Jazz News

The Beat Kaestli Quartet at The Bacchus Room @ Bona Fides Restaurant

Source: All About Jazz
June 26, 2006

After returning from a promotional tour for his new CD Happy, Sad and Satisfied in Europe and a successful debut performance at The Jazz Standard, NYC, Kaestli now brings his unmistakable blend of Jazz and contemporary vibes to the Bacchus Room in New York's East Village. His CD is still gaining acclaim, receiving great reviews in four major Jazz publications in Germany and Switzerland, while radio stations and local papers were supporting the tour with interviews, showcases and CD reviews. ...

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Dave Douglas Interviewed at AAJ

Source: All About Jazz
June 26, 2006

Trumpeter Dave Douglas has emerged, in the past two decades, as one of the most important musicians of our time. With a voracious musical appetite that runs from his ethnic-informed Charms of the Night Sky quartet to his “have band will travel" Mountain Passages group, he recently released his third disc, Meaning and Mystery, featuring his ongoing quintet with pianist Uri Caine, bassist James Genus, drummer Clarence Penn and newcomer, saxophonist Donny McCaslin.

Contributing Editor Paul Olson caught up with ...

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Immediate Left at the Baked Potato (featuring Tim Hagans and Scott Kinsey)

Source: All About Jazz
June 26, 2006

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Alex Bellegarde Releases New CD June 27th

Source: All About Jazz
June 26, 2006

, Plays July 7th at Montreal's 2006 Festival International de Jazz and releases at the same time his new cd Caminando

Bassist Alex Bellegarde is a prominent player on the Montreal scene. An energetic and broadminded player, he collaborates with a wide range of musicians, poets, actors and visual artists and creates music drawn from a wealth of sources. His compositions, along with a great performance by his quartet, won the coveted General Motors Grand Jazz Award at the 2005 ...

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N'Awlins Gumbo Kings - UFO Saloon

Source: All About Jazz
June 26, 2006

UFO Saloon - with Special Guest Dr. John This sophomore outing for the N'Awlins Gumbo Kings brings us UFO Saloon serving up another helping of New Orleans-style fare along with some tasty side dishes that will send you out of this world! On UFO Saloon, the N'Awlins Gumbo Kings team up with their good friend Dr. John for another pot of gumbo and a tour of the Big Easy's musical heritage.

With thirteen incredible tracks that ...

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Brooklyn Boogaloo Blowout Releases Debut CD "Who Burnt The Bacon?"

Source: All About Jazz
June 26, 2006

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"My Favorite Things" with Russ Neff for The Week of June 25, 2006

Source: All About Jazz
June 26, 2006

My Favorite Things For The Week of June 25, 2006

A tour of New York Jazz clubs headlines this edition of My Favorite Things as we sample performances from the Blue Note, the Jazz Standard and the Village Vanguard

We also feature a live recording by Dr. Billy Taylor and some movie music from vocalist Dianne Reeves.

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

This week's tunes:

Wingspan - Vincent Herring - Ends and Means

Another Spring ...

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Charmaine Clamor at The Iridium Jazz Club, Sunday June 25th

Source: All About Jazz
June 25, 2006

Filipina Singing Sensation CHARMAINE CLAMOR Sun. June 25 FREEHAM RECORDS CD RELEASE GIG Searching for the Soul WITH SPECIAL GUEST Singing FoxSports Poker Personality MICHAEL KONIK

Sets at 8:30 & 10:30PM

Charmaine Clamor boasts a singular contralto that combines classic Great American Songbook jazz with torch song drama and soulful R&B inflections. With her warm, sexy vocals and vibrant stage presence developed from her work with ...

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