Kate McGarry Explores The Essence Of Songs On New CD 'If Less Is More... Nothing Is Everything'
New York, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Shore Fire Media) - Kate McGarry, hailed by Downbeat as one of the top female vocalists of 2007, continues to redefine the realm of vocal jazz on her upcoming release 'If Less is More... nothing is everything.' The new CD features McGarry's stunning renditions of standards ...
| Annie Dinerman To Open For The Refugees In Hurdy Gurdy Concert Series
New York, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Blue Bird Records) - Annie Dinerman, a 2006 Songwriters Hall of Fame award-winner, will sing in the popular Hurdy Gurdy Concert Series on Saturday, June 7, 2008 in Fair Lawn, New Jersey. Dinerman will open for Wendy Waldman's new, acoustic-electric songwriter band, The Refugees. ...
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Tale Ognenovski, Internationally Renowned Jazz, Folk Dance And Classical Clarinetist To Release CD Album Entitled: FYROM Clarinet Jazz Composed By Tale Ognenovski On August, 2008
NEW YORK (Top40 Charts/ Independent Records) - The album from Independent Records were produced by Tale Ognenovski and Stevan Ognenovski and will be distributed by THE ORCHARD, the world's leading digital distributor of music. This third release is the follow up to his two previous: CD Album entitled: ...
| The Tide's In For Brian Rolland-Jazz Pop Release Makes Waves
Boston, MA. (Top40 Charts/ On The Full Moon Records) - In 2007 Brian Rolland released The Tide's In, a highly acclaimed jazz-pop release featuring Rolland's beautiful acoustic guitar lines…expertly played and defined by some of the finest craftsmanship found in the independent music community. ...
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New Guitar Summit Gives You Shivers On New CD Out On July 8, 2008
Edmonton, Canada (Top40 Charts/ Stony Plain Music) - The critically-acclaimed New Guitar Summit's self-titled first CD and DVD, Live from Stoneham Theatre were both released by Stony Plain in 2004. The three New England-based guitarists first began performing together in 1997, with one of their highlights ...
| Grammy 'Album Of The Year' Winner Herbie Hancock Headlines The Jazz Festival At Carnegie Hall In NYC On June 23, 2008
New York, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Shore Fire Media) - Herbie Hancock returns to New York to perform selections from his GRAMMY award-winning "Album of the Year" 'River: The Joni Letters' (Verve) during the New York JVC Jazz Festival at Carnegie Hall. His band of renowned musicians Dave Holland (bass), Vinnie ...
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Arkansas Delta Family Gospel Festival On May 24, 2008
HELENA-WEST HELENA, ARK. (Top40 Charts/ Arkansas Delta Cultural Center) - Gospel favorites Dorothy Norwood and the Canton Spirituals headline the eighth Arkansas Delta Family Gospel Fest on Saturday, May 24, at Cherry Street Pavilion in historic downtown Helena-West Helena. Gospel Acts: Dorothy ...
| An Arkansas Legend Turns 100: The Centennial Of Louis Jordan
LITTLE ROCK, ARK. (Top40 Charts/ Arkansas Department Of Parks & Tourism) - The Eureka Blues Weekend, May 29 - June 1, features a tribute to Arkansas native Louis Jordan. The four-day musical extravaganza features 70 performances at 15 different venues. Headliners include Koko Taylor, Michael Burks and ...
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'Powerhouse Belter' (Los Angeles Times, 4.28.08) Ledisi Performs At JVC Jazz Fest 6.25 In NYC
New York, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Shore Fire Media) - "Funkafied soul singer" (Time Out NY, 2.14.08) Ledisi will perform selections from her two-time GRAMMY nominated album 'Lost & Found' (Verve) during the JVC Jazz Festival. Her last NYC concert was expressive and electrifying, leading one reviewer to describe ...
| Chick Corea Explains How One Of Return To Forever's Best-Known Songs Was Created
New York, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Shore Fire Media) - Many Return to Forever Fans pick the jazz supergroup's 'Romantic Warrior' as their favorite RTF album and "Duel of the Jester and the Tyrant" as one of its top tracks. RTF founder Chick Corea, who's back on the road with bandmates Stanley Clarke, Al Di ...
