Anders Helmerson Releases New Track 'The Helix Of Eternity' From Progressive Jazz Fusion Album Triple Ripple
25 January, 2011
Progressive Jazz Fusion artist Anders Helmerson has released a new track, "Helix of Eternity" from his third and groundbreaking new CD, Triple Ripple, which is available for purchase at iTunes. "Helix of Eternity" begins with the signature Anders sound of big bright majestic synth lines that are responded ...
| 'Jazz: The Smithsonian Anthology' Is Definitive Box Set On Genre
21 January, 2011
The highly anticipated 'Jazz: The Smithsonian Anthology' box set, available March 29, 2011 via Smithsonian Folkways, is the most definitive musical history of the genre to date. Here's a look at how in-depth and detailed the collection is, for aficionados and first-time fans alike. 'Jazz: The Smithsonian ...
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Cti Records 40th Anniversary Celebration Continues!
21 January, 2011
Masterworks Jazz continues the celebration of the 40th anniversary of CTI Records, the beloved jazz label founded in 1970 by producer Creed Taylor with the release of 6 more classic reissues available onJanuary 25th, 2011. They include: White Rabbit by George Benson, All Blues by Ron Carter (first time ...
| Inspired By Jazz: Museum Of The African Diaspora (san Francisco) Opens 'Textural Rhythms: Constructing The Jazz Tradition, Contemporary African American Quilts'
21 January, 2011
Quilting, like jazz, is an American art form that flows from a tradition of innovation, experimentation, and rhythmic syncopation. This month the Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD) brings together the two creative forces in an exhibit that showcases their synergistic relationship in a powerful way. ...
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Metalliance Records Kat Edmonson In NYC
20 January, 2011
Pictured is Kat Edmonson, who will record tracks for her new album with the METAlliance founders at Avatar Studios in NYC. Jazz vocal sensation Kat Edmonson will be tracked and mixed by the METAlliance founding directors "In Session with The Guys," February 19-20, 2011 in NYC at famed Avatar Studios. ...
| John Legend To Headline Saint Lucia Jazz Festival
20 January, 2011
In celebration of the 20th anniversary, six time Grammy winner and multi-Platinum artist John Legend will headline this year's Saint Lucia Jazz Festival. Singer, songwriter and pianist, Legend has sold more than five million albums worldwide, garnered multiple hit singles ("Ordinary People," "Used to ...
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Mystery Street Records Debuts With The Release Of 'Sounds Of New Orleans: Frenchmen Street'
20 January, 2011
Mystery Street Records is celebrating its official launch with theFebruary 1 release of "Sounds of New Orleans: Frenchmen Street," the first in a series of themed CDs that explore the phenomenally eclectic music of New Orleans. Fresh off an incredibly successful last few years with the fan-funded and ...
| Harry Connick, Jr. In Concert On Broadway To Be Released On CD And Appear On PBS 'Great Performances'
18 January, 2011
After a critically acclaimed, 15 day sold-out run on Broadway, Columbia Records announced today the DVD and Live CD release of HARRY CONNICK, JR. IN CONCERT ON BROADWAY on March 1, 2011. The show that had critics raving and fans cheering will be available as a DVD, Live CD and Blu-ray disc. The show ...
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The Apollo Theater, Harlem Stage And Jazzmobile Join Forces To Celebrate Unique Legacy Of Music In Harlem
17 January, 2011
Three esteemed Harlem cultural organizations - the Apollo Theater, Harlem Stage and Jazzmobile - have joined forces to present the first Harlem Jazz Shrines Festival May 9-15, 2011. Celebrating the unique legacy of jazz in the uptown community, the Festival will bring both established and emerging artists ...
| Trombone Shorty's Backatown Is Back At No 1!
14 January, 2011
Smooth Jazz New York kicks off Valentine's weekend with A Valentine's Cruise with Phil Perry featuring two special sailings and performances on February 11, 2011. With Phil Perry's rich and tender jazz sounds resonating against breathtaking skyline views of Manhattan, guests can start their weekend ...
