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Recording

Bay Area Meets Chicago For A New Quartet CD Release With Aaron Bennett, Darren Johnston, Lisa Mezzacappa And Frank Rosaly - "Shipwreck 4"

Source: NoBusiness Records
June 16, 2016

Shipwreck 4 celebrates the first quartet meeting of San Francisco Bay Area improvisers Darren Johnston, Aaron Bennett and Lisa Mezzacappa with Chicago drummer Frank Rosaly. Johnston, a major figure in the Bay Area music scene, has nonetheless retained close ties to Chicago’s jazz community, and made the introductions here—the group assembled to play a set at a San Francisco Monday night music series, and decided right afterwards to book a recording session that weekend. Fueled by the combination of longtime ...

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"Z Octet," New CD By Pianist Peggy Stern, To Be Released July 8 On Her Estrella Productions Imprint

Source: Terri Hinte Publicity
June 15, 2016

Finding inspiration in the physical surroundings of her current hometown of Austin, Texas, and drawing upon what jazz critic Harvey Pekar called her “fertile imagination” as a pianist, composer, and arranger, Peggy Stern has recorded the deepest and most personal album of her distinguished career, Z Octet. Comprised of several of her most poignant compositions, the recording shapes them into a cohesive work of great beauty, color, and tender emotion. Stern’s Estrella Productions will release the CD on July 8. ...

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Osibisa Legend Gregg Kofi Brown Releases Autobiography & New CD Anthology "Rock 'n' Roll And UFOs"

Source: Glass Onyon PR - Keith James
June 15, 2016

Gregg Kofi-Brown is best known for his work with seminal African funk rock pioneers Osibisa, who were one of the first, if not THE first African band to achieve popular success in the West. With conscience laden lyrics and funky afro- rhythms, Gregg has a created a multi-national musical platform with his guest artists that speaks to many people across the world. Gregg Kofi Brown was executive producer of the 2003 Evening Standard cover-mount CD give away in memory of ...

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Kinga - Canada's Hot New Vocalist - Releases "Guess Who I Saw Today"

Source: Scott Thompson Public Relations
June 13, 2016

Guess Who I Saw Today, the latest album release from Canadian rising star vocalist Kinga, is available now! Kinga has long been a favorite in Canada and recently signed with Arena Jazz, a division of Seattle-based Arena Music Promotion, to produce and release her groundbreaking album worldwide. “Guess Who I Saw Today" features elegantly tailored arrangements of renowned jazz classics by Pianist/Producer Bill King, crowned by Kinga's sincere and warm vocal interpretations. Please contact Yakup Trana for information, promotional copies, ...

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Brad Mehldau Trio Returns with "Blues and Ballads," Available on Nonesuch

Source: Nonesuch Publicity
June 12, 2016

Trio’s first release since 2012 features interpretations of well-known blues and ballad tunes “The pianist Brad Mehldau has led this iteration of his pace-setting trio—with the bassist Larry Grenadier and the drummer Jeff Ballard—since 2005, and it has evolved into a graceful powerhouse, equally savvy about groove and harmony.” —New York Times “...three musicians who share a common aesthetic—Mehldau’s—in which gestures are stated softly and with utmost subtlety ... When music-making becomes this transparent, listeners can relish details of texture ...

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Festival

Nine-Day Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival Starts Friday June 24

Source: Dalmath Associates Inc.
June 11, 2016

Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival returns to Rochester for its 15th anniversary edition June 24-July 2 with nine days of amazing creative improvised music from around the world. The 2016 Festival will present more than 1500 artists in 325+ shows at 19 venues in three series- the Club Pass series with 235 shows, Headliner Series with six shows and 99 free shows and events. Headliners include Chick Corea, Joey Alexander, Chris Botti, Bruce Hornsby and the Noisemakers, Gregg Allman, Trombone ...

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Performance / Tour

Cres O'Neal: Live At The Metropolitan Room on Saturday, July 16, 2016

Source: Cres O'Neal
June 10, 2016

It is said that music never leaves the soul. No one knows this more than jazz vocalist and radio personality, Cres O'Neal. On Saturday, July 16, 2016, at 4 pm, Cres will make her long awaited return to the stage at the Metropolitan Room, 34 W 22nd Street, New York, New York. Joining Cres will be Grammy nominated percussionist, Wilson “Chembo" Corniel; award winning pianist, Dawrin Noguera; acclaimed bassist, Paul Beaudry; and acclaimed drummer, Willie Martinez. Tickets are $24. Space ...

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Lorens Chuno - New CD "Naija Rhythm Affair, NYC" - West-African Jazz Fusion

Source: Scott Thompson Public Relations
June 9, 2016

INTRODUCING LORENS CHUNO! New Release: Naija Rhythm Affair, NYC INFECTIOUS GROOVE OF AFRO-BEAT, R&B AND SOUL WEST-AFRICAN JAZZ FUSION! Since 2008, Lorens Chuno has played live sets that have been praised as “energy-filled", “captivating", and “educative". Over this period, the New York based Nigerian born musician has created a unique sound that can be broadly classified as West-African Jazz fusion. His warm and dynamic vocal style, along with his bold compositions, helps define this sound. All the aforementioned qualities can ...

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