Jazz News

Westchester Arts Council Presents John Abercrombie & Ken Wessel + Sundad Saturday--January 26--7PM

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
January 22, 2008

Westchester Arts Council presents JAZZ - LIVE @ the Arts Exchange! Catch the hottest acts at this unique venue in the heart of downtown White Plains. This Saturday--January 26th at 7pm JAZZ GUITAR DUO: JOHN ABERCROMBIE & KEN WESSEL JOURNEY TO ENTERNITY: SUNDAD A double bill not to be missed! Giant of jazz guitar John Abercrombie pairs up with the prolific Ken Wessel for a stellar set of masterful guitar PLUS Father and son ...

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Vocalist Paula Cole Interviewed at AAJ

Source: All About Jazz
January 22, 2008

Paula Cole is perhaps one of the greatest jazz voices caught in modern-day times. What most vocalists hope to achieve within their art, Paula Cole can do in one song and, more often than not, in one take. With an ability to showcase seemingly effortless and incredible range and control, Cole has achieved mainstream success, winning the Grammy Award for “Best New Artist" in 1997, and garnering several platinum records. Cole is back and better than ever with Courage (Decca, ...

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Enrico Granafei at Enzo's Wednesday January 23rd Sets at 8:00 & 9:30

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
January 22, 2008

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Legendary Duke Ellington Jazz Performance in Stores Today

Source: All About Jazz
January 22, 2008

South African vocalist Sathima Bea Benjamin's long-lost debut album, A Morning in Paris, recorded in 1963, produced by Duke Ellington, and featuring Sathima in performance with Duke, Billy Strayhorn, and Abdullah Ibrahim sharing piano duties, is once again available, released in stores today.

Sathima Bea Benjamin will celebrate the CD's release at Sweet Rhythm on Wednesday, January 23, 2008. Joining Sathima for the concert are pianist Stephen Scott, bassist Buster Williams, and drummer George Gray.

Originally from Cape Town, South ...

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Doug MacLeod to Start Extensive European Tour

Source: Just Roots PR
January 22, 2008

Doug MacLeod will start an extensive European tour and we would appreciate if you could help us to publish the concert dates (see list below). As you might have heard the BLUES FOUNDATION has nominated Doug for the 2008 Blues Music Awards in the category Acoustic Blues Artist of the Year.

Feb 29, Sesimbra (P), Cine Teatro Joao Baptista Mota March 1, Azambuja (P), Centro Cultural Pteo Valverde March 4, Lisboa (P), Music School (workshop)

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Mingus Big Band Tonight Tuesday, January 22nd at the Iridium Jazz Club Sets at 8:30 & 10:30PM

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
January 22, 2008

IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB 1650 BROADWAY (Corner of 51st) NEW YORK, NY 10023 RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121 Sets at 8:30 & 10:30PM This Tuesday, January 22, 2008 MINGUS BIG BAND The Mingus Big Band celebrates the music of the composer and bassist, Charles Mingus, who died in 1979. Under the artistic direction of Sue Mingus, the 14-piece Mingus Big Band tours extensively in the United States and abroad, and has nine recordings to ...

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Boo Boo Davis to Start European Spring Tour

Source: Just Roots PR
January 22, 2008

This is how Mississippi blues sounds in 2008!

Next month Boo Boo Davis will start an extensive European tour. We would appreciate if you could help us publish the concert dates (see list below).

Boo Boo Davis is the real deal. He is coming from the same area, period and tradition as most of the blues greats but there is one huge difference. Boo Boo is still alive and kicking, writing and singing his music...raw first-hand experience blues directly from ...

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Jesse Palter NYC Appearances

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
January 22, 2008

A young vocalist puts a modern spin on jazz standards as well as originals. Anybody can quickly recognize Jesse's clear, natural talent for transforming a well worn song into one all her own, and enchanting listeners in ways few vocalists can. January 25 at Jazz Underground - sets at 9pm and 10pm: Jesse Palter featuring Sam Barsh and friends: Jesse Palter (vocals), Sam Barsh (piano/keyboards/melodica), Ben Williams (bass), Mark Guiliana (drums). The Neighborhood Church of Greenwich Village

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