Herb Alpert Reminds Us Of Louis Armstrong's Enduring Optimism In Troubled Times With New "What A Wonderful World" Video
27 April, 2018
Herb Alpert has unveiled an imaginative visual component to his recent cover of good friend and American legend Louis Armstrong's "What A Wonderful World." In a Q&A with Billboard, Alpert explains he was galvanized to put his own spin on the ubiquitous classic as a reminder of Armstrong's overpowering ...
| Matt Lemmler - Double Disc - Love & Southern Songs & Sonatas
25 April, 2018
Continuing in the legacy of great New Orleans piano professors from the Storyville era, Jelly Roll Morton, to his Ninth-Ward neighbor and Rhythm and Blues Legend, Antoine "Fats" Domino, to the New Orleans Stride pianists such as James Booker & Dr.John, to jazz patriarch and modern jazz master Ellis ...
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Jazz Fusion Artist Bob Holz To Play A Free Concert In Detroit, MI
25 April, 2018
MVD Audio recording artist, Roy Holland Productions artist Bob Holz is bringing his band to Detroit for a free concert at Bert's Entertainment Complex on June 22nd, 2018 at 7pm.
Bob's band features Detroit native Ralphe Armstrong on bass and Salt Lake City guitarist Jamie Glaser on guitar. The ...
| Career Serviceman Release New Gospel - Jazz - R&B Album
24 April, 2018
After proudly serving in the U.S. military for 27 years Colonel Raymond Dickerson retired and turned his attention to crafting music and writing lyrics full time. His efforts would lead him to be the first African American to own an established record label in his hometown of Thibodaux, Louisiana. ...
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Filoli Announces 2018 Summer Jazz Series Lineup
24 April, 2018
Filoli today announced a one-of-a-kind lineup for its 2018 Jazz Series, featuring highly-acclaimed and legendary jazz musicians from the likes of Quincy Jones Presents Justin Kauflin to Tuck & Patti.
Filoli's annual Jazz Series has been showcasing world-renowned jazz masters and top talent since ...
| Norwegian Singer/Songwriter Marius Holth Releases His New Video "Fortune Teller"
23 April, 2018
Marius Holth is a Norwegian singer/songwriter with a dynamic voice and unique musical sensibilities. His new video single "Fortuneteller" is written around the theme of "the one that got away" and contains musical storytelling that combines a personal approach with a timeless touch. The idea behind ...
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New England Jazz Ensemble's, Peter And The Wolf
23 April, 2018
For nearly three decades, the New England Jazz Ensemble (NEJE) has been at the forefront of contemporary jazz ensemble performance, collaboration and education in the northeastern U.S. With a book of original compositions and arrangements penned from within its ranks, the NEJE delivers on its mission ...
| Five-Time Grammy Nominee Karrin Allyson Sets New Album Of Original Music, 'Some Of That Sunshine'; Jazziz Exclusive Song Premiere Runs; U.S. Tour Continues
23 April, 2018
Five-time Grammy nominated singer and pianist Karrin Allyson has confirmed the August 3rd release of her all-original recording, "Some Of That Sunshine". The diverse, groovy and reflective collection of her own songs range from the first single "Shake it Up" - and its fun, un-expected hipster vibe that ...
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Dana Murray Releases New Album 'Negro Manifesto'
21 April, 2018
Musician, producer and educator Dana Murray has released his socially conscious album Negro Manifesto via Ropeadope Records. Blending jazz, hip-hop, spoken word and more the album seeks the true roots of the system that creates and perpetuates injustice. Not a tidy story with simple answers - it's a ...
| Classic Jazz At The Philharmonic Titles Featuring Ella Fitzgerald, Lester Young And Oscar Peterson Revived With New Vinyl Reissues
20 April, 2018
In the annals of jazz history, few events have been more influential than the Jazz at the Philharmonic concert series, and the album series of the same name. From 1944 to 1957, pioneering impresario, Verve Records founder, Norman Granz organized a series of prestigious all-star concerts that featured ...