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The Chicago Jazz Philharmonic Presents Free Performance For Nelson Mandela's 90th Birthday
CHICAGO, IL. (Top40 Charts/ Alpaytac) - Chicago is ramping up to celebrate Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday and embrace his message of freedom and equality. The festivities titled 'Chicago Jazz Philharmonic: Hope in Action' will take stage on July 21, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in ...
| 'A Tribute To Miles Davis & Carlos Santana,' a Fine Art and Memorabilia Exhibition, Opened May 15 at Lush Life Gallery at San Francisco's New Jazz Heritage Center in the Fillmore
SAN FRANCISCO, CA. (Top40 Charts/ Jazz Heritage Center) - On May 15, the special fine art and memorabilia exhibition "A Tribute To Miles Davis and Carlos Santana" opened at the Lush Life Gallery, part of The Jazz Heritage Center (JHC) in the Fillmore. The gallery specializes in jazz-themed art mediums, ...
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Legendary Smooth Jazz Saxophonist Warren Hill Returns With New Studio Album 'La Dolce Vita' Hits On June 24th, 2008
NEW YORK, NY (Top40 Charts/ KOCH Records) - Legendary smooth jazz saxophonist, vocalist, and talented composer Warren Hill is set to release his 11th studio album, "La Dolce Vita," on June 24th, 2008. "La Dolce Vita" is Hill's first studio album since 2005's "PopJazz" and features an amazing cast of ...
| Stax Records Releases Steve Cropper & Felix Cavaliere's 'Nudge It Up A Notch' On July 29, 2008
NASHVILLE, TN. (Top40 Charts/ Conqueroo Music) - What would happen if you combined Steve Cropper, the Memphis-weaned Stax guitar powerhouse who also wrote and co-wrote many soul classics, with Felix Cavaliere, the singer, songwriter and keyboardist whose soulful voice and songs helped form the Rascals' ...
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The Inimitable Seckou Keita SKQ Return With Eagerly Anticipated New Album & Exciting UK Tour!
LONDON, UK (Top40 Charts/ Zest PR) - The Seckou Keita SKQ are one of the fastest growing, independent bands du jour, captivating audiences from Montreal to Manchester, Sweden to Senegal. Their forthcoming album is already garnering international attention as the band has received an 'Honourable Mention' ...
| Simone - Nina Simone's Daughter - Releases Debut Solo Album Simone On Simone Today
NEW YORK (Top40 Charts/ KOCH Records) - May 13, 2008, is a day that Simone, daughter of legendary Nina Simone will never forget. It is the day that her debut solo album titled Simone on Simone releases in-stores and online nationwide. The High Priestess/KOCH Records album is a collection that Simone ...
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Jazz At Minton's Playhouse in Harlem Prepares To Break Boundaries & World Records
New York, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Minton's Playhouse) - New York jazz landmark Minton's Playhouse - the birthplace of bebop famous for its 1940s jam sessions featuring such artists as Thelonious Monk, Kenny Clarke, Charlie Christian, Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie - announced a massive expansion in its ...
| Yvonne Marie Delivers Fresh New Style On Debut Gospel CD Changed
Washington, DC. (Top40 Charts/ Yvonne Marie Official Website) - If ever there was a Gospel CD worth listening to…this is it! Yvonne Marie truly delivers a fresh, new sound that draws you to not just the music but also in the presence of the Lord. With her jazzy, tear-jerking delivery and Christ-centered ...
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Trumpeter Joey Sommerville Steps Up To The Majors
Atlanta, GA. (Top40 Charts/ Three Keys Music) - Atlanta's brilliant trumpeter, Joey Sommerville has signed with Three Keys Music, headed by Marcus Johnson and distributed by Koch Distribution. Joey's latest album, 'Like You Mean It' will be released worldwide on May 12th. The CD's title track is an ...
| Boney James & American Idol Top 3 Finalist Syesha Mercado Release Exclusive Digital Single
Los Angeles, CA. (Top40 Charts/ Boney James Official Website) - On May 12th two-time Grammy Award nominee Boney James and current American Idol Top 3 finalist Syesha Mercado join forces to release the soulful uptempo groover 'Gonna Get It" exclusively on iTunes. Written by James and critically acclaimed ...
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