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Recording

Guitarist Willie Oteri Reissues Jazz Gunn's Concepts Of Matematoot

Source: Suzanne Short
May 31, 2015

Re-release date May 15, 2015 “A skillful blend of jazz-fusion and improvisational rock... chock full of instrumental wizardry." —Austin Insight Magazine Originally released on May 15, 2000, Willie Oteri’s Jazz Gunn: Concepts of MateMaToot celebrates the beauties that fifteen years of technological progress and art can offer. This rerelease includes additional detailed artwork by Miko Zen as well as enhanced audio while keeping the original hot and cool sounds that were performed live and captured on tape by some of ...

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Event

Gary Burton, Fred Hersch, Vadim Neselovskyi Trio, Pletenitsa To Perform Concert For The Ukrainian People June 10 At Berklee

Source: Berklee Media Relations
May 30, 2015

Boston, MA. - 2015—Grammy-winning vibraphonist Gary Burton, jazz pianist and composer Fred Hersch, and others will perform a concert of Ukrainian folk music as an expression of solidarity with Ukrainian refugees Wednesday, June 10, at the Berklee Performance Center. Organized by Burton’s former pianist, Odessa, Ukraine native, and Berklee faculty member Vadim Neselovskyi, Concert for the Ukrainian People will feature a program of traditional Ukrainian folk songs alongside Neselovskyi’s original compositions. Drummer Ronen Itzik, bassist Daniel Loomis, and the Berklee ...

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Event

Music At The Farm - The Blacktails Jazz

Source: Nina White, Bobolink Dairy
May 30, 2015

On Sunday, May 31, from 1-4pm, join us under the tent on the lawn of the farmhouse, listening to the energetic music of The Blacktails. With musical influences drawn from American Roots Music to West Coast Swing, Gypsy Jazz, Surf Rock & Blues, The BlackTails are known for their outstanding instrumentalists and sophisticated musical arrangements. The band blends a seamless fusion of covers and original material, with high energy performances and dynamic improvisation. The farm store is open for purchase ...

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Dot Time records signs UK Jazz/Soul vocalist Ola Onabule

Source: Michael Ricci
May 29, 2015

By Peter McLaren New York based label Dot Time Records announced the signing of Jazz/Soul vocalist Ola Onabule today. In recent months Onabule has been making waves in both the jazz and soul scenes with sold out concerts in Europe including headlining the “International Jazz Day” concert in Romania and the current chart success of the re-mix of “Soul Town”—currently number 10 and rising on the UK Soul charts - from his “In Emergency, Break Silence” album. The first release ...

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Maria Schneider's The Thompson Fields Now Available

Source: Brian Camelio
May 29, 2015

The Thompson Fields, Maria Schneider's long awaited album with her influential jazz orchestra, is now available on ArtistShare. The album features all new music by the Grammy Award Winning composer, recording with the Maria Schneider Orchestra for the firs time in seven years. The performances explore the relationship between Schneider and her band members, many of whom have been working with her for over 20 years. Be sure to participate in this fantastic project on ArtistShare to be one of ...

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Recording

"Padme," Debut CD By Pianist/Composer Caili O'Doherty, To Be Released July 7 In Conjunction With West Coast Tour

Source: Terri Hinte Publicity
May 29, 2015

Pianist/composer Caili O’Doherty steps into the top tier of promising young jazz artists with the release on July 7 of her sparkling debut album, Padme, on her ODO Records imprint. O’Doherty’s prowess on acoustic and electric keys, her proclivity for writing airy, flowing melodies, and her clear vision as a leader are much in evidence on the new CD. The album title means “lotus flower,” which “begins growing at the bottom of a muddy pool, emerges and blooms on the ...

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Festival

West Valley Island Cultural Festival, Sunday, June 14, 2015

Source: Kumu Hula Kalena
May 28, 2015

The Third Annual West Valley Island Cultural Festival, June 14, 2015 Arizona - The Third Annual West Valley Island Cultural Festival celebrates island music and dance performances; an educational workshops for music, dance, and lectures. The festival will feature talented musicians, teachers, and dance performers, offering attendees an enjoyable experience. It is celebration of island/folk dance and music around the world. Also, an added feature to this event will be a “Singles Corner", for singles to meet other singles. Single ...

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Performance / Tour

Cuban Pianist Daniel Amat And Top Latin Musicians Celebrate The Classical Side Of Cuban Music In Live Concert, Friday June 19th At Mark Taper Forum

Source: Nina Gordon Public Relations
May 28, 2015

Celebrating the extraordinary heritage of Cuban music, acclaimed Cuban pianist Daniel Amat, accompanied by some of the most sought after Latin musicians in Los Angeles, will pay tribute to Cuba’s most prolific composers in a special concert, Friday, June 19th. The event will be held at the Mark Taper Forum in the Music Center, (located at 135 N. Grand Avenue) in downtown Los Angeles from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Showcasing the classical side of Cuban music, (reminiscent of the ...

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