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Solo Debut from Simply Red's Mick Hucknall Pays Tribute to Bobby "Blue" Bland on Rhino CD Due June 17

June 7, 2008

LOS ANGELES -- One of the most distinctive vocalists in Britain tips his hat to one of the greatest from the American South with the June 17 release of Mick Hucknall's Tribute To Bobby. The solo debut from the leader of Simply Red features sizzling versions of songs popularized by the great Bobby “Blue" Bland. ...

K.J. Denhert Draws Acclaim During First-Ever West Coast Tour

June 7, 2008

Award-winning, NYC-based singer-songwriter-guitarist K.J. Denhert - known for her soulful fusion of jazz, R&B, rock and folk - is in the midst of her first-ever itinerary of west coast dates. KJ and her longtime band, the super-tight NY Unit, drew an enthusiastic reception at Yoshi's in San Francisco last week, and at Temple Bar in Santa ...

2008 Sasktel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival on June 20th

June 7, 2008

The SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival brings great live music to three cities over the course of ten fun-filled days in June. Most events are happening in Saskatoon, which is where the 22nd annual festival kicks off on Friday, June 20 with a performance by the legendary Neville Brothers. Other performers include Los Lobos, Sue Foley, Mobadass, ...

Norfolk Island Jazz in the Pines Festival

June 7, 2008

A piano-playing humorist who embellishes his concerts with tall tales and true and a veteran crooner who has grooved with Sammy Davis Jr are among 22 performers taking at this year's Norfolk Island Jazz in the Pines Festival from December 8-12. Now in its seventh year, the five-day event attracts favorite acts from across Australia and ...

June Wine and Chocolate Tasting Features Jazz on the Harbor in Chicago

June 7, 2008

Chicago, IL, -- 220 Communications Presents another After Hours Wine and Chocolate Tasting featuring the sounds of Jabon. Friday June 13th from 6PM to 10PM at the Southern Shore Yacht Club at 6401 South Richards in the Jackson Park Inner Harbor. Enjoy live music, food prizes and much more. Jabon is one of the hottest Jazz ...

Claypool Talks Apricot

June 7, 2008

Guido Mazzon - As the Crow Flies (Ictus Records, 2008) ****a1/2

June 7, 2008

I may be writing this review too soon, without having listened sufficiently to this new release by Italian trumpeter Guido Mazzon, but I'm so thrilled by his music, that I can't wait to share my enthusiasm. This CD compiles a number of recordings that Mazzon made over the years with various musicians, and always in small ...

Toshiko Akiyoshi-Lew Tabackin Mosaic Set, Bud Powell Bio Update

June 7, 2008

A Billy Strayhorn Show

June 7, 2008

Billy Strayhorn, Duke Ellington's creative alter-ego, continues to connect with old audiences and find new ones. His music is for everyone, but it is no surprise that Strayhorn's story and songs move the gay community, in which he has become a symbol and icon. The Gay Mens Chorus of Los Angeles paid tribute to Strayhorn last year near the fortieth anniversary ...

Jazz Education Network Formed to Fill Void Left by IAJE Collapse

June 7, 2008

After the startling bankruptcy of the International Association for Jazz Education (IAJE) this spring, the jazz arts community lacked a formal organization to unify jazz education professionals and students. As of June 1, the newly launched Jazz Education Network aims to fill that void. The Jazz Education Network was launched after two days of meetings in ...