Jazz News

John Zorn Mentioned on The Colbert Report

Source: All About Jazz
September 22, 2006

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Lineup Announced For 1st Annual Slought Jazz Fest

Source: All About Jazz
September 22, 2006

The First Annual Slought Jazz Fest, a four-day festival running October 26th through the 29th, is the second event in 'The Philadelphia Series' at Slought Foundation. Since 2002, Slought Foundation has presented a series of time-based performance practices featuring artists at the forefront of new music, language arts, film, and new media. 'The Philadelphia Series' curated by pianist Jeff Baumeister, is a new series of concerts featuring Philadelphia's rich and diverse jazz community.

Schedule - 7:30 start each night

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Freedom Jazz Dance: Smooth Jazz...Good or Evil?

Source: All About Jazz
September 22, 2006

Listen to Lieb, The Hawk and more on Freedom Jazz Dance.

5 - 7 PM This Sunday WDCE 90.1 FM Listen via streamcast at www.wdce.org 804-289-UR90 Studio

Join me this Sunday for Freedom Jazz Dance--- modern jazz from bebop to freebop and beyond---on 90.1 FM WDCE www.wdce.org, live from the beautiful campus of the University of Richmond. This week I'll be featuring selections from Dave Liebman, Pete LaRoca, Steve Slagle, Coleman Hawkins and Rahsaan ...

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New Tony Bennett Album In Stores September 26

Source: All About Jazz
September 22, 2006

Target Offers Exclusive Version and Bonus DVD of Tony Bennett Duets: an American Classic

Four Additional Tracks, Exclusive In-Studio Footage, Artist Interviews and More Available Only at Target

In Stores September 26

Treasured singer Tony Bennett has continued to win over new generations of fans with his classic style every decade since he released his first record in the mid 1950s. After more than 60 releases in his career, his music has never gone out of style. Bennett may be ...

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Annie Ross & The Baritone Saxophone Band Play Mulligan--Now Available For Bookings

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
September 22, 2006

Attention All Festivals and Talent Buyers:

Arnold Music Biz is pleased to announce the exclusive booking of An Evening of Gerry Mulligan as heard through his music, performed by The Baritone Saxophone Band.

Available For Booking:

THE BARITONE SAXOPHONE BAND:

RONNIE CUBER, SCOTT ROBINSON,GARY SMULYAN

Arnold Music Biz is pleased to announce the exclusive booking of An Evening of Mulligan, in words and music, performed by the Baritone Saxophone Band and special guest Annie Ross. Ms. Ross, a Mulligan contemporary, ...

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Nancy Kelly at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola September 21st at 11pm

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
September 22, 2006

Nancy Kelly Women in Jazz Festival JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER DIZZY's CLUB COCA COLA www.jalc.org/dccc/women_in_jazz.html 33 West 60th Street, New York NY Nancy Kelly with Dino Losito, piano Neal Miner, bass Joe Strasser, drums

Celebrating the Release of Her New CD Born To Swing Amherst Records AM24422

“She swings, the band swings, the arrangements swing, the toe (well, my toe) taps, and ...

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Pete Zimmer New CD Judgment, Featuring George Garzone + Upcoming Appearances

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
September 22, 2006

Pete Zimmer Quintet featuring George Garzone: Judgment (TIP1103)

Street Date: October 31st, 2006

Featuring George Garzone - Tenor Saxophone Michael Rodriguez - Trumpet Joel Frahm - Tenor Saxophone Toru Dodo - Piano David Wong - Bass John Sullivan - Bass Pete Zimmer - Drums

Upcoming Appearances: Thursday, November 16th, 2006, Pete Zimmer Quintet: Judgment CD Release Party at The Kitano, ...

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Myrna Lake with Ed Stout and Michael Max Flemming at The Lenox Lounge Friday September 22, at 9pm, 10pm and 11:30 pm

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
September 21, 2006

Myrna Lake with Ed Stout and Michael Max Flemming at The Lenox Lounge Friday September 22, at 9pm, 10pm and 11:30 pm $20 Cover with one drink minimum Saturday September 23 288 Malcolm X Blvd New York, New York 1212-427-0253 http://www.lenoxlounge.com/

Myrna Lake is an amazing singer of jazz, blues, standards and spirituals whose work is marked by her tasteful choice of songs, warmth ...

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