Jazz News

Freddie Cole Featuring. Houston Person June 7-10 at the Iridium Jazz Club

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
June 8, 2007

IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB 1650 BROADWAY (Corner of 51st) NEW YORK, NY 10023 RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121 http://www.iridiumjazzclub.com/

Note: New Set Times Effective Immediately 8:00 & 10:00PM, Fri. & Sat. Late Nite Sets AT MIDNIGHT

JUNE 7-10 FREDDIE COLE FEATURING HOUSTON PERSON

“Freddy has an impeccable sense of swing ... he is, overall, the most maturely expressive male jazz singer of his generation, if not the best alive" --The ...

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Saxophonists Frank Tiberi/Larry McKenna/John Nugent/Mike Brignola at Chris Jazz Cafe on June 8, 2007

Source: All About Jazz
June 8, 2007

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Monterey Jazz Festival Announces 2007 Next Generation Jazz Orchestra, Tour to NYC and Paris

Source: Monterey Jazz Festival
June 8, 2007

Monterey, California--The Monterey Jazz Festival is proud to announce members of its 2007 Next Generation Jazz Orchestra, the Festival's internationally-renowned high school all-star big band. Created as a part of the Monterey Jazz Festival's continuing commitment to jazz education, the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra includes the most talented high school jazz students from all parts of the United States.

The Next Generation Jazz Orchestra (formerly known as the MJF High School All-Star Big Band from 1971-2004) nurtures the future generation ...

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Sumi Tonooka with Rufus Reid Quintet at the Lincoln Center June 18

Source: All About Jazz
June 8, 2007

ASR Records Recording Artist Sumi Tonooka will perform two sets for a Special Monday Presentation at the Lincoln Center on June 18th as pianist with the Rufus Reid Quintet. The sets start at 7:30 pm and 9:30 pm respectively.

Noted jazz critic Francis Davis, one of the first to recognize her as an extraordinary talent, placed Sumi Tonooka “among the best of today's young pianists." During a career now spanning more than 20 years, Sumi Tonooka has been surprising and ...

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The Brazilian Soul of San Francisco's Boca Do Rio: CD Debuts June 19

Source: Terri Hinte Publicity
June 8, 2007

The rich and potent music of Brazil has famously seduced many listeners beyond that country's borders. Kevin Welch, a San Francisco-based guitarist/vocalist/composer, became immersed in - and transformed by - samba while living in Brazil in the early '90s and fell decisively under its sway. In 1995 he started Vivendo de Pao, a seven-piece band that recorded two albums and remained active for nearly a decade; in the late '90s he developed an offshoot of the group called Boca do ...

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Dinosaurus Records Newest Release, "4th Floor California"

Source: All About Jazz
June 8, 2007

New Release from Dinosaurus Records 4th Floor California from Dinosaurus Records, who's previous release include Roar! and Dajinosaurus from masterful fusion guitarist David Wright, whom critics have compared to Bill Connors and Frank Gambale among others. Prepare to be surprised! For a complete shift of musical gears, our newest release features David and Electronica/Downtempo artist HyPredica teamed up in a unique blending of Downtempo/Chillout/Nujazz/Jazztronica ...

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Jazz Middelheim 2007 Announced

Source: All About Jazz
June 8, 2007

The next edition of the festival is scheduled for August 2007. The 2007 edition headlines Ornette Coleman, Dianna Reeves, Lee Konitz, Toots Thielmans... More details will be announced later this year. Jazz Middelheim is the only major festival which you can safely attend with your family and children. You can wander around in a peaceful and non-threatening environment, without any conspicuous security measures and are able to simply enjoy both music and the surroundings. You feel part of a community, ...

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Ari Brown Quartet with Special Guest Pete Cosey: Upcoming Delmark DVD/CD Recording

Source: All About Jazz
June 7, 2007

Local unsung heroes of Chicago jazz and blues unite for a special Green Mill engagement for future Delmark DVD/CD! JUNE 22, 23, 2007 ARI BROWN Quartet with very special guest, PETE COSEY (June 23rd only) Live at the Green Mill, Friday, June 22nd and Saturday, June 23rd (Cosey only on 23rd) Some exciting news just confirmed, Delmark's next recording for future DVD/CD will be the Ari Brown Quartet - Kirk Brown (piano), Yosef Ben Israel (Bass), and Avreeyal Ra (drums). ...

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