Jazz News

Al Jarreau Love Songs & Linda Eder Greatest Hits CDs in Stores!

Source: Special Ops Media
February 21, 2008

Rhino Entertainment will be releasing albums from two great talents on January 29: Al Jarreau's Love Songs and Linda Eder's Greatest Hits. Al Jarreau's unique vocal style is one of the world's most precious treasures. His innovative musical expressions have made him one of the most exciting and critically acclaimed performers of our time with seven Grammy Awards, scores of international music awards and popular accolades worldwide. A heart-melting crooner who singed with Reprise in 1975, Jarreau remains the master ...

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Vibraphonist Tom Beckham Quartet, Feb. 25 at Spike Hill, Brooklyn

Source: All About Jazz
February 21, 2008

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Li'l' Ray Neal Blues Band Brings Home Blues Award for Baton Rouge Blues Society

Source: Just Roots PR
February 21, 2008

The Baton Rouge Blues Society is proud to announce that the 'Lil' Ray Neal Blues Band Came home from Memphis third place winner in the international competition. There were 160 acts competing in the blues challenge that brings thousands to historic Beale Street in Memphis.

Each year affiliates of The Blues Foundation send their areas best Blues acts to Memphis, Tennessee to compete in the International Blues Challenge. January 31-February 2, 2008 marked the 24th year that the best of ...

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Oleg Kireyev and the Feng Shui Jazz Theatre in U.S. Premier at New York's Symphony Space April 26

Source: Just Roots PR
February 21, 2008

Russian jazz saxophonist, Oleg Kireyev, will bring his diverse jazz/world music quartet to Symphony Space in New York on Saturday, April 26, 2008. Titled “The Feng Shui Jazz Theatre," Kireyev's band members include Valery Panfilov on guitar; Victor Matouhin on bass; Ildar Nafigov on drums; and Kireyev himself on tenor and soprano saxophones, keyboards and vocals. All members of the band are from the former USSR and multinational Russia.

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Calgary Blues Music Association Announces First Annual Calgary Midwinter Bluesfest Feb. 25- March 1

Source: Just Roots PR
February 21, 2008

Calgary, Canada - Calgarians will have the opportunity to chase away the winter blues and enjoy two festivals this year courtesy of the Calgary Blues Music Association (CBMA). Organizers have announced the first annual Calgary Midwinter Bluesfest will run from February 25 to March 1, and in keeping with CBMA's tradition, wil feature the finest in regional and international blues in a range of workshops, concerts and special events.

Topping the bill is Chicago blues icon Hubert Sumlin, who will ...

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2007 International Songwriting Competition Finalists and Semi-Finalists Announced

Source: Just Roots PR
February 21, 2008

The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) is pleased to announce its 2007 finalists and semi-finalists. Selected out of over 15,000 entries from 100 countries worldwide, they represent all genres of contemporary music and reflect an impressive wealth of diversity and talent.

This year's competition is the largest yet for ISC, with the biggest growth coming from entries outside the USA. For the first time ever, a majority of finalists and semi-finalists come from outside the USA, from countries as far away ...

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Tristar Mercedes and the Catbird Jazz Society Present Latin Groove at Its "Salsa Snow Fiesta"

Source: Just Roots PR
February 21, 2008

Salsa music fans are being invited to shake off those winter blues by enjoying a hot evening of Salsa music and Caribbean food on Saturday, March 1, 2008 at George's Roadhouse in Sackville, N.B.. Tickets are available at Ducky's and Tidewater Books in Sackville for $30 in advance, and $35 after Friday, February 29. Only 150 tickets will be sold.

Doors will open at 6:30 for tropical drinks (mojitos, margaritas), which are not included in the price. Dinner will be ...

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Pat Metheny Trio with Christian McBride & Antonio Sanchez @ The Keswick Theatre

Source: All About Jazz
February 21, 2008

17-time Grammy Award-winning guitar master PAT METHENY, acclaimed bassist CHRISTIAN McBRIDE and superstar drummer ANTONIO SANCHEZ unite as the PAT METHENY TRIO, touring in support of brand new CD Day Trip, performs at Glenside's Keswick Theatre on Sat., March 15 @ 8 PM.

Day Trip is now No. 1 on the core Jazz radio charts, having debuted at No. 6 just two weeks ago. The first release from the current trio lineup, it vividly depicts the group at one particularly ...

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