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Antonio Adolfo - "Finas Misturas/ Fine Mixtures" (AAM 0705)
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Michael Ricci
The immortal composer/arranger/ pianist Tadd Dameron was once overheard telling his ensemble “It has to swing, sure, but it has to be beautiful.” That quote could be a sub-title for composer/arranger/pianist Antonio Adolfo's brilliant new CD, Finas Misturas (fine mixtures) on AAM Music (AAM 0705). Drawing heavily on a musical history that combines his Brazilian heritage with his 40+ years in Jazz, Adolfo offers an outstanding set of four originals and six compositions by five highly notable Jazz Masters. Antonio ...
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East Coast Tour Dates Announced By Bassist Jeff Denson & His Quartet
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Terri Hinte Publicity
Bassist and composer Jeff Denson introduced his commanding new quartet last year on the CD Secret World (Between the Lines), followed by a West Coast fall tour. This spring, Denson has scheduled several East Coast dates to feature the band, which consists of German-born pianist Florian Weber, captivating trumpeter Ralph Alessi, and the singularly versatile drummer Dan Weiss. They will bring their revelatory music to the Lilypad in Cambridge on 3/30; Twins Jazz, Washington, DC, 4/2; and Cornelia Street Café ...
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18x Platinum Selling Artist Herbert Grönemeyer Makes US Debut On Feb 26th With I Walk Featuring Bono, Antony Hegarty And James Dean Bradfield
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1888 Media
German superstar Herbert Grönemeyer makes his U.S. recording debut on Tuesday, February 26th with the release of his new album entitled I WALK. This 13- song album, features for the first time in English, some of the most impressive songs from the award-winning songwriter’s vast catalog alongside two new songs. With the album’s lead- off track, “Mensch,” Grönemeyer is joined on vocals by U2’s Bono, one of the special guests on the record, along with Antony Hegarty of Antony and ...
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Newport Jazz Festival: Natalie Cole, Freddy Cole, Gregory Porter, Dee Alexander
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Carolyn McClair Public Relations
2013 NEWPORT JAZZ FESTIVAL GIVES VOICE TO AN EXCITING SLATE OF SOULFUL LEGENDS AND RISING STARS FEATURING NATALIE COLE, GREGORY PORTER FREDDY COLE AND DEE ALEXANDER NEWPORT, RI: Continuing the rich tradition of presenting the best of emerging and established musicians, the 2013 Newport Jazz Festival, produced by Newport Festivals Foundation, will feature an eclectic slate of legendary and rising vocalists who skillfully embody the power and history – and the swing and groove – of the uniquely American musical ...
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Divine Hand Ensemble Announces Premier of "21st Century Classical Music" Documentary
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Chris M. Slawecki
Since 2010, local chamber ensemble The Divine Hand Ensemble have been demonstrating that classical music can still captivate audiences in these modern technological times. Formed and led by accomplished theremin pioneer Mano Divina, the Divine Hand Ensemble have the distinction of being the only group in the world who perform serious classical work in which the theremin plays the role of lead singer. They have performed for the Royal Family of Serbia at the Serbian Embassy, Mayor Michael Nutter and ...
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Atlanta Jazz Festival Shines Spotlight On New Faces Of Jazz
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Karen Hatchett
Atlanta, GA: “The 36th Annual Atlanta Jazz Festival will shine a spotlight on the wealth of emerging talent in the jazz world as we celebrate Generation Next,” states Camille Russell Love, Director of the City of Atlanta Office of Cultural Affairs. “We have always presented the best and brightest on the scene and this year we continue that mission with a focus on where jazz is right now and where it’s heading. Audiences will enjoy a wide spectrum of styles ...
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Madeleine Peyroux Announces New Album "The Blue Room," Out March 5th
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Big Hassle
VIDEO FOR FIRST SINGLE CHANGING ALL THOSE CHANGES NOW ONLINE CONFIRMED WORLD TOUR INCLUDES TWO NIGHTS AT LINCOLN CENTER IN NYC New York, NY— Decca Records is proud to announce the release of Madeleine Peyroux's new album The Blue Room. Set for a March 5th release, The Blue Room sees Madeleine and longtime collaborator / legendary producer Larry Klein (Joni Mitchell, Herbie Hancock), re-examine Ray Charles’ classic, and one of his most controversial albums, Modern Sounds In Country And Western ...
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Roomful of Blues to Perform in Sellersville March 9
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Chris M. Slawecki
The horn-fueled, jumping, swinging, award-winning band, Roomful of Blues, touring in support of their latest Alligator CD Hook, Line & Sinker, will perform live at the Sellersville Theater in Sellersville on Saturday, March 9, 2013. Roomful of Blues, according to DownBeat magazine, “are in a class by themselves." Since 1967, the group's deeply rooted blend of swing, rock 'n' roll, jump, blues and soul has earned it five Grammy Award nominations and a slew of other accolades, including seven Blues ...
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