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Recording

Composer/Arranger Mica Bethea Releases Stage ‘n Studio -- Unique Concept Double-disc Big Band Album

Source: Mouthpiece Music
July 28, 2017

Mica Bethea’s music isn’t easy to categorize. He composes and arranges charts for big bands, but he’s unlike any other artist working in the genre. Stage 'N Studio is his second CD as a leader. The release is a two-disc set, and, staying true to his own muse, he decided to record the music twice, first in the studio and then in live performance at the University of North Florida, his alma mater. Bethea is an amazing young man. He ...

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Sylvia Black's Sultry Debut Solo Single, "Walking With Fire," Featuring Saxophonist Jaleel Shaw, Released July 28

Source: Prime Mover Media
July 27, 2017

Multi-talented singer/songwriter, bassist and producer Sylvia Black (formerly of Betty Black/KUDU) steps into the spotlight with her smoldering solo debut single, "Walking With Fire," featuring acclaimed alto saxophonist Jaleel Shaw (Robert Glasper/Roy Haynes Quartet/Mingus Big Band) and Brazilian Girls' Aaron Johnston on drums and percussion. The track is the first in a series of planned singles for this year. “Walking With Fire" is released digitally July 28 via Frau Pink / KID Recordings. A cinematic slice of late-night jazz-pop exotica, the feverish track (which is featured in the ...

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Event

Thelonious Monk 100th Birthday Tribute With The Ted Rosenthal Quintet

Source: Ed Bride Associates
July 27, 2017

Berkshires Jazz, Inc. continues its summer of centennial tributes on August 12 with the Ted Rosenthal Quintet, in a 100th birthday salute to Thelonious Monk. TD Bank is sponsoring the concert, which takes place at the Lee Meeting House (Lee Congregational Church), starting at 7:30pm. Equally renowned as a pianist and composer, Thelonious Monk was known for his unique improvisational style, making numerous contributions to the standard jazz repertoire. Even now, 35 years after his passing, he still has a ...

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Festival

Count Basie Theatre Announces First-Ever Basie Summer Jazz Fest

Source: All About Jazz
July 26, 2017

DAVE KOZ + LARRY GRAHAM, HERBIE HANCOCK, SNARKY PUPPY, CHICK COREA ELEKTRIC BAND with BELA FLECK AND THE FLECKTONES SPONSORED BY PATRIZIA’S OF RED BANK, MONMOUTH COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS AND THE ASBURY PARK PRESS The historic Count Basie Theatre, the state’s top-selling performing arts center and the namesake of jazz great William “Count” Basie, Jr., has announced the first-ever Basie Summer Jazz Fest, set over four mid-summer nights and starring Dave Koz and Larry Graham (July 26), Snarky ...

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Performance / Tour

King Crimson To Tour The US Fall 2017

Source: Glass Onyon PR - Keith James
July 21, 2017

Now in their 48th year, King Crimson will be returning to America in the Fall of 2017! The new dates see the group performing in some states and cities that have not been visited in a while. Atlanta, Georgia, for example, last had live Crimson music in 2001, while Texas has experienced something of an epic Crimson drought since 1974, not counting ProjeKct Three's week- long residency in the Lone Star state during March 1999. Tour dates 19 Oct: Bass ...

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Acclaimed Cuban Jazz Pianist, Dayramir Gonzalez, To Release "The Grand Concourse" Ep July 21, 2017

Source: Tracey Miller and Associates
July 20, 2017

Born and raised in Havana, Cuba, pianist Dayramir (DY-ruh-meer) Gonzalez has come into his own as a New York City based artist/composer and bold musical force with his bountiful U.S. debut The Grand Concourse EP to be released digitally July 21st on Machat Music/Orchard. The 5-track EP dazzles as an expressive showcase of the energetic Dayramir’s immense talent and sweeping musical vision. An internationally praised pianist and composer, ("Gonzalez’s bravado-infused pianism naturally extends the brilliant legacy of Cuban jazz pianists..,"—LA ...

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Website

All About Jazz Showcases the work of photographers, painters and illustrators with 'In Pictures' column

Source: All About Jazz
July 19, 2017

If you're a photographer or photo journalist, consider All About Jazz's In Pictures photo essay column. An In Pictures article includes a brief introduction which contextualizes the photos that accompany the article. A series of photos can be live event coverage (e.g. Umbria Jazz Festival) or themes (e.g. “Jazz Guitarists"). Though brief text is included, the focus of the article is on the photos that accompany it which are presented as a theme and in a full screen slideshow. Attn: ...

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Tenor Saxophonist Lawrence Clark Releases Debut Album "Forward Motion"

Source: ARE Group
July 17, 2017

Earlier this month, New York-based tenor saxophonist Lawrence Clark independently released his debut album entitled Forward Motion. The recording highlights Clark’s original compositions which are brought to life through a dynamic group featuring Lawrence Clark (tenor sax); Josh Evans (trumpet); Kush Abadey (drums); Rahsaan Carter (bass); and David Bryant (piano). Originally from Camden, NJ, Lawrence Clark has been a longtime fixture within the vibrant New York jazz scene and has appeared at festivals and concerts throughout the United States, Europe, ...

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