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Tianna Hall and the Mexico City Jazz Trio: Two for the Road

Read "Two for the Road" reviewed by Hrayr Attarian

by Hrayr Attarian
April 23, 2013

It would be a mistake to dismiss vocalist Tianna Hall's fifth album Two For The Road as another collection of reinterpreted familiar workhorses. While it's true that the record consists exclusively of standards Hall's nuanced approach to them, and the inclusion of a couple of lesser-known songs, makes for a unique listening experience.The two ...

News: Radio

This Week On Riverwalk Jazz: Milt, Clark And Doc On The Road In The 30s & 40s

April 25, 2013

This week on Riverwalk Jazz, jazz legends Clark Terry, Milt Hinton, Doc Cheatham and others tell stories of life on the road. And these jazz greats take to the stage with The Jim Cullum Jazz Band in performances recorded live at The Landing. Our show features recordings from the Riverwalk Jazz archive and audiotape courtesy of ...

News: Performance / Tour

Vocalist Pearl Williams In Media Pa On Wednesday May 15th!

April 23, 2013

Appearing at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Delaware County—145 West Rose Tree Road in Media—on Wednesday, May 15th is singer Pearl Williams. Tickets are $10, $5 for students, and are available only at the door. Show time is 7:30 p.m. Information: 215-517- 8337. Pearl Williams embodies, embraces and perpetuates the legacy of legendary Philadelphia jazz singers. ...

News: Performance / Tour

Vocalist Kevin Valentine In Old City Phila. Thurs. May 16th!

April 23, 2013

Appearing at the Arch Street Friends Meeting House—4th and Arch Street in Philadelphia—on Thursday, May 16th is singer Kevin Valentine. Tickets are $10, $5 for students, and are available only at the door. Show time is 7:30 p.m. Information: 215-517-8337. I can’t remember any phase of my life when I wasn’t singing, says this Bronx- born ...

News: Recording

Pianist Eldar Djangirov Tandem Releases: New Jazz Trio Opus Plus Solo Classical Debut

April 23, 2013

Few artists could record two albums over the course of one week in different musical genres, with disparate personnel, and at separate studios. Yet New York City-based pianist Eldar Djangirov has done just that, and proven himself musically ambidextrous as evidenced by two remarkable, self-produced recordings for his debut on the maverick, multi-Grammy® nominated Motéma Music ...

News: Recording

Kaleidoscope Jukebox Releases "Infinite Reflections" on Rhythm & Culture

April 23, 2013

Rhythm & Culture’s newest signing is Kaleidoscope Jukebox, the multi instrumentalist electronic Indiana native Clint Carty, a producer of global downtempo music. Clint started out DJ'ing and producing at the turn of the century and has slowly but surely chipped away to form the sculpture that is now “his sound.” Infinite Reflection showcases Kaleidscopes Jukebox’s diverse ...

News: Festival

The 2013 Israeli Jazz Musician Festival, Presented By NOHO Media Group In Association With The America-Israel Cultural Foundation, Will Feature An Ensemble Of Notable Israel-born Jazz Musicians

April 23, 2013

Music and Multi-Media Event Will Take Place May 12 through May 14 in Manhattan and Brooklyn New York City is the “jazz capital of the world," a fact that is enhanced, to a large extent, by the constant influx of astounding talent from across the globe. Among the many jazz musicians who have come to NYC ...

News: Recording

La Prog Duo Days Between Stations To Release Second Album Featuring Members Of XTC, Yes And King Crimson

April 23, 2013

Los Angeles, CA: Possibly the most anticipated prog release of 2013 will be released on May 15 – the sophomore album by celebrated LA prog duo Days Between Stations titled 'In Extremis'. Boasting an incredible guest line-up of music legends featuring Colin Moulding (XTC), Rick Wakeman (YES), Peter Banks (YES/Flash) Tony Levin (King Crimson/Peter Gabriel) and ...

News: Event

Prime Example Jazz Club And WWOZ Present Stephanie Jordan After Jazz Fest

April 23, 2013

NEW ORLEANS, LA: WWOZ and Prime Example Jazz Club present the Stephanie Jordan Jazz Ensemble for two dinner shows on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 9:00 and 11:00 PM in one of New Orleans’ most intimate lounge settings. Prime Example Jazz Club is located at 1909 North Broad Street, New Orleans, LA 70119. Songstress Stephanie Jordan ...

News: Website

Jazz Near You Improvements: April 2013

April 22, 2013

We wanted to announce some recent Jazz Near You website improvements as we forge ahead with iOS app development. In addition to fixing a few minor bugs, we also improved the appearance of the calendar so it looks less like a spreadsheet. Larger text, a new way to present dates, and most importantly, a “Buy" (ticket) ...