Jazz News

Jazz-Fusion All-Star Trio Scott Henderson Jeff Berlin Dennis Chambers to Release New CD "HBC"

Source: Glass Onyon PR - Keith James
September 18, 2012

Much to the excitement of musicians and jazz aficiandos worldwide, the highly anticipated CD release by jazz-fusion legends Scott Henderson, Jeff Berlin and Dennis Chambers, will be released on Tone Center Records (a division of Shrapnel Records) on October 16, 2012. Considered one of the most phenomenal trios in the history of jazz- fusion, HBC's debut CD delivers a full dose of virtuosic performances guaranteed to thrill and inspire all who listen. “The trio is all about interplay,” explains guitarist ...

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An Afternoon With Jane Monheit at the Usdan Center (Wheatley Heights, NY) on Sunday, October 14th

Source: Reva Cooper
September 18, 2012

Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts, a TimeOutNY/Kids “Best Camp for 2012” which has just completed its 45th season, will present a special off-season event, An Afternoon With Jane Monheit, performances by the internationally acclaimed jazz singer and Usdan alumna, on Sunday October 14. The Grammy-nominated vocalist will perform two 75-minute concerts with her band, at 2 PM and then a repeat performance at 4:30 PM at Usdan’s intimate Maurice B. Hexter Recital Hall. The event is one ...

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inDepth Jazz Clinic And Concert Celebrate Brazilian Samba in Rockville, Maryland

Source: The Phillips Agency
September 17, 2012

In celebration of America’s 50-year love affair with Brazilian jazz, five venerated jazz artists will teach and perform Samba music in the first inDepth Jazz Clinic and Concert of the season. The eight-year-old series near the nation’s capital serves gifted amateur and semi- pro musicians and jazz lovers with half a dozen programs annually. Last season’s Brazilian workshop was the most successful in the history of the series; many musicians and fans had to be turned away. This year’s super-charged ...

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1st Annual Philly Jazz Fest "Remembering Grover" set for September 22

Source: Michael Ricci
September 17, 2012

Woody Woodland and Carol Stone, founders of the award-winning Cape May Jazz Festival, are back on the scene presenting Philly Jazz Fest “Remembering Grover” September 22, 2012, at the Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown Hotel Ballroom. Philly Jazz Fest, Inc., a newly formed nonprofit corporation is proud to have sponsors WRTI Temple Public Radio, Jazz Times and All About Jazz joining them for a spectacular jazz event. The Sheraton is the perfect location offering its restaurants, bar, parking and balcony overlooking the ...

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19th Annual Pleasure Island Seafood, Blues & Jazz Festival

Source: Chris M. Slawecki
September 17, 2012

Carolina Beach has been entertaining families for decades with its nostalgic charm and tagline to “stay original.” The live music scene in this seaside North Carolina town is a big draw for residents and visitors alike. Music lovers can enjoy the sounds of local bands, traveling musicians and popular music festivals day and night at many Carolina Beach hangouts. Famed Southern rocker and lead singer of The Allman Brothers Band, Gregg Allman will call the area home when he headlines ...

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UrbanWorld Records Presents "Global Bass Vol. 3" on September 17

Source: Press Junkie PR
September 17, 2012

Get your visas - you're bound for a global party. We live in an exciting time for music. For the first time in history, artists from all over the globe can share their music virtually anywhere on the planet. Beatmakers from all corners can collaborate on music projects instantly, without requiring big investments or structures backing them up. This means a flood of songs pouring in from thousands and thousands of computers. More specifically, this means entire genres, which were ...

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Enter the "Sam Newsome - The Art of the Soprano, Vol. 1" Giveaway at All About Jazz!

Source: All About Jazz
September 16, 2012

All About Jazz members are invited to enter the “Sam Newsome - The Art of the Soprano, Vol. 1“ giveaway contest starting today. We'll select FIVE winners at the conclusion of the contest on October 14th. Click here to enter the contest

(Following Sam Newsome at AAJ automatically enters you in the contest.)

Good luck! Sam Newsome on The Art of the Soprano, Vol. 1 This CD features selections from three musical suites, two of which were adapted ...

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Support the JazzBridge Kickstarter Campaign "Jazz in the Neighborhood"

Source: Michael Ricci
September 16, 2012

From Suzanne Cloud, Executive Director and Co-Founder Jazz Bridge Project: I'm happy to announce that Jazz Bridge has an angel who will back our Kickstarter Project ("Jazz in the Neighborhood") to the tune of $1,500 if our total reaches $4,500. Right now we're at $3,310! It would be absolutely wonderful if you could contribute $5, $10, or $25 to buy some tickets to our long-running Neighborhood Concerts series this season through Kickstarter. We only have three days left. If ...

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