Jazz News

Arts Maplewood Presents Brazil's Trio Da Paz April 30 – 8PM

Source: All About Jazz
April 6, 2005

April 6, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] ARTS MAPLEWOOD PRESENTS BRAZIL's TRIO DA PAZ APRIL 30 – 8PM $25 gen admission / $20 seniors & fan club members / $12 students @ Burgdorff Cultural Center, 10 Durand Road Maplewood, NJ TRIO DA PAZ (www.triodapaz.com) Romero Lubambo, guitar “Quite simply, Romero is the best Brazillian guitarist there is." --Herbie Mann Nilson Matta, bass “Nilson Matta is a powerhouse bass player." --Down Beat Duduka da ...

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Jazz Upstairs @ the Hudson House guest artist John Hart Wednesday, Tonight! April 6th at 8 pm

Source: All About Jazz
April 6, 2005

April 6, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] Wednesday, April 6, at 8 pm Jazz Upstairs @ the Hudson House guest artist John Hart, guitar joins Matt Haviland, trombone Mike Holober, piano Cameron Brown, bass Tony Jefferson, drums Jazz Upstairs @ the Hudson House every Wednesday, 8 pm – 12 am Jam Session every week following the first set. Hudson House of Nyack 134 Main Street Nyack, NY 845.353.1355 Full dinner menu available upstairs ...

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The Peter Broztmann Chicago Tentet North American Tour

Source: All About Jazz
April 6, 2005

Peter Brotzmann has led a number of internationally renowned, large group, improvising ensembles since the late 1960's. The latest, called the “Chicago Tentet," is one of the best.

First organized in Chicago in January 1997, the group has toured extensively in North America and Europe, and has released eight albums of material. In May, the ensemble will tour North America to coincide with their latest release on Okka Disk, Be Music, Night recorded in Chicago, during November of 2004.

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Brandino " Live "

Source: All About Jazz
April 6, 2005

Brandino “ Live “ 2005 CD press release Brandino Live embodies the spirited playing tradition of Jazz at the Parisian Room during the sixties and seventies, which was one of the premier and oldest Jazz clubs in Los Angeles, located on the corner of Washington and La Brea, where Brandino (Kevin Brandon) and John Beasley grew up playing with such Legends of Jazz as: Red Holloway, Ernie Andrews, Freddie Hubbard, Frank Rosolino, Kai Winding, Jimmy Smith, Stanley Turrentine, Billy Higgins, ...

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441 announces new imprint -- Test of Time Records. Vintage jazz for modern tastes.

Source: All About Jazz
April 5, 2005

441 Records Corporation is proud to announce the launch of a new label imprint, TEST OF TIME Records. In the modern recording era, it has become increasingly rare for quality collections of superbly preserved projects to be presented to the public. One such series of remaining rarities is the East Wind Masterpiece Collection line from Japan. 441 Records Corporation now introduces on Compact Disc some of the best sounding Jazz from the late ‘70s on its new TEST OF TIME ...

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Belinda Underwood In Concert at The Jazz School

Source: All About Jazz
April 5, 2005

Kari-On Productions P.O. Box 436 Evans, GA. 30809 706.294.9996 [email protected]

Press Release Immediate Release

The Jazzschool of Berkeley, CA. Presents

Belinda Underwood In Concert

Date:April 22, 2005 Time:8 pm - 10 pm Price: $10 all ages ok Location: 2087 Addison St. Berkeley, CA 94704 Ph: 510-845-5373 F: 510-841-5373 Main Office Hours: M-Th: 9am-12pm, 2-6pm Sat: 11:30am-2:30pm

Vocalist, Bassist, Composer, Belinda Underwood, “her ability to convey raw emotions and lifelike lyrics further draw you into her unique vibe. Her phrasing and ...

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Blue Note Records Chief Bruce Lundvall Hosts Show On Sirius Satellite Radio

Source: All About Jazz
April 5, 2005

Blue Note Records President/CEO Bruce Lundvall has recently added radio personality to the list of his accomplishments when he began hosting “The Blue Note Hour" on Sirius Satellite Radio. The show, which airs weekly on Sirius Pure Jazz Channel 72 on Fridays at 6pm ET, with encore presentations on Sundays at 9am ET. On the show Lundvall plays Blue Note music from every era of the label's 66 year legacy, adding anecdotes about the artists, label founders, and his storied ...

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Average White Band To Release Greatest & Latest On April 19, 2005

Source: All About Jazz
April 5, 2005

On April 19, 2005, Average White Band releases Greatest & Latest, a 16-song compilation of the legendary funk & soul group's finest songs from the past 15 years via Liquid 8 Records. Included is a special bonus DVD loaded with interviews and live footage. “It's the best material documenting the second phase of our career," says lead singer and bass guitarist Alan Gorrie who reformed the group in 1988 with original members Onnie McIntyre, Roger Ball and new recruit, multi-instrumentalist ...

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