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News: Music Industry

Jazz This Week: Kurt Elling, Ronnie Burrage, Phil Woods, Andre Delano, and More

February 27, 2013

It's another busy week for jazz and creative music in St. Louis, with the return of one of the top male singers in jazz; a rare local appearance by a legendary saxophonist; homecoming gigs featuring three different musicians who grew up in the area, and much more. Let's go the highlights.... Tonight, the St. Louis Jazz ...

News: Performance / Tour

East Coast Tour Dates Announced By Bassist Jeff Denson & His Quartet

February 27, 2013

Bassist and composer Jeff Denson introduced his commanding new quartet last year on the CD Secret World (Between the Lines), followed by a West Coast fall tour. This spring, Denson has scheduled several East Coast dates to feature the band, which consists of German-born pianist Florian Weber, captivating trumpeter Ralph Alessi, and the singularly versatile drummer ...

Article: Album Review

Yvonnick Prene: Jour De Fete

Read "Jour De Fete" reviewed by Dan Bilawsky

by Dan Bilawsky
February 26, 2013

European jazz harmonica players aren't exactly a dime a dozen, but the Old Continent has birthed a few for the ages. Belgium gave unto jazz the legendary Toots Thielemans, Germany put forth vibes/harmonica doubling sensation Hendrik Meurkens, and the Swiss turned out Gregoire Maret; now, the French weigh in with the young Yvonnick Prene.

Article: Live Review

The Bad Plus: Burlington, VT February 16, 2013

by Doug Collette
February 26, 2013

The Bad PlusFlynn Center for the Performing Arts Burlington VTFebruary 16, 2013The Bad Plus' appearance on The Flynn Mainstage illustrated how much progress the trio's made since earlier appearances in the much smaller FlynnSpace. The surprising number of empty seats as the evening progressed hinted the performance bordered on the underwhelming, ...

Article: Album Review

Jeremy Pelt: Water and Earth

Read "Water and Earth" reviewed by Glenn Astarita

by Glenn Astarita
February 26, 2013

Change is often a precursor for innovation. After many years of straddling modern mainstream, and progressive jazz via his burgeoning solo career and first-call session duties, trumpeter Jeremy Pelt leans a few notches toward the jazz-fusion spectrum on Water and Earth. However, the artist doesn't take matters to the extreme and serves up a compellingly divergent ...

News: Festival

Atlanta Jazz Festival Shines Spotlight On New Faces Of Jazz

February 26, 2013

Atlanta, GA: “The 36th Annual Atlanta Jazz Festival will shine a spotlight on the wealth of emerging talent in the jazz world as we celebrate Generation Next,” states Camille Russell Love, Director of the City of Atlanta Office of Cultural Affairs. “We have always presented the best and brightest on the scene and this year we ...

News: TV / Film

Divine Hand Ensemble Announces Premier of "21st Century Classical Music" Documentary

February 26, 2013

Since 2010, local chamber ensemble The Divine Hand Ensemble have been demonstrating that classical music can still captivate audiences in these modern technological times. Formed and led by accomplished theremin pioneer Mano Divina, the Divine Hand Ensemble have the distinction of being the only group in the world who perform serious classical work in which the ...

News: Festival

Newport Jazz Festival: Natalie Cole, Freddy Cole, Gregory Porter, Dee Alexander

February 26, 2013

2013 NEWPORT JAZZ FESTIVAL GIVES VOICE TO AN EXCITING SLATE OF SOULFUL LEGENDS AND RISING STARS FEATURING NATALIE COLE, GREGORY PORTER FREDDY COLE AND DEE ALEXANDER NEWPORT, RI: Continuing the rich tradition of presenting the best of emerging and established musicians, the 2013 Newport Jazz Festival, produced by Newport Festivals Foundation, will feature an eclectic slate ...

News: Recording

18x Platinum Selling Artist Herbert Grönemeyer Makes US Debut On Feb 26th With I Walk Featuring Bono, Antony Hegarty And James Dean Bradfield

February 26, 2013

German superstar Herbert Grönemeyer makes his U.S. recording debut on Tuesday, February 26th with the release of his new album entitled I WALK. This 13- song album, features for the first time in English, some of the most impressive songs from the award-winning songwriter’s vast catalog alongside two new songs. With the album’s lead- off track, ...

News: Recording

Madeleine Peyroux Announces New Album "The Blue Room," Out March 5th

February 25, 2013

VIDEO FOR FIRST SINGLE CHANGING ALL THOSE CHANGES NOW ONLINE CONFIRMED WORLD TOUR INCLUDES TWO NIGHTS AT LINCOLN CENTER IN NYC New York, NY— Decca Records is proud to announce the release of Madeleine Peyroux's new album The Blue Room. Set for a March 5th release, The Blue Room sees Madeleine and longtime collaborator / legendary ...