Jazz News

Jazz Film Series in Los Angeles, Early 2008 - "Imagine the Sound" by Ron Mann

Source: All About Jazz
February 3, 2008

Filmforum presents Imagine the Sound by Ron Mann on Sunday February 10, 2008. Filmforum commences an intermittent series of documentaries focusing on avant-garde and free jazz, with the Los Angeles appearance of the new revival of Ron Mann's vital film Imagine the Sound (1981/2007). A marvelous film as thoroughly designed as The Last Waltz, for jazz fans and documentary fans, it digs deep into the side of improvised music not yet touched by Ken Burns and Wynton Marsalis. Featuring Cecil ...

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Finalists for International Blues Challenge Announced

Source: Just Roots PR
February 3, 2008

At 2:51 PM, Steve Allen, President of the Detroit Blues Society knew the finalists for the International Blues Challenge had been announced. Unfortunately the finalists did not include the band, nor the duo sent to Memphis to represent Detroit.

For the 24th year, Blues musicians from around the world competed for cash, prizes, and industry recognition as The Blues Foundation presented the 24th annual IBC beginning January 31 and continuing February 1-2, 2008 in Memphis, TN.

The world's largest gathering ...

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International Songwriting Competition and CBC Recognize Tracy K

Source: Just Roots PR
February 3, 2008

For several years, Tracy K has been an active musician and songwriter in the contemporary folk and blues genres. She has written songs for various projects outside of her own, including a movie and a special tribute to the Six-String Nation guitar.Now there are new feathers for her cap:

On January 28th, Tracy K was declared a semi-finalist in two categories of the 2007 International Songwriting Competition. Her song “Broken & Blue" was chosen in the Blues category, and “Rollin' ...

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Bob Sheppard and Randy Brecker Added as Special Guests David Finck Quartet CD Release at the Jazz Standard

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
February 2, 2008

This just in: Tenor saxophonist Bob Sheppard and trumpeter Randy Brecker added as special guests! David Finck Quartet Featuring David Finck- bass Lewis Nash- drums Joe Locke- vibes Bill O'Connell- piano special guests: Tenor saxophonist Bob Sheppard and trumpeter Randy Brecker Monday, March 31st Sets At 7:30 & 9:30PM Music charge: $15 Jazz Standard is located at 116 E. 27th Street between Lexington and ...

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Tony Fusco and Guests with the Ed Caccavale New York Big Band Sunday's in Feb. 5PM @ Iridium

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
February 2, 2008

IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB 1650 BROADWAY (Corner of 51st) NEW YORK, NY 10023 RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121 “NEW YORK ON SUNDAY" Tony Fusco and guests, plus the Ed Caccavale New York Big Band. Pop standards, Rock and Roll and Big Band sounds. Bob Kaye -- Musical director Sunday Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24th 5 -- 7:30 PM $20 cover Tony has performed in many of ...

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Joanne Brackeen Feb. 13th at Iridium Jazz Club Sets at 8:30 & 10:30PM

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
February 2, 2008

IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB 1650 BROADWAY (Corner of 51st) NEW YORK, NY 10023 RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121 Sets At 8:30 & 10:30PM Feb. 13 JOANNE BRACKEEN Ugonna Okegwo-bass, E. J. Strickland-drums plus Special Guest TBA “One of the most distinctive, exciting jazz pianists in the world" --Down Beat “The pianist is an exuberantly hearty romantic whose bright, aggressive touch produces a clear ringing tone." --The New York Times “I found Joanne Brackeen to ...

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Nancy Valentine & Friends at Iavarone's Prime View Thursday, February 7th & 14 7PM - 10PM

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
February 2, 2008

NANCY VALENTINE & FRIENDS at IAVARONE'S PRIME VIEW 7PM - 10PM on THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7th 2008 with Nancy Valentine - vocals Mike Capobianco - piano John Ray - bass Skip Scott - drums AND VALENTINE'S DAY 7PM - 10PM THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14th 2008 with ...

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David Finck Quartet Celebrating the Release of His New Soundbrush CD Future Day Monday, March 31st at the Jazz Standard

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
February 2, 2008

David Finck Quartet Featuring David Finck- bass Lewis Nash- drums Joe Locke- vibes Bill O'Connell- piano special guests: TBA Monday, March 31st Sets At 7:30 & 9:30PM Music charge: $15 Jazz Standard is located at 116 E. 27th Street between Lexington and Park Avenues in Manhattan For reservations call Jazz Standard at 212.576.2232. One of today's most versatile and in-demand bassists, David Finck has developed into ...

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