Jazz News

Concord Releases Fifth Edition of Prestige RVG Remasters

Source: All About Jazz
January 5, 2007

Bala Cynwyd, PA - January 4, 2007 - In an interview by Richard Seidel in the February 2006 issue of DownBeat, Rudy Van Gelder replied to the question as to why nearly a half-century after they were recorded, albums that he engineered sound so modern: “I just heard The Sidewinder [recorded by Lee Morgan in 1963] on the local jazz station and the commentator said, 'That sounded like it was recorded two weeks ago.' All I do is try to ...

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Vocal Jazz Masters at Berkeley's Jazzschool in 2007

Source: Terri Hinte Publicity
January 5, 2007

Berkeley, CA, January 5, 2007 -- The Jazzschool's popular Vocal Studies Program, under the direction of department chair Laurie Antonioli, has greatly expanded its offerings in 2007 with workshops by major vocal artists such as Bobby McFerrin, Mark Murphy, and Nancy King, as well as a broad array of classes for beginners on up through professionals.

“What makes the Jazzschool so unique is the variety of classes available to students of all levels and interests," notes Antonioli, who returned to ...

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Ropeadope Set to Launch Digital Exclusive Label in 2007

Source: All About Jazz
January 5, 2007

ROPEADOPE To Launch Digital Download Exclusive Label ROPEADOPE DIGITAL In 2007

Debuting In February With Seven Releases By: Aunt Jessica, DJ Klock, Electric City, The Frequency, Skip Heller, Larval & Reminder

Brooklyn, NY - ROPEADOPE, the trend-setting independent record label, clothing company, Internet destination and all around lifestyle-defining endeavor, will launch a digital download exclusive label imprint, Ropeadope Digital, in February 2007. It will make its debut with releases from seven artists, including Aunt Jessica, DJ Klock, Electric City, The ...

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Jazz Singer David Floodstrand # 1 at Soundclick.com

Source: All About Jazz
January 5, 2007

Jazz Singer David Floodstrand Tops Soundclick.com Jazz Charts.

Jazz singer and producer David Floodstrand is presently #1 in the Jazz Vocal Charts at Soundclick.com.

David's accapella version of “The Way You Look Tonight" entered at #1 and is also #5 in the Jazz Charts. Soundclick.com is the #1 artist music community on the internet with over 2 million members and growing.

David is a founding member of the musical group Eight and One Half (Produced by Al Jourgensen of Ministry), ...

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Gemini Soul w/ Ajamu Akinyele "Live" at The View Lounge atop the Marriott Hotel (Cyber Jazz)

Source: All About Jazz
January 5, 2007

For Immediate Release

Cyber Jazz recording artists Gemini Soul w/ Ajamu Akinyele performs “Live" at The View Lounge atop the Marriott Hotel in downtown San Francisco, CA the Month of January

Gemini Soul w/ Ajamu Akinyele “Live" Saturday - January 6, 2007 Saturday - January 13, 2007 Saturday - January 20, 2007 Saturday - January 27, 2007 THE VIEW LOUNGE @ THE MARRIOTT HOTEL 55 Fourth Street, 39th ...

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The Iridium Brunch Starts Again This Sunday 11am-3pm Special Guest Carrie Jackson

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
January 5, 2007

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

The Iridium Brunch Starts Again This Sunday January 7th 11am-3pm

“Iridium: The best place to have Jazz and brunch in New York City" --Jazz Now Magazine

IRIDIUM SCORES A 22 FOOD RATING IN ZAGATS! GREAT JAZZ AND GREAT FOOD ARE NO LONGER MUTUALLY EXCLUSIVE!

THE BRUNCH HOUSE BAND IS COMPOSED OF Barry Levitt ...

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Harlem in the Himalayas: January 2007 line-up

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
January 5, 2007

The Jazz Museum in Harlem 104 E.126th Street New York, N.Y. 10035 212.348.8300 http://www.jazzmuseuminharlem.org/

Harlem in the Himalayas: January 2007 line-up Rubin Museum of Art and Jazz Museum in Harlem Collaboration Continues!

1/5 Dizzy Reece

1/12 Harrison on Harrison

1/19 Andrew Sterman

1/24 Wycliffe Gordon

1/26 Warren Vach

New York, NY- The Rubin Museum of Art (rmanyc.org) in Chelsea and the Jazz Museum in Harlem extend their highly successful concert ...

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Taylor Ho Bynum/Tomas Fujiwara CD Coming on 482 Music

Source: Improvised Communications
January 5, 2007

On February 27th, 482 Music will kick off its 2007 release schedule with True Events (482-1052), a recording of duets by cornetist Taylor Ho Bynum and drummer Tomas Fujiwara. These longtime collaborators first worked together 15 years ago while still in high school, and have since performed together hundreds of times in a variety of ensembles. “I feel like I can anticipate what Tomas is going to play," says Bynum of their relationship in the liner notes, “yet I'm continually ...

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