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Catherine Russell Arrives Fashionably Late to the Solo Jazz Vocal Party
I first became aware of singer Catherine Russell through fellow singer Carolyn Leonhart, who had good things to say about her fellow Steely Dan backup singer. I then found Russell's 2006 debut album, 'Cat,' a beguiling mix of old-time jazz, early blues, swing and the great American songbook (in the broadest sense of the word). But ...
Dean Magraw's Red Planet "Space Dust" CD Release Party at Artists' Quarter (St. Paul), May 13-14
Master guitarist Dean Magraw presents his trio, Red Planet, in a stunning new CD, Space Dust, including many original compositions that the band has been playing live since 2003. Space Dust exemplifies the magical direction that these three experienced jazz musicians have continually created. The disc opens with the band setting fire to the Coltrane tune, ...
Blakey, Ella, Monk and Tjader Reissued in Concord Original Jazz Masters Series
Remastered recordings set for release on March 15, 2011 Concord Music Group marks the first anniversary of its highly successful Original Jazz Classics Remasters series with the reissue of four new titles on March 15, 2011. Originally launched in March 2010, and enhanced by 24-bit remastering by Joe Tarantino, the series showcases some of the most ...
125 New Additions to AAJ Upcoming Jazz CD/DVD Release Center
The AAJ Upcoming Jazz Release Center has just been updated with 125 new releases, reissues, imports and DVDs. The Upcoming Release Center is updated weekly and can be searched by artist, month of release, record label and type (reissue or new release). It is the most comprehensive new release listing for jazz music on the internet. ...
Seth Glier Hits #1 on Clearchannel; New CD Is 'Brilliant'
Seth Glier CD is “Beautiful; Brilliant; Breathtaking—Sets the Bar High for 2011" — “Incredibly Poetic" Single Hits #1 via ClearChannel Radio; Album Shows Early iTUNES Promise 22-Year Old Phenom Seth Glier Visits Local Hospitals and Shelters Prior to Concerts While on Tour Singer Seth Glier has broken through with his sophomore CD, 'The Next Right Thing' ...
Jazz Giants Lovano And Scofield Talk About Team Work
By R.J. DeLuke To call saxophonist Joe Lovano and guitarist John Scofield world-class musicians is like saying the Pope is fairly well-established in the religion business. The two are giants in jazz, among the best on their respective instruments. Both have a constant creative drive and an artistic spirit that pushes them to explore different musical ...
Charles Mingus High School Competition and Festival
The 3rd Annual Charles Mingus High School Competition and Festival will be taking place February 18㬑, 2011. Sue Mingus and Justin DiCioccio, are the producers. This year's Mingus High School Competition and Festival will be bringing some of the country's most talented young jazz musicians to New York City. Twelve schools will be represented coming from ...
Esperanza Spalding stands tall, hair and all
NEW YORK—When Esperanza Spalding plays her upright bass, the bulky instrument extends over her unruly mass of curls by half a foot as she bobs and weaves to complex jazz rhythms. The pairing's a visual mismatch, but there's no doubt she's in comm “Maybe it looks like I'm working hard, but I'm pretty relaxed," says the ...
Grove Park Inn brings big jazz acts to Asheville this weekend
ASHEVILLE—The historic Grove Park Inn Resort and Spa might feel a little like the Crescent City this weekend. That's because the inn is hosting its 19th annual All That Jazz Weekend. This year's event is New Orleans-themed and will feature concerts by jazz giants Henry Butler, the Ellis Marsalis Quartet and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band. ...
New CD, "The Send Off," from Jazz Bassist, Tyson Ailshie
Ailshie Releases New EP DENVER—Independent Jazz recording artist, Tyson Ailshie, has released his first EP length CD entitled The Send Off, featuring original straight ahead jazz trio and duo tracks on the Duo Music Records label. Ailshie, who hails from Denver, Colorado, is playing locally in support of the release February 7th at the Front Range ...
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