Jazz News

TD Canada Trust Toronto Jazz Festival Hits the Half-Way Mark

Source: All About Jazz
June 27, 2007

Presenting more than 150 concerts during the first half of the TD Canada Trust Toronto Jazz Festival there was more music than any one person could hope to handle. With names such as Freddy Cole, Elizabeth Shepherd, Dave Brubeck, Holly Cole, Mike Relm, Manteca, Hilario Duran, Jean Luc Ponty, Chris Botti, and David “Fathead" Newman, the possibilities were endless. Here are some shows you will be kicking yourself if you missed.

Together again after nine long years, Manteca opened the ...

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Will Sellenraad Trio This Weekend @ The Skokie Theater in Chicago, IL

Source: All About Jazz
June 27, 2007

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Edo Castro & Friends - June 29th, Larkspur CA

Source: All About Jazz
June 27, 2007

Joining composer and multi-stringed bassist, Edo Castro, will be: Hemisphere's Ian Dogole on percussion Deborah Winters -singer/songwriter Lester Levy -guitarist Blue -Apache Song Catcher/windflute player Passion Star's own Ray Cooper and Lisa Star. Up and coming singer/songwriter, Karys Rhea, opens the show. “This promises to be a wonderful showcase of local talent and a great evening of music", enthuses Lisa Star of Passion Star Records who ...

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Previously Unreleased Kingston Trio Due out on Collectors' Choice

Source: conqueroo
June 26, 2007

The Kingston Trio: Nick, Bob & John -- The Final Concert launches series of rare live and studio recordings from the legendary folk group

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Collectors' Choice Music has announced plans to issue a series of unreleased Kingston Trio recordings, beginning with an ending: the last appearance by the Trio's second classic roster -- Nick Reynolds, Bob Shane and John Stewart -- at the legendary San Francisco venue the Hungry i on June 17, 1967. The Kingston ...

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Cornelia Street Cafe July Schedule

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
June 26, 2007

CORNELIA STREET CAFE 29 Cornelia Street, NYC, New York212-989-9319 http://www.corneliastreetcafe.com between West 4th and Bleecker Sts, Greenwich Village 1 Subway to Sheridan Square; A, C, E, B, D, V, F to West 4th St. Sunday, Jul 01 @8:30PM HARRI STOJKA: A TRIBUTE TO GIPSY SWING Harri Stojka,guitar COVER: $10 Monday, Jul 02 @6:00PM BURTON GREENE TRIO George Schuller,drums;Ed Schuller,bass;Burton Greene,piano ...

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Legendary Vocalist Mark Murphy Celebrates New CD Love is What Stays (Verve) at the Metropolitan Room, Wed., June 27 7 & 9.30

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
June 26, 2007

LEGENDARY VOCALIST MARK MURPHY CELEBRATES NEW CD LOVE IS WHAT STAYS (VERVE) AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM,WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 2007 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 2007 The Metropolitan Room 34 West 22nd St NYC, NY 10010 (Betw. 5th & 6th Ave.) Tel: 212 206 0440 SHOW TIMES 7 & 9.30 $20 + two drink minimum Mark Murphy is one of the world's greatest -- and hippest -- ...

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Legendary Pianist and Composer Ahmad Jamal Named Officer in French Order of Arts and Letters

Source: Now Forward Music
June 26, 2007

New York, NY--The French government has inducted Ahmad Jamal into its prestigious Order of the Arts and Letters, naming him Officier de L'Ordre Des Arts et Des Lettres (Officer, Order of Arts and Letters). French Culture Minister Renaud Donnedieu de Vabres honored the Pittsburgh-born pianist, arranger, composer and producer for his exceptional accomplishments in “American Classical Music." The Order of Arts and Letters is one of four French ministerial orders and the highest distinction for artistic or literary contributions. It ...

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Preservation Hall at the Mint LA on July 5th!

Source: All About Jazz
June 26, 2007

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