Jazz News

Jack DeJohnette Interviewed at AAJ

Source: All About Jazz
August 14, 2006

It's almost redundant to sing the praises of drummer Jack DeJohnette. He's as comfortable in the modern mainstream setting of pianist Keith Jarrett's longstanding “Standards Trio" as he is in the purely improvisational setting of his duets with guitarist Bill Frisell, The Elephant Sleeps But Still Remembers on his own Golden Beams Productions imprint. But equally, he's completely at home on the more hard-edged collaborative tribute to the late drummer Tony Williams with guitarist John Scofield and keyboardist Larry Goldings, ...

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Pittsfield CityJazz Festival announces lineup for Oct. 12-15 event

Source: Ed Bride Associates
August 14, 2006

PITTSFIELD, Massachusetts, August 14, 2006 - The second annual Pittsfield CityJazz Festival today announced the lineup for the Oct. 12-15 event, and it includes something for everybody: Jazz Masters, up-and-coming artists, big bands, and a major educational component. Supported by lead sponsor the Legacy Banks Foundation and other regional businesses, the Festival will initiate the jazz program at the newly-restored Colonial Theatre, and will include Dr. Billy Taylor, the T.S. Monk Sextet, Phil Woods, the Jazz Ambassadors big band, and ...

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Gregg Brennan/Aiseiri's End of Summer Duet of Sounds

Source: All About Jazz
August 14, 2006

On Wednesday, August 23rd, composer/drummer Gregg Brennan will bring his quintet Aiseiri to the Rex Hotel in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Show starts about 9:30, $5 CDN @ the door.

On Friday September 1st, Aiseiri will be at the Dominion On Queen in Toronto, beginning the first of 2 sets around 9:00pm. $5 CDN @ the door.

Gregg Brennan is a graduate of Berklee College of Music in Boston Mass. He is an active composer and painter as well as a ...

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Detroit JazzStage Podcast for interviews, album highlights, and music that celebrates the unique spirit of Detroit jazz

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
August 13, 2006

Detroit is a legendary jazz center where many significant jazz musicians were born, raised and educated in schools and jam sessions within the city limits.

Detroit JazzStage is a monthly one hour podcast* celebrating that heritage by featuring musicians who represent the past, present, and future of Jazz in the Motor City.

Join Jim Gallert and Rodney Reeves each month at jazzstage.us for interviews, album highlights, and music that celebrates the unique spirit of Detroit jazz.

Catch the Detroit sound ...

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"My Favorite Things" with Russ Neff For The Week of August 13, 2006

Source: All About Jazz
August 13, 2006

My Favorite Things for The Week of August 13, 2006

The Danish Radio Big Band leads off this edition of My Favorite Things.

During the hour we also listen to performances by Bebo Valdes, Herlin Riley, Brad Goode, and Sonny Rollins.

Join us for this week's edition of My Favorite Things.

This week's tunes:

Rockin' In Rhythm - Danish Radio Big Band - A Little Bit of Duke

Nutty - Monk/Coltrane - At Carnegie Hall

El Solar de Bebo - ...

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Tomas Janzon Trio featuring Ben Dixon and Jay Anderson performs Aug. 16 in New York

Source: All About Jazz
August 13, 2006

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Over 200 New Entries at AAJ Upcoming Jazz Release Center

Source: All About Jazz
August 12, 2006

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Conrad Herwig wins Jazz Award 2006

Source: All About Jazz
August 12, 2006

This year's Paul Acket Award 'Artist Deserving Wider Recognition' (formerly Bird Award) has been granted to trombonist Conrad Herwig. This prize, presented at the North Sea Jazz Festival, is intended for an artist who, according to the jury, deserves the attention of a broader audience.

Jazz connoisseurs consider Conrad Herwig one of the most prominent jazz trombonists. More than a musician, he has also been active as a composer, arranger, band-leader and educator. Herwig, who started his musical career in ...

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