Jazz News

Singer Nicole Hart Intervewed at AAJ

Source: All About Jazz
November 1, 2007

he human voice is a marvelous instrument. It is sound made by the vocal folds in combination with the lips, the tongue, the lower jaw, and breath support. If properly trained, it limitless in its range of expression. In singing, it can be used to attain the high “Cs" in an Italian aria such as Luciana Pavarotti was noted for, or duplicate a wide range of musical instruments as have Bobby McFerrin, or “old school" hip-hop artists. Or it can ...

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Debut Disc from Bassist Chuck Bergeron's South Florida Jazz Orchestra Released November 1

Source: All About Jazz
November 1, 2007

When jazz fans think of Miami, Miami Beach or the greater South Florida area, it is most probably during the planning of a vacation destination and not necessarily as a place to hear jazz. Why? Because it's obvious that South Florida cannot quite compare to LA, the San Francisco Bay Area or the general West Coast jazz scene nor can it compete with New York's vibrant jazz spots with respect to jazz music. When you further narrow down the type ...

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Westchester Jazz Orchestra to Perform Music of Sonny Rollins and Cannonball Adderley on December 1 in Irvington, NY

Source: All About Jazz
November 1, 2007

The Westchester Jazz Orchestra, an all-star ensemble that brings together seventeen musical artists who live, teach or frequently play in the suburbs just north of New York City, will perform newly-commissioned arrangements of the music of Sonny Rollins and Cannonball Adderley at 8 p.m. on Saturday, December 1, at the Irvington Town Hall Theater, 85 Main Street, Irvington, NY. Reserved seating is $30/$25 for seniors/$5 for students. WJO, 914-861-9100. www.westjazzorch.org Theater box office 914-591-6602. WJO, which released its debut CD, ...

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International Acoustic Music Awards (IAMA) Deadline Approaching

Source: Just Roots PR
November 1, 2007

The 4th Annual IAMA's deadline is fast approaching; you have a few days left to enter! IAMA promotes excellence in Acoustic Music Performance and Artistry. Acoustic artists in various genres can gain exciting radio and web exposure through this competition. Participating sponsors include D'Addario Strings, New Music Weekly, Loggins Promotion, Airplay Only, Sonicbids.com, Acoustic Caf Radio Show and XM Satellite Radio.

IAMA is open to all independent artists and labels. Unlike other music industry competitions, IAMA focuses on developing new ...

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Delta Groove Prepares to Release Live Recordings by the Legendary Rhythm and Blues Revue

Source: Just Roots PR
November 1, 2007

Delta Groove Music's chiefs Randy Chortkoff and Robert Fitzpartick are very proud to announce the upcoming release of a new live CD by the Legendary Rhythm and Blues Revue, featuring the Tommy Castro Band and an all-star line-up including Deanna Bogart, Magic Dick and Ronnie Baker Brooks all taking turns leading the band.

The Legendary Rhythm and Blues Revue was born when these amazing musicians, each headliners in their own right, were booked to play together by Roger Naber to ...

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Introducing Andy McKee, the #1 Most Downloaded YouTube.com Artist in the World

Source: Paperwork Media
November 1, 2007

"Andy McKee is a genuine YouTube sensation. He's had over 7 million views on YouTube, placing him in the top 40 most-viewed videos of ALL TIME and the top 20 most-subscribed of all time." ~Bob Lefsetz, The Lefsetz Letter “The most innovative and exciting fingerstyle guitarist to emerge in years...the most textural player of the instrument since Michael Hedges." . Don Ross, legendary fingerstyle guitarist CHICAGO (November 2007) - Andy McKee is music's newest international phenomenon. This self-described “guy from ...

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Randy Napoleon Returns to Brooklyn Roots

Source: Verbronics Enterprises
November 1, 2007

Internationally acclaimed jazz guitarist Randy Napoleon, who critics have compared to Wes Montgomery and Joe Pass, will bring a trio to the Brooklyn Lyceum on November 11 to perform originals and standards, some featured on Napoleon's recent albums, “Between Friends" and “Enjoy the Moment." Songs include “These Foolish Things," the classic ballad popularized by Billie Holiday and Frank Sinatra, and a cheerful rendition of “You're My Everything." “I feel it's important to go beyond the darker colors of the emotional ...

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Al Basile Brings the Tinge for Release on February 19, 2008

Source: Mark Pucci Media
October 31, 2007

RUMFORD, RI - Sweetspot Records announces a February 19, 2008 release date for The Tinge, the latest album from singer/songwriter/cornetist Al Basile, with national distribution by City Hall. The Tinge is Basile's sixth solo album and the follow-up to his 2006 CD, Groovin' In The Mood Room, which reached #14 on the Living Blues chart. Basile began his performing career in 1973 when Duke Robillard hired him as the first trumpet player for the seminal jump band Roomful of Blues, ...

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