Jazz News

Test Type Trio release "Chemical Jazz" Sept 29th

Source: All About Jazz

Minneapolis's Test Type Trio will be releasing their 3rd CD on Sunday the 29th @ Jitters Bar & Cafe. This self-produced album is a pushy follow up to their last self-titled release, further blurring the lines of what is improvised jazz and how it should sound. Taking a “free jazz" ideology into the studio provoked some of the most creative mixing of jazz and electronic seen yet to date. This limited release will also be available for purchase online through ...

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Craig Harris and N.O.I At Sweet Rhythm Friday, Sept. 20 And Saturday, Sept. 21

Source: All About Jazz

Featuring: Craig Harris-Trombone, Carla Cook-Vocals, Helga Davis-Vocals, Latanya Hall- Vocals Tony Lewis - Drums, Calvin Jones-Bass, Bahnamous Bowie-Keyboards, Abdour M'boup-Percussion, Chiek M'baye-Percussion

When Craig Harris exploded onto the jazz scene in 1978, he brought the entire history of the jazz trombone with him. From the growling gutbucket intensity of early New Orleans music through the refined, articulate improvisation of the modern era set forth by J.J. Johnson, and into the confrontational expressionism of the '60s avant-garde, Craig handled the total ...

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Japanese Songbird Returns For 2002 Tribute/Encore

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LaGuardia Community College's Fourth Annual Jazz Jam Series Kicks Off on October 11

Source: All About Jazz

Featured will be percussionist Renato Thoms

Long Island City, NY--Continuing the rich legacy of jazz in Queens, the LaGuardia Performing Arts Center will kick off the fourth season of its popular jazz jam series on October 11.

In the spirit of the improvisational jazz sessions, which took place in Queens when such jazz giants as Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Count Basie, Dizzy Gillespie, Chick Corea performed in the borough's jazz clubs, the college will host 10 live jazz showcases and ...

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Ray Barretto's New World Spirits Sept. 17-22

Source: All About Jazz

With Miguel Zenon, John Bailey, Luis Perdomo, Vince Cherico, Hans Glawischnig

For over five decades the legendary conguero Ray Barretto has provided the latin groove for the biggest stars in jazz including Art Blakey, Red Garland, Freddie Hubbard, Wes Montgomery and Dizzy Gillespie. Known for his impeccable swing and hard hitting conga style his concerts are incendiary. His critically acclaimed ensemble New World Spirit features some of the brightest stars on the jazz scene today. Known for their tense and ...

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William A. London Jr.- Jazz Singer/Pianist

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Chris Korblein releases new CD When You

Source: All About Jazz

Produced by Derek Nakamoto (Keiko Matsui, Teddy Pendergrass, Michael Bolton, Gerald Albright), this second release by guitarist Chris Korblein brings 9 melodic nonvocal tracks and one very special performance by guest vocalist Robert Tepper (you may remember him from his 1986 AOR hit “No Easy Way Out").

The instrumental songs cover moods from Jazzy and energetic to rich and relaxing and stay at all times spiritually and artistically moving. The memorable melodies and hooks, sophisticated arrangements and guest performances by ...

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