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Recording

"Doors: Chicago Storylines," New CD By Alto Saxophonist/Composer Caroline Davis, Due Nov. 6

Source: Terri Hinte Publicity
September 23, 2015

Following the release of her much-praised 2012 debut, Live Work & Play, alto saxophonist and composer Caroline Davis relocated from Chicago to New York City and got to work on an ambitious project that had been germinating for seven years. To honor her eight-year residency in Chicago, she combines spoken stories and original compositions on her new CD Doors: Chicago Storylines, which will be released by ears&eyes Records on November 6. Joining her on Doors are longtime members of her ...

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Recording

Toronto guitarist Galen Weston gets Plugged In & turned back on with debut album

Source: Michael Ricci
September 21, 2015

Guitarist and composer Galen Weston unleashes a lifetime of music on his ambitious debut album, Plugged In. After laying down his guitar for more than a decade, Weston breathes life into his almost forgotten songs, recording 10 original tracks and two covers with fine craftsmanship and intense focus, while showcasing an unwavering dedication to tonal quality and nuance. Fueled by jazz and rock guitarists such as Mike Stern, Wes Montgomery, Mark Knopfler, Eric Johnson and Steve Vai, the record showcases ...

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Event

New England Conservatory’s Jazz Studies & Contemporary Improvisation Departments Present Over 100 Free Performances For 2015-2016 Season

Source: Braithwaite & Katz Communications
September 20, 2015

New England Conservatory’s Jazz Studies & Contemporary Improvisation Departments Present Over 100 Free Performances for 2015-2016 Season Plus Residencies with World-Renowned Performers September 2015 — May 2016 Highlights include: Gunther Schuller Memorial Concert; Round Number Birthday Concerts – Anthony Coleman 60, Fred Hersch 60, Ran Blake 80 and Frank Sinatra 100; Annual Film Noir Concert In the Mix + CI Salon Nights – 81 one-hour concerts by exceptional student ensembles New England Conservatory’s internationally renowned Jazz Studies and Contemporary Improvisation ...

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Website

Improved Searching at All About Jazz

Source: All About Jazz
September 19, 2015

All About Jazz readers can search for news, musicians, downloads, photos and articles from any page. Searches are conducted by clicking the magnifying glass icon to the left of “Home" directly under “all about jazz." In addition to fast access to multiple search options from one location, we also added a new page that allows you to search other sections including the history of jazz timeline, videos, birthdays and more. Just click the green MORE SEARCH OPTIONS button on the ...

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Event

The SLM Ensemble Album Release Concert at Roulette on October 8th

Source: Sarah Weaver
September 18, 2015

Program: “Spectral Syn” by Mark Dresser and Sarah Weaver “Cycles of Awakening” by Sarah Weaver “SubTeleToning” by Mark Dresser “Multidimensional Tunings” by Sarah Weaver Jen Shyu, voice, Robert Dick, flute, Julie Ferrara, oboe, Rebekah Heller, bassoon, Jane Ira Bloom, soprano saxophone, Oliver Lake, alto saxophone, Ned Rothenberg, bass clarinet, shakuhachi, James Zollar, trumpet, Ray Anderson, trombone, Dave Taylor, bass trombone, George Ziadeh, oud, voice, Miya Masaoka, koto, Ursel Schlicht, piano, Gerry Hemingway, drum set, ...

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Music Industry

Alfi Records US Label Launch: Sandoval, Turcio, Orozco, Chindamo/Black, Albare

Source: Carolyn McClair Public Relations
September 17, 2015

ALFI Records Celebrates International Label with Diverse Releases Featuring Arturo Sandoval, Joe Chindamo/Zoe Black, Phil Turcio, César Orozco and the Company’s Own Founder, Albare ALFI Records, the new international, multicultural record label founded by virtuoso jazz guitarist Albert Dadon (aka Albare) celebrates its worldwide launch with five releases by a roster of lauded musicians, including 10-time Grammy winner Arturo Sandoval, Joe Chindamo/Zoe Black, Phil Turcio and César Orozco as well as the label founder himself. Committed to filling a void ...

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Crowdfunding Campaign

Pianist Bob Karty’s Kickstarter Reunites Members Of Oregon And The Pat Metheny Group With Imaginative Original Compositions

Source: Bob Karty
September 17, 2015

Pianist and composer Bob Karty has launched a Kickstarter for his debut album as leader and composer, featuring all original compositions and a stellar band: Paul McCandless on saxophones, oboe, and bass clarinet, Mark Walker on drums and percussion and Steve Rodby on acoustic bass. McCandless and Walker are members of the seminal jazz band Oregon; Rodby played for three decades with guitarist Pat Metheny and is one of the most in-demand producers in jazz. Bob Karty has worked for ...

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Website

All About Jazz Musician News: Expanded toolkit and promotional services

Source: All About Jazz
September 16, 2015

Attn: Musicians We recently launched version 2 of the Jazz Near You app. It's vastly improved and is now compatible with Android and iOS—and it even runs on a Kindle Fire. We want to make sure your events look their absolute best in the app, so please make sure you've added a thumbnail image to your musician profile. The same image appears in the Jazz Near You app. If you don't have a thumbnail image at All About Jazz, then ...

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