Jazz News

Candid Records launch new Website

Source: All About Jazz
October 25, 2006

Candid Records launch new Website

October 2006 marks the launch of Candid Records' new website (www.candidrecords.com).

The new website features up to the minute news, biographies, special offers and competitions relating to its focus artists: Mina Agossi, Kyle Eastwood, Mishka Adams, Cormac Kenevey, Monica Vasconcelos, Leee John, Geoff Gascoyne.

To ensure its position among online retailers, Candid are now offering CDs at the competitive price of 9.99 or less while UK residents can enjoy delivery at no extra cost.

Candid's ...

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Three Free MP3s from Abstract Logix: Scott Kinsey, Alex Machacek & Terry Bozzio, and Project Z

Source: All About Jazz
October 25, 2006

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Saxophone great John Handy plays Jazz at Pearl's, October 27-29

Source: Rocket Words
October 25, 2006

The New Grove Dictionary of Jazz calls John Handy “one of the finest saxophonists of his generation." In fact, Handy's soulful and explosive saxophone style is instantly recognizable to generations of jazz fans world-wide.

For some, Handy is best known for his short but storied tenure in the Charles Mingus group in 1959, during which he participated significantly to several classic Mingus recordings, including Mingus Ah Um and Blues and Roots. To others, it's his storied appearance at the 1965 ...

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George Benson & Al Jarreau - "Givin it Up" OUT NOW!

Source: On Target Media Group
October 24, 2006

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Pete Zimmer Quintet: Judgment CD Release Party at The Kitano, 8pm Thursday, November 16th

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
October 24, 2006

Pete Zimmer Quintet: Judgment CD Release Party

at The Kitano 8pm, Thursday, November 16th, 2006 66 Park Avenue (southwest corner of Park Avenue and 38th Street) New York, NY 10016 212-885-7000 http://www.kitano.com/

Pete Zimmer Quintet featuring George Garzone: Judgment (TIP1103)

Upcoming Appearances: -Friday, November 17th, 2006, Pete Zimmer as guest artist, Carroll College, Waukesha, WI, 7:30pm -Friday, November 24th, 2006, Pete Zimmer Band at ...

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Duduka Da Fonseca Quintet Samba Jazz And The Music Of Jobim Friday And Saturday November 17, 18 At Sweet Rhythm

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
October 24, 2006

DUDUKA DA FONSECA QUINTET SAMBA JAZZ AND THE MUSIC OF JOBIM

Featuring ANAT COHEN - Saxophones and Clarinet HELIO ALVES - Piano VIC JURIS - Guitar LEONARDO CIOGLIA - Bass DUDUKA DA FONSECA - Drums Special Guest Vocalist MAUCHA ADNET

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NOVEMBER 17, 18 8, 10 and Midnight SWEET RHYTHM 88 Seventh Ave. South ...

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Jay Clayton 65th Birthday Bash at Sweet Rhythm Wed., Oct. 25th

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
October 24, 2006

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25TH At Sweet Rhythm 88 7th Avenue South @ Bleeker New York, NY Reservations Recommended 212-255-3626 http://www.sweetrhythmny.com/ Sets are at 8, 10

Jay Clayton “65th Birthday Bash" featuring Gary Thomas tenor/flute Jane Ira Bloom soprano sax George Cables piano Mike Formanek bass Billy Hart drums

“Clayton is an important singer ...

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Mary Foster Conklin Releases "Blues for Breakfast" on Rhombus Records

Source: All About Jazz
October 24, 2006

"If a singer is very lucky, she finds a songwriter with whom her voice and manner are a neat click. Both thrush and tunesmith benefit. For this intelligent jazz interpreter, it's Matt Dennis. She's always been top-notch, but with Dennis, she outdoes herself." THE VILLAGE VOICE Mary Foster Conklin can be heard in clubs nationwide, both as a soloist and with Art Lillard's Heavenly Band. Praised by the Washington Post as “a sensitive artist (but not frail) with a wide-ranging ...

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