Tony Bennett: Portrait Of An Artist
16 September, 2011
The Morrison Hotel Gallery SoHo is thrilled to present a special press preview and reception for Tony Bennett: Portrait of An Artist, the photography of Kelsey Bennett and Josh Cheuse, in celebration of the legendary artist's new album, DUETS II (RPM/Columbia Records) on Tuesday, September 20th from ...
| Saxophonist Michael Pedicin's New 'Ballads' Album Due Oct. 18
15 September, 2011
Tenor saxophonist Michael Pedicin, whose 40-plus-year career has included tours with Dave Brubeck and Maynard Ferguson, has long demonstrated a profound feeling for ballads those slow, tender songs with lovely melodies that, in the hands of the best purveyors, create a powerful emotional intimacy.
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Stein And Band Take Flight On 'Hi Fly'
15 September, 2011
You begin to get some sense of what you're in for on John Stein's vibrant new CD without even putting it into the player. Take a peek first at the back cover. There is the guitarist, in a partially illustrated photograph, an intent look on his face, only this time a graphic treatment shades his guitar ...
| Amy Winehouse/Tony Bennett Duet 'Body And Soul' Released Today On iTunes To Benefit The Amy Winehouse Foundation
15 September, 2011
"Body and Soul" is the final recording made by Winehouse before her passing on July 23rd of this year, and is released today to mark what would have been the singer's 28th birthday. The single and video of "Body and Soul" has also been released today on the iTunes Store to benefit The Amy Winehouse ...
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Tony Bennett Makes His Debut At Metropolitan Opera House On September 18, 2011
14 September, 2011
When Tony Bennett makes his debut at his sold out performance at the Metropolitan Opera House on Sunday, September 18, he will be joined by Aretha Franklin, Sir Elton John and Alejandro Sanz for special duet appearances. Franklin, John and Sanz all recorded with Bennett for his Duets CD projects: Elton ...
| Hidden Beach Signs Jazz Legend Ramsey Lewis
13 September, 2011
Los Angeles based boutique label Hidden Beach Recordings announced earlier this month the signing of legendary jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis. The three time Grammy winner who rose to prominence in the early 1970's will release his 80th collection on September 20, 2011 entitled Ramsey, Taking Another Look., ...
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Worldwide Release of Amy Winehouse and Tony Bennett Duet of 'Body and Soul' Single and Video on September 14, 2011
13 September, 2011
The track and video of "Body and Soul," recorded by Amy Winehouse and Tony Bennett on March 23, 2011 at Abbey Road Studios in London, will be released in its entirety on Wednesday, September 14 to commemorate Amy Winehouse's birthday. "Body and Soul" became the final recording Amy ever made before her ...
| Jeff Oster Releases New Album 'Surrender'
12 September, 2011
Jeff Oster's fourth recording Surrender (released on Retso Records, August 16, 2011) is steeped in downtempo, instrumental grooves seasoned with his one-of-a-kind sensuous, trumpet and flugelhorn. In fact, Jeff utilizes his background as a classically-trained jazz artist combined with ambient electronica ...
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Fahir Atakoglu Returns To Drom NYC
12 September, 2011
By popular demand legendary Jazz composer/pianist Fahir Atakoglu will be returning to play live at Drom in New York City on October 5, 2011 at 8:00 PM. Rendering music from his critically acclaimed U.S. Jazz CD releases, If, Istanbul in Blue and his latest CD, Faces & Places-and having reached #1 on ...
| Preservation Hall Jazz Band To Perform At Austin City Limits With The Del McCoury Band On September 17, 2011
12 September, 2011
New Orleans-based icons, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band will perform with The Del McCoury Band at the Austin City Limits Music Festival on Saturday September 17th at 7:00pm, on the Vista Equity Stage. The two groups recently joined forces to record their collaborative full-length American Legacies, ...
