Jazz News

Blues Artist Tinsley Ellis Celebrates Return to Alligator Records with Live Performance in Doylestown

Source: All About Jazz
May 18, 2005

"Feral blues guitar...non-stop gigging has sharpened his six-string to a razor's edge...his eloquence dazzles...he achieves pyrotechnics that rival Jeff Beck and Eric Clapton." -- Rolling Stone

Hard-rocking blues-soaked guitarist / vocalist / songwriter Tinsley Ellis will celebrate his return to Alligator Records with his first-ever live CD, Live-Highwayman, and a performance in Doylestown. The CD is an Ellis fan's dream-come-true, because as great as he is in the studio, it's the stage where Ellis really fires it up. Concert information ...

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Rene Laanen new manager trombonist /vocalist Phil Abraham

Source: All About Jazz
May 18, 2005

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Dub Trio to Open for Meat Beat Manifesto on Upcoming National Tour

Source: All About Jazz
May 18, 2005

We are pleased to announce — no, we are absolutely floored to scream in your ear, “DUB TRIO are opening for MEAT BEAT MANIFESTO!!! Ya dig?" Beginning June 8th in Vancouver, BC Meat Beat embark on their first North American tour in 7 years (!!!) and they have selected Dub Trio as their opening band.

Dub Trio are touring in support of their debut album Exploring the Dangers of (ROIR, 2004) which has been tearing up the insides of college ...

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What's New @ AAJ: May 2005

Source: All About Jazz
May 18, 2005

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thelastmiles.com: the music of Miles Davis 1980 - 1991

Source: All About Jazz
May 18, 2005

thelastmiles.com is a companion site to George Cole's The Last Miles: the music of Miles Davis 1980 - 1991, published in the UK and US and the beginning of April 2005. Miles' last decade of music is widely dismissed by the critics, but George has conducted an re-evaluation that's already getting a lot of praise from the jazz world. Besides the comprehensive info and extracts from the book, the site features some exclusive interviews, photos, memorabilia and other rare Miles ...

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George Gee Big Band debuts at The Garage Restaurant in NYC on May 31st

Source: All About Jazz
May 17, 2005

GEORGE GEE SWINGS AT THE GARAGE! The George Gee 17pc. Big Band will be debuting at The Garage Restaurant in New York City on Tuesday, May 31st from 8pm to 11pm, with a special program of big band swing jazz (for listening and dancing!). The Garage Restaurant is located in The West Village at 99 Seventh Avenue South (at Grove Street) – home of great food and jumpin’ jazz. The George Gee Big Band - a well-known musical entity in ...

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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 17, 2005

Some unbelievably talented people during the 50’s & 60’s 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 ...

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Premiere Los Angeles Jazz Club for Sale

Source: All About Jazz
May 17, 2005

Night Club Business for Sale In the heart of Hollywood and walking distance to Trizec Hahn's Hollywood-Highland developement, this is a top-notch supper club with live entertainment permits and includes an unrestricted 47 Liquor License. The club's state-of-the-art sound system and beautiful interior make it a favorite of the many world-class musicians who have performed here including Steve Tyrell, Chick Corea, Stevie Wonder and many more. Approximately 250 seats for dinner show and features a great outdoor smoking or non-smoking ...

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