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Recording

Norm Drubner Woos Listeners On "Love Letters" CD

Source: Eric Taylor
September 3, 2014

Norm Drubner's Love Letters is a collection of easy listening love songs with smooth vocals that suit an evening of wooing times. The unforced vocals soothe and make for sophisticated listening. “Love Letters" has lovely piano that sounds so close to Aretha Franklin’s performances, complementary and unobtrusive. The lyrics introduce an effective delivery, each unique yet making a comprehensive thread from end to end. The change from guitar to piano are so smooth; the lead changes and one cannot tell ...

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Performance / Tour

Vocalist Michelle Walker Returns To Russia For An Extended Tour As A Cultural Ambassador Of Jazz

Source: Michelle Walker
September 3, 2014

Jazz Vocalist Michelle Walker Tours Far East of Russia in September 2014 New York, NY - JGP Records announces the September 2014 tour schedule for jazz vocalist Michelle Walker. Michelle will present several special concerts throughout Russia on a tour from August 31 – September 15th. The concerts will feature her arrangements, music and original songs from her upcoming CD release project, “Love Misery”. The performances will be held at various outdoor Jazz Festivals, Philharmonic Halls and Jazz Clubs in ...

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Festival

Hong Kong International Jazz Festival Returns September 14 - 20

Source: All About Jazz
September 6, 2014

The Hong Kong International Jazz Festival returns for its eighth edition with an enticing offering of jazz of very different stripes over four days. Jazz festivals in Hong Kong have has a checkered history over the past quarter of a century but thanks to the eternal enthusiasm and the unstinting efforts of the Hong Kong Jazz Association the concept of a jazz festival in this iconic Asian city has refused to die; on the contrary, the HKIJF has now established ...

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Contest

Enter the "Michael Carvin Experience - Flash Forward" Giveaway!

Source: All About Jazz
September 2, 2014

All About Jazz members are invited to enter the Motema Music “Michael Carvin Experience - Flash Forward“ giveaway contest starting today. We'll select FIVE winners at the conclusion of the contest on September 29th. Click here to enter the contest (Tracking Michael Carvin at AAJ automatically enters you in the contest.) Good luck! Your Friends at Motema Music About Flash Forward Having played with many of the jazz giants in his impressive career (Dizzy Gillespie, Dexter Gordon, Freddie ...

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Event

Jazz Arts Group/Columbus Jazz Orchestra Present A "Supreme" Evening With Mary Wilson In "Motown Medley" - Sept. 19-20

Source: Scott Vezdos
September 2, 2014

Columbus, OH – The Jazz Arts Group of Columbus (JAG) is pleased to open its 2014-15 Columbus Jazz Orchestra (CJO) season at the historic Lincoln Theatre with a Motor City celebration featuring the legendary Mary Wilson of The Supremes in “Motown Medley” (September 19-20, 2014). Filling the charts with thirty-three Top 40 hits, Mary Wilson lived the life of a star as she, Diana Ross and Florence Ballard became the premier act of Motown and the most successful “girl group” ...

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Recording

Soft Machine Legend Hugh Hopper 10-CD Set Of Unreleased Recordings To Be Released By Gonzo Multimedia

Source: Glass Onyon PR - Keith James
September 2, 2014

London, UK - Hugh Hopper and Soft Machine fans worldwide are rejoicing to the news of the pending release of HUGH HOPPER - DEDICATED TO HUGH, a 10-CD Archival Celebration of the music of bass guitarist, composer, Hugh Hopper comprised of previously unreleased Hi-Fidelity recordings. Compiled by Michael King, a Canadian Hugh Hopper Scholar, the CDs will be released individually, beginning with Volume One, entitled 'Memories'. This ten part series is to compliment a heretofore large body of work (over ...

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Recording

Musician, Singer, And Songwriter, Lilla Releases Her Second Album, "The Awakening"

Source: Powderfinger Promotions
September 2, 2014

Musician, singer, and songwriter, Lilla releases her second album, “The Awakening,” just one week after graduating from Berklee College of Music. A unique blend of soul, hip hop, jazz, and reggae, The Awakening is reminiscent of music from a young Erykah Badu or Sade. Lilla’s music evokes the listener’s consciousness, her sultry and soulful vocals clearly reflecting influences of Nina Simone and Billie Holiday, creating a deep connection with a persistent reminder, “it’s time for us to wake up!” A ...

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Recording

Jazz Crooner Spencer Day's New CD Receives Rave Reviews

Source: Glass Onyon PR - Keith James
September 2, 2014

San Francisco, CA - The music press worldwide is buzzing with excitement about the release of jazz/pop crooner Spencer Day's critically acclaimed CD Daybreak! Spencer Day is widely regarded for his original songs that blend compelling melodies, smart lyrics and lush arrangements. Audiences around the world have enthusiastically supported Spencer for over ten years at venues as diverse as Birdland in New York, the Hollywood Bowl, Jazz Alley in Seattle, the Pacific Rim Jazz Festival in Manila, the Kennedy Center ...

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