Jazz News

New Thomas Chapin Trio Live CD Coming in June on Playscape

Source: All About Jazz
May 10, 2006

LONGMEADOW, MA -- Playscape Recordings is proud to announce the June 27th release of Ride (Playscape Recordings PSR#071595), a never-before-available July 1995 concert recording from the legendary Thomas Chapin Trio. Recorded live at the North Sea Jazz Festival in The Netherlands, this release features the classic line-up of Chapin (saxophones and flute), Mario Pavone (bass) and Michael Sarin (drums) at its creative peak.

“This is the trio at its zenith," recalls Pavone in the liner notes. “By the time we ...

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Pianist Takes Online Requests For Montreal Jazz Festival Appearance

Source: All About Jazz
May 10, 2006

Internationally acclaimed pianist and entertainer Paul Tobey has launched an online contest asking his fans to choose his songs for his next performance at the Montreal International Jazz Festival on Sat, July 8th. For simply requesting a favourite song your entry could win a prize package for 2 sponsored by Tourism Montreal and le Festival International de Jazz de Montreal. Contest ends June 7th and the winner will be announced June 8th. To enter the contest and make your song ...

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Pamela Hines, John Lockwood and Bob Guilotti May 12 at Acton Jazz Cafe

Source: All About Jazz
May 10, 2006

Pianist Pamela Hines

with John Lockwood (bass), Bob Guilotti (drums) and special surprise guests

Performing original jazz compositions and the unveiling of compositions from her upcoming new release

Friday, May 12, 2006 9:00- 12:00 Acton Jazz Cafe 452 Great Road (Rte. 2A/119) Acton, MA 01720 Venue Phone: 978-263-6161

Directions: www.actonjazzcafe.com Rte 2A in Acton, MA

Technical prowess and the ability to create lyrical and meaningful compositions is the ...

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Bassist-composer Charnett Moffett Releases "Internet" on Piadrum Records

Source: All About Jazz
May 10, 2006

Ever since he made his recording debut at the remarkably young age of seven, Charnett Moffett has been one of the top bassists in the world. Part of a musical family headed by his father the late drummer Charles Moffett and including several siblings, Moffett has had significant associations with Wynton Marsalis, Art Blakey, Tony Williams, Pharoah Sanders, Sonny Sharrock, Ornette Coleman (with whom he played for nine years) and most recently McCoy Tyner. Internet, Moffett's ninth release as a ...

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The Heavenly Big Band at the Garage July 4th

Source: All About Jazz
May 10, 2006

The Heavenly Big Band at the Garage July 4th,2006 1st show is from 8pm-9:15 2nd show is from 9:45-11pm NO COVER CHARGE The Garage is at 99 Seventh Ave. South NYC between Grove and Barrow (212) 337-0806 http://www.garagerest.com Performing music from his new Summit CD Reasons to Be Thankful File this one under: Swingin' NYC Big Band! - Michael P. Gladstone, All ...

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Aaron Goldberg Returns with "Worlds" May 9th on Sunnyside

Source: All About Jazz
May 10, 2006

Pianist Aaron Goldberg makes his entrance into the jazz vanguard with his Sunnyside debut, Worlds. The album features his impeccable working trio made up of bassist Reuben Rogers and drummer Eric Harland, joined on two tracks by special guests guitarist Kurt Rosenwinkel and vocalist Luciana Souza. Given the range of Goldberg's gifts--flawless technique, a deft touch, singing solos and a creative mind--and his diverse compositional palette, the title of this project is apt. In his own words: “It's an attempt ...

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The Berkeley Item - #276

Source: All About Jazz
May 10, 2006

Founded in New York by producer Orrin Keepnews in 1966, two years after the demise of his earlier label Riverside, Milestone Records quickly established itself as a forward-thinking company that attracted major artists such as McCoy Tyner, Sonny Rollins, Lee Konitz, and Gary Bartz. It was acquired by Fantasy, Inc. in 1972 (Keepnews joined Fantasy that same year) and continued to record a wide array of jazz, Latin, and world artists - Flora Purim, Ron Carter, Jerry Gonzalez and the ...

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Dafnis Prieto Quintet Celebrating the Release of His New Zoho Music CD Absolute Quintet At the Jazz Standard May 12-14

Source: All About Jazz
May 10, 2006

May 12-14 - Dafnis Prieto Quintet Celebrating the Release of His New Zoho Music CD Absolute Quintet At the Jazz Standard 116 East 27th Street (btw. Park and Lex.) 212-576-2232 http://www.jazzstandard.net Music charge: Music Charge: $25 / $20 Sunday Sets at 7:30 & 9:30PM Fri. & Sat. Third Set at 11:30 PM Featuring Dafnis Prieto - drums, percussion ...

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