Jazz News

Jim Ridl & Terrell Stafford Thurs. Oct. 18th In Olde City Philadelphia!

Source: Jim Miller
October 2, 2012

Pianist Jim Ridl and trumpeter Terrell Stafford are Philadelphia jazz musicians and recording artists who continue to receive worldwide acclaim for their artistry, versatility, creativity, and contributions to improvisational music. Jazz Bridge, the Philadelphia-based non-profit organization dedicated to assisting area jazz and blues musicians in need, is presenting these astounding artists in concert on October 18th at the Arch Street Friends Meeting House on 4th and Arch Street in Philadelphia. This is Jazz Bridge's season opener at the Olde City ...

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Motéma Music Founder And President Jana Herzen Releases "Passion Of A Lonely Heart," A Duo Project With Bassist Charnett Moffett

Source: Cary Goldberg
October 2, 2012

Many jazz aficionados only know Jana Herzen as the founder and president of the acclaimed Motéma Music record label. Under her stewardship, Motéma has advocated for visionaries Randy Weston, Monty Alexander, Geri Allen, Rene Marie, Gregory Porter and dozens of other dynamic and virtuosic composer/performers. What many may not realize, however, is that Ms. Herzen, whose initial professional life was in the theater, is a seasoned performer and instrumentalist with quite a talent for writing and performing. In fact, the ...

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Michael Andrews On Wed. Oct. 17th In Media PA!

Source: Jim Miller
October 2, 2012

Appearing at Jazz Bridge in Media! at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Delaware County West Rose Tree Road in Media, PA—on October 17th is singer Michael Andrews. One show at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10, $5 for students, and are only available at the door. For info: 610-745-3011. Jazz Bridge, a 501C public charity that assists area jazz and blues musicians in crisis, is sponsoring this event, the Jazz Bridge in Media! season opener. Michael Andrews, one of the smoothest ...

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Legendary Rock From Macedonia - Leb I Sol

Source: Sotir Stojcevski
October 2, 2012

The legendary Balkan progressive rock / jazz band Leb i Sol – touring the new continent in October-November 2012. Following many successful concerts around the Balkans, Paris, Prague, Chicago, Amsterdam, New York, London, Toronto, Thessaloniki and many other cities around the globe, the best Macedonian band are to tour Australia for first time ever. Perth – 26 October 2012 (Friday) @ The Charles Hotel Melbourne – 27 October 2012 (Saturday) @ The Hi-Fi Sydney – 31 October 2012 (Wednesday) – ...

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Foster Youth, Fashion-styled Performances, And Standing Ovations Is What Indie Hotspot Is All About

Source: Sean McKenzie
October 2, 2012

Doing her favorite 1960s jazz standards, Kaylene Peoples and her all-star “orchestra” proved to be a big hit at the benefit concert held at the House of Blues on Sunset Strip Friday September 28, 2012. The show opened with the band performing jazz instrumentals followed by Peoples’ arrival on stage, where Kaylene spoke briefly about the mission of Agenda Foundation. “Thank you all for coming out and supporting the cause of foster youth in filmmaking. These youth will be given ...

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All About Jazz Top 5 MP3 Downloads: September 2012

Source: All About Jazz
October 1, 2012

All About Jazz features and syndicates an exceptional song every day spanning all genres of jazz, and of the 30 tracks featured in September, these five represent our personal favorites. We also included the top five reader favorites as indicated by total downloads.

If you are a musician or record label, you can submit your full length MP3 for consideration here.

Enjoy!

Augusta Read Thomas, Daniel Kellogg Named As Guest Composers For The 2013 Mizzou International Composers Festival

Source: Dean Minderman
October 1, 2012

Columbia, MO – Continuing its emerging tradition of pairing an acknowledged master and a rising star, the Mizzou New Music Initiative has named Augusta Read Thomas and Daniel Kellogg as guest composers for the 2013 Mizzou International Composers Festival (MICF). Formerly known as the Mizzou New Music Summer Festival, the MICF will be held from Monday, July 22, 2013 through Saturday, July 27 on the campus of the University of Missouri. As in the past, the 2013 Festival will feature ...

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Fado Em Si Bemol Release Of “qb”

Source: Fado em Si Bemol
October 1, 2012

A declious cocktail of Portuguese music pained with the sounds of the world, adding the magical flavor of the Portuguese guitar. Come Taste and Enjoy! Fado em Si Bemol are back and bring with them a bag of goodies in their latest work, “qb". One record, sweet and sober, clear and sophisticated, the purest and more world music. At this reunion filled with distinguished guests, new versions of themes well known to the general public are the main course at ...

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