Home » Jazz News

Jazz News

Timely announcements covering new album releases, tours, concert series, special events, job postings, crowdfunding campaigns and more. You can find more news by searching our website, viewing our news stream, seeing what's trending or reading our blog posts. Subscribe to our news RSS feed and/or embed AAJ news content on your website or blog. Learn about our news service here. Submit news here.

Recording

Joe Morris Relaunches Riti Records With Two New Releases

Source: All About Jazz
June 22, 2002

Riti records - which was started by guitarist Joe Morris in 1983 - is releasing its first new recordings since 1992. Age of Everything (RITICD004) by Joe Morris, and Saying So (RITICD005) by pianist Steve Lantner will be released on July 2, 2002.

Through a special arrangement, Riti recordings will be distributed by AUM Fidelity. Distribution Contact: [email protected] ph: 718-369-0913 fx: 718-369-0981

Age of Everything marks a breakthrough in the extensive recorded body of work by guitarist Joe Morris. Marking ...

Continue Reading

Performance / Tour

HANK JOHNSON will Celebrate his 53rd Birthday with a Jam Session at Cleopatra's Needle on July 14, 2002

Source: All About Jazz
June 21, 2002

On Sunday, July 14, 2002 there will be a jam session at Cleopatra's Needle as well as a celebration - because it's HANK JOHNSON'S BIRTHDAY! “Cool Mike" Fitzbenjamin (Hank's usual bassist) is expected to drop by, however, John Ray (X-Ray) will be the bassist for the event. Gary Smith, is expected to provide the flawless timing and backup complimenting the trio. Hank will be a young 53 years old and musicians are invited to drop in. “YOU NEVER KNOW WHO ...

Continue Reading

Recording

Mack Avenue Records Releases The Legacy Lives On II

Source: All About Jazz
June 20, 2002

Award / Grant

2002 Jazz Award Winners - Dave Holland Named Musician of the Year

Source: All About Jazz
June 19, 2002

The Jazz Journalists Association held their sixth annual Jazz Awards event on Wednesday, June 19 at Jazz Standard (116 E. 27th Street, New York City), with upwards of 300 musicians, journalists, photographers, broadcasters, news media professionals, and industry executives from Europe and North America in attendance. The capacity audience was treated to celebrated actor Avery Brooks and longtime comedian and jazz funnyman Soupy Sales as Master of Ceremonies, and guest appearances from Marian McPartland, Dr. Billy Taylor, Cassandra Wilson, Bill ...

Continue Reading

Event