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Elan Trotman - Love And Sax
14 January, 2011
Sensual saxplay - expressive and passionate - pilots alluringly romantic melodies that levitate over slinky, seductive grooves on Love and Sax, the second contemporary jazz album from saxophonist Elan Trotman, which will be released on the artist's own label on March 8th. The Boston-based native of ...
| Ambrose Akinmusire To Make Blue Note Debut On April 5, 2011
14 January, 2011
On April 5, trumpeter-composer Ambrose Akinmusire will release his tour de force Blue Note debut, When The Heart Emerges Glistening. Co-produced by Akinmusire and his label mate and mentor Jason Moran, the 12 song set (10 of which were composed by Akinmusire) features his quintet-tenor saxophonist Walter ...
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Ambrose Akinmusire To Make Blue Note Debut On April 5, 2011
12 January, 2011
On April 5, trumpeter-composer Ambrose Akinmusire will release his tour de force Blue Note debut, When The Heart Emerges Glistening. Co-produced by Akinmusire and his label mate and mentor Jason Moran, the 12 song set (10 of which were composed by Akinmusire) features his quintet-tenor saxophonist Walter ...
| Elan Trotman - 'Love And Sax' - Releases On March 8, 2011
12 January, 2011
Sensual saxplay - expressive and passionate - pilots alluringly romantic melodies that levitate over slinky, seductive grooves on Love and Sax, the second contemporary jazz album from saxophonist Elan Trotman, which will be released on the artist's own label on March 8th. The Boston-based native of ...
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Sail Into Valentine's Weekend With Contemporary Jazz Vocalist Phil Perry Aboard The Spirit Of NY On February 11, 2011
12 January, 2011
Smooth Jazz New York kicks off Valentine's weekend with A Valentine's Cruise with Phil Perry featuring two special sailings and performances on February 11, 2011. With Phil Perry's rich and tender jazz sounds resonating against breathtaking skyline views of Manhattan, guests can start their weekend ...
| The Jazz Network Worldwide Honors Dr. De Sayles Grey For His Book 'Acknowledgment: A John Coltrane Legacy' Now Targeting The Educational Marketplace
11 January, 2011
The jazz community is filled with many creative minds always looking in to the framework of well known artists signature sound. Dr. De Sayles Grey's love for the saxophone is what led him to pen Acknowledgement: A John Coltrane Legacy". Many jazz greats such as: Reggie Workman, Odean Pope, Slide Hampton, ...
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Dave Sharp And The Secret Make The Jazz Times Get Love From The Critics
10 January, 2011
Dave Sharp cranks up the radio love to warp 10. PRESS RELEASE 1/05/2011 SECRET SEVEN MAKES THE JAZZ TIMES MAGAZINE 2010 Critics Poll Check out: www.jazztimes.com/articles/26945-2010-critic-ballots-revealed - 2010 Critic Ballots Revealed. From JAZZ TIMES MAGAZINE "For our annual year-end Critics' Poll, ...
| Multi-grammy Nominee Dave Koz With Special Guest Alex Bugnon On February, 11, 2011 At NYC's Best Buy Theater
07 January, 2011
Smooth Jazz New York is pleased to present saxophone sensation and six-time Grammy nominee Dave Koz who takes the stage along with keyboard artist Alex Bugnon for a one-time only Valentine's show kicking off a weekend of love on Friday, February 11, 2011 at 8 pm. For lovers of contemporary jazz and ...
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Bassist/composer Robert Hurst To Release 2 New CDs January 25, 2011
07 January, 2011
For the last ten years, bassist/composer Robert Hurst's commitments and accomplishments as in-demand sideman, film composer, and university educator have left the music world anticipating new recordings from him as a leader. He delivers this month with the simultaneous release, on January 25, of two ...
| Singer Tony Adamo's Lineup For Eleanor Rigby
07 January, 2011
Eleanor Rigby (J Lennon, P McCartney - Northern Songs Ltd) Vocal/Spokenwordfunk - Tony Adamo Drums - Mike Clark Bass - Jerry Stucker Organ - Neil Larsen Guitar - Blackbyrd McKnight Background Vocals - Sandy Griffith Percussion - Robert Quintana Midi Programming - Jerry Stucker ...
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