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Anupam Shobhakar Combines Indian Classical Influences With A Bold Hybrid Electric Guitar On New Ags Release 'Liquid Reality', Out March 14, Coinciding With Hindu Celebration Of Holi

Source: Cindy Byram PR
January 27, 2025

Liquid Reality Out March 14, Coinciding with Hindu Celebration of Holi, the Festival of Colors; Featuring Swaminathan Selvaganesh, Satoshi Takeishi, Gumbi Ortiz, Santiago Leibson, and more; Highlights Include “Ladders to the Sky” and an Innovative New Take on Shakti’s “La Danse du Bonheur” NYC Album Release Concert on April 10 at Joe’s Pub | Tickets Growing up in Bombay, India, Anupam Shobhakar scrutinized the fretboard sorcery of Western shred guitarists like Eddie Van Halen, Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, and Allan ...

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Performance / Tour

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center And The Bethany Baptist Church Celebrate 25 Years Of Free Monthly Jazz Vespers Concerts

Source: AMT Public Relations
January 26, 2025

February to June 2025 Schedule Includes Cassandra Wilson, Sheila Jordan, Arturo O'Farrill, Rhoda Scott and More First Saturday of every month—February 1, March 1, April 5, May 3 and June 7, 2025. All shows begin at 6:00 p.m. Bethany Baptist Church 275 W. Market Street Newark, NJ 07103 Tickets + Information FREE. For more info, please visit NJPAC.org or call 1.888.GO.NJPAC. Saturday, February 1 | Sheila Jordan with Roni Ben-Hur and Harvie S Sheila Jordan – vocals

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The Furgos New Release 'Retrospective' - Refreshing And Swinging

Source: Scott Thompson Public Relations
January 25, 2025

A talented husband-and-wife duo, performing jazz together for over 25 years, proudly presents their second self-produced studio album. Based in the Dallas-Fort Worth region of Texas, their new album, Retrospective, draws inspiration from iconic pop and rock melodies spanning 35 years. Henry Beal—Acoustic Bass Henry Beal is an upright and electric bassist and audio engineer based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, known for recording bass parts for Netflix’s House of Cards and the CW’s Walker Texas Ranger. He frequently collaborates ...

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Travis Brant Announces Release Of New Jazz Ep 'Casual Metres'

Source: All About Jazz
January 24, 2025

Acclaimed jazz musician and Indianapolis native, Travis Brant, is set to release his highly anticipated EP, Casual Metres on February 10, 2025, under Def Left Ear Records. This four-track collection showcases Brant's exceptional talent as both a composer and producer, further solidifying his reputation in the contemporary jazz scene. “Casual Metres" is a testament to Brant's dedication to his craft, featuring intricate compositions that blend traditional jazz elements with modern influences. Each track invites listeners on a unique auditory journey, ...

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At The Peninsula Library 1972, A Previously Unreleased Live Recording From Jazz Pianist Marian McPartland, Arrives April 11 From Liberation Hall

Source: Prime Mover Media
January 23, 2025

Liberation Hall has announced details of a previously unreleased concert recording by legendary jazz pianist Marian McPartland. Captured before an intimate crowd of fans and students in Long Island, New York, the 18-track At the Peninsula Library 1972 will arrive April 11 on 180-gram vinyl LP, CD and download. All formats will be distributed by MVD Entertainment Group (USA) and Wienerworld (UK). A pre-order is available now at Bandcamp. British-born McPartland (Margaret Marian Turner, 1918-2013) was a trailblazer in the ...

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Drummer Jonah David Makes His Long-delayed Recording Debut With 'Waltz For Eli,' Releasing February 28 On Swish Tap Records

Source: Terri Hinte Publicity
January 22, 2025

Drummer Jonah David is already a fully formed and remarkably accomplished artist as he arrives in the jazz world with the February 28 release of his debut, Waltz for Eli, on Swish Tap Records. Produced with a core trio of pianist Joel Sanford and bassist Joe Bussey, plus an impressive array of special guests, David introduces himself with an infectious set of straight-ahead jazz tunes, delivered with aplomb and crisp precision. Indeed, one might even call it “military precision,” but ...

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Karl Latham 'Living Standards II' is available today on your favorite streaming platforms today

Source: Powderfinger Promotions
January 18, 2025

The highly-acclaimed jazz and rock drummer Karl Latham on Living Standards II turns rock favorites into jazz fusion jams. With an all-star cast that includes bassist Mark Egan (Pat Metheny, Gil Evans) and special guest vibraphonist Wolfgang Lackerschmid (Chet Baker, Larry Coryell), Latham digs into pieces associated with Eric Clapton, Stephen Stills, the Doors, Steppenwolf and other rock icons, giving them new life and fresh ideas. Back in 2016, drummer Karl Latham recorded Living Standards, a trio set with bassist ...

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Music Industry

Mack Avenue Music Group Announces Partnership with Strata-East Records

Source: DL Media
January 17, 2025

The digital-only anthology Strata-East: The Legacy Begins, available February 21, 2025, celebrates the revolutionary spirit of one of the most influential artist-owned independent jazz labels in history. This anthology, a partnership between Mack Avenue Music Group and Strata-East, brings together iconic tracks that embody Strata-East’s commitment to artistry and creative freedom. Featuring the explosive brilliance of Charles Tolliver and Stanley Cowell, the soulful expressions of The Heath Brothers, Charlie Rouse, Shamek Farrah, Pharoah Sanders, and more, the collection showcases cult ...

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