Jazz News

Music & Conversations March 15th in Los Angeles with Roger Kellaway

Source: All About Jazz
February 21, 2008

We're delighted to announce that our seventh Music & Conversations will be presented on Mar. 15th at a custom performance space in the Mt. Washington district of Los Angeles. Besides the pleasure of hearing performers of international stature in an intimate setting, audiences enjoy wine and hors d'oeuvres, with a view of city lights. Our world-class performers, violinist Mark Menzies (Ensemble Sospeso), cellist John Walz (Principal Cellist, Los Angeles Opera Orchestra), and Douglas Masek (extraordinary saxophone) will join Music & ...

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Over the Rhine Team up with Ani Difranco for March Tour

Source: conqueroo
February 21, 2008

CINCINNATI, Ohio Over The Rhine is on the road again, this time supporting Ani DiFranco for an 11-date tour in March. The tour will bring the two ground-breaking acts to several Eastern and Southern cities beginning in Concord, N.H. on February 28 and culminating in New Orleans on March 16 (see full itinerary below). According to Over The Rhine member Karin Bergquist: Ani DiFranco is the kind of artist that everyone aspires to be, but few find the inner strength ...

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Previously Unissued Live Performances by Pianists Mary Lou Williams & George Cables & CD/DVD of Eric Alexander in Concert Set for March 4th Release on Highnote Records

Source: MFA - Mitchell Feldman Associates
February 21, 2008

CDs of previously unreleased “live" performances by pianists Mary Lou Williams and George Cables and a CD/DVD of saxophonist Eric Alexander leading a quartet in concert are set for March 4th release by HighNote Records.

Williams, indisputably the most important female jazz instrumentalist, composer and bandleader during the first 50 years of the music's development, is heard in a trio performances at the Statler Hotel in Buffalo during the winter of 1970 with bassist Ronnie Boykins and drummer Roy Haynes. ...

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Snapdragon Debut CD Released by Humbug Records

Source: All About Jazz
February 21, 2008

HumBug Records has released “Stealing a Moment," the debut CD from the contemporary jazz band SnapDragon. Ranging in style from the smooth sound of the title song, to the saucy Latin “Pajima Baile," to the introspective “Quietude," the record reflects the diverse jazz styles of the seasoned band members. Two tracks feature the guitar wizardry of guest artist Richard Smith, whose solo albums have garnered such awards as “Best Jazz Record of the Year" (TuneUp Magazine). “Stealing A Moment" is ...

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Have a Favorite Jazz Musician? Maintain Their Profile at AAJ

Source: All About Jazz
February 20, 2008

Part MySpace, part Wikipedia, all Jazz!

All About Jazz is looking for volunteer editors interested in creating and maintaining profile pages at musicians.allaboutjazz.com.

To become a profile editor, create a MY AAJ account. Once registered, go to the profile you want to edit (search here) and click the “Become a [Artist Name] profile editor" link--we'll then assign you to the profile. To create a new profile from scratch, click the “Submit Profile" link at the Musician Center.

The profiles should ...

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Jazz Heritage Center - Sunday Feb. 24th, 2PM to 5PM - "Living Legends" Free Concert

Source: RioVida Networks
February 20, 2008

Rebirth of the Cool! You are cordially invited to the Jazz Heritage Center for our “Living Legends" first concert of this year. Our first “Living Legends" 2008 concert is possible thanks to the collaboration between the Jazz Heritage Center and Wells Fargo, who are jazzing up the Fillmore. Sunday Concert, February 24, 2008, 2PM to 5PM “Living Legends" Eddie Duran, Guitar John Handy, Sax Frank Jackson, Piano & Vocals Al Obidinski, Bass ...

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Andrea Wolper Trio at 55 Bar, March 19

Source: All About Jazz
February 20, 2008

Andrea Wolper returns to the lively, legendary 55 Bar with longtime bandmates Michael Howell (guitar) and Ken Filiano (bass). Andrea Wolper Trio The 55 Bar Wednesday, March 19 7 - 9 PM 55 Christopher St. New York No cover charge. Full bar Described alternately as “entirely original" and “a singer with an uncanny emotional touch for the past 50 years of jazz," “an ensemble instrument" and a “recalcitrant ...

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Lola Danza @ Ryles Jazz Club w/ Dave Tronzo and Dominique Eade

Source: All About Jazz
February 20, 2008

The enchanting and innovative vocalist, Lola Danza celebrates Boston's finest Jazz Musicians with a reunion concert at Ryles Jazz Club (212 Hampshire St. Cambridge MA) Thursday February 28th, 2008 at 8:30pm. Ms. Danza will be joined by special guests, vocalist Dominique Eade, Dave Tronzo - guitar, Bob Gullotti - Drums, John Lockwood - Bass, Leo Genovese- Piano, Phil Grenadier - Trumpet, Jeff Galindo - Trombone, and Nat Mugavero - Drums. Ms. Danza celebrates Boston's finest Jazz musicians, her band mates, ...

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