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Saxophonist Dave McMurray To Release Blue Note Debut "Music Is Life" On May 18, 2018
20 April, 2018
Dave McMurray's Blue Note Records debut, Music Is Life (out May 18), is a reunion of sorts, given the long history the saxophonist shares with the label's president, and fellow Detroit native, Don Was. McMurray was a member of Was' genre-defying unit Was (Not Was), first working together on the band's ...
| Kandace Springs Releases "Black Orchid" EP; Set To Open For Daryl Hall & John Oates' Summer Tour
20 April, 2018
Singer and pianist Kandace Springs offers her fans a taste of her forthcoming sophomore album due out later this year with the release of her Black Orchid EP, featuring three brand new tracks produced by Karriem Riggins that are available to stream or download today. Kandace delivers a pair of inspired ...
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A Masterpiece From Multi Award Winning UK Pioneers The Mouse Outfit
19 April, 2018
Formed by Chini and Defty in South Manchester, The Mouse Outfit cut their teeth as a live band for a Hip Hop open mic night called In The Loop. It was at these events that the connections were formed to create 2013's debut album Escape Music. A verified UK Hip Hop classic, this album gained The Mouse ...
| Casio Celebrates Jazz Appreciation Month
19 April, 2018
April is Jazz Appreciation Month and Casio America, Inc. invites musicians and consumers to join in the worldwide celebration of International Jazz Day on Monday, April 30th. Jazz Appreciation Month was created to highlight the genre's significant contribution to music while celebrating its roots and ...
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Alba Plano - 'Out There'
19 April, 2018
For the last two years, Alba Plano has fronted Forever Amy, a project featuring Amy Winehouse's original band, touring and performing in large venues throughout Europe and the UK. She has performed backing vocals for Ninja Tune's Jordan Rakei and has collaborated with a host of accomplished musicians ...
| Trombonist Wycliff Gordon On Thursday, April 19, 2018
17 April, 2018
Hear Renowned Musician, Composer, Conductor, Arranger Wycliffe Gordon speak and play trombone.
Gordon is a veteran member of the Wynton Marsalis Septet, 1989-1995 and an original member of Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, 1995-2000. He's been a featured guest artist on Billy Taylor's "Jazz at ...
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The National Music Council To Honor Jazz Giants Chick Corea And Manhattan Transfer At Annual American Eagle Awards
17 April, 2018
The National Music Council has announced that jazz legends Chick Corea and The Manhattan Transfer will be honored at the organization's 35th annual American Eagle Awards on Thursday, June 28 at the Summer NAMM Show in Nashville. The honors are presented each year in recognition of long-term contributions ...
| Jazz Super Group Klazz-Ma-Tazz Release 'Meshugenah'
17 April, 2018
OneTrickDog* Records is pleased to announce release of Meshugenah, violinist Benjamin Sutin's second album of Klezmer-inspired contemporary music with Klazz-Ma-Tazz on June 15, 2018. Klazz' 2016 debut album, Tangibility, has been described as "one of the year's best." Like the earlier album, Meshugenah ...
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Resonance Records Announces Previously Unreleased Music From Jazz Guitar Icon Grant Green
17 April, 2018
Resonance Records is proud to announce the first official previously unissued recordings of Grant Green in over 10 years, representing the earliest (1969-1970) and latest (1975) known live recordings of Grant Green as a bandleader. Funk in France: From Paris to Antibes (1969-1970) will be released in ...
| Billboard Top 10 Jazz Duo, As Is, To Donate Proceeds Of New Album's Title Track, "Here's To Life," To International Lyme & Associated Diseases Educational Foundation; Song Featured In Iladef New Nationwide Psa
16 April, 2018
The Billboard Top 10 Jazz duo and husband and wife team of Lyme Disease activists, AS IS, announce that all the proceeds from the title track of their second critically-acclaimed album, "HERE'S TO LIFE," will go to the International Lyme & Associated Diseases Educational Foundation (ILADEF) to help ...
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