Jazz News

Host Lee Williams Launches New Internet Jazz Station at Live365

Source: Wm Kauffman
October 8, 2013

Hello Jazz Listeners, This is an introduction to a new Internet Jazz Radio Station based in New Jersey that was launched on August 15, 2013. The programming consists mostly of mainstream / traditional Jazz but also includes some Blues, Gospel (accented with a few Jazz artists) and occasional R & B / Pop tunes just to add a little flavor. Actually many jazz musicians play in more than one genre and it’s almost necessary to be able to do that ...

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Revolutionary Album Set To Blend Latin Rhythms With Big Band

Source: Sonia Sanchez
October 7, 2013

Tumbao 21, a collaborative music project, is making headway in the Latin music scene, with an album that will pay homage to Latin Big Band, “The Big Three” (Tito Puente, Machito, and Tito Rodríguez) and West Coast Latin musicians, creating a new paradigm for Latin music. Tumbao refers to a drum or bass pattern of Afro-Cuban origin. For Tumbao 21, it’s the rhythm that unites Cuban, Puerto Rican, and other Latin music for urban Latinos in the 21st century. The ...

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Berklee Celebrates Achievements Of Largest Global Network In Contemporary Music Education With Free Concert Featuring Alumni And Students On October 16

Source: Berklee Media Relations
October 7, 2013

Berklee College of Music hosts 19 educational partners from contemporary music schools, colleges and universities around the world for a two-day summit to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Berklee International Network (BIN). The BIN was established to promote and ensure that the best in modern and contemporary music education is available and accessible to all across the globe. The BIN Summit culminates with a concert featuring alumni and former BIN students. Under the direction of Ron Savage, chair of ...

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Jazz Pianist George Kahn Performing At Santa Monica College October 18th

Source: Imaginary Friends
October 7, 2013

JAZZ PIANIST GEORGE KAHN BRING HIS “SECRETS" TO THE WEST SIDE PERFORMING AT SANTA MONICA COLLEGE OCTOBER 18TH Los Angeles Favorite, Jazz Pianist George Kahn, brings his “Secrets" Quintet to Santa Monica College for a rare Westside performance, on Friday October 18. It will feature an incredible International Band of All-Stars: The lineup is George on piano, Justo Almario on Sax, Bobby Rodriguez on Trumpet, Lyman Medeiros on Bass and Euro Zambrano on Drums. SPECIAL GUEST VOCALIST will be Professor ...

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Jazz Walk In Fairmount Park on Sunday, October 13th, Noon-4pm

Source: Michael Ricci
October 7, 2013

Philadelphia Jazz Project presents JAZZ WALK Take a stroll with the PJP in beautiful Fairmount Park around the 
East Park Reservoir starting at 33rd & Diamond Streets or 33rd & Oxford Streets. JAZZ WALK is a FREE event, featuring Jazz Performances, free snacks & water. Wear comfortable shoes or sneakers for walking and if you need to, bring a lightweight, portable chair. We'll celebrate the lives and work of... • John Coltrane • Dizzy Gillespie • ...

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SFJAZZ Collective Releases The Music Of Chick Corea & New Compositions, Announces Fall Tour Dates

Source: Marshall Lamm Promotions & Public Relations
October 5, 2013

SFJAZZ today announced the release of the SFJAZZ Collective’s ninth limited-edition set, SFJAZZ Collective: Music of Chick Corea and New Compositions, Live at SFJAZZ Center. Only 2,000 copies will be produced. Available exclusively from SFJAZZ the deluxe, hand- numbered 2-CD set is the definitive recording of this all-star jazz ensemble’s ninth year. Recorded live March 28-31, 2013 at the new SFJAZZ Center, the release features new arrangements of the classic works of Chick Corea as well as new original compositions ...

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Enter the "Wolfgang Schalk - The Second Third Man" Giveaway at All About Jazz!

Source: All About Jazz
October 4, 2013

All About Jazz members are invited to enter the Frame Up Music “Wolfgang Schalk - The Second Third Man“ giveaway contest starting today. We'll select FIVE winners at the conclusion of the contest on November 4th. Click here to enter the contest

(Becoming a fan of Wolfgang Schalk at AAJ automatically enters you in the contest.)

Good luck! Your Friends at Frame Up Music About The Second Third Man

The music on The Second Third Man is an ...

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New World Records Proudly Releases Saxophonist/Composer Marty Ehrlich's New Recording, A Trumpet In The Morning

Source: Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
October 4, 2013

Available on November 12, 2013 A Trumpet in the Morning is Ehrlich's first recording in 13 years devoted entirely to his large ensemble compositions, featuring J.D. Parran, Ron Horton, James Zollar, Howard Johnson, Ray Anderson, Jerome Harris, Uri Caine, Drew Gress, Eric McPherson, Matt Wilson & many others MARTY EHRLICH STONE RESIDENCY @ The Stone, NYC, November 12-17 New World Records proudly announces the release of A Trumpet in the Morning, the new recording from saxophonist/composer Marty Ehrlich, ...

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