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Music Industry

New Vinyl-Only Company Uses Innovative New Model To Release World-Class Artists

Source: Scott Thompson Public Relations
October 14, 2015

Initial year's membership brings private material by Jack DeJohnette, Frank Kimbrough, Noah Preminger, Don Friedman, Ben Allison and Leo Genovese. Guests include Esperanza Spalding, Ted Nash, John Patitucci, Billy Hart and more. “A new kind of record label with a curated repertoire of world class musicians. Newvelle ships six impeccably produced and beautifully packaged vinyl LPs to your door every year. This music is available only on vinyl and solely through Newvelle." Elan & J.C. Explain: Members of Newvelle receive ...

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Recording

Saxophonist Mark Hauser Releases “it’s All About The Journey” on October 14th

Source: Mark Hauser
October 13, 2015

The Mark Hauser Quartet’s new CD, It’s All About the Journey, will be released on October 14th. Mark Hauser (alto saxophone) presents eight of his own compositions and gives a high-energy performance with band members Marvin Trummer on piano, Dominik Schürmann on bass and Elmar Frey on percussion. The album will be played at various concerts in Switzerland throughout 2015 and 2016. “After 10 successful years on stage, playing many different styles at public concerts, private events and in the ...

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Event

New England Conservatory Presents Too Marvelous For Words: Music Of Frank Sinatra

Source: Braithwaite & Katz Communications
October 12, 2015

Thursday, October 15 at 7:30 p.m. New England Conservatory presents Too Marvelous for Words: Music of Frank Sinatra, a concert to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Frank Sinatra’s birth at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 15. The event, conducted by Jazz Studies Chair Ken Schaphorst, will feature the NEC Jazz Orchestra and student vocalists with the NEC Philharmonia String Section. Included on the program are many of the most famous arrangements associated with Sinatra such as Nelson Riddle’s arrangements of ...

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Recording

Red Piano Records To Release "Cosmopolitan Greetings" From Frank Carlberg/Joe Morris/Pascal Niggenkemper/Luther Gray

Source: Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
October 11, 2015

Available October 16, 2015 Brooklyn-based Red Piano Records is proud to announce the release of Cosmopolitan Greetings, a collective effort by four veterans of the improvised music scene. This album marks the recorded debut of this quartet, with a line up featuring guitar legend Joe Morris, pianist/composer Frank Carlberg, bass wizard Pascal Niggenkemper and unsung drum master Luther Gray, in a program of three Carlberg compositions, and three collective improvisations. In the liner notes Carlberg describes the genesis of Cosmopolitan ...

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Event

Path Ventures Presents The 10th Annual George Kahn Jazz & Blues Revue Fundraiser For The Homeless Wednesday November 11, 2015

Source: Imaginary Friends
October 10, 2015

Come join us on Veterans Day night and help bring a veteran home. On Wednesday, November 11th, PATH Ventures will host their 10th Annual Holiday Jazz Revue, an unforgettable evening of dinner, music, and fun at the classic Catalina Bar and Grill in Hollywood, CA. The event will take place from 6:30-10:00 PM and feature Jazz Pianist and Composer, George Kahn with an all-star band of L.A. studio artists. Jazz legend Bubba Jackson from KJAZZ, will return this year as ...

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Performance / Tour

Ola Onabulé - United States CD Premiere At Mintons' On November 6th With The Duane Eubanks Quartet!

Source: Scott Thompson Public Relations
October 10, 2015

UK-Nigerian singing sensation recently sold out Royal Albert Hall with Diana Krall! CD release event at Minton's for It's The Peace That Deafens (Dot Time Records) Ola Onabulé makes his U.S. premiere performance of the critically acclaimed new release “Its The Peace That Deafens" on November 6 at Minton's Harlem. Backed by the Duane Eubanks Quartet, this one-night only appearance promises to shake the rafters! He has just completed a sold out run at Royal Albert Hall with Diana Krall. ...

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Obituary

Larry Rosen Legendary Jazz Music Visionary & Entrepreneur Dies At 75

Source: EastWest Media
October 10, 2015

LARRY ROSEN, LEGENDARY JAZZ MUSIC VISIONARY & ENTREPRENEUR, PIONEERED THE MERGE OF MUSIC AND TECHNOLOGY It is with great sadness we announce the passing of beloved jazz music visionary and entrepreneur, Larry Rosen, who passed away at his New Jersey home surrounded by family, Oct. 9, 2015 at the age of 75 after a valiant battle with brain cancer. In a legendary career that spanned over five decades, Rosen was a lifelong jazz lover who among his many achievements helped ...

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Recording

Sam Sadigursky Debuts New Band And Album "Follow The Stick" To Be Released On Brooklyn Jazz Underground Records

Source: Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
October 9, 2015

The spirit of the organization is firmly rooted in Brooklyn. All of the members reside there, and they wanted to give a nod to the vitality of its scene. —The Wall Street Journals Follow The Stick Features Sam Sadigursky (clarinet/bass clarinet) Chris Dingman (vibes, marimba) Bobby Avey (piano) Jordan Perlson (drums, percussion) Jason Palmer (trumpet on trks 2,5,9,13) Ljova (viola, trk 7) Available November 6, 2015 (North America), November 27 ...

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