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Recording

New Music Release By Kathy Yolanda Rice Is No.1 On 5 CD Baby Top Indie Charts!

Source: Kathy Yolanda Rice
March 27, 2013

Paintbrush Records & Publishing, an independent label, released the smooth jazz single, “Love is Like a Sunny Day,” with worldwide distribution through CD Baby on March 5, 2013. The new single is Kathy Yolanda Rice’s second release on her label since 2004. The solo female artist was pleasantly surprised to find out that her song ranked at number one in multiple genres. Rice says, “I was very fortunate to have so many talented friends working with me on this project. ...

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Festival

Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival Announces Lineup For 12th Edition June 21-29 With Record Number Of Artists, Concerts And Venues

Source: Dalmath Associates Inc.
March 27, 2013

Rochester, NY: John Nugent and Marc Iacona, Producers of the Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival (XRIJF) today announced the lineup for their biggest festival ever, to be held over nine days June 21-29, 2013. The XRIJF 12th Edition will feature Bob James & David Sanborn with Special Guest Steve Gadd, David Byrne and St. Vincent, Roger Hodgson, Pink Martini, Willie Nelson & Family (SOLD OUT), Frampton’s Guitar Circus, Trombone Shorty (his fourth appearance at XRIJF), Sharon Jones & The Dap ...

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Event

Celebratory "Round Midnight" Film Event Acclaimed By Philadelphia City Council

Source: Victor L. Schermer
March 26, 2013

On Sunday, March 24, as part of the Dexter Gordon worldwide 90th birthday celebration, “Dexter @ 90,” the International House presented an uncut screening of the iconic jazz film “Round Midnight” with an in-person appearance by Dexter Gordon’s widow, Maxine, an active jazz scholar and director of the Dexter Gordon Foundation. Maxine introduced the film and, with WRTI DJ Bob Perkins, led a discussion after the screening. Perkins hosted the occasion, which was followed by a reception for Ms. Gordon. ...

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Performance / Tour

WBGO Celebrates 20th Anniversary Of Kids Jazz Concert Series In April & May

Source: Carolyn McClair Public Relations
March 26, 2013

WBGO Jazz 88.3 FM Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Kids Jazz Concert Series with Five Free, Interactive Programs for Young People 2013 Spring Series Includes Concerts Featuring Bobby Sanabria, Mimi Jones, Lenny White, Lauren Hooker and Michael Wolff NEWARK, NJ: WBGO Jazz 88.3 FM celebrates the 20th anniversary of the award-winning Kids Jazz Concert Series with five, free interactive programs for young people. The celebration features percussionist Bobby Sanabria at Newark Symphony Hall on April 6; bassist/vocalist Mimi Jones, Montclair Art ...

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Recording

Guitar Virtuoso Todd Grubbs Releases Two New Albums – "Best Of The Guests" and "Toddities Volume 2"

Source: Glass Onyon PR - Keith James
March 26, 2013

Tampa, FL: One of the most talented and innovative guitarists to emerge from Florida, Todd Grubbs has released two new albums digitally in March 2013 - 'Best Of The Guests' and 'Toddities volume 2'. Todd Grubbs, who studied at Berklee College of Music, has been voted ‘Most Outstanding Guitarist’ at the Tampa Bay Music Awards, as well as winning the ‘Most Outstanding Video’ two consecutive years in a row. His guitar prowess has been touted by critics and fans worldwide, ...

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Education

Usdan Center, W/expanded Jazz Program, Holds 4/21 Open House

Source: Reva Cooper
March 26, 2013

Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts, the nationally renowned summer arts day camp on Long Island whose Jazz Dept. was created more in 1986 by Dr. Billy Taylor, announces an Open House on Sunday April 21 from 11 AM to 2 PM. The Center's Jazz Dept. has now expanded to have Ensembles for Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced groups (formerly there was only Advanced). Jazz stars who have performed at the Center and taught Master Classes include Usdan alumna ...

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Recording

Edward Simon's Upcoming Release: Trio Live In New York At Jazz Standard

Source: Sunnyside Records
March 25, 2013

Release Date: April 23, 2013 Studio recordings are wonderful documents of musicians and ensembles at certain milestones, yet they can be a bit unfair to both listeners and musicians who are interested in the natural development of the music. These recordings remain one of the only reliable ways to disseminate music but are generally recorded with newly learned material and time limitations. There would be little regard to evolution of the music. This meant that listeners have been limited to ...

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Blake Meister Releases Debut CD "Septagon" on Inner Circle Music

Source: Michael Ricci
March 25, 2013

Jazz bassist and composer Blake Meister has released his debut album, Septagon. The album consists entirely of original compositions, ranging from the off-center blues of the title cut to the evocative imagery of “Sunset" and the engaging tone poem “Market East." “Blake Meister's debut release is filled with inspired writing performed by dedicated educators who are providing the next generation a clinic on how to properly communicate the lexicon of Jazz!!" —Jeff Duperon, WRTI FM, Philadelphia, PA The stellar ...

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