Jazz News

Henry Grimes & Marshall Allen: Spaceship on the Highway! (3/O5)

Source: All About Jazz
February 24, 2005

February 24, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Friday, March 4th through Saturday, March 19th, 'O5: Henry Grimes & Marshall Allen SPACESHIP ON THE HIGHWAY ! a road tour of the northeastern U.S. < > < > > > < > Contact: Margaret Davis, (212) 841-O899, > < > < > Friday, March 4th: Henry Grimes & Marshall Allen, An Die Musik, 4O9 North Charles St., 2nd floor, Baltimore, Maryland, sets at 8 & 1O p.m., 888-221-617O, , . ...

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New York Debut For Jazz Violist Tanya Kalmanovitch at Cornelia Street Cafe, March 2 @ 8:30 PM

Source: All About Jazz
February 24, 2005

Cornelia Street Cafe 29 Cornelia Street Greenwich Village, NY 10014 Tel: 212-989-9319 Fax: 212-243-4207 Web: corneliastreetcafe.com “a culinary as well as a cultural landmark" Mayoral Proclamation, City of New York 1987 NEW YORK DEBUT FOR JAZZ VIOLIST TANYA KALMANOVITCH Juilliard-trained violist and violinist performs acoustic and electric sets at Cornelia Street Café, March 2 @ 8:30 PM Named 2004's “Best New Talent" by All About Jazz New York, violist & violinist Tanya Kalmanovitch makes her New York debut as a ...

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In Old New Orleans: The Story of Jazz Legend, Bunk Johnson

Source: All About Jazz
February 24, 2005

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Charlie Haden Launches New Web Site

Source: All About Jazz
February 24, 2005

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'Latin Jazz Grooves' DVD New from Berklee Press

Source: All About Jazz
February 23, 2005

LEADING LATIN JAZZ ARTIST RELEASES NEW INSTRUCTIONAL DVD

Latin Jazz Grooves Features Interviews, Lessons, Practice Exercises, and Bonus Concert Footage

Boston, Mass., February 23, 2004 – One of today’s finest Latin jazz artists, Mexican-born vibraphonist and composer Victor Mendoza, has just released Latin Jazz Grooves, a practical approach to helping musician's develop their vocabulary and skills playing rhythms and common chord progressions in this rich musical style.

No matter what instrument a student plays, they will be able to use ...

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All About Jazz Server Status: February 23, 2005

Source: All About Jazz
February 23, 2005

All About Jazz was victimized by a malicious hacker attack last night (Tuesday, February 22), which caused the server to crash--we were offline for 18 hours. We also experienced a similar attack last week which caused a 5 hour outage.

We believe we addressed the security loophole and plan to take the necessary steps to further fortify the site.

AAJ, especially recently, appears to be a target for hackers. This in no way will discourage us from building new systems ...

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Vibraphonist Tim Collins to perform at Blues Alley in DC 2/28

Source: All About Jazz
February 22, 2005

Vibraphonist Tim Collins will be performing at Blues Alley in Washington, DC on Monday, February 28th. Showtimes will be 8pm and 10pm. Joining Tim will be Matt Blostein (alto sax), Matthias Bublath (piano/organ), Eric Harper (bass), Simon Lott (drums). The group will be completing an mini east coast tour with the performance at Blues Alley. Other stops on the tour include: Thursday 2/24 - 2pm Clinic at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Music

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John Ellis Announces U.S. Tour Dates / New CD "One Foot In The Swamp" Out Now

Source: All About Jazz
February 22, 2005

HYENA Records' Recording Artist JOHN ELLIS Announces U.S. Tour Dates

Touring In Support Of His New Album, ONE FOOT IN THE SWAMP In Stores Today, February 22nd

New York, NY -- John Ellis is one of the most exciting young tenor saxophonists in jazz today. While he's best known for his work as a member of the Charlie Hunter Trio, he's quickly becoming a compelling leader in his own right. Having recently signed to the eclectic New York City independent ...

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