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Festival

JazzAscona Turns... Pink

Source: Luca Martinelli
June 9, 2012

The 28th edition of JazzAscona, “Sophisticated Lady," is dedicated to the role of women in jazz and is proud to present some of the world’s great female artists, alongside stars of jazz and young, undiscovered talents. JazzAscona is a festival specialized in classic jazz and the music of New Orleans, a grand festival that takes place in a small quaint town and has presented some of the world’s greatest jazz musicians. Located in Ascona, a charming setting, on the beautiful ...

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Performance / Tour

Jazz Has A New Home At Silver Lake’s El Cid Venue Hosted By Singer Kaylene Peoples And The Indie Hotspot

Source: Sean McKenzie
June 9, 2012

Jazz singer Kaylene Peoples and El Cid promoter Michael McCarthy have teamed up to bring jazz to Silver Lake. Once a month Kaylene will have a star-studded themed evening with her talented band and a special guest performer. “The Indie Hotspot Silver Lake Jazz Series” launches June 13, 2012, at 8:00 p.m. Kaylene will be performing Bossa Nova, and her first special guest, Chase Masterson, will delight the El Cid crowd with steamy torch songs from the vintage jazz era. ...

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Career

Rae Ann Perez Newest Kawai Performing Artist

Source: Rae Ann Perez
June 9, 2012

The US division of Kawai Piano Corporation has announced that jazz pianist, vocalist, composer, Rae Ann Perez, has been added to their distinguished roster of Performing Artists. Rae Ann joins other well known Kawai performers such as Neil Sedaka, Steven Curtis Chapman, Nashville veterans, classical artists and popular music acts. Rae Ann has stated that she is,"excited and honored to be a part of the Kawai family." Rae Ann recorded her latest CD, Midnight In Paris, on a Kawai grand. ...

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Event

Tune into the River Concert with Miranda Russell on Friday, June 22, 2012

Source: Chris Rich
June 9, 2012

Please join us for a Benefit Concert celebrating: Kerry Mackin’s Retirement & Ipswich River Watershed Associations 35th Anniversary. Friday, June 22, 2012 – 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 Performing Arts Center Governor's Academy, Byfield MA Miranda Russell, perhaps best known for running Russell Orchard on the way to Crane Beach, is a powerful singer. She “will knock your socks off — should you be wearing any this close to the beach” (Boston Phoenix) ...

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Recording

Joan Torres's Debut Album

Source: Joan Torres
June 9, 2012

A group of diverse musicians assemble to form the group Joan Torres's All is Fused and perform his new original Modern Jazz Fusion tunes on the album Before Bassist and composer Joan Torres got into music at a young age. After getting the best out of most of the music he could listen to on the radio or through his family and friends, he began to personally explore further into the music world. Throughout the years he has gained experience ...

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Award / Grant

Litchfield Jazz Festival Announces 2012 Artist-in-residence, Baritone Saxophonist Gary Smulyan

Source: Lindsey Turner
June 9, 2012

Goshen, CT — Litchfield Jazz Festival announces the 2012 Artist-in-Residence for the 17th Annual Litchfield Jazz Festival. The honor goes to baritone saxophonist Gary Smulyan. Known as a master of bebop, Smulyan is one of the major voices on his instrument today. Winner of six Grammy Awards, his latest honors include winner of the 2009 and 2010 Jazz Journalist Award for Baritone Saxophonist of the Year, the 2009 Down Beat Critics Poll for Baritone Saxophone, and the 2011 Down Beat ...

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Contest

Enter the "Bill Evans - Live at Art D'Lugoff's Top of the Gate" Giveaway at All About Jazz!

Source: All About Jazz
June 8, 2012

All About Jazz members are invited to enter the Resonance Records “Bill Evans - Live at Art D'Lugoff's Top of the Gate“ Deluxe 3-LP Box Set giveaway contest starting today. We'll select ONE winner at the conclusion of the contest on July 8th. Click here to enter the contest (Following Bill Evans at AAJ automatically enters you in the contest.) Good luck! Your Friends at Resonance Records About Live at Art D'Lugoff's Top of the Gate With Live at Art ...

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Award / Grant

Grammys add changes to jazz, Latin, R&B fields

Source: Michael Ricci
June 8, 2012

NEW YORK—A year after the Grammy Awards cut 31 categories, sparking protests and a lawsuit by Latin jazz musicians, the music organization has made more changes by adding three awards, including the reinstatement of best Latin jazz album. The Recording Academy announced Friday in a statement to The Associated Press that the upcoming Grammys will feature 81 categories. It reduced the number from 109 to 78 last year. New entries include awards for best urban contemporary album—to honor R&B albums ...

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