Grammy Talk Pushes Tony Adamo Into Top 200 On AllAboutJazz!
17 October, 2013
Since the deadline for a Grammy consideration stopped on August 28 of this year, Tony Adamo's vocal/hipspoken word artist profile on Allaboutjazz has jumped from nowhere to #191 on ABJ's top 200 most popular jazz artists list. He moved past Grover Washington JR, Kenny Dorham, Carlos Santana, and Cole ...
| "Natural Charisma And Chops To Match" (NPR)
17 October, 2013
Jon Batiste and Stay Human's new album 'Social Music' is out today (Razor & Tie), and critics from the The New York Times to NPR to Esquire are giving Batiste the highest praise. Considered by many to be the most innovative and uplifting band on the scene today, Batiste and his band have one of the ...
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Cellist Jacob Szekely Releases New Jazz CD To Critical Acclaim, Credits Los Angeles Violinmaker Eric Benning
16 October, 2013
Describing distinguished cellist Jacob Szekely's newest recording with words like "cerebral" and "soulful," critics have praised the indie musician's innovation and creativity. According to Szekely, largely credited for transforming the cello into a credible lead jazz instrument, the "soulfulness" on ...
| Never-Released Thelonious Monk Concert Film "Paris 1969" Due Out November 26, 2013
16 October, 2013
Blue Note Records has announced a November 26 release date for Thelonious Monk Paris 1969 , a fascinating and important late-career document of the legendary jazz pianist and composer in performance with his Quartet at the Salle Pleyel concert hall in Paris, France on December 15, 1969. Beautifully ...
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European Singing Star Eric Van Aro Is Back With A Captivating New Jazz Album "Obsession"
14 October, 2013
Singer/songwriter/producer Eric Van Aro's Obsession EP is scheduled to be released on October 18, the latest in dozens of recordings Van Aro has released, many on his Switzerland-based record company, Eraki.
Multi-skilled Eric Van Aro combines his impressive singing with his activities as a producer, ...
| Jazz Guitarist Eric DiVito's Sophomore Album "The Second Time Around," To Be Released November 12, 2013
14 October, 2013
The gifted guitarist Eric DiVito made a strong impression last year with his well-received debut "Breaking the Ice" and its program of original compositions. On his even more impressive follow-up, "The Second Time Around," DiVito highlights his interpretive skills by concentrating on standards - from ...
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With The Launch Of Saturday Jazz Dinners, The Charleston Is Santa Monica's Premier Jazz Supper Club
11 October, 2013
The Charleston , Santa Monica's premier 1920's style gastropub, is bringing back "dinner and a show" with the new Saturday night Jazz Supper Club, the first introduction to an all new fall lineup. The first Jazz Supper Club takes place this Saturday, October 12, 2013 featuring the jazz, funk and R&B ...
| A Jazzy Christmas Wish Fulfilled
11 October, 2013
There is always a bit of an uproar when Santa and the elves debate over music preferences while toiling away in their North Pole workshop preparing for the big night. Some prefer swinging to straight-ahead jazz instrumentals while others prefer contemporary vocal numbers.
Multidimensional pianist ...
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Saxophonist Teaches Adults To Play Jazz Sparking New Service Industry
09 October, 2013
The year 2013 marks the tenth anniversary of Jazz Band Masterclass, a unique jazz education program for adults launched by internationally respected saxophonist, composer and educator Jeff Antoniuk . The program has expanded steadily through economic ups and downs, creating a new service industry in ...
| Growing Jazz Getaway Offers A Divine Taste Of Napa
08 October, 2013
While in the midst of the vineyards last June to shoot a promotional clip for the third annual Napa Valley Jazz Getaway, the flourishing jazz and wine festival's Founder and Artistic Director Brian Culbertson looked into the camera and vowed "More artists, more music, more food and of course, more wine." ...
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Critically Acclaimed Jazz Guitarist Shambhu Releases Second Lauded CD 'Dreaming Of Now'
07 October, 2013
Critically acclaimed guitarist Shambhu has released his second CD, 'Dreaming of Now' (Acoustic Shine) featuring 11 new instrumental compositions.
The already lauded album was recorded with a who's who of jazz superstars and co-produced by Grammy award-winner Will Ackerman founder of Windham Hill ...
| Ararur Releases New Self-Titled LP 'Ararur'
04 October, 2013
The Portuguese jazz ensemble known around the world as Ararur have released their long-awaited self-titled LP record, "Ararur." The record is comprised of 10 original compositions for an approximate total listening time of 50 minutes. Its recording and production were financed by European and national ...
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Dream A Little Dream...
04 October, 2013
Let's face it, dream rarely come true. If someone says, "You're a dream come true!" well, you have to question the likeliness of that at least a bit.
Just maybe, though, there's a wee shred of truth in the Thrasher Dream Trio, the name of Gerry Gibbs' latest band with Kenny Barron and Ron Carter. ...
| Grammy-Winning Producer Don Sickler Launches Jazzleadsheets.com - The Newest Tool For Playing Jazz
04 October, 2013
Don Sickler is no stranger to the jazz world. With over 30 years experience performing, arranging, producing, teaching and publishing he has seen this industry through the eyes of a musician and a businessman. He went on a quest to create a unique way to help musicians enhance their craft in the new ...
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Tony Bennett Sets Marathon On-Line Fan Event Schedule For Tuesday, October 8
04 October, 2013
Tony Bennett invites his fans to join him online for an all-day series of interactive events celebrating the long-awaited release of Tony Bennett Live At The Sahara: Las Vegas , 1964 on Tuesday, October 8.
With his entire Columbia Records catalog--including Tony Bennett Live At The Sahara: Las ...
| World Renowned Harpist And Jazz Artist Jeff Majors Releases His New Single
04 October, 2013
International inspirational jazz artist and renowned harp master Jeff Major's releases his new single "His Eyes" featuring Miko with a new flavor of French flair. The full CD "Sacred X" will be released late fall along with the launch of the "Sacred Tour" starting in Annapolis, MD, Bowie Sate University ...
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Herb Alpert Masters New Album "Steppin' Out" At Bernie Grundman's
03 October, 2013
Grammy-winning jazz great Herb Alpert has mastered his new album "Steppin' Out" at Bernie Grundman Mastering. Alpert was joined by his wife Lani Hall, who is featured on the album mastered by longtime friend Bernie Grundman. Grundman has worked with Alpert since the 60s, when he was a staff mastering ...
| Pianist Valerie Capers In Bronx Concert October 4th
30 September, 2013
On Friday, October 4, Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum and Bronx Music Heritage Center will present the incomparable pianist, composer, and educator Valerie Capers for First Friday! from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Dr. Capers, a lifelong Bronx resident, has performed across the country and in Europe in solo concerts, ...
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George Wein Celebrates 88th Birthday, October 3
30 September, 2013
Eighty-eight. In China the number conveys good fortune. For ham radio operators "88" is shorthand for hugs and kisses. There are 88 constellations in the sky. But for George Wein , it hits closer to home. On October 3 , the world-renowned jazz and music impresario will celebrate his 88th birthday.
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| Jambalaya Brass Band To Perform Free Concert At The Goddard Community Center In NYC
26 September, 2013
In support of their latest CD release, On the Funky Side (currently charting on the CMJ and The Roots Music Report Charts), Jambalaya Brass Band will be performing a free concert at the Goddard Riverside Community Center/Bernie Wohl Center on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 from 7:00 to 8:00 pm. Jambalaya ...
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