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Recording

Keyboardist Dan Siegel Returns With A Lush Collection Of Astute Jazz Etched In Melodically Rich “Indigo”

Source: Great Scott P.R.oductions
September 17, 2014

Irvine, CA: Having recorded a catalogue of Top 10 albums in a vivid spectrum of jazz hues with topflight musicians for 35 years, Dan Siegel only emerges when he has something engaging to say with his poetic piano and crafty keyboards. Back with his first new statement in five years, Siegel’s DSM record label will release “Indigo” on October 14, a set comprised of ten new compositions that he wrote, arranged and shared production chores with Grammy-nominated bassist Brian Bromberg. ...

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Interview

Interview: Mahan Mirarab Of Sehrang

Source: Eric Taylor
September 17, 2014

Q: How did Sehrang form? A: Sehrang was formed in early 2013 in Vienna. We three Iranian Europe-based musicians got together with an idea to make music that we love to listen to and play such as jazz/world/folk/Latin and combine it with our Iranian roots. Besides the very strong personal and musical connection we share, our desire is to blend all these elements. Because of all these possibilities and cultural depth we started a long, fascinating journey which is always ...

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Website

Jazz Near You Turns Two! Past Accomplishments and Future Plans

Source: All About Jazz
September 16, 2014

Time flies! Jazz Near You turns two today! Jazz Near You, the web's premiere jazz events discovery platform serving 250 cities worldwide, celebrates its two year anniversary. We'd like to thank our users, partners, and everyone who has helped spread the word about this important service. About Jazz Near You Jazz Near You is a simple yet powerful way for fans to discover who is playing where and when. It's also is a free opportunity for musicians and presenters to ...

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Recording

Pianist Mike Longo To Release New CD, "The Mike Longo Trio Celebrates Oscar Peterson Live," Oct. 7

Source: Terri Hinte Publicity
September 16, 2014

Pianist Mike Longo had the distinct privilege of studying, for six intense months in 1961, with his idol Oscar Peterson in Toronto. Among several key principles imparted by Peterson to his pupil was the importance of “not playing like anyone but yourself,” says Longo. “He told me that people who are trying to play like Art Tatum are making a big mistake in that they are trying to be Art Tatum instead of trying to be as good as Art ...

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Festival

Angel City Jazz Festival Kicks Off 2 Weeks Of Music

Source: Chuck Koton
September 16, 2014

This weekend the 7th Annual Angel City Jazz Festival opens in Los Angeles. Rocco Somazzi founded the festival in order to present non-commercial jazz to an LA audience which had scant exposure to music from the more adventurous end of the jazz spectrum. Back in 2008, 13 different bands, highlighted by the inimitable alto saxophonist, Arthur Blythe, performed on 2 stages, all in one day. The following year, Jeff Gauthier, founder of Cryptogramophone Records, violinist extraordinaire and leader of his ...

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Post A Job Opening At All About Jazz

Source: All About Jazz
September 15, 2014

Have your job opening? Looking for help? Post it to All About Jazz and reach the largest collection of jazz professionals online. How it works: We'll promote your job opening as a news announcement for 90 days or until the position is filled. We'll promote your job opening announcement at the All About Jazz News Center and post it to the All About Jazz Facebook page, the All About Jazz Twitter page, and the All About Jazz Forum. ...

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Equilibrium Return With "Liquid Light"

Source: GoMedia PR
September 15, 2014

European Trio - Sissel Vera Pettersen, Mikkel Ploug and Joachim Badenhorst - Will Release Third Songlines CD on October 14 “...music of exploration...There are elements of serenity from many different avenues of influence on each of the members... Equilibrium has made it sound so easy and so beautiful...Highly Recommended and a must have for everyone." —JazzWrap Liquid Light the third release by the European trio Equilibrium (Norwegian vocalist Sissel Vera Pettersen, Danish guitarist Mikkel Ploug , and Belgian reed player ...

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Video / DVD

Unknown Mahavishnu Orchestra Video Unearthed

Source: Walter Kolosky
September 15, 2014

An investigative reporter, doing research for a book about an aspect of the Beatles, has discovered a long-forgotten and very rare professionally produced video performance of the Mahavishnu Orchestra. The video was literally on its way to the trash bin to be lost forever when Paul Larosa eyed it amongst a treasure trove of musical memorabilia that had been in storage at CBS in New York. LaRosa was not a fan of the trailblazing jazz-rock band of the 1970s, however, ...

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