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Guitar Virtuoso Andy Timmons Featured On The Debut Release From New Label Psychiatric Records Galactic Tide The Haas Company Vol 1
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Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
The first release from Psychiatric Records by The Haas Company puts the spotlight on Andy Timmons, a dynamic guitar virtuoso who is perhaps best known for his work with the pop-metal band Danger Danger. With drummer Steve Haas propelling the performances and keyboardist Pete Drungle contributing the music, Timmons plays with relentless passion. Joined by Haas, Drungle, Kirwan Brown or Al MacDowell on bass, and saxophonist Pete Gallio, the guitarist is heard at the peak of his powers and his ...
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Eclectic Modern Jazz Band Nori Will Be Performing Nina Simone Tribute Show At The 04 Center in Austin On July 13
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Press Junkie PR
Nori is an eclectic modern jazz band featuring Akina Adderley on vocals, Erik Telford on trumpet, Nick Litterski on keys, Aaron Allen on upright bass, and Andy Beaudoin on drums. Festival Peak describes Nori as “a five-person gift from Austin, TX.” Enriching an aesthetic deeply rooted in American jazz and folk music, the ensemble playfully weaves together a myriad of global influences giving rise to a seamless synthesis of sound. These musical explorations expertly balance the narrative of the song ...
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Ancient And Modern Music Meet Under The Neo-Gothic Arches Of The Church Of The Incarnation (NYC) on Friday, June 7
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Lynn Huyett
An all-star cast of early music and jazz artists join forces to present a music concert with the theme of Hidden Dimensions—influences that we feel but cannot see, such as gravity, love, hope, pain, and music. Featuring Sarah Pillow, voice; John Mark Rozendaal, vielle; Christopher Preston Thompson, voice and gothic harp; Marc Wagnon, vibraphone; Alexandra Ridout, trumpet; David Kikoski, piano; Hamish Smith, bass; and Mike Clark, drums. This third concert of the series takes place on Friday, June 7 at ...
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Acclaimed Composer Hyewon Park Appointed To Prominent Music Programs In The U.s.
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All About Jazz
Acclaimed South Korean composer, pianist, and music educator Hyewon Park is about to make waves in the music industry in the United States. Known for her extraordinary ability to perform, compose, and communicate her musical expertise to students, Park is about to bring her expertise to the next generation of students in the United States, as she has accepted leading roles at several esteemed music schools and colleges. One of the world’s most prestigious educational institutions, Berklee College of Music, ...
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7 Virtual Jazz Club’s Contest 10th Edition: Winners Announced!
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Valerio Pappi
During a live streaming event, the judging panel and the finalists joined the award ceremony for the Pros & Amateurs categories. Pros category First prize goes to Mauro Sigura Quartet (Italy) for La danza di Amarech. Second prize goes to LRK Trio (Russia) for No tears. Third prize goes to Max Bessesen (USA) for Sendoff. Amateurs category First prize went to AB Quartet (Italy) for Lux Originis. Second prize went to Milan Verbist (Belgium) for Dark days, darker nights. Third ...
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Amber Weekes Celebrates Nancy Wilson On Her New Release 'A Lady With A Song'
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Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
A memorable jazz singer based in Southern California, Amber Weekes has always been a storyteller who puts a lot of heart and honest feelings into her interpretations of superior standards taken from a wide variety of sources. The same can be said of Nancy Wilson (1937–2018). The beloved singer was discovered by Cannonball Adderley (with whom she made a classic album), recorded a string of jazz-inspired albums for Capitol in the 1960s, had great success in the pop world, and ...
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Saxophonist Carl Clements Presents 'A Different Light' Out May 23, 2024
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Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
A Different Light treats the listener to an inspiring musical journey with deeply interactive interpretations of the evocatively eclectic compositions, and superb soloistic, melodic, and supportive contributions by all. Carl’s deep roots in jazz, North Indian, and Latin American music, and various influences from around the world merge into a powerfully original musical voice. Combined with the exceptional musicality of all the band members, this is an album not to be missed. About the Band Carl Clements performs in a ...
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Guitarist Jake Hertzog Releases 'Longing To Meet You'
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Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
In his career guitarist Jake Hertzog has performed and composed music for jazz, rock, folk and classical music styles in addition to being the musical director for pop stars. A sonic explorer, Hertzog put together his recent quartet for his new project, utilizing three superb musicians (altoist Matt Woroshyl, bassist Perrin Grace, and drummer Joe Peri) that he knew from their mutual time attending the Manhattan School in New York. Longing To Meet You is inspired by Hertzog’s experiences with ...
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