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Recording

"Music Inspired By Freedmantown," Debut CD By Drummer/Composer Reggie Quinerly, To Be Released Sept. 18

Source: Terri Hinte Publicity
August 20, 2012

On his forthcoming debut CD, jazz drummer/composer Reggie Quinerly taps a rich vein of cultural history from his native Houston to produce an ambitious, soulful, and uniquely resonant work—Music Inspired by Freedmantown. The disc will be released September 18 by Quinerly’s Redefinition Music label. Although Quinerly attended grammar school in the heart of the historic African-American district once known as Freedmantown (now the Fourth Ward), he knew little of the significance of the area. But a melody he composed while ...

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Education

Improvisation For Piano: "New Age" Method Gets Adults Playing Right Away

Source: Edward Weiss
August 20, 2012

The piano. So many people would love to play this amazing instrument. But for most, it’s just a faraway dream. But according to pianist and online piano teacher Edward Weiss, this dream may be closer than you think. Weiss has come up with a ‘New Age’ method that promises to show even a complete beginner how to create their own unique improvisations for piano. Here's what this “new age" piano teacher has to say about it: “I show students how ...

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Recording

Darrell Scott, Tim O'Brien Team Up For Live Duet Album

Source: conqueroo
August 20, 2012

October 9 release finds seasoned musicians and long-time friends in a live duet recording NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Darrell Scott and Tim O’Brien, known for their solo work as well as for stints in high-profile bands, have united for a live album. Titled We’re Usually a Lot Better Than This, and due for release October 9, 2012 on the Full Light Records label through Thirty Tigers, the album was recorded during two separate concerts at the Grey Eagle in Asheville, N.C. ...

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Event

Mickey Bass & The New York Powerhouse Ensemble at Scullers Jazz Club on August 29, 2012

Source: Brownstone Entertainment Complex, LLC
August 19, 2012

There is a new CD, out on the “Early Bird" Record label; “The Mickey Bass New York Powerhouse Ensemble - 'Live' at The Jazz Corner of The World." The band featured on this CD is the same one that opened the JVC Jazz Festival in 2002, playing at the Schoenberg, and at Gracie Mansion.They received standing ovations at the Clef Club in Philadelphia, and were declared the “Highlight" of The Mellon Jazz Festival. The high intensity of this band of ...

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Performance / Tour

Roomful of Blues to Perform in Monroeville, NJ

Source: Chris M. Slawecki
August 18, 2012

The horn-fueled, jumping, swinging, award-winning band, Roomful of Blues, touring in support of their latest Alligator CD, Hook, Line & Sinker, will perform live at Camp Jam in the Pines in Monroeville on Saturday, September 15, 2012. Roomful of Blues, according to DownBeat magazine, “are in a class by themselves." Since 1967, the group's deeply rooted blend of swing, rock 'n' roll, jump, blues and soul has earned it five Grammy Award nominations and a slew of other accolades, including ...

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Event

Wattstax 40th Anniversary Event Monday August 20th

Source: Chris M. Slawecki
August 18, 2012

Conversations With: Wattstax 40th Anniversary Panel Discussion Monday, August 20, 2012, 6 - 8 p.m. Hear it from those who were there! $5 Stax Museum Members, $10 Non-Members Refreshments Served Monday, August 20, 2012 is the 40th Anniversary of Stax Records' historic Wattstax concert festival that was held in Los Angeles for more than 112,00 fans. It was the second-largest gathering of African-Americans in history at the time. Join us for this ...

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Recording

Bass Virtuoso Brad Russell Debut CD 'Let's Hear It” Featuring Guitar Legend Joe Satriani Now Available On Steve Vai's Digital Nations Label

Source: Glass Onyon PR - Keith James
August 17, 2012

New York, NY - Much to the excitement of bass players around the world, bass guitar virtuoso Brad Russell has released his debut solo album 'Let's Hear It!' on Steve Vai's Digital Nations label. Featuring guitar legend Joe Satriani, 'Let's Hear It!' explores musical frontiers where no bassist has gone before! Brad is a true bass hero and his debut CD is a solid sampling of creative cutting edge “lead” rock bass playing. Russell taps, slaps and shreds his four-string ...

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Contest

Enter the "Harris Eisenstadt - Canada Day III" Giveaway at All About Jazz!

Source: All About Jazz
August 17, 2012

All About Jazz members are invited to enter the Songlines Recordings “Harris Eisenstadt - Canada Day III“ giveaway contest starting today. We'll select FIVE winners at the conclusion of the contest on September 17th. Click here to enter the contest (Following Harris Eisenstadt at AAJ automatically enters you in the contest.) Good luck! Your Friends at Songlines Recordings About Canada Day III Canada Day has been Eisenstadt’s primary vehicle for integrating his divergent interests since 2007, often yielding a rich ...

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