Jazz News

Trumpeter Roy Campbell Passed Away On January 9th 2014. RIP Roy.

Source: Chris Rich
January 15, 2014

Roy Campbell left us last week. Funeral services will be today between 5 and 8pm at Granby's Funeral Home in the Bronx. He was 61 at the time. He had a bright striking life as an earnest, honest and kind contributor to his musical community. He will be deeply missed by many. “There is no one like Roy Campbell on the music scene now. I guess it’s hard to situate someone by comparing them to others, but for lack of ...

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Ronny Jordan, Jazz Guitarist, Dead at 51

Source: Michael Ricci
January 15, 2014

The musician was a leading player in the acid jazz movement

Ronny Jordan, a guitarist and leading player in the acid jazz movement of the '80s and '90s, has died. He was 51.

The guitarist's death was confirmed on Facebook today (Jan. 14) after Jordan's siblings set up a page in his honor. “We appreciate that Ronny has got many fans around the world and so we ask that you keep an eye out for further announcements in relation to ...

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Jeremy Spencer Announces 2014 US Tour & New Release Coventry Blue

Source: Glass Onyon PR - Keith James
January 15, 2014

Dublin, Ireland: Jeremy Spencer’s fans in the US have long been waiting for his return. In fact, except for a few brief US appearances (in 2006 and 2010), 43 years have passed since Jeremy last toured the US (with Fleetwood Mac in 1971). Jeremy announced today that he is scheduled to tour the US in February and March of 2014, initially booking venues in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago and New York. Jeremy has launched a Kickstarter Campaign offering advance ...

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The Danish Winter Jazz Fest 2014 Sets New Record With More Than 400 Concerts Across The Kingdom In February

Source: Simon Christensen
January 15, 2014

The 7 - 23rd February it is time for the 14th edition of the Winter Jazz Fest (in Danish: Vinterjazz). Vinterjazz is the only nationwide music festival in Denmark—keep an eye on the local venues to check what is on the program in your neighborhood. The 2014 edition of Vinterjazz is bigger than ever, presenting more than 400 concerts, spread well to 75 venues across the country, which is a significant improvement on the last year's 300 concerts at 60 ...

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Reggae Artist Mighty Mystic to Release Album via VP Records Music Group

Source: Press Junkie PR
January 14, 2014

Considered one of the leaders in the US reggae movement, reggae artist Mighty Mystic’s fresh sound and musical diversity has proved to be a magnet for music lovers in search of that next level sound that has been missing in the reggae genre. It has attracted listeners of all ages, and from all walks of life. A charismatic man on a mission: Mighty Mystic has gone from being a fan of reggae music, to being a contributor to the art. ...

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Plus Loin To Release Saxophonist-Composer Eli Degibri's New Recording, "Twelve"

Source: Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
January 14, 2014

To be released in the U.S. on January 28, 2014, Twelve is Degibri's sixth album as a leader, and the first featuring his remarkable new quartet “Most Saxophonists from the young generation have great technique, better than saxophonists from my generation, but they can't tell a story. Eli knows how to tell a story, there's a lot of feeling in his playing, a lot of thought and he's a wonderful melodist... In fact, Eli is the only young saxophonist that ...

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See The Music Of Laurie Antonioli and Richie Beirach

Source: Laurie Antonioli
January 12, 2014

A short improvisational piece from master pianist Richie Beirach and song stylist Laurie Antonioli taken from their Duo Session recording is a gorgeous series of brush strokes and images that capture the feeling and sound of this song. Laurie is the Director of the Jazzschool Institute Vocal program and her student, Susana Pineda created this video as a gift for her teacher. It turns out that her intuition was stunning as Richie Beirach's favorite artist is Paul Klee. Young Susana, ...

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Michelle Walker Performs At Zinc Bar Mon January 13th at 7pm

Source: Michelle Walker
January 12, 2014

Jazz Vocalist Michelle Walker Performs @ The Zinc Bar Monday January 13, 2014 Zinc Bar Jazz Club & Lounge 82 West 3rd Street (btw Thompson & Sullivan) Greenwich Village New York NY 10012 Tel: (212) 477-ZINC Reservation Recommended 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM - SHOWCASE HOUR $8 Cover Joining Michelle will be: TORU DODO, Piano MICHAEL O'BRIEN, Bass WILLARD DYSON, Drums Critically acclaimed jazz ...

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