Jazz News

"LEGENDS OF JAZZ" DVD/CD Collection Brings Soaring Performances, Stellar Production to the Home Screen and Stereo

Source: All About Jazz
June 23, 2006

The acclaimed TV series “LEGENDS OF JAZZ with Ramsey Lewis," whose debut season is currently airing--to rave reviews--on PBS stations nationwide, is now being released in three groundbreaking DVD/CD collections, beginning with LEGENDS OF JAZZ: Volume One on Tuesday, June 27th.

LEGENDS OF JAZZ: Volume One comprises a DVD containing the first four theme-based episodes, bonus interviews with the guest stars, a behind-the- scenes photo gallery, interviews with the producer and host, and a specially mixed audio CD that captures ...

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Fil-Am Jazz Singer Makes New York City Debut at The Iridium Jazz Club Sun. June 25th Sets at 8:30 & 10:30PM

Source: All About Jazz
June 23, 2006

Filipina Singing Sensation Charmaine Clamor at The Iridium Jazz Club Sun. June 25th Sets at 8:30 & 10:30PM

By Sheryl Garcia

NEW YORK - Charmaine Clamor, the first Filipina jazz singer to find success on mainstream American Jazz radio, will be making her New York City debut on June 25, 2006 as her record company Freeham Records holds the release of her CD, “Searching for the Soul." The event will be held at the famed Iridium Jazz Club in Broadway ...

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Johnny Raducanu Releases "Jazz Bestament - Paris 2005"

Source: All About Jazz
June 23, 2006

Mister Jazz of Roumania

Johnny Raducanu, the 74 years old pianist, nicknamed Mister Jazz of Roumania by Duke Ellington, is a star in Romania. The famous artist is one the country's Jazz pioneer, since he recorded one of the very first records of the kind in the 60's. Over a 50 years long career, he mixed with the most famous artists such as Louis Armstrong, Keith Jarrett et Stanley Clarke, and recorded with Art Farmer, Frederich Gulda, Slide Hampton, Barney ...

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Legendary Bassist Reggie Workman Joins Stellar Line-up For The Power of Drum: A Max Roach Celebration, June 23, 7pm

Source: All About Jazz
June 23, 2006

NOTE: THE CORRECT DATE IS JUNE 23!

Bassist Reggie Workman joins a stellar line-up for “The Power of Drum: A Max Roach Celebration." The legendary bassist will perform with fellow Max Roach alums Billy Harper (Tenor Sax), Cecil Bridgewater and Jimmy Owens (Trumpets), James Spalding (Alto Sax) and Drummer Aaron Scott.

Also, scheduled to perform on this dynamic evening of poetry, choreography and bebop musings dedicated to the great jazz master are Poet Sonia Sanchez, Drummer Will Calhoun, and Percussionists ...

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Ubiquity to Release Radio Citzen's Debut September 12, 2006

Source: All About Jazz
June 23, 2006

UBIQUITY READIES RADIO CITIZEN'S BERLIN SERENGETI FOR RELEASE SEPTEMBER 12, AN EMOTIONALLY-CHARGED, REFLECTIVE DEBUT FROM BERLIN, GERMANY'S NIKO SCHABEL

Strains of film noir-worthy dark jazz, chunky tropical dub, and snake-charming soul permeate Berlin Serengeti. Chanelling Mulatu and Coltrane in a dub shack studio a barrage of big horns blast blacksploitation flavors with an Eastern funk twist. Hailing from Berlin, it is Radio Citizen, aka Niko Schabel and a talented collective of Berlin, Germany-based musicians, who are behind this adrenalin-infused and ...

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TrombonesOnline.com - New Trombone Web Site

Source: All About Jazz
June 23, 2006

"TrombonesOnline.com" as we are now, is the result in the merger between “The Trombone Page Of The World" (Rene Laanen) and “TrombonesOnline.com" (Steve Eichen) in June, 2005 Both Rene and I had been in contact over that last few years and a mutual respect for each other was clear. Through several discussions we both felt that with a combined effort, something quite special would result for the trombone community on a worldwide basis. The decision to merge both of our ...

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Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band New CD on Sale Now

Source: All About Jazz
June 23, 2006

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Winard Harper Sextet @ Jazz Showcase, 07/04 - 07/09

Source: All About Jazz
June 23, 2006

Drummer Winard Harper and his sextet are coming to Chicago for a one week engagement at the famous Jazz Showcase, the city's second oldest operating jazz club. Beginning on Tuesday, July 4th, the group will do two shows a night. On Sunday, July 9, there will be three shows with the first at 4:00 PM. The Jazz Showcase is located at 312 West Grand Avenue and can be reached at 312-670-2473. Tickets for the Winard Harper Sextet are $20 and ...

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