John Temmerman, Saxophonist, Releases Third Recording 'Live In Evanston - John's Mixed Bag'
Skokie, IL. (Top40 Charts/ John Temmerman Official Website) - Multi-reedist and Skokie, IL native John Temmerman's new recording, Live in Evanston - John's Mixed Bag captures his band in live quartet and quintet performances from 2007 and 2008. 'It's a live recording, which is a first for me... Probably ...
| Afterplay By Brian Kelly
NEW YORK (Top40 Charts/ Skylight Music) - Contemporary instrumental pianist Brian Kelly is known for penning strong melodies, and he credits that talent to his diverse musical background of singing in musical theatre productions, serving as a modern dance accompanist, majoring in jazz studies and music ...
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Zenph Studios Gets Its First GRAMMY Nods
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina (Top40 Charts/ Zenph Studios) - Pianist Art Tatum was once described as "the greatest soloist in jazz history, regardless of instrument." He passed away at age 47 in 1956, cutting short his legendary career. Now, imagine being able to collaborate with Tatum today, ...
| Marcia Ball Receives Grammy Award Nomination For 2008 Release, Peace, Love & BBQ
CHICAGO, IL. (Top40 Charts/ Alligator Records) - Texas-born, Louisiana-raised pianist/ vocalist/ songwriter Marcia Ball has received a 2008 Grammy Award nomination for her critically acclaimed CD, PEACE, LOVE & BBQ. This is Ball's fourth release for Alligator Records and the third to receive a Grammy ...
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Butch Thomas: Sax Man For Sting Heads For The Gold!
LOS ANGELES (Top40 Charts/ Contom Music) - Nu Jazz Artist Butch Thomas who began his career with the late Jaco Pastorius, Lenny Kravitz, Sting, and Fox Network Television's hit detective series "New York Undercover", has finally released his debut release for Contom Music Co. After a decade in the ...
| How A Christmas Song Becomes A Standard In The Digital Age
NEW YORK (Top40 Charts/ Diona Devin Official Website) - What would women rather be doing for Christmas? Indie jazz artist Diona Devin sings all about it while mixing a traditional music genre with a new business model to promote her holiday single Merry Christmas to Me. In the past, it took years to ...
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Charmaine Clamor Releases A Filipino Serenade On FreeHam Records
New York, NY. (Top40 Charts/ FreeHam Records) - Charmaine Clamor's critically acclaimed recordings have the ability to amalgamate the soul and swing of American jazz combined with traditional Filipino folk music, languages and instruments. By doing something so unique, it instantaneously created a new ...
| Michael Wolff Trio, Creole Jazz Serenaders W/ Don Vappie, Red Clay Ramblers Set NY Showcase
New York, NY. (Top40 Charts/ West Bank Cafe) - Triple Showcase at the West Bank Cafe to Feature Michael Wolff Trio, Creole Jazz Serenaders with Don Vappie, and the Red Clay Ramblers January 10th and 11th Events Open to the Public, and Part of APAP Conference as Well Three incredible bands will deliver ...
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John Beasley, Buster Williams, Bennie Maupin, Jeff 'Tain' Watts
Los Angeles, CA. (Top40 Charts/ Resonance Records) - What do James Brown, Miles Davis, Queen Latifah, Al Jarreau, Rickie Lee Jones, Steely Dan, Sergio Mendes, "American Idol", "Fame" and "Finding Nemo" Have In Common? They Have All Called Upon the Keyboard and Arranging Talents of John Beasley Do Not ...
| Aguilar Amplification Announces Master Class With John Patitucci
NEW YORK (Top40 Charts/ Aguilar Amplification) - Aguilar Amplification, maker of high-quality bass amplifiers, speaker cabinets and accessories for bassists is pleased to announce the continuation of their Artist Series Master Classes on Saturday, January 10, 2009 with endorsing artist, Jazz-great John ...
