Jazz News

"Queen Dinah," Film About Legendary Songstress, to Begin Production

Source: All About Jazz
June 1, 2007

Jes-Us Production's “Queen Dinah" will be directed by Robert Townsend and star singer/actress Deborah Cox in the role of Dinah Washington. Bringing the inspirational life and times of this remarkable performer, this film will include an ensemble of actors and singers dedicated to bringing the true spirit and essence of Dinah Washington to the screen.

Production begins on July 1, 2007 with location shoots in Chicago, New York and Los Angeles and will be released during the holiday season of ...

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Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey Announce June Dates

Source: Calabro Music
June 1, 2007

Brooklyn, NY - Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey have kept a low profile for much of 2007. After spending the majority of 2006 on the road supporting their two previous HYENA Records albums, The Sameness of Difference and the digital exclusive “live" collection Tomorrow We'll Know Today, the trio made a conscious decision to slow their touring schedule down and focus on pre-production for the next JFJO studio album. When the itch to play live arose, they'd scratch it with intimate ...

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Beatlejazz Live Broadcast with WBGO's Gary Walker American Museum of Natural History Starry Nights Series, June 1 at 7:30P.M.

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
June 1, 2007

"The Beatles had a kind of spirit that even transcended the music. It was just a feeling you got when you listened to the music," states Beatlejazz's Dave Kikoski. Join host Gary Walker for a LIVE BROADCAST from the Rose Center for Earth and Space of the American Museum of Natural History for the Starry Nights Series, June 1 at 7:30p.m.

BeatleJazz Tour Dates In Support of Their New CD All You Need

June 29th Syracuse Jazz Festival ...

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Marcus Goldhaber at the Cutting Room Friday, June 1st 8PM

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
June 1, 2007

Marcus Goldhaber at the Cutting Room June 1

“... finding the soul in each note with his no-frills approach" --Jess Cagle, People Magazine at THE CUTTING ROOM Friday, June 1st 2007 W/ The Jon Davis Trio 19 West 24th St. (6th & Bway) Reservations: 212. 691. 1900 8pm $10 cover http://www.thecuttingroomnyc.com/

Marcus Goldhaber is a welcome addition to the music world with ...

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Ayana Lowe Jazz Combo Presents: Free, Black & 51, Saturday June 2nd. 55bar 6 - 9PM

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
June 1, 2007

AYANA LOWE JAZZ COMBO Presents:

“I am Free, Black and Fifty-one Life for me has just begun!..."

An evening of cool, offbeat, and sexy fun with a sprinkle of truth mixed in Up-tempos, R&B, sambas, originals, gospel and the blues

JUNE 2 - Saturday 55 BAR - 55 Christopher St ( btwn 6 & 7th ave take 1/9 train to Christopher) 6 - 9 p.m. (2 sets 6 & 7:45) ...

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Gary Lucas London Double Hit-June 2nd @ Cargo & June 5th @ Luminaire

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
June 1, 2007

GARY LUCAS joins forces with DJ COSMO to celebrate the release of their debut WILD RUMPUS 12" single “MUSICAL BLAZE-UP"

with a Live London show performing as the WILD RUMPUS SOUNDSYSTEM (Gary Lucas--guitar Cosmo--turntables Ben Mitchell--percussion)

Saturday June 2nd 10:45pm at Cargo, 83 Rivington Street, Shoreditch, London

Their new WILD RUMPUS single features GARY LUCAS, COLLEEN 'COSMO' MURPHY, BROTHER CULTURE, AND BLACK STEEL

A witches brew of electronica, country and dub, “Musical Blaze-Up" is getting heavy airplay from Rob Da ...

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Sydney Bands and All That Jazz for a French Play Called Colette's Feast

Source: All About Jazz
May 31, 2007

One of Sydney's popular Jazz music combinations, Viva the duo have been invited to perform some of their special repertoire of French music for a French play on behalf Gosford Regional Gallery and Arts Centre in NSW Australia

The play is called Colette's feast and the setting is at Madame Souty's Caf in Paris, in August 1944. The play is described as a rollicking romp in a Paris cafe theme. Colette's Feast was written by Jill Mather, casting and direction ...

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Maria Guida CD Release Concert at Sweet Rhythm June 5th

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
May 31, 2007

Maria Guida CD Release Concert At Sweet Rhythm Soul Eyes

June 5th 8:00 PM At SWEET RHYTHM 88 7th AvenueSouth (btw Grove & Bleeker) NYC Reservations: 212 255 3626 http://www.sweetrhythmny.com/ $15 Cover; $10 Minimum

Featuring Maria Guida, vocals James Weidman, piano Ron Horton, flugelhorn Essiet Essiet, bass Ron Vincent, drums

“Maria Guida ...

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