Greetings from MAXJAZZ!
We have some exciting news to share with you. We have two new releases on the way. Our artists are performing at some top-notch venues and festivals. We have our tenth anniversary celebration in September.
Thank you for your continued support of our artists. We hope you'll forward this newsletter to your friends. Also, please let us hear from you because it's through our listeners that we improve.
“Recording distinctive jazz for the listener and for the art itself" has been our guide from the beginning. Enjoy!
Jack Wilkins Debuts on MAXJAZZ
Until It's Time
Release date: June 16
Guitarist Jack Wilkins has been a part of the international jazz scene for many years recording and touring since the early 1970's. His flawless technique and imaginative chordal approach have inspired collaborations with Chet Baker, Sarah Vaughan, Bob Brookmeyer, Buddy Rich and many others. On his MAXJAZZ string series debut, Until It's Time, Wilkins presents a fresh take on eleven classic and contemporary standards including “Arthur's Theme," “Show Me," “These Foolish Things," and “Two For The Road" among others. His quartet features some stellar musicians including Jon Cowherd (p), Steve LaSpina (b) and Mark Ferber (d). Producer and fellow guitarist, Jeff Barone, joins Wilkins on James Taylor's “Blossom."
When he's not touring, Wilkins stays busy teaching at a number of colleges and universities including The New School, NYU, Long Island University and the Manhattan School of Music. He was recently invited to judge the Monk Institute Guitar Competition in Washington. He also conducts seminars and guitar clinics, both in New York and abroad.
Upcoming Release from John Proulx
Baker's Dozen (Remembering Chet Baker)
Release date: July 21
Vocalist/pianist John Proulx (pronounced “Prue") is ready to move you again! His 2006 MAXJAZZ debut, Moon And Sand, received critical acclaim. Many journalists have remarked that Proulx's voice is very similar to the late Chet Baker. On his upcoming release, “Baker's Dozen" (Remembering Chet Baker), Proulx offers a fresh take on a number of standards popularized by Baker. “Baker's Dozen" features some stellar musicians including Dominick Farinacci on trumpet and flugelhorn, Chuck Berghofer on bass and Joe LaBarbera on drums.
Since the release of “Moon and Sand," Proulx has appeared with the likes of Natalie Cole, Michael Feinstein, Bobby Shew and Marian McPartland. Proulx is also a Grammy-winning composer having co-written the song “These Golden Years," recorded by Nancy Wilson for her Grammy-winning CD, Turned to Blue.
MAXJAZZ Artists on the Road
Many of our artists are on the road in the U.S. and beyond. Some upcoming noteworthy dates include:
Carla Cook: Sweet Rhythm, NYC (6/26-27)
Dena DeRose: Litchfield Jazz Festival, Litchfield, CT (8/1)
Nancy King & Fred Hersch: Kitano Hotel, NYC (6/26-27)
Frank LoCrasto: Small's, NYC (8/19)
Romero Lubambo: Caramoor Jazz Fest, Katonah, NY (8/1)
Russell Malone: Montreal Jazz Fest (7/3)
Peter Martin: on tour w/ Christian McBride's “Inside Straight"
Mulgrew Miller: “With Respect to Oscar," 92nd St. Y, NYC (7/23)
Jeremy Pelt: 92nd St. Y w/ Bill Charlap, NYC (7/27)
John Proulx: CD release event, Catalina's, Los Angeles, CA (8/5)
Terell Stafford: Village Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, NYC (6/22)
Trio Da Paz: Litchfield Jazz Fest, Litchfield, CT (8/2)
Jack Wilkins: Bella Luna, NYC (every Tuesday through July)
Ben Wolfe: on tour w/ Diana Krall starting 9/1
Visit our tour page for a complete list of artist dates this month and beyond.
Celebrating our Tenth Anniversary
MAXJAZZ will be celebrating its tenth anniversary in September during the four night engagement (9/23 - 9/26) of pianist and MAXJAZZ artist Mulgrew Miller and his trio at Jazz at the Bistro in St. Louis. We'll be celebrating in other ways too. We'll keep you posted.
Thank you for your support of MAXJAZZ. We look forward to serving you and our artists over many more years.
Good listening and good times!
