Jazz News

Diane Cameron Rerelease of CD "This Woman's Heart"

Source: All About Jazz
May 18, 2006

BAMM: Benin American Artist & Music Management

Bamm Music announces the Rerelease of This Woman's Heart by Diane Cameron.

Ms. Cameron is the 2004 & 2005 Artist in Residence to the Republic of Benin. She is the recipient of the World Peace Ambassador Award from the International Federation of World Peace. Ms. Cameron was nominated for the 2005 KORA Award for her CD The Reconciliation.

Her music can be heard on the following website: www.mp3.com/dianediasjazzporacameron

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Skerik's Syncopated Taint Septet's "Husky" Available June 27th on HYENA

Source: All About Jazz
May 17, 2006

In a recent observation on the state of jazz in the 21st century, music journalist Milo Miles wrote, “By now, it's a simple fact: funk and hip-hop are the foundation for jazz that gospel and blues used to be." It's a discerning statement that quite possibly frames the current standard for modern jazz and the new generation of audience that's fast developing along with the music.

If indeed the case, then June 27, 2006 is cause for celebration when Skerik's ...

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Karen Blixt Jazzschool

Source: All About Jazz
May 17, 2006

Karen Blixt has spent the past ten years making a name for herself as one of the California Bay Area jazz scene's most respected and successful vocalists. Now to commemorate the release of her first-ever studio recording, Spin This, Karen will be teaming with a host of the jazz's finest luminaries for a stellar performance at Berkeley's Jazzschool for Music Study and Performance.

On Saturday, June 3rd, 2006, Karen will delight audiences with another daring and bold array of jazz's ...

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Guitarist/Composer Mark Kleinhaut Releases "Holding the Center" on Invisible Music

Source: All About Jazz
May 17, 2006

“Jazz guitar aficionados should get to know about this closely-knit, swinging unit from the Pine Tree State led by one of the truly brilliant guitarists on the jazz scene today"--Bill Milkowski

Holding the Center (Invisible Music, May 16, 2006) is the Mark Kleinhaut Trio's eclectic follow-up to their 2003 release A Balance of Light (JazzWeek Top 20, Feb. 2004), which featured world-renowned saxophonist Bobby Watson. This latest offering from master guitarist Mark Kleinhaut features his dazzling technical skills, while thirteen ...

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Stryker/Slagle Band at Trumpets, Montclair, NJ Saturday, May 20

Source: All About Jazz
May 17, 2006

The Stryker/Slagle Band at Trumpets Saturday, May 20th

Dave Stryker-guitar Steve Slagle-sax Ed Howard-bass Adam Nussbaum-drums shows at 8:30/10:30/and midnight

Trumpets 6 Depot Square Montclair NJ 973-744-2600 http://www.trumpetsjazz.com/ http://www.davestryker.com/ http://www.steveslagle.com/

“If only every band's debut could be as engaging as this new release ... vibrant, modern originals played with elan"--Zan Stewart, Newark Star Ledger “Live at the Jazz Standard is a field ...

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Dr. John Releases "Mercernary" on Blue Note Records

Source: All About Jazz
May 17, 2006

Dr. John releases his brand new full length studio album Mercernary on Tuesday, May 23 on Blue Note Records.

Following on from the release of the mini-album Sippiana Hericane (released in November to raise money for the victims of the New Orleans disaster) Mercernary is a tribute to the legendary American songwriter Johnny Mercer (1909-1976).

The album features new interpretations of some of Mercer's most popular songs including “Moon River", “Lazy Bones" and “That Old Black Magic" as well as ...

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New Jazz Venue in Rockland County! JAZZ at L'Artista Featuring Richard Sussman - Piano & Andy McKee - Bass Wed. May 24 7:00 - 10:00 PM

Source: All About Jazz
May 17, 2006

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Anthony Branker & Ascent "Spirit Songs" CD Release Tonight at the Iridium Jazz Club 8 & 10pm Sets

Source: All About Jazz
May 17, 2006

THE IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE CD RELEASE WEDNESDAY'S THREE WEDNESDAY'S IN MAY FEATURING ARTISTS CELEBRATING THEIR NEW CD'S MAY 17 ANTHONY BRANKER & ASCENT “Spirit Songs" (Sons Of Sound) MAY 24 HARVIE S “FUNKY CHA" (Zoho Music) May 17 Anthony Branker & Ascent “Spirit Songs" featuring Antonio Hart (alto & soprano saxophones), Ralph Bowen (tenor & soprano saxophones), Clifford Adams, Jr. (trombone), Jonny King (piano), John Benitez ...

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