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Rufus Capadocia: Solo Cello At Brooklyn's Ink Well
New York, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Velour Recordings) - Rufus Cappadocia, one of the leading voices on the cello today, will be performing at Brooklyn's Ink Well as part of PLG Arts Presents Jazz on Thursday, December 11th at 8:00 PM. From the modalities of Middle Eastern, West African and pan-European folk ...
| Shemekia Copeland Reveals New Voice In Joni Mitchell Song
New York, NY. (Top 40 Charts/ Shore Fire Media) - Shemekia Copeland is not afraid to evolve and grow as a musician. Her stunning rendition of Joni Mitchell's "Black Crow," from her album 'Never Going Back' (out 2.24.09 on Telarc) proves that Copeland isn't afraid to challenge herself to develop and ...
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Madeleine Peyroux's Earthy New Album 'Bare Bones' Out March 10, 2009
New York, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Shore Fire Media) - Smoky voiced singer Madeleine Peyroux's earthy new album 'Bare Bones' will be released March 10, 2009 on Rounder Records. Peyroux - who's achieved critical notice and sales success with her signature 'postmodernist coolness' (LA Times) - had a hand in ...
| An Intimate Christmas Conversation
NEW YORK (Top40 Charts/ Blue Canoe Records) - Phenomenal Guitarist Dan Baraszu and multi-talented bassist/producer Joseph Patrick Moore offer fresh inspiration to twelve Christmas classics on the latest Blue Canoe Records release "Christmas Time is Here". The duo strikes a touching balance between the ...
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Dominic Farinacci's New Album 'Lovers, Tales, And Dances,' To Be Released On February 24th, 2009
NEW YORK, NY (Top40 Charts/ KOCH Records) - KOCH Records is happy to announce the newest addition to its burgeoning jazz roster, trumpeter Dominick Farinacci. Having previously recorded six albums as a leader on Japan's M&I label, the 25-year-old Juilliard School graduate is set to release his highly ...
| 'Decade,' New CD by Trombonist Clifton Anderson, Due for Jan. 27 Release on Doxy/Emarcy Records
Richmond, CA. (Top40 Charts/ Doxy/ Emarcy Records) - For the past 25 years http:/www.cliftonanderson.net [Clifton Anderson has traveled the world as Sonny Rollins's front-line partner, and over a long career he's racked up sideman credits with artists such as Slide Hampton, McCoy Tyner, Muhal Richard ...
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Latin Jazz & Funk Guitarist Dave Percell Releases 'Eternal Traveler'
LOS ANGELES (Top40 Charts/ Dave Percell Official Website) - Acclaimed Latin Jazz and Funk Guitarist Dave Percell has just emerged to the Southern California Jazz scene with a newly released solo album, 'Eternal Traveler'. This new, yet exceptionally talented guitarist has delivered a CD with nothing ...
| Roger Kellaway Shines On Live At The Jazz Standard Set
New York, NY. (Top40 Charts/ IPO Recordings) - No one can make a piano sing like Roger Kellaway, and nowhere is that more true than on his new release, Live at the Jazz Standard. Beautifully performed and recorded at New York's legendary Jazz Standard, Kellaway and his usual cast of virtuosos - including ...
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Escape Holiday Stress With New Music
Los Angeles, CA. (Top 40 Charts/ PT Records) - Richard Frank, a professional musician, composer and producer of the contemporary music group Present Tense, advises people who feel stressed during the holiday season to listen to upbeat, original, and fresh compositions. "Why get a seasonal CD for yourself ...
| The Grammy Foundation Selects Students From Across the Nation To Participate In the Prestigious Grammy Jazz Ensembles Program
Santa Monica, CA. (Top40 Charts/ Recording Academy) - The GRAMMY Foundation announced today that 30 talented high school students from across the United States have been selected for positions in the 2009 GRAMMY Jazz Ensembles. Their selection launches them into the spotlight surrounding the 51st Annual ...
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