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Sophie B. Hawkins To Release Highly Anticipated 6th Album 'the Crossing' On June 19, 2012

Source: Glass Onyon PR - Keith James
May 16, 2012

Sherman, Oaks, CA - Lightyear Entertainment, in association with Trumpet Swan Records, is proud to announce the release of the brilliant new studio album from Sophie B. Hawkins, entitled 'The Crossing'. The album will be released through EMI in the U.S. and Canada on June 19, 2012. European distribution will be through in-akustik, who will release the album simultaneously. Since her breakthrough with the indelible hit single “Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover" and her acclaimed debut album Tongues ...

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Event

Tribute To Delaney & Bonnie And Their Famous Friends Set For 6/8 At Highline In NYC

Source: Seth Cohen PR
May 16, 2012

A Tribute to Delaney & Bonnie and Their Famous Friends is Set for June 8th at The HighLine Ballroom in NYC One-of-a-kind Event, to Benefit Theatre Within, to be Presented by Hudson Thames Partners and Hi-Fidelity Music; Will feature the music of Delaney & Bonnie, Leon Russell, Joe Cocker, Derek & The Dominos, George Harrison, Ray Charles, Eric Clapton, Billy Preston, Little Richard, and more, performed by a NYC all-star band – See Line-Up, Below! Honoring the influence of Delaney ...

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Chicago Vocalist Rebecca Sullivan Debuts With "This Way, This Time," June 12

Source: Terri Hinte Publicity
May 16, 2012

Rebecca Sullivan came into her own as a jazz vocalist in Chicago, where she’s been based since 2006 and where she’s frequently gigged with guitarist Mike Allemana. Their compelling musical chemistry is the main event on Sullivan’s forthcoming debut recording, This Way, This Time, a duo session that will be released on Rhyme or Reason Records on June 12. “Rebecca has a lovely, liquid instrument, often evocative of Billie Holiday yet completely personal and unpretentious,” says saxophonist Geof Bradfield, who ...

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Festival

Xerox Rochester International Jazz Fest App Is Released!

Source: Dalmath Associates Inc.
May 16, 2012

Rochester, NY: Need to find out who is performing on opening night of the Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival (XRIJF) 11th Edition, June 22-30, 2012? There's an app for that! The new XRIJF app for iPhone users is now available free from iTunes. Festival fans will find news, information, the schedule, artist information, photos, maps, venue and travel info and links to buy tickets online. There are also options to select favorite artists, share information on Facebook and Twitter or ...

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Performance / Tour

Ray Wylie Hubbard Plans Spring, Summer Dates in Support of "The Grifter's Hymnal"

Source: conqueroo
May 16, 2012

On the album, currently #2 at Americana Radio, Ringo Starr contributes vocals, guitar, handclaps and shakers to his own composition. LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Texas troubadour Ray Wylie Hubbard will begin his Spring/Summer tour in support of his new album, The Grifter's Hymnal, currently at #2 on the Americana Music Association's radio chart, on May 31st in Seattle. Whether you're short on time due to an impending apocalypse or simply need a tidy introduction to bring you up to speed ...

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Performance / Tour

Bassist/Composer Alexis Cuadrado To Premiére Jazz Miniatures For Double Quartet, A Residency Commission From The Jazz Gallery

Source: Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
May 16, 2012

Bassist/Composer Alexis Cuadrado to premiére Jazz Miniatures for Double Quartet A Residency Commission from The Jazz Gallery Performances at the Jazz Gallery Friday June 22nd and Saturday June 23rd, 2012 Located at 290 Hudson Street, NYC Featuring: Ben Wendel (saxophones and bassoon), Jason Rigby (saxophones, flutes and clarinets), Satoshi Takeishi (drums and percussion), Sara Caswell (violin), Antonia Nelson (violin), Lois Martin (viola), Jody Redhage (cello) and Alexis Cuadrado - bass With his new work, Jazz Miniatures ...

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Whirlwind Recordings Releases Two Albums In May From Euan Burton And George Crowley + New Website!

Source: Michael Janisch
May 15, 2012

Whirlwind Recordings Ltd, a musician-owned and operated label established by bassist Michael Janisch in 2010 and already being heralded in the international press as one of the premier creative jazz labels releasing artists from the US, UK and Mainland Europe, is proud to announce the worldwide release of the following two albums in May 2012: George Crowley's Debut Album Paper Universe Release Date: May 7th 2012: Featuring London, UK based saxophonist-on-the-rise George Crowley alongside Mercury Award nominated Kit Downes on ...

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fo/mo/deep Melds Passion With Improvisation In “A Beautiful Bang”

Source: Cheryl Hughey Promotions
May 15, 2012

In the ‘70s, bands like the Headhunters and Tower of Power fused elements of jazz with Afro vibes and R&B to create a titillating musical stew. It was an unpredictable trip of cultural grooves that expanded not only the music but the social consciousness of America. Many have attempted to recreate this magical moment in time but few have successfully captured the unbridled passion of the message … that was until fo/mo/deep released “A Beautiful Bang.” Known for their ability ...

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