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Tony Adamo's What Is Hip 08 February, 2011 The recording of the song "What is Hip" on singer/songwriter, Tony Adamo's new CD (entitled WHAT IS HIP) came from a suggestion made by the legendary horn player and Tower of Power co-founder, Stephen "Doc" Kupka. During a recording session with Adamo and his producer/guitarist, Jerry Stucker, "Doc" ...	Michael Wolff Residency At Knickerbocker Gets Underway 08 February, 2011 The great saxophonist James Moody Comments: "I love playing with Michael Wolff. He's a monster musician; so talented!" In February, Wolff returns to a familiar haunt, his beloved KNICKERBOCKER BAR and GRILL, for a month-long weekend residency featuring some of the most storied artists in jazz. For each ...
South Florida Jazz Welcomes Influential Brazilian Jazz Trio In Concert February 12, 2011 08 February, 2011 South Florida's premier modern jazz organization is privileged to feature The Brazilian Trio (a.k.a. Trio Rio). Two-thirds of the band comprise the renowned Trio da Paz. This concert takes place at the 500-seat Rose & Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center on the Nova Southeastern University campus, ...	Hot New 'Jazz Of Music City 1' CD Aims To Put Nashville Jazz On National Map 07 February, 2011 Nashville is home to hundreds-if not thousands-of talented musicians. These musicians populate and play most genres of music. Local jazz festivals are jammed with fans. Two jazz radio stations help satisfy the musical appetite. Yet, when "Music City" is discussed by the media and by many others country ...
Tord Gustavsen Ensemble's Concerts 07 February, 2011 Don't miss a mesmerizing performance by the widely hailed jazz trio led by master pianist and ECM recording artist Tord Gustavsen. A major figure on the Norwegian and European jazz scene, Gustavsen has dazzled audiences with his sophisticated melodies and delicately crafted blend of Scandinavian folk, ...	Hungary's Peet Project Shuffles Smooth Jazz, Funk, And Disco On Debut International Release 05 February, 2011 Fresh from winning the grand prize in a song competition at their hometown radio station 90.9 Jazzy, the Peet Project are now branching out to a global audience with their first album, "Pink Spirit." Signed to local label Beagle Beat Records, the Peet Project is equal parts smooth jazz, funk, and disco, ...
Trombone Shorty Captures New Orleans And National Honors 05 February, 2011 Trombone Shorty's star continues to get brighter as the artist is honored with local and national awards. The just-turned 25-year-old New Orleans singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist and all-around musical powerhouse was awarded five Best of the Beat Awards from New Orleans' OffBeat magazine. And ...	Interpretations: David Wessel / Roscoe Mitchell 70th Birthday 03 February, 2011 Roscoe Mitchell 70th Birthday Celebration! performer: Dave Burrell, David Wessel, Henry Grimes, Roscoe Mitchell, Tani Tabbal Two contrasting settings featuring innovative woodwind virtuoso and Art Ensemble of Chicago founder Roscoe Mitchell. Electronic music pioneer David Wessel and Roscoe Mitchell, ...
Jazz Vocalist Linda Bakers Live Return Engagement At Polo Grill And Bar 03 February, 2011 Following her two recent successful shows there during the month of January, Linda Baker will again be performing live at the Polo Grill and Bar in Lakewood Ranch, Florida on Saturday, February 5, 2011, from 7:00-10:00 PM, and on Saturday, February 19, 2011, from 7:00-10:00 PM. "...smooth, polished ...	Nik Bartsch's Ronin In Concert In February 03 February, 2011 Nik Bartsch, piano Sha, alto saxophone, bass clarinet Thomy Jordi, bass Kaspar Rast, drums Andi Pupato, percussion Wednesday, February 23 - Oakland, CA - Yoshi's Friday, February 25 - Portland, OR - Portland Jazz Festival https://pdxjazz.com/artists/nik-bartschs-ronin Sunday, February 27 - ...
