Jazz News

Eliane Elias to release

Source: All About Jazz
March 17, 2004

Dreamer Features Elias Performing with Bassist Marc Johnson, Drummer Paulo Braga, & Special Guests Oscar Castro-Neves on Guitar And Michael Brecker on Tenor Saxophone

Renowned Arranger and Composer Rob Mathes Conducts the Orchestra

For her sophomore Bluebird / RCA Victor Group outing, pianist-vocalist-composer Eliane Elias fulfills a career-long dream: recording an album of vocals supported by a full orchestra. The gorgeous DREAMER is an 11-track collection comprised of a fresh mix of songs from the American songbook, rapturous Brazilian bossa ...

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Arkadia Records announces TK Blue Tour Itinerary

Source: All About Jazz
March 17, 2004

For Immediate Release: TK Blue's Tour Itinerary Scroll down for more information on TK Blue and his albums! For more information visit www.tkblue.com and www.arkadiarecords.com. MARCH 19th James Weidman at PS 208 21 West 111 Street tel 212.678.2882 1:30 PM APRIL 17th Hartford, Connecticut with Randy Weston 30th UP OVER JAZZ CAFE in Brooklyn T.K.BLUE featuring Onaje Allan Gumbs on piano. three sets starting at 9pm....$18 cover and $5 minimum351 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 (718) 398-5413 MAY 1st UP ...

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The Frank & Joe Show at Sweet Rhythm, Sunday, March 21

Source: All About Jazz
March 16, 2004

This Sunday, March 21 at 8 & 10 PM at Sweet Rhythm - The Frank & Joe Show. Led by the exciting musical team of virtuoso guitarist Frank Vignola and master percussionist Joe Ascione, The Frank & Joe Show resume their successful Sunday night residency at the New York City music room, Sweet Rhythm, with a series of shows beginning March 21st and continuing for an open ended run. On Sunday, May 9, the band will host a special CD ...

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Chuck Niles, Legendary Jazz DJ, Dies

Source: All About Jazz
March 16, 2004

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Chuck “Be-Bop Charlie" Niles, whose velvety baritone voice and music knowledge earned him the only Hollywood Walk of Fame star awarded to a jazz radio host, died Monday. He was 76. Niles died at Santa Monica Hospital from complications of a stroke he suffered Feb. 26, said longtime friend Judy Jankowski. “We would call him 'The Great Chuck Niles,'" said Jankowski, who also is the president and general manager of KKJZ-FM in Long Beach, where Niles ...

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Rueda de Casino with La Timba Loca at the Regattabar!

Source: All About Jazz
March 16, 2004

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Multi-Dimensional Artist Rob Levit Showcases Artwork and Music at Annapolis' City Dock Caf

Source: All About Jazz
March 15, 2004

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Origin Records: March 2004 Releases

Source: All About Jazz
March 14, 2004

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Jazz Photographer Jeffrey Kliman Exhibits Work at The Smithsonian Instutute

Source: All About Jazz
March 14, 2004

Jeffrey Kliman, Jazz Photographer, & The Smithsonian Instutute presents an exhibition of photographic images, On Stage and Back Stage: Women in Jazz. The pictures were taken at the Kennedy's Center's Women In Jazz annual series, over the last 10 years. The exhibit can be found on the third floor west, at the National Museum of American History & will run indefinitely. Mr. KLiman's images were last seen in the exhibit Latin Jazz., currently on tour, for the Smithsonian. This show ...

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