Jazz News

Putumayo World Music Releases "Latin Jazz" on June 26, 2007

Source: All About Jazz
June 27, 2007

Latin Jazz Release Date: June 26, 2007 (Release dates vary by country) PUTU 265 Afro-Cuban rhythms and jazz stylings come together on this lively collection of songs by many of the masters of Latin jazz Sound Samples Putumayo World Music continues its exploration into the sounds of the Latin diaspora by releasing its first jazz-focused collection. One of the most familiar jazz genres, Latin jazz has achieved global popularity since big bands in the ...

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Search the entire AAJ Resource Directory from one page!

Source: All About Jazz
June 27, 2007

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Havana Jazz Festival Tour: Sunday, Feb 10 - Monday, Feb 18, 2008

Source: All About Jazz
June 27, 2007

24TH ANNUAL HAVANA INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL: FEB 14 - FEB 17, 2008 Learn about Cuba and experience the world’s best jazz on the Havana Jazz Festival Tour. Since 1984, the big names of world jazz have taken to the Havana Jazz Festival stage, including the likes of Dizzy Gillespie, Max Roach, Charlie Haden and Chucho Valdes (2008 festival president). The program has been designed for first time visitors to get to know Cuba (see Jazz Cuba Website) while experiencing the ...

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Erik Friendlander's Music on Words

Source: Shore Fire Media
June 27, 2007

Boundary-Pushing Cellist Draws Inspiration From Faulkner, McCarthy And Other Iconic American Authors For Improvisations On 'Block Ice & Propane' (August 14/Skipstone) While some of the compositions on Erik Friedlander's new album 'Block Ice & Propane' (August 14/Skipstone Records) took shape over years, five pieces were improvised on the spot in the studio. Friedlander brought excerpts from books by Faulkner, Cormac McCarthy, Zane Grey, and John Berryman to the studio to use as launching points for improvisations -- translating his feelings ...

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Jazz Awards Party Tickets Still Available to JJA Members

Source: All About Jazz
June 27, 2007

Dear JJA members:

You've got first warning that there are only 20 seats left for the Jazz Awards party/Jazz Standard BBQ luncheon, on Thursday (June 28), 2 to 4 pm.

What you can expect: Music by Frank Kimbrough (in tribute to Andrew Hill) A champagne toast (thanks to BMI) A nice opportunity to mingle with nominated musicians, jazz community and industry folks All in support the Jazz Journalists Association.

Attendance costs only $35 (tax deductible). Tomorrow promotional spots start on ...

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Rob Scheps at Iridium, NYC, Sunday July 1st with Victor Jones, Cameron Brown and Barry Levitt

Source: All About Jazz
June 27, 2007

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The Vault VIP Lounge Welcomes the Scott Martin Latin Soul Band on Friday, June 29

Source: All About Jazz
June 27, 2007

The Vault VIP, located inside the OC Pavilion, is pleased to welcome The Scott Martin Latin Soul Band on June 29 starting at 8 PM. Once a basement vault for a large bank, the Vault VIP Lounge has been transformed into a plush nightclub with hightop tables, leather sofas, intricate art pieces and romantic lighting. Scott Martin plays tenor, alto, baritone and soprano saxophone and flute. He has performed all over the world with many artists but is best known ...

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Cachaça New York City's Newest Jazz Hang July Schedule

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
June 27, 2007

Cachaça 35 West 8th St (bet. 5th & 6th Aves.) New York, NY * tel 212-388-9099 sets at 9,11 & 1am * $10 cover, $15 min. Menus from selected restaurants available New York City's Newest Jazz Hang In The Heart of Greenwich Village JULY SCHEDULE Sun 1st - Up and Coming CHELSEA CROWE w/ David Kikoski, Titus Ribas, Willard Dyson Mon 2nd - BILL O'CONNELL w/ ...

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