Jazz News

“ESSENCE” by Australian Vocalist Ingrid James

Source: All About Jazz
September 21, 2005

By Aparna Datta Lay back, put up your feet, close your eyes, and enter a classic jazz club from the mid 50's as you listen to Ingrid James new CD “Essence." Ingrid James of Brisbane, Australia brings her eloquent vocals to this familiar ten-song set. She is able to move seamlessly between songs by songwriters who are diverse, and by adding her own heart felt vocals the songs are completely reformed. The sounds of these songs will have listeners wondering ...

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University of Pittsburgh Announces Lineup for 35th Annual Pitt Jazz Seminar and Concert

Source: All About Jazz
September 21, 2005

Profits from concert ticket sales earmarked for hurricane victims PITTSBURGH-Legendary jazz musicians from around the world will perform and participate in lectures and demonstrations at the University of Pittsburgh Nov. 1-5 as part of the 35th Annual Pitt Jazz Seminar and Concert, the longest-running event of its kind in the country. This year's musicians include: Nicholas Payton, trumpet; Charles Tolliver, trumpet; James Spaulding, alto saxophone; James Moody, saxophone; Larry Coryell, guitar; Renee Rosnes, piano; Abraham Laboriel, bass; and Idris Muhammad, ...

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Erica Lindsay with the Oliver Lake Big Band

Source: All About Jazz
September 21, 2005

'ASR Records artist, Erica Lindsay will be performing with Oliver Lake's Big Band this week at the Jazz Standard in NYC. Ms. Lindsay, is a world-class tenor saxophonist, composer and recording artist who first debuted as a leader on the NYC jazz scene in the late 1980s. She can also be heard on the latest Oliver Lake Big Band recording, Cloth (Passin' Thru Records). Her quintet was first heard on her debut release for Candid Records (CCD 79040), Erica Lindsay ...

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Francina Connors' Uptown Jazz Vocal/Instrumental Duo at Penang

Source: All About Jazz
September 21, 2005

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Don Joham And Vince Guraldi Music soon to be restored and released

Source: All About Jazz
September 20, 2005

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"A.S.A.P." Raises $120,000 for Darfur

Source: All About Jazz
September 20, 2005

New York, NY - The Afrobeat Sudan Aid Project (A.S.A.P.) has raised over $120,000 in aid money for the victims of ethnic violence in Darfur. “A.S.A.P." is a benefit compilation featuring the hottest new Afrobeat acts around the globe, alongside former Fela Kuti bandmates Kaleta, Dele Sosimi, Baba Olajagun, and a classic Tony Allen track with Fela himself. “A.S.A.P." reached the Top 25 overall and #1 on the world charts of the iTunes Music Store when it was released. It ...

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jmTrio North American Tour

Source: All About Jazz
September 20, 2005

Joachim Mencel - jmTrio North American Tour:

Leading Polish jazz pianist Joachim Mencel, following his critically acclaimed album "Interludium", arrives to the USA next month where he will perform series of live concerts.

About Joachim Mencel: born in 1966, a graduate of Katowice Academy of Music - Jazz Department, is one of the most subtle, rich sounding and creative young pianists on the Polish Jazz scene. The winner of International Competitions: Jazz Improvisation-Katowice '86, Jazz Pianists-Kalisz '91, he ...

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Blues Alley/ Joel Harrison Quartet oct. 3

Source: All About Jazz
September 20, 2005

New York City based guitarist/ composer and DC native Joel Harrison returns to Blues Alley Mon. Oct. 3. Joel Harrison and his quartet perform music from his latest Highnote release “Harrison on Harrison", Jazz explorations of George Harrison's songs, as well as from the Free Country project. Featuring saxophonist Dave Binney and drummer Allison Miller (also a DC native). Joel's latest project reinvents George Harrison's songs with improvisational, textural, harmonic, and rhythmic twists. He has a unique perspective, roaming in ...

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