Dean Martin Capitol Records Catalog to be Reissued by Collectors Choice Music, March 14
LOS ANGELES, CA (Capitol Records/ Conqueroo) - Rat Pack fans rejoice: renowned reissue label Collectors Choice Music will re-release the nine albums Dean Martin recorded for Capitol Records between 1953 and 1962, as well as the compilations of various non-LP singles that Capitol released in the mid ...
| Meet T.S Monk / A Tribute to Master Max Roach
NEW YORK (The Jazz Spot) - FEBRUARY 26TH MEET T.S MONK AND HAVE YOUR CD FEATURING BOTH THELONIOUS MONK AND JOHN COLTRANE SIGNED. T.S MONK WILL SPEAK ABOUT HIS LIFE IN BROOKLYN AND HIS FATHER'S RECOVERED RECORDINGS FEATURING JOHN COLTRANE. THE EVENT IS PART OF THE JAZZ SPOT'S TRIBUTE TO MASTER MAX ROACH. ...
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BLUE NOTE STUDIO REPORT: FEB 2006
New York, NY. (Blue Note Records) - Patricia Barber is set to embark on her second album since being signed directly to Blue Note. Following up her live in France recorded jaunt, Barber is documenting an ambitious suite, three years in the making, entitled 'Mythologies'. The extended work is inspired ...
| MMW: NOTE BLEU
New York, NY. (Blue Note Records) - Note Bleu - The Best of the Blue Note Years 1998 - 2005 from Medeski Martin & Wood will be released on April 4, 2006. A special edition will feature bonus tracks plus a DVD of assorted videos, a mini documantary made in France, live footage, and various goodies filmed ...
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NEW TITLES IN THE RVG EDITION
NEW YORK (Blue Note Records) - The legendary recording engineer Rudy Van Gelder is as integral a part of Jazz history as any of the musicians that created the music. As the go-to engineer for Blue Note, Prestige & Impulse! in the 1950s/60s, Van Gelder's clean, crisp, meticulously well-balanced recordings ...
| MUSIC FOR LOVERS SERIES
NEW YORK (Blue Note Records) - Just in time for Valentines Day, Blue Note Records launches the new series Music For Lovers. No music draws more heavily from the imaginative mind and the passionate heart working together than jazz. No emotion depends on these human conditions more than love. The greatest ...
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MIKE PHILLIPS - UNCOMMON DENOMINATOR
LOS ANGELES (Hidden Beach Recordings) - "Hidden Beach Recordings proudly salutes Mike Phillips on his recent NAACP IMAGE AWARD nomination for OUTSTANDING JAZZ ARTIST. Congratulations, Mike! You so richly deserve the honor of this nomination!" The NAACPImage Award will be taped at Los Angeles' famed ...
| Solo CD Release for Guitarist Randal V. Wilson
Detroit, MI (SOUNDS IN THE KEY OF "GEE") - Out of the wealth of musicians in the Metro Detroit area comes Randal "Velvet" Wilson, Guitarist/Songwriter and Voice Talent. Randal has been performing in the Metro Detroit Area for more than 10 years. He divides his time performing and recording with Vocalist ...
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The Gypsy Jazz Groove Series Presents KUSH With Special Guest BROWNMAN
(Gypsy Co-op) - Nufunk.ca and Composition are honoured to present this special performance of KUSH - Canadian Smooth Jazz Award nominees for Group of the Year and the opening act for ROY AYERS at the Jazz by Genre launch party in November of 2005 which packed the Mod Club. 100% live & improvised and ...
| Internationally Renown Artist Ray Barretto Remains Stable After By-Pass Surgery
NEW YORK (www.valleyhealth.com) - NEA Jazz Master and 2006 Grammy nominee, Ray Barretto, remains at The Valley Hospital, due to further unexpected complications. Ray is under the care of Dr. Eric Bronstein, Dr. Blumberg, and Dr. Mitch Rubenstein. The Barretto family is asking all those concerned to ...
