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The Waterboys' Mike Scott Goes For Brogue On "An Appointment With Mr. Yeats"

Source: conqueroo
October 23, 2012

Legendary Scottish bandleader and songwriter finds new inspiration in the poetry of W.B. Yeats on the Waterboys’ first new album in a half-decade An Appointment With Mr. Yeats to be released March 26, 2013 on Proper American DUBLIN, Ireland — In what stands as one of the boldest, most ambitious projects of his storied career, Waterboys auteur Mike Scott has collaborated, figuratively speaking, with the legendary Irish poet W.B. Yeats on the 14 songs of An Appointment With Mr. Yeats, ...

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Smooth Jazz Artist Jackiem Joyner Releases New Album, "Church Boy"

Source: Mack Avenue Music Group
October 23, 2012

Chart-topping contemporary smooth jazz artist and producer Jackiem Joyner releases his highly anticipated Gospel music debut Church Boy in stores today on the Artistry Music/Mack Avenue record label. “My new album, Church Boy, stems from my time as a young and eager boy who wanted to play a part in music ministry," states Joyner, who grew up in a household dominated by Gospel music. Church Boy reflects the Virginia-born saxophonist's deep roots in ministry. “My music career is a testament ...

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Event

Capitol Blues Night 2012! Ironing Board Sam, Cool John Ferguson, Sol Roots, Big Ron Hunter, Captain Luke!

Source: 9th Floor Music
October 23, 2012

Capitol Blues Night Wednesday October 24 at The Hamilton in Washington D.C.! Don’t miss this- it’s not often you get to see Ironing Board Sam, Cool John Ferguson, Big Ron Hunter, Sol Roots, Captain Luke, Ardie Dean all on one ticket! A full Music Maker Blues Revue will be performing and tickets will be $25. The Hamilton has hosted the Blues Revue previously on New Years Eve 2011. Music Maker Relief Foundation founder Tim Duffy said, “This classic drink-house lineup ...

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Performance / Tour

South Orange Performing Arts Center Announces Jazz Line-up For Nov 2012 to May 2013

Source: AMT Public Relations
October 23, 2012

South Orange Performing Arts Center is located at One SOPAC Way, South Orange, NJ, 07079. All artists and prices are subject to change at the time of this release. For more details on the upcoming season, including a complete schedule and ticket information, visit SOPACnow.org, or contact the SOPAC Box Office at 973.313.2787 (ARTS) SUN 11/4 @ 7:00PM: JAZZ IN THE LOFT: MIKE LEE FAMILY $15 Cover, Cash Bar, No Drink Minimum As part of SOPAC’s “IN THE ...

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Performance / Tour

Jazz At NEC: November & December Highlights

Source: Braithwaite & Katz Communications
October 23, 2012

November 29 NEC Jazz Orchestra in Rebirth of the Third Stream November 16 Jason Moran Piano Seminar and December 4 Jason Moran Master Class Nov. 13 - Dec. 13 In the Mix, concerts by Jazz Stars of Tomorrow Jazz Composers Workshop Orchestra NEC Youth Jazz Orchestra November 13 - December 13 In the Mix Discover the jazz stars of tomorrow with In the Mix, 35 free 1-hour concerts, Tuesday, November 13 through Wednesday, December 12 at New England Conservatory's Pierce ...

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"Between Equinox" By Jared C. Balogh Released On Happy Puppy Records Now Available!

Source: Jared C. Balogh
October 23, 2012

Happy Puppy is pleased to present another collection of humanly-impossible-to-play compositions by the prolific Jared C. Balogh. These cerebral but very musical songs fit right in with his Rhythms of Life album, previously released on Happy Puppy, and continuing his synclavier-esque modern classical material. The new album features some of his earliest works; “Break In The Action" is listed in the song notes as being recorded in early June, while “Quick Steppin' Q" goes back nearly three years, played by ...

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New Late-Night Shows At Metropolitan Room

Source: Emily Blumen
October 23, 2012

Every night of the week, the club now has a special late night Jazz session. We feature regional jazz pros, each with a unique style of their own. The late night sessions are from 11:30-12:30 in a special session called “Late Night Jazz Spot" You could spend your late nights craning your neck, looking through a telescope, or you could head to The Metropolitan Room in the Flatiron District to see a jazz star be born. This cosmically great, 115-seat ...

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Roberta Donnay & The Prohibition Mob Band “Party Like It’s 1925!” On New Release: A Little Sugar

Source: GoMedia PR
October 23, 2012

CD Spotlighting the Music of the Prohibition Era Will Be Released on Motéma on November 13 No matter what type of music Roberta Donnay is performing, she sings with the spontaneity,honesty and the individuality of the best jazz vocalists. A colorful and passionate performer, she is a joy to see in concert and to hear on record. In her multi-faceted musical career, Donnay has won numerous awards for her work as a singer/songwriter. However, her first musical love has always ...

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