, is back home again and thrilled to be delivering Keeping You in Mind, her fourth CD and first in the U.S. “Music has always been a huge part of my life," says Emily. “My great-grandfather was a traveling musician (I still ...

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Stray Cats Reissues Coming On Hep Cat Records on April 22

Source: conqueroo
March 5, 2008

Bassist Lee Rocker wrote the notes on the two albums: Rock Therapy, recorded at historic Capitol Studios, and the Dave Edmunds-produced Blast Off

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. -- The Stray Cats put rockabilly back onto the charts after a two- decade absence with their sly “Stray Cat Strut" and series of early '80s recordings. The Long Island-weaned combo of Brian Setzer, Lee Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom were influenced by the likes of Gene Vincent, Gene Cochran and Elvis Presley, and had ...

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New Improvisation Lesson Available on Scooby-Sax.com

Source: Jeff Rzepiela Public Relations
March 5, 2008

A new improvisation lesson is available in the Online Lessons section of scooby-sax.com. In Part 1 of a two part lesson, a transcribed solo of Sonny Stitt playing “Tune Up" is examined. In addition to the transcription, 13 phrases from the solo are extracted and a practice method is explained to learn these phrases and expand your jazz vocabulary. Midi and Band-in-a-Box practice tracks are also available. Part 2 of the lesson (available shortly) will examine how to transform the ...

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Feel the Funk of Soul Collective with Bradley Leighton April 15

Source: Cheryl Hughey Promotions
March 5, 2008

San Diego, CA - March 2008 - Flutist Bradley Leighton's fourth solo album, Soul Collective, will be released on the Pacific Coast Jazz label April 15th. This newest collection of tunes, fresh and funky - with just a touch of old school “greaze" - is replete with soulful vibes. Produced and arranged by Allan Phillips, this is Phillips' third project with Leighton and Pacific Coast Jazz. Talented veteran Jason Miles is producer/arranger on two of the tracks. Heading to radio ...

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CTA Records Announces Release of "The Hours", New Album by Extraordinary Vocalist Alma Micic

Source: All About Jazz
March 5, 2008

New York, NY, March 5, 2008 - On April 15, 2008 CTA Records will release “The Hours", new album by extraordinary vocalist and songwriter Alma Micic. This is Alma's second album on the CTA Records, following her critically acclaimed debut “Introducing Alma".

“The Hours" is much more then just a showcase for Alma's rich, lush voice - it's a deeply personal story that delivers both subtle and intricate versions of beautiful Montenegrin melodies, traditional gospel and American Songbook songs, as ...

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Henry Butler's Pianola Live Scheduled for April 29th Release

Source: Judi Kerr Public Relations
March 5, 2008

HENRY BUTLER'S PIANOLA LIVE SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 29th RELEASE BY NEW ORLEANS INDIE LABEL BASIN STREET RECORDS Produced by Butler And George Winston, Collection Marks Legendary Pianist's First-Ever Live Solo Album Butler Opens For B.B. King March 3rd & 4th In Maryland; 2008 Tour Underway, With Numerous Festival Performances Confirmed, Including New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival On May 3rd PiaNOLA Live, the first-ever live solo album from legendary pianist Henry Butler, will be ...

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John Medeski, Billy Martin, John Scofield, DJ Logic, DJ Olive, Sex Mob, Antibalas, Marco Benevento, Vijay Iyer, Eric Krasno + Unite in Benefit for the Scotty Hard Trust

Source: Allegro Media
March 5, 2008

DOWNTOWN NYC JAZZ LUMINARIES OFFER HEARTFELT PERFORMANCES IN BENEFIT FOR FELLOW MUSICIAN AND PRODUCER SCOTT HARDING AT HIGHLINE BALLROOM NYC ON MARCH 19, 2008 JOHN MEDESKI, BILLY MARTIN, JOHN SCOFIELD, DJ LOGIC, DJ OLIVE, SEXMOB, ANTIBALAS, MARCO BENEVENTO, VIJAY IYER, ERIC KRASNO and more UNITE TO HELP RAISE MEDICAL FUNDS FOR BELOVED RECORD PRODUCER NEW YORK, NY — Downtown NYC luminaries unite for one astonishing benefit concert at the Highline Ballroom in New York City on Wednesday, March 19, 2008, ...

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Kurt Rosenwinkel's New Album is Now Available!

Source: All About Jazz
March 5, 2008

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