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CASSANDRA WILSON TO RELEASE THUNDERBIRD ON APRIL 4, 2006
NEW YORK (Blue Note Records) - Cassandra Wilson never fails to surprise and inspire. Sexy, honey-velvet vocals wrapped around her own jazzy blue compositions or inventive interpretations of others' material led TIME magazine to name her 'America's Best Singer' in recent years. On her new CD thunderbird, ...
| ANDREW HILL RELEASES NEW ALBUM 'TIME LINES'
NEW YORK (Blue Note Records) - 'Like Hines, Tatum, and Monk before him, Andrew Hill pushes jazz to new ground.' Playboy, 2006 Jazz Artist of the Year With his first recording for the label since 1990, the innovative, acclaimed pianist/composer Andrew Hill begins his third era with Blue Note Records ...
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Guest Artist Rufus Reid - Premier International Jazz Bassist - to Perform With Oakland Youth Orchestra
ROCHESTER, Mich. (Oakland Youth Orchestra) - Oakland Youth Orchestra embraces the opportunity to collaborate with renowned international jazz bass artist, Rufus Reid. His original composition The Meddler will feature String Orchestra students accompanying Mr. Reid on bass. Philharmonia and Symphony ...
| Jazz At Lincoln Center's Grammy-Nominated Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra With Arturo O'Farrill Announces
NEW YORK (Jazz At Lincoln Center Official Website) - Celebrating a GRAMMY nomination for their debut album, Una Noche Inolvidable (An Unforgettable Night) in the Best Traditional Tropical Latin Album category, Jazz at Lincoln Center's Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra with Arturo O'Farrill will embark on "An ...
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South African Pianist Releases New CD
Boksburg, South Africa (Andile Yenana Official Website) - Andile Yenana, a pianist from South Africa, has released his brand new album "Who's Got The Map". The CD contains 10 tracks of mainstream traditional jazz with touches of bop and hard pop. 'The pianist is at his best when he experiments with ...
| Guest Artist Rufus Reid - Premier International Jazz Bassist - to Perform With Oakland Youth Orchestra
ROCHESTER, Mich. (Oakland Youth Orchestra/ www.oyomi.org) - Oakland Youth Orchestra embraces the opportunity to collaborate with renowned international jazz bass artist, Rufus Reid. His original composition The Meddler will feature String Orchestra students accompanying Mr. Reid on bass. Philharmonia ...
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THE RECORDING ACADEMY HONORS BARRY HARRIS, HANK JONES AND OSCAR PETERSON AT GRAMMY SALUTE TO JAZZ
(Lourdes Lopez/The Recording Academy) - WHO: Pianists and jazz legends Barry Harris, Hank Jones and Oscar Peterson; Recording Academy President Neil Portnow; the Gibson/Baldwin GRAMMY Jazz Ensembles and host for the evening Nancy Wilson. WHAT: GRAMMY Salute To Jazz An evening dedicated to paying ...
| Imani Winds Return With Follow-Up to Grammy-Nominated Debut
NEW YORK, NY (KOCH Records) - Koch International Classics is proud to announce the highly-anticipated self-titled Imani Winds follow-up release to the Grammy-nominated debut recording "The Classical Underground" by the groundbreaking African/Latino woodwind quintet. The group - Valerie Coleman, flute; ...
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Kirk Whalum Celebrates Love With His 'I Said I Love You' Valentines Day Tour
LOS ANGELES, CA (Rendezvous Entertainment) - WHO: Jazz musician / songwriter Kirk Whalum who recently renewed his vows with wife Ruby after 25 years of marriage, will perform four concerts for Valentine's Day in celebration of romance and eternal love ... and he gets to celebrate with his fans. ...
| Steve Oliver To Release His 4th Album 'Radiant' On KOCH Records On March 21st, 2006
NEW YORK, NY (KOCH Records) - KOCH Records announces the release of "Radiant," Steve Oliver's highly anticipated second KOCH release, on March 21st, 2006. "Radiant" contains a collection of spiritually uplifting songs that celebrate life and music. While showcasing Steve Oliver's fascinating mix of ...
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