Jazz News

"Jazz with Frankye" Presents Rolando Morales - New Show Available Online

Source: RioVida Networks
February 17, 2008

San Francisco, CA - February 17, 2008 “Jazz with Frankye" a show that has been running for over 10 years can now be viewed online on Eddycam-TV as well as on Comcast Channels 28 and 29. Watch Eddycam-TV, “Jazz with Frankye" presents Rolando Morales. Frankye Kelly, the world-renown Diva, interviews and performs with Rolando Morales on this months “Jazz with Frankye" show. Frankye Kelly who recently performed her very popular SEPIA show at Yoshi's San Francisco took time between her ...

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Chris Crocco Duo in Hell's Kitchen

Source: All About Jazz
February 17, 2008

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Attn: Musicians and Profile Editors - Awards Added to Musician Profile Page

Source: All About Jazz
February 16, 2008

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An Interstate Swing Band Rivalry in Detroit

Source: JazzStage Productions
February 16, 2008

DETROIT - What happens when you put two of the country's best big bands and 500 dancers, many in vintage attire, in Michigan's finest dance hall? The Battle of the Bands IV, Detroit's fourth swing band competition since World War II, will take place on February 23, 2008, featuring Paul King & the Rhythm Society Orchestra (PK&RSO) competing with The Boilermaker Jazz Band (BMJB). The dance will be held in the Masonic Temple's Crystal Ballroom , which boasts a 5,000 ...

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Charles Templeton Ragtime Music Festival

Source: All About Jazz
February 16, 2008

March 28-30, 2008 Starkville, MS The jubilant melodies of Ragtime are about to fill the air at Mississippi State University Libraries! The 2nd Annual Charles Templeton Ragtime Music Festival will be held at MSU Libraries in Starkville, MS in the newly renovated Lee Hall Auditorium on March 28th, 29th, and 30th. This year's Festival features eight outstanding Ragtime artists from across the globe in enlightening seminars, intimate talks-at-the-piano, and amazing nightly concerts. Mimi Blais, Marty Eggers, Frederick Hodges, ...

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"All the Best" of Zucchero

Source: All About Jazz
February 16, 2008

"All The Best", a collection of hits from the multi-million-selling Italian singer-songwriter Zucchero. “All The Best" is an affectionate compilation of 15 tracks whose original releases span from 1986 to the present, including four new tracks recorded specifically for this release. Several tracks contain stellar guest performances from artists such as Luciano Pavarotti, Miles Davis, John Lee Hooker and Vanessa Carlton. Perhaps no other recording artist in the world has recorded as many successful - and diverse - collaborations as ...

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Dave Askren - New Latin Jazz CD - "Trio Nuevo +"

Source: All About Jazz
February 16, 2008

DAVE ASKREN Trio Nuevo + DaWayMusic DW-0020

Dave Askren is featured on nylon string guitar with an all-star rhythm section in this exciting new latin-jazz release. Askren's Los Angeles-based working trio, which includes Brooklyn native Eddie Resto (whose mile-long latin jazz resume includes everyone from Mongo and Tito to both Palmieri brothers) on bass and busy L.A. drummer/percussionist (and Alex Acuna protege) Walter Rodriguez, is complemented by versatile Los Angeles mainstay (20 years with Ponco Sanchez) ...

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Sydney Band 12th Year of Performances at One of Australia's Oldest Hotels in the Bush

Source: All About Jazz
February 16, 2008

Viva the band will be returning for their 12th year at the Settlers Arms Inn, a delightful “Australiana bush" hotel The band appear at the hotel every 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month. Music performances are conducted on a stage located on a large expanse of lawn at the rear of the Settlers Arms Inn main building. There is bench type seating and tables located under shady trees for patrons to enjoy the wonderful and renowned food and entertainment. ...

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