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Saxophonist Allen Mezquida Launches New Jazz Art Site: The Jazz Dive
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Allen Mezquida
Accomplished jazz saxophonist Allen Mezquida recently brought his quartet to the Stained Glass Music Studio in Pasadena for a memorable event that fused live jazz performances with an exhibit of his jazz portraits. This unique showcase marked the first time Mezquida’s music and visual art were presented together in the same venue. Attendees were treated to a set of classic jazz standards performed by Mezquida and his ensemble, which included Peter Smith on piano, Mike Gurrola on bass, and Charles ...
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Eclectic And Electric Guitarist Olin Clark Unleashes 'Ephemera' On July 19th!
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Scott Thompson Public Relations
NYC-based guitarist Olin Clark invites listeners into the genre-bending world of Ephemera. Featuring alto saxophonist Nathan Reising, bassist Dan Montgomery, and drummer Evan Hyde, Ephemera crafts a dynamic and unique sound that weaves together influences from jazz, rock, folk, experimental, and metal genres. The addition of singer Lily Talmers and keyboardist Aidan Cafferty on compositions “There's Always a Place", and the eponymous “Ephemera" adds a layer of diversity and highlights the album's folk-rock influences. The themes of Ephemera revolve around ...
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The 92nd Street Y, New York Announces Jazz In July 2024
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Serena Robbins
The 92nd Street Y, New York announces Jazz in July 2024, the 39th season for this mainstay of New York’s summer culture season and the first under the artistic directorship of Aaron Diehl. Jazz in July features six concerts from July 17-27 and tickets—on sale today—are available here. This season’s concerts are in person and online, with streams available for 72 hours after the initial broadcast. Diehl was hand-picked to expand the legacy of Jazz in July created under previous ...
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9 Horses Trio Releases String-centric 'Strum' Featuring Sara Caswell, Joe Brent, Andrew Ryan And More
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AMT Public Relations
One of the most influential and admired ensembles in progressive jazz and improvised music, the primarily plucked and bowed string instruments of 9 Horses returns with Strum, its most extraordinary collection yet. Bursting at the seams with creativity and virtuosity, this 67-minute instrumental epic serves as the antithesis to today’s augmentation of A.I.-generated music. Alongside the string trio as the ensemble’s core, STRUM also features 25 of the world’s leading instrumentalists performing eight tunes prominently showcasing acoustic, organic human-made sounds. ...
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Brian Eaton's New Single Covers Pat Metheny Group’s 'Travels'
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Eatin' Records
Brian Eaton’snew 2-track single, Travels, features a cover of the title track from the Pat Metheny Group’s Grammy-winning live album Travels as a tribute to the late Lyle Mays. The musician/producer’s new single, which is out now on Eatin’ Records, also includes the track “Detour Ahead,” Eaton’s version of the timeless jazz standard as the B-side track. The two tracks will be included in a new album due later this year. These ballads, with their melodic lyricism, have a beautiful ...
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Alto Saxophonist Jon De Lucia Revitalizes An Overlooked Chapter In Jazz History On 'The Brubeck Octet Project,' Set For July 12 Release By Musaeum Clausum Recordings
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Terri Hinte Publicity
Ever curious about the underexplored corners of jazz history, alto saxophonist Jon De Lucia breathes new life into one important such chapter with The Brubeck Octet Project, dropping July 12 on his own Musæum Clausum Recordings imprint. The album documents De Lucia and his octet’s rediscovery and reconditioning of the arrangements played by the Dave Brubeck Octet, the innovative 1946-1950 unit with which the iconic West Coast pianist began his career. It will be available in CD and digital formats ...
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Bruna Black Is The Up And Coming Singer Brazil Is Raving About
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Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
Bruna Black is the up & coming singer Brazil is raving about. A former semi-pro basketball player who grew up listening to her cousins singing in church, Bruna would reach the quarter-finals of the Brazilian edition of “The Voice” in 2020, just short of her 21st birthday. With classical vocal training, drums & percussion, and firm roots in church, Sertanejo, Bossa and Brazilian popular song, Bruna is a multi-faceted artist with a rainbow of expressive vocal colors and a rich ...
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Hyewon Park’s Symphony Of Success
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All About Jazz
Hyewon Park has emerged as a luminary in the music industry, exhibiting her multifaceted talent as a pianist, composer, and recording artist. With a unique ability to blend jazz and classical music alongside influences from electronic and South Korean traditions, she has carved out a distinctive niche for herself. Hyewon Park is a prolific artist whose body of work includes acclaimed singles, as well as significant contributions to prestigious productions and events, earning her respect and recognition in both the ...
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