Jazz News

Ron Horton Releases "Everything In a Dream" on Fresh Sound Records

Source: All About Jazz
April 3, 2006

Fresh Sound New Talent has just released trumpeter/composer Ron Horton's newest CD, Everything In a Dream, recorded in Brooklyn, NY, June 2005.

“Epitomizing the new face of the creative mainstream, Horton is equal parts swinging hard bop stylist, modern classicist and exploratory avant gardist. All these facets appear on Everything In A Dream, Horton's most definitive statement as a leader--his third overall and second for the Fresh Sound label". ~ Troy Collins, All About Jazz

About Ron Horton:

Horton was ...

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Chicago Underground Duo Interviewed at AAJ

Source: All About Jazz
April 3, 2006

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Lineup Announced for 49th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival, September 15-17, 2006

Source: All About Jazz
April 3, 2006

With an array of over 500 artists appearing on 7 stages for 3 nights and 2 days of nonstop jazz, the 49th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival Presented by Verizon offers a wealth of sparkling musical gems and riches for families and fans of all ages. From celebratory anniversaries reflecting the music's storied past to today's “New Grooves", from piano masters like Dave Brubeck to newcomers like Taylor Eigsti, from the world premiere of commissioned music to debut of MJF artist ...

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AAJ March 2006 Visitors: 920,736

Source: All About Jazz
April 2, 2006

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Bassist Harvie S Second Place Winner In This Year's International Songwriting Competition

Source: All About Jazz
April 2, 2006

Zoho Music is pleased to announce that the original composition “S" by bassist Harvie S was chosen as second place winner in this year's International Songwriting Competition in the Jazz Category.

Click here For International Songwriting Competition - Winners

“S" appears on the new Zoho Music CD (200605 Street Date: April 11, 2006):

Harvie S Funky Cha featuring Harvie S, bass, Daniel Kelly, piano, William “Beaver" Bausch, drums, Jay Collins, tenor & soprano sax, flute With Scott Robert ...

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Melvin Gibbs with Pete Cosey/Joe Lovano/DJ Logic concert from 3-01 at Tagworld

Source: All About Jazz
April 2, 2006

Now at Tagworld: a concert from 3-23-01 featuring a special edition of Melvin Gibbs' Liberation Theology band performing at Symphony Space in New York at the “Wall-to-Wall Miles" sessions.

Melvin Gibbs has been called “the greatest bassist in the world" by Time Out New York Magazine. This version of his band features Downbeat poll winner Joe Lavano on soprano sax and flute and the great Pete Cosey on sitar and kalimba. Pete is known for his ...

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"Pastellic Reflections" by Joe Battaglia and Terrence McManus now available

Source: All About Jazz
April 2, 2006

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My Favorite Things For The Week of April 2, 2006

Source: All About Jazz
April 2, 2006

My Favorite Things For The Week of April 2, 2006

New music from guitarists Rick Haydon and John Pizzarelli headlines this edition of My Favorite Things.

We also listen to a live recording by the Bill Mays Trio and a solo piano concert from Ellis Marsalis.

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

This week's tunes:

Be Bop - Irvin Mayfield Sextet - At The Blue Note

Samba Diamante - Moacir Santos - Choros & Alegria

Halley's ...

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