Jazz News

The U.S. Army Jazz Ambassadors in Twin Cities

Source: Connie Shaver LLC
October 17, 2012

The Big Band Scene on KBEM Jazz 88 welcomes the Army Jazz Ambassadors to the Twin Cities this fall. The Ambassadors from Washington, DC are the premier touring big band of the U. S. Army, and one of the finest big bands in the world today. Since its formation in 1969, the 19-member ensemble has appeared all over the world. Under the direction of Chief Warrant Officer William McCullough, the Ambassadors present a diverse program of big band swing, Latin, ...

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TI Jazz Band and the Collin Latin Jazz Ensemble at the John Anthony Theater at Collin College

Source: Dennis Doane
October 16, 2012

Latin Jazz Concert at the John Anthony Theater at Collin College, Saturday, Nov 3rd, 2012 8pm 2800 E Spring Creek Pkwy Plano, TX 214.233.5177 Tickets $5 at the door, free admission with any student ID The TI Jazz Band and the Collin Latin Jazz Ensemble are holding a joint concert featuring Latin Jazz music. The Texas Instruments Jazz Band is a full 18-piece big band. The group has performed at the world renowned Montreux Jazz Festival ...

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Women In Jazz: Photographs By Lena Adasheva, Enid Farber, And Fran Kaufman

Source: Jazzheads
October 16, 2012

Women in Jazz: Photographs by Lena Adasheva, Enid Farber, and Fran Kaufman Curator: Sandra Kraskin Sidney Mishkin Gallery, Baruch College 135 East 22nd Street, New York, NY 10010 November 9 - December 12, 2012 Opening Reception: November 8, 6 to 8 P.M. Gallery Hours: Tuesday–Friday, Noon to 5 P.M. Thursday, Noon to 7 P.M. Photographer Lena Adasheva is a Russian born photographer, based in New York City. She is a recipient of ...

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Prog Icon Billy Sherwood To Release New Solo Album "The Art Of Survival"

Source: Glass Onyon PR - Keith James
October 15, 2012

Los Angeles, CA - Much to the excitement of progressive rock fans worldwide, multi-instrumentalist, producer/engineer, singer/songwriter Billy Sherwood is releasing his new solo CD 'Art Of Survival' on October 5, 2012. As well as being band member/producer of bands such as CIRCA:, YES, World Trade, Conspiracy and more recently The Prog Collective and The Fusion Syndicate, this CD marks the 6th solo release from Sherwood, who performs all instruments and vocals, as well as delivering his signature sonic spectrum in ...

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Jazz Standard Youth Orchestra Celebrates 10th Season This Sunday 10/21

Source: AMT Public Relations
October 15, 2012

JAZZ FOR KIDS CELEBRATES 10 YEARS!!! Sunday, October 21st (Ongoing Sundays through May 2013). Doors open @ 1:00pm; show from 1:30pm to 3:00pm. Jazz Standard, 116 East 27th Street (between Park & Lexington); Train 6 to 28th/Lex. FREE. In lieu of a cover charge, guests may give a $5 donation that benefits the Jazz Standard Discovery Program. Jazz Standard donates $1 from each kid's menu sold to Spoons Across America, a non-profit dedicated to educating children, teachers, and families about ...

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Kenny Drew Jr. At Venice Fl Art Center October 19

Source: Don Mopsick
October 15, 2012

Internationally-known jazz pianist Kenny Drew Jr. will appear with Bruce Wallace and Tom Carabasi at the Venice Art Center Friday, October 19th from 2 to 4 PM in a concert presented by the South County Jazz Club. Drew, who is equally at home in the jazz and classical realms, is known for his hard-swinging bluesy sound and larger, two-handed rooty chords contrasting with fast runs. After winning the Great American Jazz Competition in Jacksonville, Florida in 1990, he played and ...

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Enter the "Donald Vega - Spiritual Nature" Giveaway at All About Jazz!

Source: All About Jazz
October 13, 2012

All About Jazz members are invited to enter the Resonance Records “Donald Vega - Spiritual Nature“ giveaway contest starting today. We'll select FIVE winners at the conclusion of the contest on November 12th. Click here to enter the contest

(Becoming a fan of Donald Vega at AAJ automatically enters you in the contest.)

Good luck! Your Friends at Resonance Records About Donald Vega and Spiritual Nature Classically-trained in his native Nicaragua, Vega emigrated to Los Angeles ...

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"Steppin' Back," New CD Due October 23, Introduces Bay Area Trumpeter/Composer Joel Behrman

Source: Terri Hinte Publicity
October 13, 2012

When Joel Behrman relocated to the Bay Area in 2000, the trumpeter/composer was intent on renewing his commitment to jazz. He’d completed his music degree at the University of Miami and worked a series of non-jazz gigs, in clubs and on the road, and as he continued his years of dues-paying in California he realized that, in jazz, the fundamental things apply: swing, the blues, connecting with the audience. On his superb new debut recording, Steppin’ Back, Behrman and his ...

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