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Recording

Expat Kentuckian Myles Cochran Releases Jazz-Americana Double-LP Opus 'You Are Here'

Source: Saby Reyes-Kulkarni
July 29, 2024

Multi-instrumentalist/producer Myles Cochran releases his sprawling double-LP opus You Are Here today. The album was just praised by Uncut magazine for its “varying choice of instrumentation and mood goes a long way towards conjuring up vivid images in the listener's head," with Cochran hailed for “creating his own brand of ambient Americana." The track “Making Something out of Nothing" was also featured on the Best New Music bonus CD that accompanies the latest (September/Springsteen) issue of the magazine. Over many ...

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Career

Jim Lucchese Named Berklee’s Fifth President

Source: All About Jazz
July 28, 2024

Berklee has announced that Jim Lucchese, a pioneering music industry executive and a dedicated artist advocate will become its fifth president, effective January 1, 2025. Lucchese brings to this role 20 years of experience innovating artist-focused services. A Boston-born musician who has served Berklee in many advisory roles over the course of his career, Lucchese is uniquely positioned to lead Berklee in providing unmatched learning experiences for today's students and realizing the institution’s vision to build the future of arts ...

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Event

Wheaton Downtown Presents Sol Roots Band On Friday July 26 For Summer Concert Series

Source: 9th Floor Music
July 27, 2024

The Wheaton Arts & Entertainment District, in Wheaton Maryland, has partnered with the iconic Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center for this year’s TGIF Summer Concert Series, offering after-work celebrations on Friday evenings. The weekly series, which continues through Aug. 30, will feature bands ranging from The Nighthawks, Sol Roots, Chopteeth, and Gordon Sterling and The People. The concerts take place at the Marian Fryer Town Plaza, adjacent to the Wheaton Business Triangle. Chuck Levin’s has carefully curated a mix of ...

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Recording

Lettuce To Release 'Live In Tokyo (Remastered)' & On Vinyl For The First Time Ever In Celebration Of Its 20th Anniversary

Source: Michael Ricci
July 26, 2024

Psychedelic funk veterans Lettuce have announced a re-release of their longtime-cherished album Live in Tokyo available via Lettuce Records on September 13th in celebration of the album’s 20th anniversary. The formative album will be released on vinyl for the first time ever and has been remastered for an enhanced audio experience. Pre-save/pre-order Live in Tokyo (Remastered) HERE. Forged out of their studies at Berklee College of Music, Lettuce was fresh into the touring circuit eagerly presenting their growing catalog of ...

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Recording

New Orleans Soul Singer Mia Borders Returns With Fiery New Album Featuring Meters Legend George Porter Jr.

Source: Mia Borders
July 25, 2024

Renowned New Orleans songwriter, vocalist, and producer Mia Borders announces her highly anticipated new album, Firewalker, arriving on Blaxican Records on August 30, 2024. Borders brings the heat on Firewalker, a collection of soul-stirring originals showcasing her powerhouse vocals and a deep connection to the rich musical heritage of her hometown. The album's lead single “Firewalker” dropped on July 19 and boasts an all-star lineup, featuring the iconic George Porter Jr., bassist of the legendary The Meters, laying down his ...

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Performance / Tour

World-renowned Smoke Announces September Concert Schedule Including Club Debuts Of Branford Marsalis Quartet And Dave Holland New Quartet, Album Releases By Jazzmeia Horn And Christian Sands And More

Source: AMT Public Relations
July 24, 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 an exciting month of album release shows and club debuts. September kicks off with a residency featuring pianist Brad Mehldau (Aug 29-Sep 1). For the first time in the club’s history, SMOKE presents NEA Jazz Master Dave Holland at the helm of his New Quartet (Sep 4-8) and the long-awaited New York City appearance of Branford ...

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Recording

Vocalist Lisa Rich's Stunning Comeback, 'Long As You're Living'

Source: Mouthpiece Music
July 23, 2024

After a long hiatus, vocalist Lisa Rich is releasing her newest album, Long As You're Living, a collection primarily of standards that reflect many of the trials, tribulations, and life lessons she has experienced over the years. Rich had a burgeoning career in the 1980s until she was sidelined with a debilitating illness. But with determination and the help and encouragement of her dear friend, the late Jay Clayton, she was able to find her voice again and return to ...

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Book / Magazine

Jazz pianist and composer Eric Mintel Releases New Book on Securing Jazz Gigs

Source: Eric Mintel
July 23, 2024

Renowned jazz pianist Eric Mintel, celebrated for his performances at the White House, is thrilled to announce the release of his new book, How I Got to Play at the White House Twice… A Jazz Man’s Guide to Getting the Gig and Making a Living as a Professional Jazz Musician. Drawing on his extensive career and experiences, Mintel offers aspiring and seasoned jazz musicians practical insights, sample call techniques, entertaining anecdotes, and valuable strategies to navigate the complex world of ...

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