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Source: All About Jazz
March 5, 2013

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Nonesuch Releases Joshua Redman’s "Walking Shadows" on May 7

Source: Michael Ricci
March 5, 2013

Album produced by Brad Mehldau; features Redman on saxophones, Mehldau on piano, Larry Grenadier on bass & Brian Blade on drums; orchestral pieces conducted by Dan Coleman “Joshua Redman is a saxophonist of such intelligence and energy that you could probably place him in any musical setting, and he would find a way to make himself at home.” —New York Times Nonesuch Records releases saxophonist Joshua Redman’s Walking Shadows on May 7, 2013. The album, comprising 12 ballads, is Redman’s ...

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Origin Records To Release "Uppity," By Composer/Bandleader Anthony Branker & His Sextet Word Play, March 19

Source: Terri Hinte Publicity
March 5, 2013

On the provocatively titled Uppity, Anthony Branker’s second CD with his all-star sextet Word Play, the prolific composer and bandleader harnesses his vibrant jazz originals and his band’s dynamic interplay to deliver a bracing social and spiritual message. Uppity will be released by Origin Records March 19. His “Ballad for Trayvon Martin,” one of the album’s emotional centerpieces, honors not only the 17-year-old who was slain in 2012 because of “what he looked like,” but victims of racial violence who ...

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Don Henley Set to Perform at The Paramount on April 3rd @ 8 pm

Source: Michael Ricci
March 5, 2013

Today, The Paramount in downtown Huntington, Long Island, N.Y., announced that Don Henley - founder of the Eagles - is confirmed to rock the stage on April 3rd, 2013 @ 8pm. Tickets for this once-in-a-lifetime concert experience will go on sale to the general public through Ticketmaster & The Paramount Box Office at 10am this Friday, March 8th. “After 200 concerts since our opening in 2011, bringing Don Henley to Huntington is quite possibly the biggest show we have ever ...

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Drew Davidsen's Guitar Leads The Way On His Journey To Self-Diiscovery

Source: Great Scott P.R.oductions
March 5, 2013

“TRUE DREW” garners praise from his idol and reviewers as the first single climbs the charts Towson, MD: An intimate musical portrait depicting the life and loves of a jazz man and his guitar, “TRUE DREW,” the fifth album from Drew Davidsen, was released today by Oznot Records and drew praise from Davidsen’s idol, contemporary jazz legend George Benson. Radio’s introduction to the disc comes in the form of “Hi5,” a cool-toned electric guitar joint textured with Latin piano and ...

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KCC Productions Presents Steely Dan's "Gaucho" At Sunrise Civic Center

Source: Kimberly C Chmura
March 5, 2013

The City of Sunrise and KCC Productions present the music of Steely Dan, performed by “Gaucho,” as part of the “Sunrise at Sunset” jazz series at the Sunrise Civic Center Amphitheater, March 8 at 7 PM. Admission is free. Gaucho takes its name from an album done by Steely Dan, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers who helped define the soundtrack of the '70s. Is it jazz? Rock? Fusion? Acid? Metal?—-Whatever you call it the level of musicianship is at ...

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Vocalist Jeffrey Gimble Releases Debut Album, "Beyond Up High"

Source: Jeffrey Gimble
March 5, 2013

"Beyond Up High," Jeffrey Gimble's Debut CD, arranged by Tamir Hendelman and produced by Mark Winkler, to be released April 15, 2013 on Cafe Pacific Records. Jeffrey Gimble’s “Beyond Up High" displays all the appealing qualities of an unusually intriguing new album, certain to be around for more than a little while. Just listen to the ten far-ranging songs on “Beyond Up High." This broad selection of material, chosen by Jeffrey, producer Mark Winkler and pianist/arranger Tamir Hendelman, cover a ...

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All About Jazz Top 5 MP3 Downloads: February 2013

Source: Fiona Ord-Shrimpton
March 4, 2013

All About Jazz features and syndicates an exceptional song every day spanning all genres of jazz, and of the 28 tracks featured in February, these five represent our personal favorites. We also included the top five reader favorites as indicated by total downloads.

If you are a musician or record label, you can submit your full length MP3 for consideration here.

Enjoy!

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