Jazz News

Legendary Duke Ellington Jazz Performance Reissued for Download and CD

Source: All About Jazz
October 15, 2007

The Duke Ellington-produced album A Morning in Paris -- recorded in 1963 by South African jazz singer Sathima Bea Benjamin featuring Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn, and Abdullah Ibrahim as pianists -- will be reissued for download on Tuesday, October 16 in celebration of Sathima's 71st birthday. CDs will be in stores January 22, 2008, but advance copies will be available at Sathima's birthday concert at New York's Sweet Rhythm Jazz Club on Wednesday, October 17.

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Les Paul (Mon) Mingus Legacy (Tues) Jimmy Bruno (Wed) Eddie Daniels CD Rel (Thu-Sun) at the Iridium Jazz Club

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
October 15, 2007

IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB 1650 BROADWAY (Corner of 51st) NEW YORK, NY 10023 RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121 Sets At 8:00 & 10:00PM Effective immediately, minimums are $10/person/set for all show except Les Paul - $15 mins. Oct. 17 JIMMY BRUNO Oct. 18-21 EDDIE DANIELS BAND IPO CD Release “Homecoming" EDDIE DANIELS: CLARINET, TENOR SAX, TOM RANIER: PIANO, DAVE FINCK: BASS, LEWIS NASH: DRUMS Opening Night ...

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A Blues Blowout Benefit at Club 58 in Quincy MA

Source: Just Roots PR
October 15, 2007

A Blues Blowout Benefit All proceeds to Ellen Cassidy (Who has recently been diagnosed with Cancer)

A major blues blowout featuring:

Ricky “King" Russell Racky Thomas Sweet Willie & Chris Fitz Date: Sunday, November 11th Time: 3:00 p.m. -- 9:00 p.m

Venue: Club 58 58 Ross Way Quincy MA, 617-471-7788 www.club58.com

Cost:$20.00 per person (tickets available at the door)

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Saxophonist Mark Hollingsworth is "Chasing the Sun"

Source: Cheryl Hughey Promotions
October 15, 2007

"Whoa, does he play sax!" - Scott O'Brien, SmoothJazz.com

A passionate musical thrill seeker, Chasing the Sun is the powerful expression of Mark Hollingsworth's lifelong mission to search for the best in music from every style around the world. The result is a fresh, clear sound that dares to push the boundaries of contemporary music itself. Having worked with a broad array of legendary artists from Santana to Luther Vandross, Alice Cooper to Stevie Wonder, Hollingsworth has indeed explored the ...

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NYC + Chicago CD Release Celebrations for Ryan Cohan's New CD, One Sky

Source: Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
October 15, 2007

NYC + Chicago CD Release Celebrations for RYAN COHAN'S new CD ONE SKY @ The Langston Hughes House in NYC ONE NIGHT ONLY, one set only - OCTOBER 16 @ 8:30 PM The Langston Hughes House is located at 20 E. 127th Street (between 5th & Madison) 2 blocks from Metro North and the 125th St. Stop of #2, 3 & 4, 5,& 6 IRT Lines To reserve tickets write [email protected] or ...

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Evelyn Blakey Memorial Nov 4, 2007 at St Peters Church 7PM

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
October 15, 2007

Evelyn Blakey,the first child of the late, great Art Blakey, passed on August 16, 2007. Come celebrate her tradition, her life and her spirit on Nov 4, 2007 at St Peters Church, Lexington & 53 st at 7pm. Evelyn lived in the love of the music, touching the hearts of everyone she met with her soulful singing voice and her inimitable style. She will be sorely missed and forever remembered. Join Montego Joe, Ray Mantilla, Celebration Band with members of ...

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Jack Evans of Reverend Zen Receives 2007 ASCAP Plus Award

Source: Just Roots PR
October 15, 2007

Jack Evans of the New York Based Group Reverend Zen Receives 2007 ASCAP Plus Award

Katonah, NY (Billboard Publicity Wire/PRWEB ) October 10, 2007 -- Jack Evans of the New York based rock/jazz/R&B group Reverend Zen has just been named the recipient of a prestigious 2007 ASCAP Plus Award. Mr. Evans was chosen as a recipient in the annual awards by a distinguished panel of music experts chaired in ASCAP's Jazz & Popular Music Division. The ASCAP Plus Awards are ...

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Billy Martin (Medeski, Martin, & Wood), Robin Eubanks, and Daniel Bennett Group Play Boston on December 7

Source: Bennett Alliance
October 15, 2007

The Bennett Alliance in Boston is very busy these days. The production company, run by “avante-folk" saxophonist Daniel Bennett, promotes the ongoing Bennett Alliance Concert Series at the restored Cambridge YMCA Theatre in Cambridge, Massachusetts. On December 7, the fourth installment of the Bennett Alliance Concert Series will feature world-renowned drummer Billy Martin (Medeski, Martin, & Wood), trombonist Robin Eubanks (Dave Holland Band), and saxophonist Daniel Bennett. The Boston jazz scene has been buzzing about this unique show. Billy Martin ...

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