Jazz News

Smooth Jazz Guitarist Marc Antoine Interviewed at AAJ

Source: All About Jazz
October 4, 2007

Since his emergence onto the jazz scene in the mid-1990s, Parisian-born guitarist Marc Antoine has left his mark with his classical soul vibe. He is revered for both his impressive expertise on the guitar, and the European influence infused throughout his music. He has become a fixture in the smooth jazz community throughout the years and continues onward to success.

Hi-Lo Split (Peak Records, 2007), is an energizing release from Antoine Showcasing percussive Latin and Brazilian harmonies, R&B, and acoustic ...

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Out Now: Raul Midon's "A World Within a World" on Manhattan Records

Source: All About Jazz
October 3, 2007

On September 25th, Singer-Songwriter Raul Midon released A World Within a World on Manhattan Records. Greatly influenced by a multitude of genres - pop, rock, soul, latin, jazz and more - the third album from this incredibly talented songwriter is not to be missed! Raul Midon, a New Mexico-born, New York-based writer/vocalist/guitarist burst onto the scene in 2005 with his audaciously original debut album, State of Mind, and he's followed it up with an even more memorable song cycle, one ...

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Jan Leder Trio Plays Rudy's Beau Rivage Sunday Brunch '08

Source: All About Jazz
October 3, 2007

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Frank Vignola Quintet Saturday, October 13th 8:00 PM at Sugarloaf Music Series

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
October 3, 2007

Saturday, October 13, 2007 8:00 p.m. At The Pavilion at the Lycian Center, Kings Highway Sugar Loaf, NY Admission $25 Frank Vignola - Guitar Guitarist Frank Vignola is of the most highly sought after acoustic guitarists on the planet. An extremely versatile jazz guitarist, Frank Vignola has demonstrated that he is capable of playing everything from fusion and commercial pop-jazz to hard bop, post-bop, swing, rock and blues. In short, he's a ...

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Dafnis Prieto Fall 2007 Performances + Jazz Standard Thus THG Sun Oct 4-7

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
October 3, 2007

Just nominated for a Latin Grammy Award as “Best New Artist," Cuban- born, New York-based drummer Dafnis Prieto will present his music across the US in a series of fall performances. The tour will kick off at the Jazz Standard in New York with two nights each featuring his Absolute Quintet and the new Dafnis Prieto Sextet. The sextet's performances will include a suite of recent Prieto compositions commissioned by Chamber Music America through its New Works grant. Entitled “The ...

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Jazz Pianist David Hazeltine to Perform and Sign Autographs at J&R Music and Computer World Saturday, October 27 at 4 PM

Source: All About Jazz
October 3, 2007

Jazz pianist David Hazeltine will make a special appearance to perform and sign autographs at J&R Music and Computer World (23 Park Row) on Saturday, October 27 at 4 PM. WBGO Jazz 88.3FM will broadcast live from J&R beginning at 2pm, including the concert to be featured on Saturday Afternoon Jazz with Monifa Brown at 4:00pm. David Hazeltine made his professional debut at the tender age of 13 in Milwaukee. Hazeltine would go on to serve as the house pianist ...

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Stanley Clarke to Perform and Sign Autographs at J&R Music and Computer World on Friday, October 26, 2007 at 12:30PM

Source: All About Jazz
October 3, 2007

Stanley Clarke, one of the most innovative electric bass players of the past three decades, will make a special appearance at J&R Music and Computer World on Friday, October 26, 2007 at 12:30PM to perform and sign autographs for fans in celebration of the release of his latest album The Toys of Men. Clarke's new album examines the emotional sweep of war, with the title track - a six-part suite and the cornerstone that opens the 13-song set- spanning the ...

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Cyrus Chestnut to Perform and Sign Autographs for Fans at J&R Music and Computer World Tuesday, October 9 at 12:30 PM

Source: All About Jazz
October 3, 2007

Jazz pianist Cyrus Chestnut, one of the foremost artists in his field of jazz, will make a special appearance to perform and sign autographs in celebration of the release of his latest album Cyrus Plays Elvis at J&R Music and Computer World (23 Park Row) on Tuesday, October 9 at 12:30 PM. Chestnut's latest album, released during the 25th year commemorating Elvis' death, will feature songs from the Elvis songbook including “Hound Dog," “Don't Be Cruel," and “Suspicious Minds." Cyrus ...

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