Jazz News

Scott Kempner (Ex-Dictators, Del-Lords) Bows Solo Album

Source: conqueroo
February 27, 2008

Saving Grace, due June 10 on 00:02:59 Records, features Dion, Frank Funaro (Del-Lords), Mike Mesaros (Smithereens), Ed Greene and Bob Babbitt (Motown) and Ed Pettersen

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- “This is a rock 'n 'roll album . . . if that means anything to anyone anymore," says Scott Kempner of his forthcoming album Saving Grace (00:02:59 Records, street date June 10, 2008). “It sure as hell means something to me!" Kempner's rock 'n' roll career dates back 30 years to ...

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Lane / Grassi / Whitecage at the Living Theatre, NYC, Mar. 7, 2008

Source: All About Jazz
February 27, 2008

WHO: LANE / GRASSI / WHITECAGE at VISION / RUCMA Series 2008 MARK WHITECAGE - Alto saxophone, clarinet ADAM LANE - Bass LOU GRASSI - Drums, percussion WHEN: Friday, March 7, 2008 at 10:30PM WHERE: The Living Theatre 21 Clinton Street New York, NY 10002 (bet Houston St and Stanton St) F train to Delancey Street or J,M,Z to Essex Street TICKETS: ...

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Kurt Rosenwinkel Group with Mark Turner at Chris' Jazz Cafe on March 8 & 9, 2008

Source: All About Jazz
February 27, 2008

The Kurt Rosenwinkel Group will be performing at Chris' Jazz Cafe on March 8 & 9, 2008. Rosenwinkel's new CD is the two-disc release The Remedy: Live At The Village.

KURT ROSENWINKEL GROUP

Kurt Rosenwinkel - guitar Mark Turner - saxophone Aaron Parks - piano Ben Street - bass Obed Calvaire - drums

March 8 & 9, 2008 Sets @ 8 & 10 PM

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The Brad Turner Quartet Nominated for Favourite Jazz Artist/Group or Duo of the Year!

Source: All About Jazz
February 27, 2008

Tuesday, February 28, 2008 (Vancouver, BC) - The 2008 Independent Music Awards (aka. The Indies) have released its list of nominees and we are proud to announce that the Brad Turner Quartet has received a nomination in the Favourite Jazz Artist/Group or Duo of the Year category. Juno award winning Brad Turner is one of Canada's most prominent, prolific and in-demand jazz artists and musician. Based in Vancouver, Brad is known mainly for his trumpet playing, but is proficient on ...

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America Embraces Achison, Relocated Aussie Guitarist Tours Us Coast to Coast 2007/08

Source: Just Roots PR
February 27, 2008

After a year living in the US, Australian guitarist/songwriter Geoff Achison has had a big impact on the Blues/Roots music scene here. And America has had it's own impact on him, his wife and 5 year old son, who see the US for the first time.

Geoff Achison is about to complete his first year as resident of the country from which the music he adores originates. With countless radio interview and performance spots, multiple television broadcasts, tireless touring and ...

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The Carl Allen-Rodney Whitaker Project - This Friday! Rubin Museum-NYC

Source: Two for the Show Media
February 26, 2008

Drummer/Composer, Carl Allen & Bassist/Composer, Rodney Whitaker will be bringing The Carl Allen-Rodney Whitaker Project to the Rubin Museum this Friday February 29th, 2008 as part of the Harlem in the Himalayas series at the Rubin Museum. Carl Allen - Drums Rodney Whitaker - Bass Antonio Hart - Alto & soprano saxophone Aaron Goldeberg - Piano Rodney Jones - Guitar February 29, 2008- Showtime- 7:00 PM Admission $18 in advance/$20 ...

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"Luminous" O'Hara Readies Solo Debut CD & South Pacific Lead

Source: Seth Cohen PR
February 26, 2008

NY TIMES: “O'Hara is a Marvel of Vocal Technique and Stylistic Flexibility"-- A “Luminous Star"-- Concert Featured “Incandescent Moments" NY DAILY NEWS: O'Hara “Was in Complete Command and Showed, Once Again, She Can Do Anything - Theater Songs, Pop, Country, even Jazzy Swing" New CD, Arranged by Harry Connick, Jr, set for 5/6 Release - Features Covers of Billy Joel and James Taylor, Mixed with Original Tracks and Familiar Favorites Lead Role in April '08 Broadway Revival of South Pacific ...

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Meet the Composer Presents "New Music for Soloist Champions" at Symphony Space 3/19/08

Source: All About Jazz
February 26, 2008

Meet The Composer presents “New Music for Soloist Champions" March 19, 2008 at 8:00 PM Featuring the world premieres of works by Don Byron for Lisa Moore, piano Jason Eckardt for Taimur Sullivan, baritone sax Michael Lowenstern for Todd Reynolds, violin Huang Ruo for Min Xiao-Fen, pipa Joan La Barbara for Margaret Lancaster, flute Steven Burke for Mary Nessinger, soprano ...

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