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New Tab Benoit Compilation from Telarc/Concord Coming April 3
In a career of more than two decades, blues guitarist/vocalist Tab Benoit has generated an impressive body of work—every note of it rooted in the rich and centuries-old musical and cultural traditions of his native Louisiana. While his earliest recordings and performances may have established him as a genuine blues musician, his ever-expanding body of work ...
Cypress Hill's DJ Muggs Signs To ULTRA Records; Releases Video Featuring Dizzee Rascal
Ultra Records is home to some of the biggest names in electronic music, representing Tiesto, Paul Oakenfold, Benny Benassi, Armin van Buuren and the mighty David Guetta amongst others. Now, the label has signed legendary producer DJ Muggs for his upcoming solo effort, 'Bass For Your Face.' “Snap Ya Neck Back" is the lead single from ...
2012 Kettle Moraine Jazz Festival Entertainment Line Up
The West Bend Sunrise Rotary Foundation, Inc., producers of the annual Kettle Moraine Jazz Festival (KMJF), announced that the line up for the 2012 festival, which will take place along the banks of the upper Milwaukee River at Riverside Park in West Bend, Wis., Sept. 7—Sept. 8, is set. Tickets for the 2012 KMJF are now ...
Spectrum Road: Jack Bruce, Cindy Blackman Santana, Vernon Reid & John Medeski
Spectrum Road is a groundbreaking collaboration between four giants of modern music: Jack Bruce, Vernon Reid, John Medeski and Cindy Blackman Santana. Born from a shared passion for the music of legendary drummer Tony Williams, the band will release their self-titled debut album on June 5 through Palmetto Records. Later that week, Spectrum Road celebrates its ...
Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings Collector’s Edition Box Set
by Chris M. Slawecki
Bill WymanBill Wyman's Rhythm Kings Collector's Edition Box SetProper American2011 From all accounts, founding member Bill Wyman resigned from the Rolling Stones in 1992 because he was weary of the frantic pace of life as bassist for “The World's Greatest Rock 'n' Roll Band."Wyman's bass ...
Backbeat Books Publishes "Mambo Diablo: My Journey With Tito Puente" by Joe Conzo with David A. Perez
Tito Puente was more than a flamboyant percussionist; he was a multi-instrumentalist, a gifted composer and arranger, and one of the finest bandleaders of the last century. Mambo Diablo: My Journey with Tito Puente (Backbeat Books, $29.99) by Joe Conzo with David A. Pérez chronicles the remarkable life of the popular and combative King of Latin ...
Waukesha BluesFest Offers Commemorative Poster Design Contest
Waukesha BluesFest, presented by the Waukesha Rotary Club is entering its 6th year of presenting an exciting line-up of national and area musicians along with a high class art show, delicious food and a wide selection of beverages, all held at Naga-Waukee Park on Highway 83 just north of I94 in Delafield. The event subtitled as ...
The Toure-Raichel Collective Debut Forthcoming March 27
Touré-Raichel Collective, a collaboration between global superstars Vieux Farka Touré of Mali and Idan Raichel from Israel, was forged from a chance encounter at a German airport. Their growing friendship led to a performance at the Tel Aviv Opera House in November 2010. After that remarkable concert, Vieux and Idan, joined by Israeli bassist Yossi Fine ...
Prez Fest 2012 Celebrating Dizzy Gillespie at Saint Peter’s Church Sunday, March 4th
Prez Fest 2012 Celebrating Dizzy Gillespie: Trumpeter, Composer, Arranger, Bandleader and NEA Jazz Master Featuring Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, David Sanchez Quartet, The New York University Jazz Orchestra conducted by Rich Shemaria featuring “Special Guest Trumpeter" and other festival participants: Donald L. Maggin, Stanley Crouch, Gary Giddins, Jimmy Heath, Mike Longo & ...
Celebrating Dr. Nina Simone's Legacy & 79th Birthday
February 21 marks the 79th birthday and celebrated life of Dr. Nina Simone. As the only child of one of the most extraordinary artists of the twentieth century, SIMONE, re-launched NinaSimone.com last Mother's Day, to honor the timeless treasures and milestones in her mother's career. In commemoration of Dr. Simone's music and civil rights legacy, the ...
