Jazz News

Stratospheerius Release Headspace July 10

Source: Anne Leighton
June 13, 2007

CStratospheerius' upcoming CD, Headspace, will be released July 10. Lead by renowned electric violinist/vocalist/mandolinist Joe Deninzon, Stratospheerius has showcased its “psychojazz trip funk" at colleges, festivals, and clubs throughout the US. Often referred to as the “Jimi Hendrix of the violin," Joe has worked with artists ranging from Ritchie Blackmore from Deep Purple, Sheryl Crow, Everclear, and Trans-Siberian Orchestra. The New York-based group has shared stages with artists like Mike Stern, Tim Reynolds, The Slip, and John Scofield.

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New Jazz Gunn Forming

Source: All About Jazz
June 13, 2007

Guitarist Willie Oteri is reforming the group Jazz Gunn with experimental harmonica player Chris Michalek and bassist Skinny Bishop. Pickup drummers and other players will be used for road gigs until more permanent members are found. A series of regular small club gigs will be used to hone the sound, which will be not unlike the Jazz Gunn sound found on the recording Concepts of MateMaToot but will incorporate a more exploratory, improvisational approach like that of Willie's Spiral Out ...

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AAJ and UArts Initiate Philadelphia Jazz History Project: Readers Invited to Participate

Source: All About Jazz
June 12, 2007

The University of the Arts School of Performing Arts, in cooperation with All About Jazz, is proud to honor the Philadelphia jazz legacy and musicians with a new project to document the history of jazz in the region from the inception to the present time. With such luminaries as Joe Venuti, Eddie Lang, Charlie Ventura, John Coltrane, Pat Martino, McCoy Tyner, Benny Golson, Mickey Roker, Christian McBride, Nina Simone, and Kenny Barron who came up in this area (the list ...

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Jon Regen's Let It Go Available Now - Featuring Andy Summers of the Police, Martha Wainwright, & Other Special Guests!

Source: All About Jazz
June 12, 2007

Jon Regen's long-awaited new album LET IT GO is availble online now. Produced by BRAD ALBETTA (Martha Wainwright, Teddy Thompson, Sean Lennon), and Mixed by legendary producer JOHN PORTER, (Roxy Music, BB King, Ryan Adams), LET IT GO features appearances by some of today's most innovative artists, including guitarist Andy Summers, singers Martha Wainwright and Kami Thompson, drummer Matt Johnson, cellist Julia Kent, and guitarist Jimmy Vivino. LET IT GO is available online now, and will be released on CD ...

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Mingus Dynasty Tuesday, June 12th at the Iridium Jazz Club Sets at 8:00 & 10:00PM

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
June 12, 2007

IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB 1650 BROADWAY (Corner of 51st) NEW YORK, NY 10023 RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121 Mingus Dynasty Tuesday, June 12, 2007 Sets at 8:00 & 10:00PM Alto saxophone ABRAHAM BURTON Tenor saxophone WAYNE ESCOFFERY Trombone KU-UM-BA FRANK LACY Trumpet ALEX SIPIAGIN Bass BORIS KOZLOV Drums DONALD EDWARDS Piano GEORGE COLLIGAN The 7-piece Mingus Dynasty, the original Mingus ...

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Celebration of Mass with Jazz Music Friday June 15, 2007 at 11:30am

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
June 12, 2007

Fr. Peter F. O'Brien, S.J., the Executive Director of The Mary Lou Williams Foundation, will celebrate Mass at The Fordham University Church on the Rose Hill Campus in the Bronx, N.Y. on Friday June 15, 2007 at 11:30AM. This liturgy is part of a workshop exploring the Arts conducted by the Brothers of The Society of Jesus (the Jesuits). It will be an actual celebration of Mass and not merely a sacred concert. GERI ALLEN will be at the piano; ...

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Cedar Walton, Lorraine Gordon and Dan Morgenstern! Tuesday, June 12 7:30 PM Barnes & Noble Lincoln Center

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
June 12, 2007

Please join us for an evening of jazz with Cedar Walton, Lorraine Gordon and Dan Morgenstern! Tuesday, June 12 7:30 PM Barnes & Noble Lincoln Center 1972 Broadway at 66th Street 212-595-6859 This night will be wonderful! Jazz pianist Cedar Walton will perform and Dan Morgenstern will lead a Discussion/Q&A with Lorraine Gordon. Lorraine will be signing copies of her memoir Alive at the Village Vanguard: My Life In and Out of ...

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Tuesdays on the Terrace: Crosswind

Source: All About Jazz
June 12, 2007

Tuesdays on the Terrace presents another inspiring season of free evening jazz concerts on the MCA's Terrace and Sculpture Garden. Hosted by local radio personalities, visitors are invited to enjoy cocktails and lawn boxes with cheese, crackers, and fruit or full dinner while listening to Chicago's finest jazz musicians. Dinner reservations at Pucks are recommended, call 312.397.4034. In case of rain, the event takes place in Puck's.

Tuesdays on the Terrace: Crosswind Tuesday, July 10 5:30 ...

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