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Performance / Tour

Roomful of Blues to Perform in New Hope (PA) November 10

Source: Chris M. Slawecki
October 17, 2012

Roomful of Blues, touring in support of their latest Alligator CD, Hook, Line & Sinker, will perform live at Havana in New Hope on Saturday, November 10, 2012. 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 Music Awards. The group was recently voted ...

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Recording

New Release from Louis Armstrong "Satchmo At Symphony Hall 65th Anniversary" On Hip-O Select / Verve

Source: Universal Music Enterprises
October 17, 2012

Louis Armstrong, a.k.a. “Satchmo,” is an American icon. Satchmo At Symphony Hall, recorded in 1947 and first issued on Decca in 1951, captured one of his greatest performances, for which a legendary edition of his All Stars band joined him, with Jack Teagarden, Barney Bigard, Dick Cary, Arvell Shaw, Big Sid Catlett and singer Velma Middleton. Verve Music and Hip-oSelect.com now present a newly expanded, 2-CD version of the album, celebrating the 65th anniversary of the original recording. Satchmo At ...

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Performance / Tour

Feinstein’s At Loews Regency Presents Four Time Grammy Award-Nominated Jazz Singer Sue Raney

Source: Miller Wright & Associates
October 17, 2012

FEINSTEIN’S AT LOEWS REGENCY, the nightclub proclaimed “Best of New York” by New York Magazine and “an invaluable New York institution” by The New York Post will continue its Fall 2012 season with the premiere engagement of Grammy nominated jazz singer, SUE RANEY. For her first New York nightclub engagement in 25 years, Raney will be accompanied by her longtime colleague Alan Broadbent on piano, in addition to Harvie Swartz on bass and Bill Goodwin on drums. Part of the ...

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Award / Grant

Grammy Announcement For Kris Berg & The Metroplexity Big Band - "This Time / Last Year!"

Source: Kris Berg
October 17, 2012

We are proud to announce that Kris Berg & The Metroplexity Big Band - This Time / Last Year, featuring Wayne Bergeron, Delfeayo Marsalis, Clay Jenkins and Chris Vadala was nominated for the following categories in the First Round of the Grammy Awards. Kris Berg & The Metroplexity Big Band - This Time / Last Year: Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album Best Improvised Jazz Solo: Night Dreamer - Clay Jenkins / Pah Dah Pah Dah - Wayne Bergeron Best Instrumental ...

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Award / Grant

Jumpinjazz Kids Wins Parents' Choice Gold Award

Source: Muse Media
October 17, 2012

“JUMPINJAZZ KIDS – A SWINGING JUNGLE TALE” RECEIVES PARENTS’ CHOICE GOLD AWARD; SPECIAL CONCERT TO TAKE PLACE AT THE GRAMMY MUSEUM OCTOBER 19TH AND WILL FEATURE GUEST APPEARANCES BY ARTISTS FROM THE CD INCLUDING DEE DEE BRIDGEWATER AND HUBERT LAWS “A stand-out mix of storytelling and songs . . . an imagination-stirring musical adventure!” – Parents’ Choice Foundation “An adventure that will definitely get your imagination going!” - National Parenting Publication Awards “The music stands on its own superbly . ...

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Performance / Tour

Chihiro Yamanaka At Berklee In Boston, Live On WBGO, October 18

Source: SF Media
October 17, 2012

The Chihiro Yamanaka Trio will perform October 18 at 8:00 PM at The Red Room @ Café 939 at Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA, as part of the concert series “The Checkout - Live at Berklee." The concert will be broadcast live on WBGO Jazz 88.3 FM (Newark, NJ) on “The Checkout," hosted by Josh Jackson, and there will be a live video webcast on National Public Radio's NPRmusic website (see link below). Universal Music recording artist Chihiro ...

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Music Industry

Jazz Arts Group Of Columbus Announces New Executive Director

Source: Scott Vezdos
October 17, 2012

Columbus, OH - The Jazz Arts Group of Columbus (JAG), the nation's acclaimed organization devoted to jazz performance and education, today announced Press Southworth as its new executive director, beginning October 18. Southworth has built a career in Columbus as one of the most respected and accomplished arts administrators and advocates. He becomes the fourth executive director since JAG's founding 40 years ago. JAG Board President Vince Lodico said, “In Press Southworth, we have a proven leader with the experience, ...

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Performance / Tour

Cloud Ludum Presents Karlheinz Stockhausen’s Work “zodiac” Arranged For Chamber Jazz Ensemble

Source: Anastasiya Dumma
October 17, 2012

October 27 (Saturday) 8:15 pm Outpost 186 186 ½ Hampshire Street (Inman Square), Cambridge “Zodiac” is a cycle of 12 tone-row pieces each representing a zodiac sign. Probably it is one of the most popular Stockhausen’s compositions. Originally these pieces were written for music boxes but composer arranged them later for various vocal and instrumental ensembles. Due to this initial “openness” for multiple interpretations the composition presents a very inspiring material for a chamber jazz ensemble. ...

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