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News: Interview

Interview: Jimmy Wilkins (Part 2)

February 29, 2012

Most of us think of jazz's evolution after World War II as one big surge forward as the years progressed. In truth there were economic ups and downs, triumphs and setbacks as well as opportunities and dead ends. Success often was the product of relentless hard work, talent and good fortune—such as being in the right ...

News: Performance / Tour

Moon Hooch: Northeast Tour

February 29, 2012

MOON HOOCH ANNOUNCES SPRING TOUR OF THE NORTHEAST; HITTING THE ROAD IN APRIL, PLAYING CLUBS AND STREET CORNERS Spawned from New York City's subway, Brooklyn “Cave Music" trio Moon Hooch is emerging to spread its infectious dance rhythms beyond the five boroughs. In addition to playing clubs, the saxophones and drums trio will do what they ...

News: Performance / Tour

Vincent Herring at the Royal Room - February 29

February 29, 2012

NYC Saxophonist Vincent Herring with: Bill Anschell—piano Chuck Deardorf—bass Matt Jorgensen—drums WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29 THE ROYAL ROOM 5000 Rainier Avenue South Seattle Sets at 7:00 & 8:30pm Buy tickets through Stranger Tickets Seattle Jazz Scene continues their foray into producing jazz concerts ...

News: Music Industry

Lawrence Morris Brings a Conduction to New England Conservatory on March 2

February 29, 2012

Lawrence “Butch" Morris brings his unique talents as composer, conductor, arranger, and performer to the New England Conservatory on Friday, March 2, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 general admission and $18 for students, and can be ordered onlline. Morris is recognized internationally as the principal theorist and practitioner in the evolution of Conduction® (a ...

News: Performance / Tour

SF Jazz Collective Performs at UMass/Amherst on Thursday, March 1

February 29, 2012

The acclaimed SF Jazz Collective performs at the Fine Arts Center at University of Massachusetts in Amherst on Thursday, March 1, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets to the concert can be purchased online or at the door. Hailing from Puerto Rico, New York, Venezuela, Philadelphia, New Zealand, and Israel, the Collective's multi-cultural lineup mirrors the explosion ...

News: Performance / Tour

Jazz Progenies Jason Marsalis and Simone Share a Double Bill at the Annenberg Center

February 29, 2012

Philadelphia, PA: The youngest in the first family of jazz, Jason Marsalis boasts a sound performed with “commendably ardent swing" (Jazz Times). The daughter of musical icon Nina Simone, Broadway star Simone's vocal stylings have made it to the top of Billboard and iTunes jazz charts. The Annenberg Center presents both performers in one night of ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Johnny Cash to be Celebrated with "We Walk the Line" Concert April 20th

February 29, 2012

JOHNNY CASH TO BE CELEBRATED WITH “WE WALK THE LINE: A CELEBRATION OF THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH" IN HONOR OF HIS 80TH BIRTHDAY Concert Will Feature a Star-Studded Lineup Including Kenny Chesney, Kris Kristofferson, Chris Cornell, Ronnie Dunn, John Hiatt, Amy Lee, Shooter Jennings, Lucinda Williams, Ray LaMontagne, and Jamey Johnson with more Legendary Surprise ...

News: Recording

Pianist/Composer Ari Erev Releases Recording Titled "A Handful of Changes"

February 28, 2012

The release of “A Handful Of Changes," which builds upon the success of Ari Erev's previous CD “About Time," shows the progress and continued musical evolution of Erev, who, in his native Israel, has developed into a top jazz pianist and composer. “My music has evolved during the past few years," says Ari. “The new CD ...

News: Festival

First Annual Jazzheads Records Jazz Festival at the Players Club, New York City - 20th Anniversary of Jazzheads Records

February 28, 2012

The Players Foundation and Jazzheads Records are pleased to announce the First Annual Jazzheads Records Jazz Festival. In collaboration with The Players Foundation, Jazzheads will be presenting a two-night Jazz festival on Friday, May 4th and Saturday, May 5th starting at 7:00pm. The festival will also coincide with the celebration of Jazzheads 20 Year Anniversary. Some ...

News: Interview

Interview: Jimmy Wilkins (Part 1)

February 28, 2012

Jimmy Wilkins is the younger brother of Ernie Wilkins, the prolific composer and big band arranger who died in 1999. Today, Jimmy lives outside of Las Vegas and leads a big band in Henderson, Nev., carrying on his brother's legacy. The band's book features wow-pow charts by his brother and Frank Wess. Jimmy's recording career as ...