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Pre-Sale Tix Available Now for Bob Dylan's Fall Palladium Dates
Now that legendary songwriter Bob Dylan is about to wrap up a unique tour with John Mellencamp and Willie Nelson in minor league baseball parks, he has announced several dates for a West Coast tour in more-traditional venues. Shea Stadium wasn't on the itinerary, and tonight the trio perform at Whataburger Field in Corpus Christi, Texas. ...
Critically Acclaimed Songstress Courtney Fortune Releases "Speak Love"
Young chanteuse has a textured, sultry, arrestingly mature torchsinger's delivery. Earshot Jazz Magazine Critically-acclaimed singer/songwriter, Courtney Fortune releases her debut CD Speak Love on Aug. 18, 2009, through Origin Records. The album, produced by Grammy-nominated artist Chris Walden, features the rich tones of Fortune’s voice and several songs written by the singer. The tracks ...
Seeger and 'The Power of Song' Tonight's 'Great Performances' Special
Pete Seeger has never paid attention to demographics or audience segments. His message has always been about inconclusiveness as a performer. And he's a performer in many senses of the word. “A musician, singer, songwriter, folklorist, labor activist, environmentalist, peace advocate," listed Tim Robbins at the start of an all-star gathering at Madison Square Garden last ...
Herbie Hancock Named New Los Angeles Philharmonic Creative Chair for Jazz
Grammy-winning pianist Herbie Hancock will take over for bassist Christian McBride next year as the Los Angeles Philharmonic's creative chair for jazz. The 69-year-old Hancock says the two-year stint involves choosing artists to perform at the Walt Disney Concert Hall and the Hollywood Bowl. Hancock says he wants to integrate jazz with other genres, from dance ...
Wolfgang's Vault Releases New Mahavishnu Orchestra Shows
WolfgangsVault.com, home of one of the largest collection of Mahavishnu Orchestra concert recordings, has released new shows today. The 1973 shows feature the band at a high point, opening for Frank Zappa on tour. All 2,500 rare, exclusive and classic vintage concerts in Wolfgang's Vault's famed Concert Vault can be streamed free with unlimited free registration. ...
Beethoven Billy Bragg Ninth Concert, August 29th to Feature Dwight Trible, Asia America Youth Orchestra Under the Baton of David Benoit
The North American premiere of Billy Bragg's version of Ode to Joy, the choral finale of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony will take place Saturday, August 29th at the Broad Stage in Santa Monica, 7:00 10:00 p.m. The Asia America Youth Orchestra will perform the piece under the baton and musical direction of David Benoit. At the concert ...
John Patitucci Releases New CD "Remembrance"
The new CD from Grammy winning jazz bassist John Patitucci, Remembrance, is in stores today (CD & digital) via Concord Jazz. Remembrance is Patitucci's 7th release on Concord Jazz and pays homage to several of his heroes, including tenor sax colossus Sonny Rollins (the upbeat “Sonny Side”), the late trumpet legend Freddie Hubbard (the bouncy, joyful ...
Manhattan Transfer's "The Chick Corea Songbook" Coming On September 29th
In The Studio. MANHATTAN TRANSFER MAKE LONG-AWAITED RETURN TO THE STUDIO TO RECORD ALL, NEW ORIGINAL MATERIAL FOR “THE CHICK COREA SONGBOOK" IN CELEBRATION OF THEIR 40TH ANNIVERSARY GRAMMY-Award winning jazz vocal group, MANHATTAN TRANSFER, are currently in the studio finalizing their new release The Chick Corea Songbook, a record inspired by the classic work of ...
Vocalist Tamela D'Amico Takes On Television
This past Sunday marked the world premiere of the television pilot “Sex Ed: The Series" which is part of the Independent Television Festival (itvfest.org). The pilot was created by Ernie Vecchione (executive producer/writer) and the multi-talented jazz artist Tamela D'Amico (producer/director). D'Amico produced the pilot under her production banner La Strega Entertainment. “Sex Ed: The Series" ...
Grammy Nominated Chris Walden Big Band 10th Anniversary Show August 9 in Hollywood
THE GRAMMY NOMINATED CHRIS WALDEN BIG BAND 10TH ANNIVERSARY ALL-STAR CONCERT FEATURING TIERNEY SUTTON, CAROL WELSMAN, COURTNEY FORTUNE & CHRISTOPHER CROSS PERFORMS AT CATALINA JAZZ CLUB SUNDAY, AUGUST 9 (Los Angeles, CA) Grammy nominated composer Chris Walden and the Chris Walden Big Band will celebrate their 10th anniversary with an all-star concert featuring Tierney Sutton, Carol ...
