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Louis Stringer: Set To Star At The Prestigious 2025 South Beach Jazz Festival
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All About Jazz
At just 27, British jazz and world music prodigy Louis Stringer is rewriting the rulebook on bass performance. Known for his unique blend of West African and South American rhythms with contemporary jazz, Stringer’s innovative approach has captivated audiences around the globe. His journey from a self-taught bassist to an internationally celebrated musician is a testament to his talent and visionary spirit. In 2022, Louis Stringer joined forces with celebrated Spanish violinist Angela Varo for a sold-out performance at the ...
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Lou Gramm: His Journey to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
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Scott Gudell
Let's rewind to early spring 2024, just before the much anticipated Lou Gramm and his All-Star Band concert was about to begin. They were in Gramm's hometown of Rochester, New York preparing to present the very first show of his 2024 tour. The faithful had journeyed from the comfort of their homes to share a communal experience with a few thousand other dedicated fans of one of rock's elite singers whose resume stretches back decades. As for the musicians accompanying ...
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The Piece With The Drums Featuring Conor Guilfoyle Touring Ireland
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CoisCéim Dance Theatre
Lovers of jazz music and dance are in for a treat as one of Ireland's best known dance companies, CoisCéim Dance Theatre, prepare to embark on an all-island tour of their critically acclaimed show, The Piece with the Drums. Described as “pulsating with theatrical magic,” this exceptional production combines live music performances by pioneering jazz percussionist Conor Guilfoyle with explosive dance routines directed by visionary choreographer David Bolger. Expect live music that hits you right in the soul and dance ...
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Announcing Smoke Jazz Club’s November Line-up Celebrating Steve Davis' New Smoke Sessions Records Album, 80th Birthday Of George Cables, Thanksgiving Weekend With Vocalist Tierney Sutton And More
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AMT Public Relations
SMOKE Jazz Club continues its 25th anniversary season with a month of some of today’s most essential jazz artists. November begins with audience favorites: trumpeter Nicholas Payton leading his improvisational project Nouveau Standards (Oct 30-Nov 3) followed by trombonist Steve Davis at the helm of his All-Star Sextet celebrating a new SMOKE Sessions Records album (Nov 6-10). SMOKE is thrilled to celebrate the 80th birthday of piano giant George Cables (Nov 13-17), the return of pianist Renee Rosnes (Nov 20-24) ...
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Multi-Instrumentalist And Vocalist Gina Sobel’s New Ep, 'Redbud,' Features Cadre Of Mid-Atlantic’s Top Young Multi-Genre Talents
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GoMedia PR
Sobel’s Performance on Flute, Bass Flute, Sax and Vocals Emphasizes Her Prowess as a Songwriter On August 30, Gina Sobel, the multi-instrumentalist and vocalist who has been lauded as a “kaleidoscope of musical talent, genres, and pure vibe,” released Redbud, her third release as a solo artist. Joining Gina on the six track EP are some of the Mid-Atlantic’s top young talents in the jazz, funk and hip-hop world. Redbud features Gina on flute, bass flute, sax and vocals. The ...
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'Terry Gibbs Dream Band, Vol. 7: The Lost Tapes, 1959' To Be Released October 11 (CD), November 8 (digital) On Whaling City Sound As Gibbs Turns 100
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Terri Hinte Publicity
The gift of Terry Gibbs’ vast tape archive keeps on giving with the October 11 release of Terry Gibbs Dream Band, Vol. 7: The Lost Tapes, 1959 on Whaling City Sound (digital release November 8). The newly discovered tapes find the vibraphonist and first-generation bebopper (still alive and kicking as his 100th birthday approaches on October 13) leading his legendary 16-piece Dream Band at two Hollywood nightclubs in March and November 1959. The 18 tracks feature superb performances by some ...
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All About Jazz Top 10 Songs: September 2024
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All About Jazz
All About Jazz features a free song every day spanning all genres of jazz, and of the songs featured in September, these ten represent our reader's favorites as indicated by total listens. Musicians and record labels can submit full length MP3s for consideration here. Enjoy! Top Songs Lay of the Land Mike Holober From: This Rock We're On: Imaginary Letters 10:09 Dear Mr. Hill ...
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7 Virtual Jazz Club's Contest – 11th Edition – Deadline Is Extended Until October 30th, 2024
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Valerio Pappi
7 Virtual Jazz Club announces that the new deadline for entering the contest will be October 30, 2024. 11th edition Categories Jazz category Swing, Gospel, Bebop, Fusion, Jazz-Rock, Blues, Latin jazz, Soul, Afro jazz, Afro-cuban, Free jazz, Cool jazz, Acid jazz, Dixieland, Smooth jazz, avant-garde and more. Beyond Jazz category Nu Jazz, Electro Swing, Pop Jazz, Lo Fi, Rap, R&B, Hip hop, classic, country, world music, dance, indo jazz, ethno jazz, reggae, funky, electronic and more. Ages Open to all ...
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