Jazz News

Vocalist Roberta Gambarini Interviewed at AAJ

Source: All About Jazz
October 3, 2006

Although Italian-born vocalist Roberta Gambarini moved to the U.S. eight years ago, up to now she's been best-known and respected among her fellow musicians. With the release of her North American debut CD, Easy to Love (Groovin' High, 2006), the general public is finally being introduced to the exceptional beauty, talent and professionalism that's been impressing top jazz artists for nearly a decade.

AAJ's Dr. Judith Schlesinger caught up with this thirty-something “overnight sensation" as she was about to embark ...

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A Stan Kenton Christmas Featuring Rich Wetzel's Groovin Higher Jazz Orchestra

Source: All About Jazz
October 3, 2006

Monday Dec 11th @ The Triple Door in Seattle

A Stan Kenton / Big Band Christmas

featuring Rich Wetzel's Groovin Higher Jazz Orchestra

Tickets: $25.00 each (show only - dinner and or drinks are billed separately)

Beautiful non-smoking theater, all ages, family event friendly, full restaurant and beverage services in a wonderful atmosphere, all tables and booths with great sight lines to the stage. The doors open at 6:00pm - show starts at 7:30pm.

Rich Wetzel's band will perform music ...

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Bob Reynolds at Kokopelli's in Savannah,Ga. October 6th & 7th 2006

Source: Two for the Show Media
October 3, 2006

Fresh Sound New Talent recording artist, composer and saxophonist Bob Reynolds will be performing with his Quartet at Kokopelli's in Savannah, Ga. on Friday and Saturday, October 6th, 7th, 2006 at 8 PM.

Bob Reynolds (sax), Louis Heriveaux - (piano), Delbert Felix -(bass), Justin Varnes (drums)

Saxophonist/Composer Bob Reynolds Kokopelli's 107 W. Broughton Savannah, GA. 8:00PM For information call (912) 236-7280 “A self-assured tenor saxophonist and an unassuming yet effective ...

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DeeAnne Gorman Jazz Trio October 3 at Caffe Vivaldi, N.Y.C.

Source: All About Jazz
October 3, 2006

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Search for Videos at the AAJ Video Center

Source: All About Jazz
October 2, 2006

You can now search the growing list of videos in the All About Jazz database at the AAJ Video Center.

In addition to searching, you can view the most popular in the last 30 days by clicking the link on the right side of each video page.

This week, editor Jake Hanlon is featuring video performances by pianist Bill Evans. He plans to feature several Miles Davis videos next week, so stay tuned!

To submit a video to the AAJ ...

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Diana Krall Releases "From This Moment On" On Verve

Source: All About Jazz
October 2, 2006

GRAMMY Award winner and multi-platinum selling musician Diana Krall returns to the standard songbook with a sensual, swinging set on From This Moment On, to be released September 19th on Verve. Krall is joined by the Clayton/Hamilton Jazz Orchestra on eight of the eleven tracks, and performs in a quartet setting for the rest: Anthony Wilson (guitar), John Clayton (bass), and Jeff Hamilton (drums). From this Moment On, Krall's 10th album, was produced by Krall and Tommy LiPuma, and recorded ...

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Javon Jackson Keeps The Beat On 3rd Palmetto Release "Now"

Source: All About Jazz
October 2, 2006

New York, NY -- September 19, Palmetto Records will release a powerful follow-up to Javon Jackson's Have You Heard, with his third CD on Palmetto called, NOW. Featuring Greg Hutchinson, drums; Kenny Davis, bass; David Gilmore, guitar; Lisa Fischer, vocals; and Dr. Lonnie Smith, Hammond B-3 organ, NOW is a fun and melodic mix of challenging and engaging music. Javon comments: “I want to make my audience feel the way I feel when I'm playing with this band... we're having ...

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Les Paul (Mon) Mingus Legacy (Tues) Wed. Oct. 4 Terry Waldo 7:30pm + Eugene Fleming Tribute to Sam Cooke 9:30pm & 11pm, Oct. 5-8 Gato Barbieri at The Iridium Jazz Club

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
October 2, 2006

IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB 1650 BROADWAY (Corner of 51st) NEW YORK, NY 10023 RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121 NEW SET TIMES BEGINNING JUNE 1, 2006 8:30 & 10:30PM, Fri. & Sat. 3rd Sets AT MIDNIGHT Note: Set Times for Les Paul Remain at 8 & 10PM EVERY MONDAY LES PAUL AND HIS TRIO JOHN COLIANNI - PIANO - LOU PALLO - GUITAR, NICKI PARROTT - BASS Note: Set Times for Les Paul ...

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