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Recording

Modern Jazz Guitarist David Wright New Music Release, "Music From The International Airport Hotel Lounge"

Source: Dave Wright
May 21, 2014

Music From The International Airport Hotel Lounge is the newest release by guitarist and composer David Wright. Following up his 2013 releases Jazz Socialand Juniper Snowberries this release ventures into new territory for David. “Stylistically, this is something I've been wanting to do for a long time “ states David. Weighing in at just under forty minutes the recording featuring eight 'modern jazz' compositions, each written within the past nine months. “It captures my introspective 'winter mood'". “Compositionally, I was ...

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Website

All About Jazz Tip: Tagging Your Photos

Source: All About Jazz
May 20, 2014

Tags are an essential part of the All About Jazz gallery and are the primary means by which your images are found. Follow these useful tips when tagging your images It's best to tag all images with any combination of the following information: musician name, venue name, event name, photographer name, city name. Photos tagged with a city name will appear on the city's Jazz Near You page. (e.g. https://www.jazznearyou.com/philadelphia/) There is no limit to the number of tags you ...

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Recording

Louis Prima Jr. & The Witnesses To Release Blow On June 10

Source: Independent Music Media
May 20, 2014

A different kind of musical dawn is coming with flashes of rowdy big band, simmering soul and swaggering rock 'n' roll as Louis Prima Jr. and the Witnesses prepare to ignite a new legacy with their second full-length album, Blow out June 10 on Warrior Records/Universal Music Distribution. With Blow, Prima and the Witnesses revive a boogie woogie spirit for the modern generation. “The message is to have a good time and enjoy life," explains Prima. “Get up and move. ...

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Recording

Available Today: The David Weiss Sextet - "When Words Fail," On Motema Music!

Source: Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
May 20, 2014

Available NOW on Motema Music, May 20, 2014 Reassembled after ten years, The David Weiss Sextet delivers a brilliant set of music that serves as a beacon of musical excellence, and a reflection on a year of loss CD RELEASE CELEBRATION - JUNE 25 AT SMOKE JAZZ AND SUPPERCLUB, NYC When Words Fail Features: David Weiss- Trumpet, Marcus Strickland - Tenor Saxophone, Myron Walden - Alto Saxophone, Xavier Davis - Piano, Dwayne Burno - Bass, E.J. Strickland - Drums “A ...

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Video / DVD

Blue Wild Angel: Jimi Hendrix Live At The Isle of Wight to be released on Blu-Ray for the first time ever on June 17

Source: Michael Ricci
May 20, 2014

Tuesday, June 17 will mark the first Blu-ray release of Blue Wild Angel: Jimi Hendrix Live At The Isle of Wight, the enrapturing film that documents the guitar legend’s August 1970 performance before an audience of 600,000. It was the largest show attendance-wise he would ever play and came just 18 days before his untimely death. Blue Wild Angel: Jimi Hendrix Live At The Isle of Wight, is available on Amazon and will be released by Experience Hendrix LLC and ...

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Festival

Berkshire Gateway Jazz Weekend Announces Final Lineup, Tix On Sale Now

Source: Ed Bride Associates
May 20, 2014

LEE, Mass. — The summer jazz season opens in the Berkshires June 5-8, when the third annual Berkshire Gateway Jazz Weekend brings marquee performers and local jazz musicians to downtown Lee. Sponsored by Berkshire Gateway Preservation, Inc., in collaboration with Berkshires Jazz, Inc., the weekend event will be highlighted by the appearances of Sonny & Perley; The Sounds of Shearing; and the New Black Eagles Jazz Band. Festivities also include a jazz brunch, an outdoor art show, and “jazz about ...

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Advocacy

Bill Clinton to receive award for jazz advocacy

Source: Michael Ricci
May 20, 2014

Former President Bill Clinton will get a chance to play his saxophone when the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz honors him with its Founder’s Award. The Monk Institute announced Monday that Clinton will receive the award at a Nov. 9 concert at Los Angeles’ Dolby Theater featuring Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Dianne Reeves, Dee Dee Bridgewater and others. The proceeds will support the institute’s free jazz education programs worldwide. Hancock, the institute’s chairman, says Clinton honed “his creativity on the ...

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Performance / Tour

Jazz Vocalist Michelle Walker Sings @ The Kitano Wed May 21st

Source: Michelle Walker
May 20, 2014

Jazz Vocalist Michelle Walker Performs @ Jazz at the Kitano on Thursday February 13, 2014 The Kitano Hotel Jazz Bar & Lounge 66 Park Avenue @ 38th Street (Grand Central Station) New York NY 10016 Tel: (212) 885-7000 8:00 pm and 10:00 pm Sets $15 Cover, $15 Min. RESERVATIONS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED! Joining Michelle will be: TORU DODO - Piano MICHAEL O'BRIEN - Bass WILLARD ...

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