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Three Jazz Books and a Work of Jazz Fiction by All About Jazz Contributor Jakob Baekgaard
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All About Jazz
All About Jazz contributor, Jakob Baekgaard, has published four books with selections of pieces previously published on All About Jazz. Each book has a different theme. A Song for Valentine Jazz fiction First published on All About Jazz as a short story in four parts with the title, Last Song for Valentine, this version, now titled A Song for Valentine, has been expanded into a novella with eleven chapters, including a new ending. It also comes with a soundtrack/playlist with ...
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Eric Vloeimans & Will Holshouser Duo On Tour In September and With Kinan Azmeh at Drom on September 8, 2024
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Will Holshouser
Dutch trumpet star Eric Vloeimans is coming to the US in September for a duo tour with American accordionist Will Holshouser; at their New York concert on September 8th, they will be joined by very special guest Kinan Azmeh on clarinet, originally from Syria. These three virtuoso musicians play their original compositions that bring together sounds from jazz, classical and folk music: rich harmonies, catchy melodies, and energetic improvising span the range from emotional to fun. The combination of instruments ...
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Saxophonist Rahsaan Barber Renews His Creative Energy, Ambition With 'Six Words,' Releasing September 6 On Jazz Music City
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Terri Hinte Publicity
Saxophonist Rahsaan Barber greets the arrival of a new phase in his musical career with the September 6 release Six Words on Jazz Music City Records. The album features Barber’s eponymous, eight-part suite—his first—performed by his sextet Everyday Magic, which he formed with the help of a grant from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (where Barber is an assistant professor of jazz studies and saxophone). The “six words” of the title refer to a statement Barber once ...
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Yaacov Mayman Debuts New Song With All-Star Band At Made In NY Jazz Festival, Montenegro
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Yaacov Mayman
Grammy-Nominated saxophonist Yaacov Mayman talks about the debut of his composition “Tik Tok" at the Made in NY Jazz Festival, Montenegro. Q: Yaacov, congratulations on performing at Montenegro's Made in NY Jazz Festival. How was the experience performing at the Submarine Muzeon in Tivat? Yaacov Mayman: Thank you! Performing at the Submarine Muzeon in Tivat was an unforgettable milestone. The unique setting and the venue's rich history made it a truly magical experience. The audience was incredible, and the atmosphere ...
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Legendary Pianist Kenny Barron Makes Smoke Jazz Club Debut, August 22-25, 2024
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AMT Public Relations
Thursday-Sunday, August 22-25, 2024 Sets at 7:00 p.m. + 9:00 p.m. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Tickets are now on sale. $25-$55. To purchase tickets, visit SMOKEjazz.com. SMOKE Jazz Club today announced that NEA Jazz Master Kenny Barron will make his SMOKE Jazz Club debut August 22-25, 2024. The legendary pianist Kenny Barron will lead an essential Trio with bassist Peter Washington and drummer Savannah Harris. Described as “one of the top jazz pianists in the world (The Los Angeles ...
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Danilo Pérez & Bohuslän Big Band Collaborate On The New Album 'Lumen' - Releases October 25, 2024
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Vivo Musique Internationale
Danilo Pérez and Swedish jazz orchestra, Bohuslan Big Band collaborate on the new album Lumen, where Pan-American rhythms meet the Nordic big band sound. The album, characterized by improvisation and playfulness, is evidence of music's power to unite cultures. Danilo Pérez and Swedish jazz orchestra, Bohuslän Big Band collaborate on the new album Lumen, where Pan-American rhythms meet the Nordic big band sound. The album is characterized by improvisation and playfulness, is evidence of music's power to unite cultures. Lumen ...
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Melissa Kassel & Tom Zicarelli Group Releases 'Moments,' A Set Of Inventive And Thought-provoking New Music
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Melissa Kassel
Melissa Kassel, a consistently creative jazz singer, has released her latest recording, Moments. The colorful set consists of ten original songs co-written with Tom Zicarelli, which pays tribute to some of the most universal aspects of life, from finding love to the beauty of nature. For this project, Melissa Kassel and Tom Zicarelli are joined by an all-star team of brilliant musicians—and long-time friends—that make up the Melissa Kassel and Tom Zicarelli Group. Pianist Zicarelli began working with Melissa in ...
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International Association Of Schools Of Jazz (IASJ) Announces New Executive Director: Ed Partyka
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Lydia Liebman Promotions
The International Association of Schools of Jazz (IASJ) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ed Partyka as its new Executive Director, effective January 1, 2025. A renowned arranger, composer, conductor and educator, Partyka brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to the core values of the organization. Initiated 35 years ago by renowned jazz artist and educator Dave Liebman, the IASJ has evolved into a preeminent global network of 70 member schools and affiliates, dedicated to advancing ...
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