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Recording

Drummer Jerome Jennings Debuts As A Leader With "The Beast," New CD Set For Nov. 18 Release

Source: Terri Hinte Publicity
October 23, 2016

Since moving to New York from his native Cleveland 12 years ago, Jerome Jennings has become one of the most in-demand jazz drummers on the scene. Currently a member of the Christian McBride Trio, Craig Handy’s 2nd Line Smith, and the groups of vocalist Paula West and singer/trumpeter Bria Skonberg, Jennings boasts an impressive resume that speaks to his versatility and rhythmic mastery. With the release on November 18 of his debut CD, The Beast, on his new Iola Records ...

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Recording

Audio Fidelity To Release Two Jazz-Fusion Classics On Hybrid SACD By Weather Report And Return To Forever

Source: Glass Onyon PR - Keith James
October 22, 2016

Marshall Blonstein's Audio Fidelity will be releasing Weather Report, Tale Spinnin' and Return to Forever, Musicmagic on Hybrid SACD. Both recordings are considered essentials from the jazz fusion era of the mid-'70s. Recorded in early 1975, Tale Spinnin', Weather Report's fifth studio album is filled with sunny textures of Latin and African flavors. The album stands with anything recorded during the period for the range of fresh, intriguing originals by the band's co-founders and principle composers, the keyboardist Joe Zawinul ...

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Performance / Tour

Chris Washburne & SYOTOS Playing Acid Mambo Jazz Celebrating 24-Years Together! November 9 & 10 at SMOKE

Source: Scott Thompson Public Relations
October 21, 2016

Chris Washburne & SYOTOS Playing Acid Mambo Jazz Celebrating 24-Years Together! Smoke, November 9 & 10 2 Night Engagement! Chris Washburne & SYOTOS celebrate their 24-years together as a band with two hot nights November 9 & 10 at Smoke. November 9 & 10 3 Sets: 7pm-9pm-10:30pm Smoke Jazz & Supper Club 2751 Broadway New York, NY 10025 Phone: 212-864-6662 Band Members: Chris Washburne: ...

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Top Contemporary/Latin Jazz Saxophonist Jessy J Releases Debut Holiday Album "California Christmas" October 28, 2016

Source: EastWest Media
October 21, 2016

Launches Pledge Music Campaign To Celebrate The Holiday Season With Special Offerings For Fans All Star Guests Include Jeff Lorber, Paul Brown, Steve Oliver, Michael Thompson, Maurice Smith, and more… In her debut holiday recording, top contemporary/ Latin Jazz saxophonist Jessy J brings a California twist to the season with an upbeat, jazzy, bluesy tropical collection of her favorite Christmas songs with the October 28th release of California Christmas on her Changi Records Label. In conjunction with California Christmas, Jessy ...

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Percussionist/Composer Brian Adler Fuses Eastern Philosophy, Digital Technology, And Improvisation

Source: Brian Shankar Adler
October 20, 2016

NEWS RELEASE from Circavision Productions Percussionist/Composer Brian Adler Fuses Eastern Philosophy, Digital Technology, and Improvisation New Trio and Quintet EPs Convey a Prismatic Vision With two new EPs, percussionist/composer Brian Adler offers listeners beautiful and arrestingly original music via two formations of his newest project: Shankar. On Binary, he performs with the trio, featuring pianist Santiago Leibson, bassist Rob Jost and a computer. The other album, Mysteries of the Deep features the quintet with Leibson and Jost as well as ...

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Performance / Tour

Dean Brown Band To Tour Europe Fall 2016

Source: Dean Brown
October 19, 2016

Guitarist and composer Dean Brown has always done things his way. Nowhere is that in greater evidence than on ROLAJAFUFU, his fifth album as a leader. The title is a playful acronym that encompasses rock-Latin-jazz-funk- fusion, the universes Brown explores on this diverse, kinetic recording. Brown’s fiercely independent streak is also exemplified by the fact that this album was funded by his denizens of fans worldwide via PledgeMusic. It’s Brown’s first self-released album, after four celebrated previous discs on the ...

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Career

NYC Vocalist Jumps Into Atlanta Scene; Looks For Ways To Serve

Source: Eileen Howard
October 16, 2016

Critically acclaimed jazz and blues singer/composer Eileen Howard has relocated to Atlanta and says she already loves it. She moved from the Upper West Side of Manhattan just a month ago and can be heard around town singing at jazz and blues jams. Howard is looking forward to getting more involved in the local Atlanta music scene, but she especially hopes for opportunities to do what she loves best: sing for homeless people. “I have been singing at food pantries ...

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Event

Path Ventures Presents The 11th Annual George Kahn Jazz & Blues Revue Fundraiser For The Homeless on November 10, 2016

Source: Imaginary Friends
October 15, 2016

Let the GIVING season begin…with an evening of great Jazz that’s also a benefit for the Los Angeles homeless community. On Thursday, November 10th, PATH Ventures will host their 11th Annual Holiday Jazz Revue, an unforgettable evening of dinner, music, and fun at the classic Catalina Jazz Club in Los Angeles, CA. The event will take place from 6:45-10:00 PM and feature Jazz Pianist and Composer, George Kahn with an all-star band of L.A. studio artists plus guest vocalists Gina ...

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