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Article: Album Review

Peter Zak: The Disciple

Read "The Disciple" reviewed by C. Michael Bailey

by C. Michael Bailey
October 20, 2014

Pianist Peter Zak had a transcontinental shift from Los Angeles to Columbus and Kent Ohio and, finally, to New Your City, where he has remained since 1989. He has released critically well-received CDs for the Danish SteepleChase label: The Eternal Triangle (2012), Nordic Noon (2011) and Down East (2011). He returns with the present trio recording, ...

Article: Album Review

Bob Lark and his Alumni Big Band: Sweet Return

Read "Sweet Return" reviewed by Edward Blanco

by Edward Blanco
October 20, 2014

Trumpeter/educator and big band leader Bob Lark, reunites his Alumni Big Band after their critically acclaimed debut Reunion (Jazzed Media 2012), produced some of the best Jazz orchestrations in the business. Sweet Return is the group's encore performance, their return engagement, their audacious follow up and another masterful stroke by leader Lark. This Alumni band is ...

Article: Interview

Shai Maestro: Music as a journey of being a human

by Urszula Orczyk
October 20, 2014

This article was originally published in the Polish magazine JazzPRESS Shai Maestro, talented 27-year-old pianist and a composer, has earned his spurs being a part of Avishai Cohen's band. Now he has a band of his own--Shai Maestro Trio (although he says it's not “his" band but “theirs": Shai, Jorge Roeder and Ziv Ravitz). ...

News: Recording

Kelley Suttenfield New CD "Among The Stars” -- Out Now!

October 20, 2014

Among The Stars is the second release for acoustic jazz vocalist Kelley Suttenfield. Known for her “passionate delivery that can penetrate hearts" (JazzReview), once again she embarks on a musical exploration—this time traversing through jazz and singer-songwriter territories, and landing squarely in the space between. This stripped-down and exceptionally intimate duo recording is a stark contrast ...

News: Performance / Tour

The Jazz Bridge"Jazz At The Center,” First Wednesdays Neighborhood Concerts Series In Cheltenham Presents Ed Wise And His New Orleans Jazz Band

October 20, 2014

The Jazz Bridge “Jazz at the Center,” First Wednesdays Neighborhood Concerts Series at the Cheltenham Center for the Arts, Ashbourne Road in Cheltenham—presents bassist Ed Wise and his New Orleans Jazz Band on Wednesday, December 3. One show starts at 7:30 p.m., tickets are $10/$5 for students, and are only available at the door. For info: ...

News: Performance / Tour

The Jazz Bridge "Jazz In The Wood,” First Thursdays, Neighborhood Concerts Series Presents Saxophonist/Flutist/Poet Elliott Levin And His Quartet

October 20, 2014

The Jazz Bridge “Jazz in the Wood,” First Thursdays, Neighborhood Concerts Series at the Collingswood Community Center, East Collings Avenue in Collingswood, NJ—presents saxophonist/flutist/poet Elliott Levin and his quartet on Thursday, December 4. One show starts at 7:30 p.m., tickets are $10/$5 for students, and are only available at the door. For info: 856-858-8914 or 215-517-8337. ...

News: Performance / Tour

The Jazz Bridge "Jazz On The Mainline,” Third Thursday Concert Series Presents Monnette Sudler And Her Quartet

October 20, 2014

The Jazz Bridge “Jazz on the Mainline,” Third Thursday Concert Series presents guitarist Monnette Sudler and her Quartet at The New Leaf Club—1225 Montrose Avenue in Rosemont—on Thursday, December 18. Tickets are $10, $5 for students, and are available only at the door. One show starts at 7:30 p.m. Information: 215-517-8337. Guitarist/composer/vocalist/educator/poet/recording artist Monnette Sudler is ...

News: Performance / Tour

The Jazz Bridge "Jazz At The Library,” Third Thursday Concert Series In Willingboro, NJ Presents Bootsie Barnes

October 20, 2014

The Jazz Bridge “Jazz at the Library,” Third Thursday Concert Series presents saxophonist Bootsie Barnes at the Willingboro Library—220 Willingboro Way in Willingboro Township—on Thursday, December 18. Tickets are $10, $5 for students One show starts at 7:30 p.m. Information: 215-517-8337. Robert “Bootsie” Barnes embodies the spirit and the tradition—past, present and future—of everything that was ...

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The Jazz Bridge "Jazz In The Sanctuary,” Second Wednesdays Concert Series In Center City Presents Guitarist Jason Klinke And His Trio

October 20, 2014

The Jazz Bridge “Jazz in the Sanctuary,” Second Wednesdays Concert Series in Center City presents guitarist Jason Klinke and his trio at the Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion, 2110 Chestnut Street on Wednesday, December 10. Tickets are $10, $5 for students, and are available only at the door. One show starts at 7:30. Information: 215-517-8337 ...

News: Music Industry

Doylestown-Based Jazz Band Drivetime Inks National Distribution Deal

October 20, 2014

Philadelphia, Pa: Urban Organic Jazz sextet Drivetime is pleased to announce they have signed a national distribution deal with GJtunes (Global Journey Media) and their CD’S are available for purchase in major retailers including Wal-Mart, Kmart and Target. Drivetime’s members have been captivating audiences with their Urban Organic style of jazz and high-energy performances for over ...