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Event

Fred Ho Tribute in New Haven on September 17

Source: Michael Ricci
September 6, 2014

Fred Ho Tribute to be Presented in New Haven By Jacob Epstein New Haven, CT: The Hartigan Epstein Brown Quartet, an ensemble that creates and performs works inspired by World Cultures and Jazz, will present a tribute to their colleague and collaborator, Fred Ho. Also joining the performance will be Librettist Ann T. Greene and Baritone Saxophonist Benjamin Barson, long time collaborators and colleagues of Mr. Ho and special guests associated with his work. The presentation will be hosted at: ...

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Recording

A Star-Studded Ensemble Of Contemporary Jazz Players Join Together For The Ultra Melodic Smooth Jazz Cafe

Source: Glass Onyon PR - Keith James
September 6, 2014

Los Angeles, CA - Pull up a chair, grab a cup of joe and get ready to hear some of the most lush, harmonious jazz guitarists around at the Smooth Jazz Cafe! This new project, set to be released September 30 on Purple Pyramid Records, features Australian jazz fusion great Frank Gambale, former Dire Straits guitarist Hal Lindes, Stan Getz sideman and current member of Fourplay, Chuck Loeb, and the Grammy nominated Denny Jiosa. And the whole thing is helmed ...

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Radio

Blue Note Records & SONOS Announce Exclusive Partnership

Source: Michael Ricci
September 5, 2014

As Blue Note Records continues to celebrate 75 years of The Finest In Jazz throughout 2014, the legendary jazz label is proud to announce an exclusive partnership with Sonos, an innovator in wireless home audio products that let you stream all your favorite music, including some of the greats from the Blue Note archives, to any room in your home in high fidelity sound. Together, we believe in the experience of listening out loud to capture the energy and passion ...

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Recording

New CD From Vocalist Carmen Lundy, ‘soul To Soul’ Set For Release September 23

Source: Miles High Productions
September 5, 2014

A Myriad Of Special Guests Including Patrice Rushen, Geri Allen, Randy Brecker, Simphiwe Dana, Bennie Maupin, Carol Robbins, Warren Wolf And More Los Angeles, CA. - “Soul To Soul,” a passionate new song cycle from vocalist, songwriter, producer and musician Carmen Lundy, is set for release September 23rd, 2014 via Afrasia Productions. “Soul To Soul”, Lundy’s 14th album, is the next chapter in her critically-acclaimed career as both a musical artist and a visual artist; a return to her roots ...

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Website

Jazz Near You 2013 Survey Results

Source: All About Jazz
September 4, 2014

Recording

Henry Mancini's "The Classic Soundtrack Collection"(9-CDs) to be released November 18!

Source: Michael Ricci
September 4, 2014

The 9-CD box set features 18 of Mancini’s most celebrated soundtrack albums with rare bonus tracks. Scores feature jazz and pop standards, including “The Pink Panther Theme,” “Moon River” (from Breakfast At Tiffany’s) and “Baby Elephant Walk” (from Hatari!) Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, is proud to announce the release of Henry Mancini’s The Classic Soundtrack Collection on Tuesday, November 18th. In a career that spanned nearly half a century, Henry Mancini (1924-1994) became synonymous with ...

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Education

Brubeck Institute Announces New Series, Take 5 Jazz At The Brew Schedule

Source: Keith Michaud
September 4, 2014

University of the Pacific’s Brubeck Institute this week announced its new Brubeck Institute Presents series and the fall schedule for its popular Take 5 Jazz at the Brew series and Take 5 Jam Sessions. Chris Brubeck, Peter Epstein, Steve Allee and Jamie Baum will each play Brubeck Institute Presents dates this fall, with Stefon Harris and Christian McBride already slated to perform in February and March. Allee, Baum and Harris also will be featured guest artists with the Pacific Jazz ...

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Performance / Tour

Vocalist Denise Montana On The Main Line Wed. Oct. 15th!

Source: Jim Miller
September 4, 2014

Jazz Bridge Third Wednesday Concert Series on The Main Line presents singer Denise Montana at The New Leaf, 1225 Montrose Avenue in Rosemont, on Wednesday, October 15th. Tickets are $10, $5 for students, and are available only at the door. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Information: 215-517-8337 or visit jazzbridge.org. Denise Montana is a double platinum-selling recording artist who is fluent in almost any musical style. Whether singing jazz, blues, pop, rock, or compositions from the great American songbook, Montana is ...

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