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Performance / Tour

Eric Mintel Quartet At The Deer Head Inn 10/13

Source: Dave Mohn
October 11, 2012

Join Eric Mintel and his Quartet at the Deer Head Inn Saturday October 13th from 7:00pm to 11:00pm and help them celebrate their new release Just Around the Corner. Call the Deer Head for reservations 570-424-2000 The band will play music from Just Around the Corner as well as music from previously releases including the Tribute to Dave Brubeck. The new album features mostly all original music written and arranged by Eric Mintel, Nelson Hill and the band. Eric Mintel: ...

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Event

Fulbright In Brazil, Daniel Barry Music

Source: Daniel Barry
October 11, 2012

Composer, multi-instrumentalist and SWOJO director Daniel Barry premieres new music written during his recent three-month Fulbright residency in Brazil, Oct. 15, 8pm at the Royal Room (206) 906-9920. He performs with two bands. the Walk All Ways is Daniel Barry (trumpet), Jim DeJoie (woodwinds), Alicia DeJoie (voilin), Brad Hawkins (cello), Steve Rice (accordion), Chris Symer (bass), Scott Ketron (drums). The 2 Hemispheres group is Daniel Barry (keyboards), Kate Olson (woodwinds), Naomi Siegel (trombone), Chris Symer (basses) and Nonda Trimis (drums). ...

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Event

Columbus Jazz Orchestra Opens 2012-13 Swingin' With The CJO Season With Come Together: From Gershwin To The Beatles Featuring Gerald Clayton

Source: Scott Vezdos
October 11, 2012

Columbus, OH – Under the direction of world-renowned band leader and trumpet virtuoso Byron Stripling, the Columbus Jazz Orchestra, now in its 40th year, continues to break new ground while honoring the rich heritage of America's classical music – jazz. The Jazz Arts Group of Columbus (JAG) kicks off the 2012-13 Swingin' with the CJO season with “Come Together: From Gershwin to the Beatles" (October 25-28 at the Southern Theatre). Join the CJO for a magical mystery tour of the ...

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Recording

Masha Campagne - Like Water, Like Air - Featuring: Guinga, Hendrik Meurkens, Weber Iago - Set To Release November 6, 2012

Source: Kari-On Productions
October 11, 2012

Vocalist, Songwriter, Producer Moscow-born vocalist Masha Campagne spent her formative years studying cello and piano at the famed Gnessin State Musical College. Her grandfather, Matthew Fayans, an accomplished multi-reed player introduced her to jazz and bossa nova music. Whether attending his shows with the 25-piece Metropole Big Band Orchestra or delving into his extensive LP collection Campagne had a host of early influences, among them Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, Ella Fitzgerald and Tom Jobim. “My grandfather was a true jazz ...

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Music Industry

Herbie, Monk And Mars

Source: Muse Media
October 11, 2012

Last year Herbie Hancock had a piece of the planet Mars in his jacket pocket during the 25th Anniversary Kennedy Center Gala of the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz. As you might imagine, this piece of Mars had the best night out that Mars ever had—and it can now be yours! It will go to the highest bidder at the largest ever auction of meteorites this Sunday, October 14th in New York. Accompanied by a scientific abstract as well as ...

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Event

Jazz In The Hills in Fountain Hills on October 12th

Source: Rich Tews
October 11, 2012

This weekend Jazz in the Hills has agreed to immediately move it's concert series to Alchemy at CopperWynd 13220 N. Eagle Ridge Drive Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 As you may know this restaurant and wine bar is known for it's magnificent views, ambiance and great dining experience. Now we are adding Jazz to that list for the Phoenix metro area. Concerts will be presented in various places on the property depending on weather and the size ...

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Radio

Salute To San Antonio Bandleader Don Albert This Week On Riverwalk Jazz

Source: Don Mopsick
October 11, 2012

This week on Riverwalk Jazz, The Jim Cullum Jazz Band—augmented by five horn players—takes the stage of the Jo Long Theatre at San Antonio’s Carver Cultural Center to re-create the sounds of the territory bands of the '30s and San Antonio swing. Much of this music has not been heard in 70 years or more. In a script inspired by Sterlin Holmesly’s oral history collection, the award-winning Broadway and Hollywood actor Vernel Bagneris brings to life the world of Don ...

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Recording

Jazz-Fusion and Prog Legends Join Together On New CD Release "The Fusion Syndicate"

Source: Glass Onyon PR - Keith James
October 10, 2012

Los Angeles, CA - One of the most amazing collection of jazz-fusion and progressive rock legends ever to assemble on one CD has happened with the new release by The Fusion Syndicate, available October 16, 2012 on Purple Pyramid Records. Brought together by multi- instumentalist, producer Billy Sherwood (Yes, CIRCA:), who gave us the fascinating release by the Prog Collective earlier this year. Now, Billy has produced, recorded and written tracks for a new jazz-rock- fusion supergroup of musical virtuosos ...

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