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King Crimson 'Sheltering Skies' First Release On Vinyl & Standalone CD Of The Complete Concert Available September 6, 2024

Source: Glass Onyon PR - Keith James
September 3, 2024

First release on vinyl of a 1980s King Crimson concert First standalone CD release of the complete concert The complete concert from Fréjus, France taken from the original multi-track tapes by Robert Fripp & Brad Davis Additional performance of “The Sheltering Sky" at Cap d’Agde also included Vinyl cut by Jason Mitchell at Loud Mastering Pressed on 200-gram vinyl & presented in a gatefold sleeve CD mastered by Alex R. Mundy at DGM Featuring Robert Fripp: guitar Adrian Belew: guitar, ...

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Music Industry

The Harmonious Legacy Of Yoshie Nakayama: Nevertheless, She Persisted

Source: Frank Gazerro
September 2, 2024

From Tokyo to Boston’s Jazz Halls: A Journey of Tenacity From the cherry blossom-lined streets of Tokyo to the prestigious halls of Berklee College of Music in Boston, jazz luminary Professor Ayn Inserto shares the extraordinary story of her colleague Yoshie Nakayama—a journey marked by talent, passion, and unrelenting tenacity. At 44 years old, Nakayama stands as one of the most influential figures in the world/jazz music field, having broken the music academia glass ceiling by becoming the first-ever Japanese ...

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Newly Formed Meanjin Hard Bop Ensemble Méva's Journal Announces Joining 4000 Records And The Release Of Their Debut Album

Source: John Russell
September 1, 2024

Eclectic independent label 4000 Records are thrilled to announce their newest cohorts: Meanjin five-piece hard bop outfit Méva’s Journal. As the brain-child of drummer, composer and bandleader Evan J. Evans, Mèva's Journal has been a long time in the making. Evans had been working with and starting many projects throughout all forms of jazz and jazz-adjacent music, until he finally decided it was time to build what to him was the perfect band to explore the music of his mind ...

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All About Jazz Top 10 Songs: August 2024

Source: All About Jazz
September 1, 2024

All About Jazz features a free song every day spanning all genres of jazz, and of the songs featured in August, these ten represent our reader's favorites as indicated by total listens. Musicians and record labels can submit full length MP3s for consideration here. Enjoy! Top Songs Feel Like Making Love Feat. Arnaldo DeSouteiro Ithamara Koorax From: Feel Like Making Love 6:37 Esperanza Victor ...

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Jazz & Blues Revue Featuring George Kahn Unveils Holiday Magic With New Album 'Holiday Soirée'

Source: George Kahn
August 30, 2024

Jazz & Blues Revue Featuring George Kahn Unveils Holiday Magic with New Album “Holiday Soirée” Los Angeles, CA – August 30, 2024 – As the holiday season approaches, the George Kahn = 1250 Jazz & Blues Revue is ready to light up your celebrations with their latest release, Holiday Soirée. This collection of twelve tracks is the perfect soundtrack for your festive gatherings, offering a fresh spin on Christmas and Chanukah classics. The album is a festive feast, where timeless ...

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Acclaimed Bay Area Saxophonist Dann Zinn Marks A Bold New Creative Direction With 'Two Roads,' To Be Released October 4 On Ridgeway Records

Source: Terri Hinte Publicity
August 29, 2024

Tenor saxophonist Dann Zinn named Two Roads—his sixth album, set for an October 4 release on Ridgeway Records—for the words of poet Robert Frost’s “The Road Not Taken.” Like the poem’s narrator, Zinn stares down a fork in the road, faced with a choice that will make all the difference. Backing him on this expedition through eight distinctive original compositions is an incendiary, innovative quartet that features Rachel Z on piano, Jeff Denson on bass, and Omar Hakim on drums, ...

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Donny Time: The Music Of Don DePalma - September 27th Release!

Source: Scott Thompson Public Relations
August 28, 2024

Donny Time: The Music of Don DePalma is a tribute album shining light on the legendary pianist from Hartford, Connecticut. The majority of the album was recorded after Don’s passing due to Covid in May of 2021. It features an all-star line up, all former band mates of Don, playing their hearts out on Don’s original compositions and arrangements. The world-renowned trombonist Steve Davis, legendary vocalist Linda Ransom and saxophone extraordinaire Kris Jensen all tip their hats to the maestro ...

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Performance / Tour

Announcing Smoke Jazz Club’s October Line-up Including A Special Tribute To Monk, Smoke Sessions Records Album Release Celebration By Peter Bernstein, And More

Source: AMT Public Relations
August 27, 2024

Entering its second quarter century as committed as ever to pure jazz (All About Jazz),” SMOKE Jazz Club continues its 25th anniversary season with a month of both legendary artists and young jazz luminaries. October begins with the award-winning David Weiss Sextet (Oct 2) celebrating the release of Auteur, its first album in a decade. Peter Bernstein convenes a remarkable all-star quartet featuring legendary drummer Al Foster to celebrate the release of his stunning album Better Angels on the club’s ...

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