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Festival

The 2013 Israeli Jazz Musician Festival, Presented By NOHO Media Group In Association With The America-Israel Cultural Foundation, Will Feature An Ensemble Of Notable Israel-born Jazz Musicians

Source: GoMedia PR
April 23, 2013

Music and Multi-Media Event Will Take Place May 12 through May 14 in Manhattan and Brooklyn New York City is the “jazz capital of the world," a fact that is enhanced, to a large extent, by the constant influx of astounding talent from across the globe. Among the many jazz musicians who have come to NYC to ply their trade are a considerable contingent of players from Israel, including Roni Ben-Hur and Oran Etkin - just two of the talented ...

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Recording

Kaleidoscope Jukebox Releases "Infinite Reflections" on Rhythm & Culture

Source: Press Junkie PR
April 23, 2013

Rhythm & Culture’s newest signing is Kaleidoscope Jukebox, the multi instrumentalist electronic Indiana native Clint Carty, a producer of global downtempo music. Clint started out DJ'ing and producing at the turn of the century and has slowly but surely chipped away to form the sculpture that is now “his sound.” Infinite Reflection showcases Kaleidscopes Jukebox’s diverse musical spectrum throughout 14 varied but cohesive soundscapes. There is an undeniable style to this music that is extremely recognizable and distinct. The name ...

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Recording

Pianist Eldar Djangirov Tandem Releases: New Jazz Trio Opus Plus Solo Classical Debut

Source: Shore Fire Media
April 23, 2013

Few artists could record two albums over the course of one week in different musical genres, with disparate personnel, and at separate studios. Yet New York City-based pianist Eldar Djangirov has done just that, and proven himself musically ambidextrous as evidenced by two remarkable, self-produced recordings for his debut on the maverick, multi-Grammy® nominated Motéma Music this April and May. Eldar's Breakthrough, recorded at Avatar Studios in New York City, was released April 9. Like the 26-year-old's 2009 disc Virtue, ...

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Award / Grant

2013 British Jazz Awards Nominations Announced!

Source: Big Bear Music Group
April 23, 2013

The nominations are in for the 2013 British Jazz Awards. An important feature of the British Jazz Calendar, the 27th edition of the awards will as always recognise some of the best talent that the jazz scene in this country has to offer. The only national awards to be decided by public vote, this year’s nominees will be vying for a place at the Award Winner's presentation and performance as part of the kind of top draw lineup you rarely ...

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Performance / Tour

Vocalist Kevin Valentine In Old City Phila. Thurs. May 16th!

Source: Jim Miller
April 23, 2013

Appearing at the Arch Street Friends Meeting House—4th and Arch Street in Philadelphia—on Thursday, May 16th is singer Kevin Valentine. Tickets are $10, $5 for students, and are available only at the door. Show time is 7:30 p.m. Information: 215-517-8337. I can’t remember any phase of my life when I wasn’t singing, says this Bronx- born singer, who counts as his first influences giants like Johnny Hartman and Erroll Garner. By his own admission, those traditional artists eventually shared space ...

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Recording

Jerzy Milian Meets Gustav Brom: CD "Blues For Praha" Out Now

Source: GAD Records
April 23, 2013

Considered by many to be the living legend of the Polish jazz, Jerzy Milian remains one of Europe's leading vibraphonists. In the autumn of 1965 he found himself doing a brief yet fruitful stint with the Czechoslovak big band directed by Gustav Brom. It wasn't until almost half a century later, however, that the recordings documenting this unique collaboration finally surfaced on a CD. Blues for Praha is out now. Back in the 1960s Gustav Brom's orchestra was classified by ...

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Performance / Tour

Vocalist Pearl Williams In Media Pa On Wednesday May 15th!

Source: Jim Miller
April 23, 2013

Appearing at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Delaware County—145 West Rose Tree Road in Media—on Wednesday, May 15th is singer Pearl Williams. Tickets are $10, $5 for students, and are available only at the door. Show time is 7:30 p.m. Information: 215-517- 8337. Pearl Williams embodies, embraces and perpetuates the legacy of legendary Philadelphia jazz singers. Gaining early experience singing in her high school choir, she quickly graduated to Jazz by way of a group formed by McCoy Tyner, a ...

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Radio

This Week On Riverwalk Jazz: Milt, Clark And Doc On The Road In The 30s & 40s

Source: Don Mopsick
April 25, 2013

This week on Riverwalk Jazz, jazz legends Clark Terry, Milt Hinton, Doc Cheatham and others tell stories of life on the road. And these jazz greats take to the stage with The Jim Cullum Jazz Band in performances recorded live at The Landing. Our show features recordings from the Riverwalk Jazz archive and audiotape courtesy of National Public Radio. The program is distributed in the US by Public Radio International, on Sirius/XM satellite radio and can be streamed on-demand from ...

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