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Ryan Shea Smith Releases Award-Winning Jazz Masterpiece Stay Awhile
09 September, 2011
Ryan Shea Smith turns the term sophomore slump in fiction with his latest release Stay Awhile. The title track, which is offered as a free download on the artist website, was a finalist winner in the Jazz Category of the John Lennon Song Writing Contest. The album stands on its own as a complete package ...
| 'Days Of Yesterday,' Hiromi Kanda's Sophomore Album, Set For Release On September 13, 2011
09 September, 2011
Hiromi Kanda (www.hiromikanda.com), the acclaimed Japanese vocalist with a penchant for the Great American Songbook, will release her sophomore album, Days of Yesterday, on September 13, on the Music Gate label (distributed by Warner Music Group/ADA). The follow-up to Kanda's critically acclaimed 2010 ...
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Jazz Greats Dartanyan Brown And Jamie Davis To Perform At Fog Rally Events
09 September, 2011
CarWoo!, presenting sponsor for the Ferrari Owners Group Road Rally from San Francisco to Los Angeles announces that Dartanyan Brown, recently inducted into Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, will perform at the Rally Launch Party on September 22. Jamie Davis, who Clint Eastwood has described as his favorite ...
| The 'Love It Live' Mantra Has Made Jazz Cruises Into One Of The World's Top Jazz Concert Promoters On Land And Sea
09 September, 2011
Three weeks of sold-out Caribbean cruises showcasing dozens of the biggest stars in contemporary and straight-ahead jazz established Jazz Cruises as the preeminent jazz promoter on water, but a full slate of concert sponsorships on land in 2011 has made the St. Louis-based company one of the world's ...
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Smooth Jazz New York Announces October 7 Double Bill With Phil Perry & Alex Bugnon
07 September, 2011
Smooth Jazz New York is pleased to close out their contemporary jazz star-studded 14th Smooth Cruise summer season with Phil Perry and Alex Bugnon for two dynamic encore shows on October 7, 2011 at 6:30pm and 9:30pm aboard The Spirit of New York cruise ship.
The stellar double bill follows an exciting ...
| Berklee Beantown Jazz Festival
07 September, 2011
The massive, free outdoor festival takes place on Saturday, September 24 from 12-6 on Columbus Ave. in the South End
Featuring 3 stages of live performances by over 15 artists
Family activities at the Natixis Global Asset Family Park transform Carter Playground into an activity hub for kids ...
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Have Yourself A Very Buble Christmas
07 September, 2011
Michael Buble has a special holiday gift for his naughty and nice fans this year. On October 24th, the multi Grammy Award winning Canadian will be releasing his new album called CHRISTMAS, confirmed today by his label 143/Reprise Records. CHRISTMAS follows the Grammy Award winning artist's previous ...
| The 7th Annual 'Jazz In The Gardens' Music Festival Set For March 17 & 18, 2012 At Sun Life Stadium
07 September, 2011
The City of Miami Gardens is proud to announce that the 7th annual "Jazz in the Gardens" music festival will be held March 17 & 18, 2012, at SunLife Stadium, located at 2269 Dan Marino Boulevard, in the heart of Miami Gardens.
Since its 2006 inception, "Jazz in the Gardens" has consistently delivered ...
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The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Presents Their 2011 Annual Benefit Concert Starring Top 10 Billboard Jazz Veteran Alfonzo Blackwell
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06 September, 2011
The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Presents Their 2011 Annual Benefit Concert Starring Top 10 Billboard Jazz Veteran Alfonzo Blackwell
The event is held annually to sponsor young adult's college education from the New Jersey area. Tickets are on sale now. Please contact the New Jersey region ...
| Detroit Jazz Festival Launches Its 32nd Season And Brings The World To Detroit
05 September, 2011
Voted one of the top three jazz festivals in North America in national jazz publications this year, the 32nd Detroit Jazz Festival continues to demonstrate how much jazz shines as a symbol of freedom and democracy all over the world this Labor Day weekend, Friday, Sept. 2 through Monday, Sept. 5.
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