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Recording

Recent And Upcoming ECM Releases: April - June 2017

Source: Universal Music Enterprises
April 16, 2017

Look for these recent or upcoming releases on ECM Records. Aaron Parks Find the Way Aaron Parks: piano, Ben Street: double bass, Billy Hart: drums. For the second ECM album by Aaron Parks—following the solo release Aborescence, which JazzTimes praised as “expansive, impressionistic… like a vision quest”—the prize-winning pianist has convened a cross-generational trio featuring bassist Ben Street and drummer Billy Hart. The rhythm pair, which also teams in Hart’s hit quartet for ECM, blends fluidity and strength—what ...

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Website

Jazz Near You Event Submission Form Improves

Source: Michael Ricci
April 15, 2017

The Jazz Near You event submission form for single or recurring events was reengineered resulting in a more user-friendly experience while reducing submission time. The new interface is more intuitive and prompts the user for WHO, WHERE, and WHEN information with each of the three steps annotated for clarity. The submission form also supports musician thumbnail images and up to 12 recurring events. If you operate a venue, present live jazz or are a musician, you can upload your events ...

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Advocacy

National Chamber Music Month – Join The Celebration. Sign Up Today.

Source: CMA Communications
April 14, 2017

This May marks the sixth annual National Chamber Music Month. This nationwide campaign powered by Chamber Music America celebrates all styles of small ensemble music including jazz, classical, contemporary, and world music. With your help, this year’s celebration will be the most successful yet. Each year, performers and presenters from all fifty states designate concerts, talks, and residencies in May as NCMM events. This results in increased promotional opportunities, media attention, and broader and more diverse audiences. Signing up is ...

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Event

International Jazz Composers' Symposium - May 18-20 at University Of South Florida - School Of Music in Tampa

Source: Scott Thompson Public Relations
April 13, 2017

Featuring: Billy Childs (and his Quartet) John Hollenbeck (with the Claudia Quintet) Christine Jensen Chuck Owen (with his Jazz Surge) Rufus Reid Maria Schneider Ryan Truesdell Special Appearances by: Randy Brecker Gregoire Maret Vision Talks by Music Industry leaders: Brian Camelio, ArtistShare Bob Thompson, Pres. Music Sales Corp. For two and a half days in the middle of ...

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Event

Fareed Haque, Ted Sirota And Others At Constellation, April 22, For Fundraiser

Source: Anthony Buttitta
April 13, 2017

Some of Chicago’s finest jazz, classical, blues and world musicians come together to make a joyful noise against the fascist agenda of the Trump/Pence regime. All proceeds will go to fund actions and publicity for Refuse Fascism. Fareed Haque / Goran Ivanovich Duo George Flynn with Cory Tiffin & Leila Bowie Juli Wood Trio with Dan DeLorenzo & Mike Schlick Erwin Helfer (solo piano) Chicago Afro-Beat Project Ted Sirota's Rebel Souls Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 8:30 pm ...

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Festival

Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival Announces Full Lineup For 16th Edition June 23 - July 1 - Nine Days, 325+ Shows, 19 Venues, 95 Free Shows, Youth Workshops & Jams

Source: Dalmath Associates Inc.
April 12, 2017

Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival producers John Nugent and Marc Iacona have announced the lineup for the festival's 16th Edition. The nine-day festival returns to Rochester June 23 thru July 1 presenting more than 1500 artists from around the world in 325+ shows at 19 venues. The 2017 Festival will be presented in three series: the Club Pass series with 230+ shows, the headliner series of six shows and 95 free shows and events all held in Rochester's East End ...

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Recording

JMOOD Records Releases "Prague After Dark" By The Roberto Magris Trio

Source: Paul Collins Artist Management International
April 11, 2017

JMood Records is pleased and proud to announce the release of Prague After Dark. This is the latest jazz project from Roberto Magris and his European jazz trio. “In fact, this trio is not so new at all,” says Paul Collins, jazz impresario from Kansas City, Missouri. “Roberto Magris, Frantisek Uhlir and Jaromir Helesic have been friends for over 25 years and have performed in Prague and around Europe since the 1980’s. Only recently have they decided to get back ...

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Purchase Jazz Promo Service Email Service at All About Jazz

Source: All About Jazz
April 10, 2017

All About Jazz has partnered with Jazz Promo Services to help musicians reach the largest mailing list of industry professionals worldwide. JPS, a staple for the last 14 years, provides direct mail service solutions to musicians, presenters, and educators, through a U.S.-targeted or International-targeted email list. The Jazz Promo Service industry eblast can be conveniently purchased through All About Jazz. Rates & Options A basic email campaign is $150 and includes two eblasts sent to our NYC Hot List (NY, ...

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