Jazz News

Blues Societies to Compete Across International Border for Rights to Send Bands to Memphis

Source: Just Roots PR
November 14, 2007

Two Blues Societies Working in Harmony Across An International Border Will Determine Who Will Attend the International Blues Challenge 2008, in Memphis, Tennessee

On Saturday, November 17, 2007, for the first time in the twenty four year history of the International Blues Challenge, two Blues societies are working in harmony across an international border to determine who will attend the International Blues Challenge 2008, in Memphis, Tennessee. Bands representing both the Detroit Blues Society (www.dbsblues.com) and the Canada South Blues ...

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"For the Sea" & "Le Storie D'Amore" the 2 New CDs of the Italian Pianist and Composer Andrea Pagani

Source: All About Jazz
November 14, 2007

For the Sea the first solot record by Italian pianist-composer Andrea Pagani is now available. The record, produced, composed and arranged by Pagani, is dedicated to the sea and contains eight own compositions and two standards revisited. Pagani's jazz compositions are mixed with latin, soul, funky and blues together with swing of black roots. Besides the rhythmic of his own Trio, played by Fabrizio Montemarano at the double bass and Alfredo Romeo at the drums, the CD hosts several famous ...

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Donny McCaslin Trio, with Special Guest John Swana, at Chris' Jazz Cafe on November 16, 2007

Source: All About Jazz
November 14, 2007

Chris' Jazz Cafe hosts the CD release party for tenor saxophonist Donny McCaslin's CD In Pursuit.

DONNY MCCASLIN TRIO, PLUS JOHN SWANA Donny McCaslin - saxophone Jonathan Blake - drums Hans Glawisching - bass John Swana - trumpet

November 16, 2007 Sets @ 8 & 10 Chris' Jazz Cafe 1421 Sansom St Philadelphia PA Info: 215-568-3131 www.chrisjazzcafe.com

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Brenda Carol Master Class January 17, 2007

Source: All About Jazz
November 14, 2007

A JAZZ MASTER CLASS WILL BE PRESENTED BY ACCLAIMED VOCALIST BRENDA CAROL ON JANUARY 17, 2008 Jon Long of Long & McQuade and Brenda Carol Vocal Lessons are pleased to present a jazz master class with internationally acclaimed singer Brenda Carol. Ms. Carol will be highlighting the fine art of jazz and rock singing, revealing her approaches to practicing and discussing microphone technique training featuring Apex microphones. She will be accompanied by guitarist Nathan Hiltz and bassist Ross ...

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Jazz Museum Events, November 13-19, 2007

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
November 14, 2007

The National Jazz Museum in Harlem 104 East 126th Street New York, NY 10035 212 348-8300 Jazz Museum Events, November 13-19, 2007 Count Basie on film November 13, 2007, 7pm Jazz Film Month continues with a classically representative example of swing and swingin' at the very highest levels of aesthetic endeavor. The Count Basie Orchestra was for decades a pinnacle of the big band sound that defined and refined an era. Their peerless coordination ...

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Rich Siegel Orchestra with Jody Ebling on November 17th

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
November 14, 2007

Rich Siegel's 8-piece orchestra for ballroom dancing, and Jody Ebling's coming down from Boston for this one. What could be better?! Come on out! This Saturday November 17 from 9pm to 1 am THE RICH SIEGEL ORCHESTRA “Fall Ball" at The International House (in the ballroom) 500 Riverside Drive (near W. 122 St., across from Grant's tomb) New York, NY 10027 $20 cover at the door, reservations are not taken. ...

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Jack Kleinsinger's Highlights Presents Keepers of the Flame Thursday, November 15th 8PM at the Tribeca Performing Arts Center

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
November 14, 2007

JACK KLEINSINGER Presents Highlights In JAZZ New York's Longest Running Jazz Concert Series THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2007 - 8 PM Keepers of the Flame Featuring Carol Sloane Bill Charlap Norman Simmons Victor Lin Trio Jack Kleinsinger is pleased to present 'Keepers of the Flame' Thursday, November 15th 8PM at the Tribeca Performing Arts Center. Carol Sloane Singer Carol ...

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Brian Culbertson's a Soulful Christmas Tour Kicks Off on November 23

Source: Impress Media - Jennifer Niederhoffer
November 13, 2007

BRIAN CULBERTSON'S A SOULFUL CHRISTMAS WITH SPECIAL GUESTS GERALD ALBRIGHT, HOWARD HEWETT, NICK COLIONNE, AND VICTORIA WHITE KICKS OFF NATIONAL TOUR ON NOVEMBER 23

Contemporary jazz favorite Brian Culbertson will bring his holiday show to audiences across the nation beginning on November 23. Presented by AirTran Airways, BRIAN CULBERTSON'S A SOULFUL CHRISTMAS features an all-star cast consisting of saxman Gerald Albright, vocalist Howard Hewett, guitarist Nick Colionne, and introducing vocalist Victoria White.

Audiences are guaranteed to be in the holiday ...

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