Jazz News

Clairdee's Inside Story - Hi-Tech and Grass Roots

Source: Davis & Associates Public Relations
October 30, 2006

A little-known singer with a big talent has attracted the attention of a legendary talent manager and a pair of Grammy-winning producers. The stir started last January at the International Association of Jazz Educators' conference where Clairdee's showcase had everyone's toes a- tapping. But in today's marketplace, with its focus on youth and pop- culture, the path to a sustainable career as a real jazz artist is more difficult than ever. If anyone knows this to be true it is ...

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Vocalist Michelle Walker November 5 at Smoke Jazz Club

Source: All About Jazz
October 30, 2006

Jazz Vocalist, Michelle Walker, a recent transplant from Washington, DC to New York City, will perform in concert at Smoke Jazz Club on Sunday November 5, 2006 from 6:00pm-8:00pm. In just four short years of professional singing, Michelle has begun to amass an impressive musical resume of concert and festival performances, including The Lincoln Center-Women in Jazz Festival, The Silver Spring Jazz Festival, Goshen Jazz Festival and The Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival.

Michelle is often compared to Cassandra Wilson, Nina ...

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JFA Honors Ann Ruckert, Sunday Nov. 5th @ St. Peter's Church

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
October 30, 2006

JAZZ FOUNDATION OF AMERICA PRESENTS: A SONG FOR ANN A Concert Produced by Ed Keane of Boston and The Jazz Foundation of America at Saint Peter's Church 719 Lexington Avenue at 54th Street (entrance on 54th Street) Sunday, November 5th, 2006 at 7:00 PM sharp Admission is FREE Scheduled Performers: Grammy Nominee Nnenna Freelon Grammy Nominee Gene McDaniels The Great ...

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Listings: Jack Kleinsinger's Highlights in Jazz Presents 'We Call It Music' Thursday, November 9, 2006 - 8 P.M. at the Tribeca Performing Arts Center

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
October 30, 2006

Jack Kleinsinger presents HIGHLIGHTS in JAZZ New York's Longest Running Jazz Concert Series

Thursday, November 9, 2006 - 8 P.M.

We Call It Music

featuring

Mose Allison Trio + Ken Peplowski Marty Grosz Duo + Charles McPherson with Ronnie Mathews, Ray Drummond & Special Surprise Guest Drummer at TRIBECA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 8PM (212) 220-1460

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My Favorite Things with Russ Neff for the week of October 29, 2006

Source: All About Jazz
October 29, 2006

This week's music on “My Favorite Things" In Mellow Tone - Buddy Rich - North Sea Jazz Festival Blues For Juanita - Modern Jazz Quartet - A Celebration It's A Lazy Afternoon - Phil Kelly  - My Museum Blues For BT - Jessica Williams - Billy's Theme Waltz Beneath The Weeping Willow - Victor Goines - New Adventures No More Blues - Roberta Gambarini - Easy To Love Jen's Blues - Jonathan Batiste Trio - Live In New York Where Or When - Eric Alexander - It's All In The ...

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Can ArtistShare Do For Writers What It Did For Musicians? -- Writer Devra Hall launches SnapSizzleBop.com

Source: Davis & Associates Public Relations
October 29, 2006

With limited distribution options and lack of promotion afforded to all but the biggest stars, it is no wonder that artists are reevaluating their options and taking control. The climate in publishing, with a mainstream mass-market focus embracing only the sure-thing, leaves little room for books by not-so-famous authors about not-so-famous people. Devra Hall, author of “Men, Women, and Girl Singers" is writing a biography of Luther Henderson, once known as Duke Ellington's 'classical arm," Lena Horne's musical director, and ...

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Out Of Sight Music Is Very Proud To Present ' There Will Never Be Another You' An Historical, Never-Released CD/DVD Set By Lionel Hampton Featuring Sylvia Bennett

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
October 29, 2006

OUT OF SIGHT MUSIC is very proud to present THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER YOU an historical, never-released CD/DVD set by LIONEL HAMPTON featuring SYLVIA BENNETT

“This recording is a gem as well as having monumental historical significance"--John Gilbert, eJazznews.com

Lionel Hampton was one of the great masters of American music, a true national treasure, reinventing the vibraphone and combining dazzling musicality with good old-fashioned showmanship. Today a household name, ...

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Mahavishnu Book Author on Los Angeles Radio/Internet Program- Oct 31

Source: Abstract Logix
October 29, 2006

Author Walter Kolosky will discuss Power, Passion and Beauty- The Story of the Legendary Mahavishnu Orchestra with Los Angeles jazz radio host Tony Palkovic on Tuesday Oct 31, at 12 Noon (Pacific). Those in the Los Angeles area can tune in to Tony's show on KSPC 88.7 FM. Tony and Walter will have a wide-ranging conversation about Mahavishnu and related topics. To listen live on the Internet, visit the website URL below and click “Hear Us OnLine." The interview will ...

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