Results for "All About Jazz Publicity"

Trio Gives Jazz Treatment to Dylan

July 5, 2007

One of modern jazz's most adventurous groups, Jewels & Binoculars, is bringing its interpretations of Bob Dylan's music to several Island venues over the next couple of weeks beginning tonight at Duncan Garage Showroom. Virtuoso reedman Michael Moore, bassist Lindsey Horner, and drummer Michael Vatcher have recently released Ships with Tattooed Sails, a CD collection of ...

Johnny Frigo 1916 - 2007

July 5, 2007

Jazz legend switched from bass to violin Chicago musician also played background for commercials, co-wrote songs and penned 'Hey, Hey, Holy Mackerel' in honor of '69 Cubs Johnny Frigo, 90, a musician whose skill, encyclopedic song recall and late career switch from bass to violin made him a legend in jazz joints from Chicago to Europe, ...

Jazz Stars Shine in the Classroom

July 5, 2007

This is one summer school students are happy to attend The love of performing came naturally for piano player Angus Grundy. Less easy in coming was any sort of professional expertise to cement that love. “As an amateur, you soon realize that it's hard enough to play badly," he says. “If you want to play well, ...

Jazz Singer George Melly Dies at 80

July 5, 2007

LONDON (Reuters) - Flamboyant jazz singer and author George Melly died on Thursday at the age of 80, his wife Diana said in a statement. Melly had been suffering from lung cancer but refused all treatment. He also developed dementia. His last appearance was a performance in June at London's renowned 100 Club in aid of ...

Summer Jazz Concert Series in Harlem

July 5, 2007

Casa Frela Gallery Presents Summer Jazz Concert Series in Harlem Casa Frela Gallery 47 West 119th Street NY, N.Y. 10026 212-722-8577 Fax: 565-342-9038 Featuring Octavio Kotan & Xiomara Laugart July 14th 8:00PM-10:00PM The son of one of Cuba's most legendary ...

Paul Taylor Interviewed at AAJ

July 5, 2007

Saxophonist Paul Taylor became interested in music at the age of seven, but it was not until he joined a local high school band that he decided to make it a career. He is perhaps best known for his signature smooth jazz vibe and instantly recognizable sound. There is a common thread of romance on all ...

The Nat Janoff Group at the 55 Bar

July 4, 2007

Mike Westbrook Orchestra: "On Duke's Birthday" (Hatology 635)

July 4, 2007

Mike Westbrook Orchestra, On Duke's Birthday Recorded live May 12th, 1984 Le Grand Theatre, Maison de la Culture, Amiens/France Hatology 635 (reissue, remastered) What's most remarkable about the music's resultant structural integrity and intricacy is that it all flows so seamlessly, sounds so spontaneous and organic, without artifice or contrivance. ...

"Women of Jazz, a Celebration of Today's Divas" New Oil Paintings by Riki R. Nelson

July 3, 2007

" Women of Jazz, A Celebration of Today's Divas", A Collection of New Oil paintings by Artist *Riki R. Nelson* Recent & never before shown large oil paintings in the style of contemporary realism celebrating the beauty and uniqueness of today's Jazz Divas. Subjects include Rita Coolidge, Roseanna ...

2007 JVC Jazz Festival - New York "One of the Most Successful in Years"

July 3, 2007

NEW YORK - The 2007 JVC Jazz Festival - New York, which took over the city June 17 - 30 with more than 300 artists in nearly 200 concerts and events at 28 venues in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens, was “one of the most successful festivals in years," according to long-time producer George Wein, CEO of ...