Jazz News

Wendy Alane Wright's Debut Album "As I AM"

Source: All About Jazz
February 4, 2007

Pop/r&b singer, writer and producer Wendy Alane Wright has released her first solo album, As I Am, which consists of 10 tracks of mid-tempo love songs flavored with pop, jazz and light r&b. Grammy-nominated songwriting team Allan Rich and Jud Friedman contributed the title track, Steven Cahil (Touched By An Angel) and Carol Hall (Best Little Whorehouse in Texas) contributed the acoustic piano track “Just A Miracle," Laura Pallas wrote “I Believe" and the pop/rock “Angel No Heaven Can Hold." ...

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Cleveland Jazz Orchestra and Ann Hampton Callaway March 14

Source: All About Jazz
February 4, 2007

ANN HAMPTON CALLAWAY to perform with CLEVELAND JAZZ ORCHESTRA (CLEVELAND, OH) - Presented by local non-profit arts organization, Cleveland Jazz Orchestra (CJO) will present jazz headliner, vocalist and pianist, Ann Hampton Callaway in a one show only, family appropriate, musical event. Ms. Callaway will perform this show with the CJO. Co-beneficiary of the proceeds will go to Rainbow Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Ohio Theatre at Playhouse Square Center Wednesday, March 14, 2007, 8:00 PM Ticket Prices: $25, $35, ...

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The Stryker / Slagle Band Next Friday February 9th 9 PM -1:30 AM at Cecils + Stryker Videos up Now on Youtube

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
February 4, 2007

Friday, February 9th 9 PM -1:30 AM at Cecils The Stryker / Slagle Band Dave Stryker -guitar Steve Slagle - sax Bill Moring - bass Victor Lewis - drums Cecils Jazz Club 364 Valley Road West Orange NJ 973-736-4800 The Stryker / Slagle Band Latest Outlook Dave Stryker - guitar, Steve Slagle - alto and soprano saxophone, Jay Anderson - ...

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Silard Somorjay Concert Pianist in Tokyo Japan

Source: All About Jazz
February 4, 2007

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Dynamic British Singer, Songwriter, and Pianist Jamie Cullum Live at the 2007 Skywards Dubai International Jazz Festival

Source: Eric Kahi / Chillout Productions
February 3, 2007

Chillout Productions have confirmed the presence of the scruffy, self- taught British pianist/singer/songwriter, Jamie Cullum, at the 5th edition of the Skywards Dubai International Jazz Festival 2007.

Jamie can create music to which both seasoned jazz fans and young pop fanatics have responded earnestly. Jamie is not just another music fad. His major label debut, Twentysomething, has not only made Jamie a star, but has set the records as the fastest-selling jazz debut in UK history, where it was certified ...

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Wendy Alane Wright's Debut Album "As I Am"

Source: All About Jazz
February 3, 2007

Pop/r&b singer, writer and producer Wendy Alane Wright has released her first solo album, As I Am, which consists of 10 tracks of mid-tempo love songs flavored with pop, jazz and light r&b. Grammy-nominated songwriting team Allan Rich and Jud Friedman contributed the title track, Steven Cahil (Touched By An Angel) and Carol Hall (Best Little Whorehouse in Texas) contributed the acoustic piano track “Just A Miracle," Laura Pallas wrote “I Believe" and the pop/rock “Angel No Heaven Can Hold." ...

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AAJ Tops One Million MP3 Downloads!

Source: All About Jazz
February 2, 2007

The All About Jazz Download Center which features a daily MP3 track as well as archived tracks has generated over one million total downloads since its launch back in October 2005.

AAJ presents an eclectic mix of tracks by a diverse group of jazz artists including Rob Reddy, Ted Nash, Mingus Big Band, Exploding Star Orchestra, David Weiss, Bob Mintzer, Microscopic Septet, Ron Horton, Ben Allison, Greg Tardy, Ingrid Jensen, John McNeil, Wycliffe Gordon, Mario Pavone, Scott Kinsey, Billy Kilson, ...

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AAJ Introduces "Take Five" For Musicians

Source: All About Jazz
February 2, 2007

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