Anat Fort Trio On Tour! 03 February, 2011 ANAT FORT TRIO Anat Fort, piano Gary Wang, double-bass Roland Schneider, drums Saturday, February 12 - New York, NY- Cornelia Street Cafe https://corneliastreetcafe.com/performances.html Sunday, February 13 - Baltimore, MD - An Die Musik Live! Tuesday, February 15 ...	Michael Formanek Quartet's Concert MICHAEL FORMANEK QUARTET Tim Berne, alto saxophone Craig Taborn, piano Michael Formanek, double-bass Gerald Cleaver, drums Wednesday, February 9 - Brooklyn, NY - Littlefield 8.00 PM Littlefield - 622 Degraw Street between 3rd and 4th Ave - Brooklyn Tickets by Phone: 718 855 3388; or on ...
Jazz Vocalist Dheepa Chari Earns Raves For Debut EP 03 February, 2011 Jazz vocalist Dheepa Chari (https://dheepachari.com) has only released one EP and she already has been compared to soul legend Sade. Such startling praise may seem undeserved for an unknown young talent until her CD, "On 4th Street," is actually heard. Chari's velvety soft voice expresses an emotional ...	Tri-C Jazzfest Jump Starts Spring With A Legendary Lineup 01 February, 2011 The 32nd annual Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland will swing into town with a stellar line-up of jazz, blues and R&B artists from around the corner and across the globe. Iconic R&B singer and songwriter Smokey Robinson, the King of Motown, plays JazzFest for the first time, crooning selections from his seemingly ...
The Iridium Hosts Jim Weider & Garth Hudson, Regina Carter, Danny Kortchmar And More In February 01 February, 2011 Leading Manhattan music destination The Iridium has booked an exciting and eclectic lineup this February, featuring a mix of guitar heroes and jazz innovators. In addition to the club's trademark Les Paul Mondays series-which features the late guitar giant's trio with a different special guest each ...	'Trust,' New Album From Jazz Bassist/Composer Sean Smith, Due March 1, 2011 27 January, 2011 Jazz bassist/composer Sean Smith makes a welcome return to recording with 'Trust'-his third album as a leader, his first since 2001, and the debut release for his own imprint, Smithereen Records. Smith's swinging, finely attuned quartet, which consists of guitarist John Hart, saxophonist John Ellis, ...
John Blake, Jr. And Afro Blue Bring Jazz Influenced African American Spirituals To Berklee 27 January, 2011 Berklee College of Music presents The Spiritual Song with the John Blake Quartet and Afro Blue on February 10 as part of a collaborative effort between Berklee's American Roots Music Program and Berklee's Africana Studies Program. Blake, his quartet, and Howard University alumni from the school's renowned ...	Journey From Nigeria To Douye: Re-mastered Album From Pop Jazz Artist 27 January, 2011 Known for her smoothly textured and sultry vocals, Nigerian born, LA based, pop jazz artist, 'Douye' oozes with jazzuality as she takes us on a personal, 'Journey'. www.douyetheartist.com. Marketing and promotion proNeal Sapper of the San Francisco bay area based New World 'n' Jazz, www.newworldnjazz.com, ...
Pianist Maxine Willan Releases 'Evocative, Emotionally Compelling' New Album 26 January, 2011 Maxine Willan is a pianist with a poet's ear. On her new album, "Touching You," Willan's own evocative and emotionally compelling compositions sit alongside the works of Weill, Ellington, and Gershwin without being caught in an eclipse. Such courageousness doesn't usually result in success, but the ...	Famed Newport Jazz And Folk Festivals Go Non-profit 26 January, 2011 The famed Newport Jazz Festival and Newport Folk Festival, held in Newport, RI, since 1954 and 1959 respectively, have returned to their original roots as non-profit events. The Festivals will now be produced under the umbrella of Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc., a newly-formed 501(c)(3) organization. ...