Jazz News

Alfonzo Blackwell Is the Creative Director of a Hot New Internet Radio Station

Source: All About Jazz
May 30, 2005

Saxophonist extraodinaire, Alfonzo Blackwell has a lot to juggle these days. With a new record label, new CD in the works and performances; he still manages to give creative direction to a hot new internet radio station called SoulfulSmoothJazz.com Radio. Alfonzo is definitely working overtime to give the world a piece of his genious with his strong display of musical tenacity. In 2005, he has garnered much success within the music industry with his many projects.

SoulfulSmoothJazz.com Radio is the ...

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Early Jazz Legends and Legends in the making at the Lighthouse California 1950’s –60’s

Source: All About Jazz
May 29, 2005

Some unbelievably talented people during that time frame. Never before or since has there been so many with so much talent, and to see a lot of them share a stage made it even better. Didn't happen with all of them but enough to just thrill those fortunate enough to be there. Sonny Rollins and John Coltrane, Dizzy and Frank Rosolino , (now that was a kick) , Stan Levey with Charlie Parker and with just about everyone, Stan Getz ...

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Inglewood's Third Annual South Bay Jazz Festival- September 3, 2005

Source: All About Jazz
May 28, 2005

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Jimi Tunnell-"Trilateral Commission" CD on Art of Life Records

Source: All About Jazz
May 28, 2005

Art of Life Records is proud to announce our latest CD release. Jimi Tunnell-"Trilateral Commission" CD on Art of Life Records Featuring: Jimi Tunnell: Guitar, Vocals, Keyboards, Percussion, Programming, Vocorder Guitar Jeff Andrews: Electric Bass Omar Hakim: Drums Bendik Hofseth: Saxophones, Vocals Arto Tuncboyaciyan: Percussion, Vocals Rachel Z: Keyboards James ("Jimi") Tunnell, ...

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Gene Ess Group with Harvie S at the Blue Note on May 29, 2005

Source: All About Jazz
May 28, 2005

Formerly known as Gene Shimosato and Harvie Swartz, this dynamic duo adds a stellar saxophonist and drummer to the mix to turn out world-class music. Gene Ess moved to New York in 1991, and since then has fronted his own bands and worked with Rashied Ali, Carlos Santana, Ravi Coltrane, Archie Shepp, Eddie Henderson, Yamashita Yosuke, Al Foster and more. Harvie S has played with the best in the industry and continues to challenge himself and his peers in new ...

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Vibraphonist Chuck Redd to appear with the Nate Najar Trio

Source: All About Jazz
May 26, 2005

Veteran vibraphonist Chuck Redd will make a rare Florida appearance along with the Nate Najar Trio on Saturday June 25. The program will include music from Redd's recent release All This And Heaven Too, released on Arbors records, as well as swing, blues, ballads and Brazilian material.

Chuck Redd (www.chuckredd.com) is a seasoned performer on both drums and vibraphone. He began performing internationally when he joined the Charlie Byrd Trio in 1980 at the age of 21. He has ...

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Tchicai/Fewell/Tracanna's Big Chief Dreaming (Soul Note) Coming June 28th

Source: All About Jazz
May 26, 2005

BOSTON, MA -- The John Tchicai/Garrison Fewell/Tino Tracanna Quintet is proud to announce the June 28th North American release date for Big Chief Dreaming (Soul Note 121385-2), its first release on the legendary Italian label Soul Note, which celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2005. This international quintet performs a diverse range of original compositions by its three leaders, veteran Afro-Danish multi-instrumentalist and free jazz pioneer John Tchicai, Boston-based guitarist Garrison Fewell and Italian saxophonist Tino Tracanna. The Italian rhythm section ...

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The Kelsey Jillette Group at Triad Lounge 6/23

Source: All About Jazz
May 26, 2005

June 23rd The Kelsey Jillette Group at The Triad 7-8:30pm, 158 W. 72nd St., NY, NY www.triadnyc.com www.kelseyjillette.com 212-362-2590 $8 DIRECTIONS By TRAIN The 1, 2 & 3 trains as well as the B & C lines all stop at 72nd Street and are within easy walking distance. DESCRIPTION Hailed as vibrant, soulful, and engaging, The Kelsey Jillette Group is led by Jillette's warm, expansive vocals, and draws on standards from the American songbook, South American folk music, classical, blues, ...

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