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News: Interview

Interview: Meredith D'Ambrosio (PT 1)

September 15, 2009

Over the summer I received a sweet e-mail from Meredith d'Ambrosio thanking me for including her in a roundup of superb vocal versions of Bill Evans songs. You may not be familiar with the vocalist, but what's about to happen to you happened to me in the mid-1990s. Back then, a friend gave me a copy ...

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News: Performance / Tour

New Brownout Album out & New Tour Dates Added

September 15, 2009

Six Degrees has just released the new album from Brownout, the Psychedlic Latin-Funksters' sophomore release, Aguilas and Cobras. The members of Brownout have backed the legendary Prince in Las Vegas, at Coachella and on the Tonight Show With Jay Leno. Their other alter-ego band Grupo Fantasma was also nominated for a GRAMMY last year. Brownout is ...

News: Recording

Balkanbeats: From Bosnia to Berlin

September 15, 2009

BalkanBeats, A Night in Berlin (Piranha Musik) Robert Soko Connects His People through BalkanBeats Digital Release: Oct. 30th The crowd is dancing wildly. Suddenly the rhythm stops, the drums fall silent. Only the trumpet moans, then changes into a looping oriental melody. The drums start again. The crowd jumps up, dancers shout ...

News: Performance / Tour

Brand New Heavies Announce UK Tour and Live Album

September 15, 2009

The Brand New Heavies, the UK's premiere soul and funk band, have confirmed an extensive November 2009 UK tour, and the October 5th release of the live album Live in London. Tickets for the UK tour are on sale now. The UK tour starts Monday 2nd November at the Cambridge Junction, followed by dates at the ...

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News: Recording

Ray Charles Christmas Album Features Freddie Hubbard, Betty Carter

September 15, 2009

Los Angeles, CA -- Concord Records caps a year in which it reissued many of Ray Charles' classic albums (Genius: The Ultimate Ray Charles Collection, Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music, A Message From the People and The Genius Hits the Road) with the artist's only Christmas album of his entire career, The Spirit of ...

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News: TV / Film

Spencer Day TV Performance Online

September 15, 2009

Spencer Day's appearance on The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson is now online. Spencer performed his new single, “Til You Come To Me" from his new album and Concord Jazz debut, (Vagabond). Out now, the new album draws from the 'Great American Songbook' and is infused with contemporary influences from artists like Roy Orbison, Dusty ...

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News: Recording

Ross Hammond's "An Effective Use of Space" Released

September 15, 2009

With aid from Lisa Mezzacappa on bass and John Hanes on drums, the music glides easily between the sleepy and bombastic, sensual and aggressive Rachel Leibrock, Sacramento News and Review Ross Hammond's new album “An Effective Use of Space" (Prescott, 2009) is a mix of solo and trio pieces. Released 9/04/2009, the trio session ...

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News: Award / Grant

Vocalist/Lyricist PJ Parker Nominated for Hollywood Music in Media Awards

September 15, 2009

Jazz vocalist PJ Parker has been nominated for the Hollywood Music In Media Awards in the Jazz category for her original song, “Love’s a Logistical Thing.” The song is one of three original compositions from Parker’s latest CD, “Dreams Are Meant For Two.” According to the event’s Web site, “The Hollywood Music in Media Awards recognizes ...

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News: Radio

International Recording Artist, U-Nam to Host Weekly Jazz Series

September 15, 2009

The Cellar Nightclub adds Smooth Jazz to their Line-up: The One Soul Jazz Series International Recording Artist U-Nam will be hosting The One Soul Jazz Series every Sunday evening from 6PM-9PM beginning October 18 with Special Guest Oli Silk at The Cellar in Long Beach, California. U-Nam will open the show with his 6 piece band ...

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News: Recording

Bassists, Mimi Jones Reveals Her Distinctive Style with Her Debut CD “A New Day”

September 15, 2009

Released today on Hot Tone Music, September 15, 2009 The debut CD, “A New Day” (Hot Tone Music), co- produced by bassist and composer Mimi Jones, is already receiving excellent reviews and attention as it receives it's official release. Jazziz Magazine features one of Ms Jones’s tracks in their current issue and said, “Mimi Jones displays ...