Jazz News

Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey with Steve Kimock at the World Cafe Live on June 24, 2007

Source: All About Jazz
June 21, 2007

To say that JFJO's music transcends boundaries and expands minds is an understatement. Since 1994, JFJO has brought their progressive, improvisational vision from the Midwest's Bible-Belt to many of the world's finest music festivals and clubs.

Steve Kimock is one of today's most talented guitarists and composers, a master musician known for his uncanny ability to balance passion and power with soaring grace. Relix magazine recently dubbed him “The Guitar Monk" for his relentless pursuit of 'Zen and the art ...

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Top Emerging Jazz Artist to Present Showcase August 7

Source: All About Jazz
June 21, 2007

You are cordially invited to a very special evening!

Downbeat Magazine (June 2007) choose Mark Rapp as a Top Emerging Jazz Artist to watch. On Tuesday, August 7th, Mark is presenting an official showcase for Record Labels.

Tuesday, August 7 6:00 Reception, 7:00-8:00 Show

Joe's Pub 425 Lafayette Street New York, NY 10003 For more info, see website below Buy Tickets: http://tickets.publictheater.org/calendar/view.asp?id=3161 (Tickets are selling fast - we're very excited and pleased ...

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Mike DiRubbo Interviewed at AAJ

Source: All About Jazz
June 21, 2007

For New York Accent: Live at the Kitano (Cellar Live, 2007), his fourth record as leader, alto saxophonist DiRubbo chose to forego the studio for the room at Manhattan's Kitano Hotel. DiRubbo picked the setting in part because, with paid studio dates becoming increasingly rare for independent jazz musicians, he realized he needed to take the reins of getting his next record out.

So he assembled a killer band--piano legend Harold Mabern, long-time bassist-of-choice Dwayne Burno and drummer Tony Reedus--and ...

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Entire Hyena Records Catalog Available at the AAJ Download Store

Source: All About Jazz
June 20, 2007

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CA Tour Dates: Barbara Sfraga & Center Search Quest: The Timelessness Project, July 12th - 15th

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
June 20, 2007

CALIFORNIA TOUR DATES for... Barbara Sfraga & Center Search Quest: The Timelessness Project World Jazz with a Twist Voicist Barbara Sfraga Keyboardist/Pianist/Vocalist Mala Waldron Bass Artisan Christopher Dean Sullivan Soundrhythium/Vocalist Michael T.A. Thompson @ La Ve Lee 12514 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, CA Reservations: 818.980.8158 Thursday, July 12th Sets: 8:30 PM & 10:30 PM $10. cover @ KRML's Jazz & ...

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2007 Telluride Jazz Celebration Schedule Update / 10% Discount for Tickets Bought Online Through July 15

Source: MFA - Mitchell Feldman Associates
June 20, 2007

The schedule of events including concert times and venues for the 2007 Telluride Jazz Celebration (TJC) from August 2-5 has been finalized with theexception of a few free outdoor concerts for which the artists appearing remain to be announced.

In addition, tickets bought online at the event's websitewww.telluridejazz.org will be discounted10%through July 15. To receive the discount enter Offer CodeNWLR,then click “Recalculate" and complete purchase.

Tickets range from Single Day passes at $50, to a 3-Day Park Pass at $125 ...

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South African Jazz Legend Sathima Bea Benjamin's Recordings to be Reissued Digitally

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
June 20, 2007

Legendary South African vocalist Sathima Bea Benjamin will begin digitally reissuing her long out-of-print catalogue this year, including her 1963 album with Duke Ellington (A Morning in Paris), all the way to her 1999 album Cape Town Love.

June 19, Sathima digitally released Cape Town Love, an album recorded during a return trip to her native South Africa. The album showcases the pianistic talents of Henry February, a pioneer in the early Cape Jazz scene, and mentor to major South ...

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Rachel Z and the Department of Good and Evil Live Internet Jazz Concert June 29, 2007 8:30PM Edt

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
June 20, 2007

Doc B Productions Announces Live Internet Jazz Concert Featuring Rachel Z and The Department of Good and Evil When: June 29, 2007 8:30pm EDT Where: Hyatt Regency Hotel, 151 West 5th Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 http://www.jazzincincy.com/ Full streaming video and audio; two full sets; Approximately 3 hours of music. $5 presale, $10 day of show.

Rachel Z and the Department of Good and Evil, (http:// www.rachelz.com/) featured in the June edition of Downbeat magazine, will perform ...

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