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Education

Eastman School of Music Announces Two Jazz Faculty Hires and an Endowed Concert Series

Source: Michael Ricci
February 19, 2025

Eastman School of Music, of the University of Rochester, is proud to share two new faculty hires in the Jazz & Contemporary Media (JCM) department, as well as a newly endowed concerts series, all serving to enhance the stellar reputation and offerings of Eastman jazz. Appointed to begin the 2025-26 academic year, Otis Brown III is named Assistant Professor of Jazz Drum Set and Marshall Gilkes is named Associate Professor of Jazz Trombone. In addition, thanks to a significant gift ...

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Music Industry

'Here To Stay' Introduces Jason Lapierre’s Debut Album

Source: Jason LaPierre
February 18, 2025

Rising singer-songwriter and producer Jason LaPierre unveils “Here to Stay," the lead single from his forthcoming debut album, There Are Things I’d Like to Say. A dreamy, nostalgic jazz ballad, it seamlessly blends vintage charm with modern artistry. Featuring acclaimed artist Anthony Lazaro, the song is a delicate meditation on love, carried by poignant lyrics, fluttering piano, and Charlie Parker-inspired saxophone, gliding over a warm, understated rhythm section. Built on a classic AABA structure, Here to Stay balances timeless elegance ...

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Music Industry

Wild Tone Artists Takes Over From Reggie Marshall's MarsJazz

Source: Sujata Subramanian
February 17, 2025

Wild Tone Artists is pleased to announce its launch as a jazz booking agency, continuing the work of industry veteran Reggie Marshall. After more than 30 years running MarsJazz, Marshall has retired, and Wild Tone Artists will carry forward his mission of supporting jazz musicians. Led by Sujata Subramanian, who has a background in tech and a deep appreciation for jazz, Wild Tone Artists aims to build on Marshall’s work while offering new opportunities for musicians. For Sujata, stepping into ...

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Event

Experience Vintage Vegas With Reckless In Vegas 'Unplugged' – A Dinner & Show Event At Vic’s Las Vegas

Source: Vic's Las Vegas
February 16, 2025

Step back in time for an unforgettable night of music, storytelling, and fine dining as Reckless In Vegas “Unplugged” brings a modern twist to classic Las Vegas entertainment. Join us on Saturday, March 29th, from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM for a special Dinner & Show experience, where for just $65 per person, guests will enjoy a show by the Reckless In Vegas crew, featuring Michael Shapiro, along with a Vic’s featured entrée from our exclusive menu. Reckless In Vegas, ...

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Recording

Bassist Rodney Jordan Sends A Love Letter To His Hometown With The March 14 Release Of 'Memphis Blue' On Baxter Music Enterprises

Source: Terri Hinte Publicity
February 15, 2025

Rodney Jordan, born and raised in the city known as the “Home of the Blues,” rightly channels that heritage on Memphis Blue, his personal tribute to the “soulful people of Memphis,” due to release March 14th on Baxter Music Enterprises. Now based in Tallahassee, Florida, Jordan is joined by his fellow Memphian, trumpeter Melvin Jones, as well as a group of first-rank collaborators who evoke the full spectrum of the South: Atlantan pianist Louis Heriveaux, Charleston-based saxophonist Mark Sterbank, and ...

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Recording

PK Music Proudly Presents Christos Yerolatsitis’s Debut Piano Trio Album 'Daydreaming'

Source: Christos Yerolatsitis
February 14, 2025

PK Music announces the upcoming release of Daydreaming, the debut piano trio album from Cypriot pianist and composer Christos Yerolatsitis. Officially hitting platforms on March 14, 2025, this deeply personal collection showcases Yerolatsitis’s singular voice, blending modern jazz with the vibrant hues of his Mediterranean roots. Having previously worked with world-renowned musicians such as Erik Truffaz, Ranjit Barot, and Masa Kamaguchi, Yerolatsitis now brings his own compositions to the forefront. He joins forces with Greek double bassist Grigoris Theodoridis and ...

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Website

All About Jazz Releases Two Free Apps

Source: All About Jazz
February 13, 2025

The wait is over! Long in the works, we're thrilled to announce the release of not one, but two free apps: All About Jazz and Jazz Near You. These apps bring you everything you love about our websites—sleek design, seamless functionality—now without the need for a browser. Best of all, there’s absolutely no learning curve, and every time we improve the website, the updates will appear instantly in the app. Getting started is a breeze—just follow these instructions for iOS ...

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Performance / Tour

Minas - 40th Anniversary Concert, Cake, and Dance Party in Philadelphia on April 11

Source: Michael Ricci
February 13, 2025

Orlando and Patricia Haddad invite the public for a concert, cake, and dance party, celebrating 40 impressive years making music in Philadelphia. Known for their Brazilian ensemble Minas, Orlando and Patricia moved to the Philadelphia area from Rio de Janeiro in 1984, where they continued to perform and record while pursuing graduate studies at local universities. Orlando earned two masters, one in Arts Administration from Drexel, the other in Music Composition, from Temple. Patricia earned a Masters in Jazz Piano ...

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