Sincerely,
MAXJAZZ
We have some exciting news to share with you. We have two new releases on the way. Our artists are performing at some top-notch venues and festivals. We have our tenth anniversary celebration in September.
Thank you for your continued support of our artists. We hope you'll forward this newsletter to your friends. Also, please let us hear from you because it's through our listeners that we improve.
“Recording distinctive jazz for the listener and for the art itself" has been our guide from the beginning. Enjoy!
Jack Wilkins Debuts on MAXJAZZ
Until It's TimeRelease date: June 16
Guitarist Jack Wilkins has been a part of the international jazz scene for many years recording and touring since the early 1970's. His flawless technique and imaginative chordal approach have inspired collaborations with Chet Baker, Sarah Vaughan, Bob Brookmeyer, Buddy Rich and many others. On his MAXJAZZ string series debut, Until It's Time, Wilkins presents a fresh take on eleven classic and contemporary standards including “Arthur's Theme," “Show Me," “These Foolish Things," and “Two For The Road" among others. His quartet features some stellar musicians including Jon Cowherd (p), Steve LaSpina (b) and Mark Ferber (d). Producer and fellow guitarist, Jeff Barone, joins Wilkins on James Taylor's “Blossom."
When he's not touring, Wilkins stays busy teaching at a number of colleges and universities including The New School, NYU, Long Island University and the Manhattan School of Music. He was recently invited to judge the Monk Institute Guitar Competition in Washington. He also conducts seminars and guitar clinics, both in New York and abroad.
Upcoming Release from John Proulx
Baker's Dozen (Remembering Chet Baker)Release date: July 21
Vocalist/pianist John Proulx (pronounced “Prue") is ready to move you again! His 2006 MAXJAZZ debut, Moon And Sand, received critical acclaim. Many journalists have remarked that Proulx's voice is very similar to the late Chet Baker. On his upcoming release, “Baker's Dozen" (Remembering Chet Baker), Proulx offers a fresh take on a number of standards popularized by Baker. “Baker's Dozen" features some stellar musicians including Dominick Farinacci on trumpet and flugelhorn, Chuck Berghofer on bass and Joe LaBarbera on drums.
Since the release of “Moon and Sand," Proulx has appeared with the likes of Natalie Cole, Michael Feinstein, Bobby Shew and Marian McPartland. Proulx is also a Grammy-winning composer having co-written the song “These Golden Years," recorded by Nancy Wilson for her Grammy-winning CD, Turned to Blue.
MAXJAZZ Artists on the Road
Many of our artists are on the road in the U.S. and beyond. Some upcoming noteworthy dates include:
Carla Cook: Sweet Rhythm, NYC (6/26-27)
Dena DeRose: Litchfield Jazz Festival, Litchfield, CT (8/1)
Nancy King & Fred Hersch: Kitano Hotel, NYC (6/26-27)
Frank LoCrasto: Small's, NYC (8/19)
Romero Lubambo: Caramoor Jazz Fest, Katonah, NY (8/1)
Russell Malone: Montreal Jazz Fest (7/3)
Peter Martin: on tour w/ Christian McBride's “Inside Straight"
Mulgrew Miller: “With Respect to Oscar," 92nd St. Y, NYC (7/23)
Jeremy Pelt: 92nd St. Y w/ Bill Charlap, NYC (7/27)
John Proulx: CD release event, Catalina's, Los Angeles, CA (8/5)
Terell Stafford: Village Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, NYC (6/22)
Trio Da Paz: Litchfield Jazz Fest, Litchfield, CT (8/2)
Jack Wilkins: Bella Luna, NYC (every Tuesday through July)
Ben Wolfe: on tour w/ Diana Krall starting 9/1
Visit our tour page for a complete list of artist dates this month and beyond.
Celebrating our Tenth Anniversary
MAXJAZZ will be celebrating its tenth anniversary in September during the four night engagement (9/23 - 9/26) of pianist and MAXJAZZ artist Mulgrew Miller and his trio at Jazz at the Bistro in St. Louis. We'll be celebrating in other ways too. We'll keep you posted.
Thank you for your support of MAXJAZZ. We look forward to serving you and our artists over many more years.
Good listening and good times!
Sincerely,
MAXJAZZ
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