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Jerod Sommerfeldt and David McDonnell Diving Bell's Eponymous Debut Release

Source: Ladzes
August 6, 2012

Diving Bell is the collective of Jerod Sommerfeldt (laptop) and David McDonnell (saxophone, electronics). Diving Bell Tracklist: Mangonel Christi’s Favorite Kalimba Caligula’s Sunken Galleys Haast’s Eagle Focusing on the creation of algorithmic and stochastic processes, utilizing the results for both fixed and real-time composition and improvisation, Jerod Sommerfeldt’s music explores digital audio artifacts and the destruction of technology, resulting in work that questions the dichotomy between the intended and unintentional. He is ...

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Pre-Release Deal For "Remote Location" By Scott Mclemore

Source: Scott McLemore
August 5, 2012

An American drummer living in Iceland, Scott McLemore has a new album. “Remote Location" features a quintet of Icelandic musicians, including Sunna Gunnlaugs on piano, Óskar Guðjónsson (known for his work with Mezzoforte and Skúli Sverrison), guitarist Andrés Thor and bassist Róbert Thórhallsson. The CD will be released on the Reykjavik Jazz Festival, August 28th, but until then it is available for pre-order exclusively from Bandcamp, including an immediate download of the album and a 5 page pdf of extended ...

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The Wolff & Clark Expedition Featuring Jazz Legends Michael Wolff And Mike Clark To Play Vitello's In Studio City, CA - August 17, 2012

Source: Glass Onyon PR - Keith James
August 5, 2012

New York, NY: Jazz legends Michael Wolff and Mike Clark, the Wolff & Clark Expedition, will be performing at Vitello's Jazz and Supper Club in Studio City, CA on Friday, August 17, 2012, promising unforgettable evenings of hot jazz and funk. The duo will be joined by renowned bassist Brian Bromberg (Dizzy Gillespie, Tom Scott, Elvin Jones, Tony Williams, and many others). Hot off the heels of two very successful engagements in New York City, the Wolff & Clark Expedition ...

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Enter the "Branford Marsalis - Four MFs Playin' Tunes" Giveaway at All About Jazz!

Source: All About Jazz
August 4, 2012

All About Jazz members are invited to enter the Marsalis Music “Branford Marsalis - Four MFs Playin' Tunes“ giveaway contest starting today. We'll select FIVE winners at the conclusion of the contest on September 3rd. Click here to enter the contest

(Following Branford Marsalis at AAJ automatically enters you in the contest.)

Good luck! Your Friends at Marsalis Music About Four MFs Playin' Tunes Legendary saxophonist Branford Marsalis and his tight-knit working band invite audiences into ...

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Premik Russell Tubbs: A Musical Celebration Of 60 Years On The Planet

Source: Premik Russell Tubbs
August 4, 2012

Will this wonderful trendy little jazz cafe be able to hold all those whom may come together for this milestone of a celebration? What a memorable night of friendship and music this promises to be! Premik is one of those diehard musicians of immense talent who just keeps going and going, for lack of a better description. His love of music, and life in general, is coupled with a dedication to a spiritual/meditation practice. This combination has enabled him to ...

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Jazz & Blues Florida August 2012 Online Edition Posted

Source: Jazz & Blues Florida
August 4, 2012

The new edition of Jazz & Blues Florida, Florida's best and only free online source for information on live jazz and blues in clubs, concerts and festivals, is now available. Readers throughout Florida and tourists coming from around the world consult this site for information on the increasingly vibrant scene to be found throughout the state. The August 2012 online edition of JAZZ & BLUES FLORIDA has been posted atJazzBluesFlorida.com. The feature articles are all previews of local and touring ...

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The Jazz Arts Music Society Announces Hiatus Of Operations For Upcoming Season

Source: Jazz & Blues Florida
August 4, 2012

August 4, 2012: The Jazz Arts Music Society of Palm Beach, Inc. (JAMS) will suspend their annual concert series until further notice. Due to lack of available resources and community support, it has become too difficult to continue to present performances at the level that is expected from JAMS management and members. At this time, JAMS is keeping their non- profit status and maintaining a corporate entity. The mission, to encourage the performance, promotion, preservation and perpetuation of America's original ...

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The Inaugural South Bend Jazz Festival To Be Held On Saturday, August 25th

Source: Lampkin Publicity Service
August 4, 2012

Downtown South Bend Inc, is proud to announce, The Inaugural South Bend Jazz Festival, on Saturday, August 25th, 2012. From conception to discussions with the Festival advisory board this spring, Artistic Director, Saxophonist Danny Lerman, has been working on presenting a special European- style Jazz Festival to the hometown audiences of South Bend, Indiana. The festival will be held on Saturday, August 25th, from 12 noon till 12 midnight on four different stages, in addition to a Jazz Jam from ...

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