Jazz Saxophonist Ron Blake Releases His 3rd Mack Avenue Records CD Shayari On January 29, 2008
New York, NY. (Top 40 Charts/ Mack Avenue) - With the release of his third Mack Avenue CD, Shayari, the tenor saxophonist Ron Blake, herein, is showcased in an intimate, unplugged, trio setting, that features pianist and producer Michael Cain and special guests Jack DeJohnette, Christian McBride, Regina ...
| Early Praise Pours In For Ben Allison's 'Aurally Cinematic'
New York, NY. (Top 40 Charts/ Palmetto Records) - Critics are embracing bassist, producer, composer and arranger Ben Allison's new album 'Little Things Run The World,' set for release on January 22 on Palmetto Records. • The New York Daily News declares that the album accomplishes 'a rare feat ...
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Dr. John Signs With the Savoy Label Group
LOS ANGELES, CA. (Top40 Charts/ Savoy Label Group) - Iconic American musician and unofficial ambassador to New Orleans, the legendary Dr. John (aka Mac Rebennack, Jr.), has signed a multi-record agreement with the Savoy Label Group's 429 Records and is in the midst of recording his definitive musical ...
| Blind Boys Of Alabama Mark Mardi Gras With Release Of New Album 'Down In New Orleans'
ALABAMA (Top40 Charts/ Time Life Records) - Celebrating Mardi Gras in America goes back over three centuries. The Blind Boys of Alabama, with their almost-seven decade lineage, seem young in comparison, having formed in 1939 at the Alabama Institute for the Blind in Talladega. As Mardi Gras approaches, ...
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Weekend of Jazz Enters 5th Season This April with Earl Klugh
Colorado Springs, CO. (Top40 Charts/ BROADMOOR) - For the past four seasons, GRAMMY award-winning guitarist Earl Klugh has invited jazz and music enthusiasts to a unique, luxurious getaway at The Broadmoor. Now, Earl Klugh and The Broadmoor cordially invite you to the Fifth Annual Weekend of Jazz, April ...
| Dave Koz At The Movies Double Feature CD & DVD Scheduled For Release On February 12, 2008
HOLLYWOOD, CA. (Top40 Charts/ Capitol Records) - On February 12th, Capitol Records will release Dave Koz At The Movies Double Feature CD + DVD. This lush, romantic celebration of classic movie music hits shelves just in time for Valentine's Day and features the Grammy-nominated CD At The Movies with ...
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'Bedtime Beats: The Secret to Sleep' Jazzes Up Your Nights
LOS ANGELES, CA. (Top40 Charts/ Rhino Entertainment) - You're getting sleepy, very sleepy. And that's the point with the second volume of "Bedtime Beats: The Secret To Sleep, Tranquil Seductions One Jazz Beat At A Time." Following the success of the original release, "Bedtime Beats: The Secret To Sleep" ...
| Bettye LaVette's Road to the Grammys Punctuated With Year-End Raves and January 16 'Conan' Performance
LOS ANGELES, CA. (Top40 Charts/ Anti-Records) - Next Stop for BETTYE LaVETTE on her 40-year journey to the GRAMMY's "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" on January 16. BETTYE, who recently scored the first GRAMMY nomination of her career - for Best Contemporary Blues Album for her CD "THE SCENE OF THE CRIME" ...
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The Recording Academy Celebrates Classical Music And Jazz During GRAMMY Week
SANTA MONICA, CA. (Top40 Charts/ Recording Academy) - The Recording Academy will spotlight the classical and jazz genres with special events held during GRAMMY Week. The GRAMMY Salute To Classical Music and GRAMMY Salute To Jazz events celebrate musical styles and honorees that have made significant ...
| South African Vocalist Sathima Bea Benjamin and Daughter, Hip Hop Artist Jean Grae, Share the Stage
New York, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Ekapa Records) - The legendary South African jazz vocalist Sathima Bea Benjamin's career has been marked by a number of brilliant collaborations, including albums with Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn, her husband Abdullah Ibrahim, Kenny Barron, and more. However, on Wednesday, ...
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Acoustic Organic Jazz With A Garage Band Mentality Led By Saxophonist Chris Greene
CHICAGO, IL. (Top40 Charts/ Chris Greene Official Website) - The Chris Greene Quartet has just released a contemporary masterpiece that will hopefully bring jazz to the masses. "Soul and Science, Volume One" is a standout recording from start to finish. AllAboutJazz.com states that Chicago saxophonist ...
| Denver Folk & Roots Music Festival at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House Announces Official Artist Lineup
Denver, CO. (Top40 Charts/ Swallow Hill Music Association) - Swallow Hill Music Association is pleased to announce its official artist lineup for its Second Annual Denver Folk & Roots Music Festival on Friday, March 28 at 6 p.m. This evening of diverse music is presented in the unique setting of one ...
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NightDancers To Present Workshop At New York Open Center
New York, NY. (Top40 Charts/ NightDancers Music) - New York City based composer/flautists Gera Clark and John Sarantos, known collectively as NightDancers, will present their "Learn To Play Native American Flute - For Healing and Inner Peace" Workshop at the New York Open Center, Tuesdays, February ...
| Blue Moon Brewery Winter Jazz Series Continues At Stumpo's and Gregory's In Somers Point, NJ
New Jersey (Top 40 Charts/ TREO) - Jazz is coming back stronger than ever in the South Jersey area as the Somers Point Jazz society continues their highly successful Blue Moon brewery winter jazz series at Stumpo's restaurant and Gregory's eaterie in Somers Point while tenor sax jazz great Michael Pedicin ...
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New Michael McDonald Album Soul Speak Due In Stores March 11, 2008
NEW YORK, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Universal Motown Records) - Superstar singer/songwriter Michael McDonald is readying a new album of classic soul-tinged 'cover' songs, titled Soul Speak, which will also include 3 new songs by the 5X Grammy-winner. The much anticipated release is scheduled to be in stores ...
| Grammy 'Best New Artist' Nominee Ledisi Performs At Musicares Gala And East Coast Shows
NEW YORK (Top40 Charts/ Verve Records) - It's a terrific time for GRAMMY nominated 'Best New Artist' Ledisi. The rising soul star is confirmed to honor another powerhouse voice at this year's MusiCares Person of the Year gala recognizing Aretha Franklin on February 8th. Following that show and the GRAMMY ...
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Christopher Willits And Ryuichi Sakamoto Team Up For 'Ocean Fire'
LOS ANGELES (Top40 Charts/ 12K Recordings) - Christopher Willits and Ryuichi Sakamoto team up for "Ocean Fire" - an album release dedicated to the healing and restoration of our fragile oceans. Christopher Willits and Ryuichi Sakamoto's new release, Ocean Fire, is a sublime soundtrack for the ocean. ...
| Gibson Brothers Set To Release Iron And Diamonds, On April 8, 2008
NEW YORK (Top40 Charts/ Sugar Hill Records) - Sugar Hill Records is set to release their fourth album with bluegrass stalwarts The Gibson Brothers on April 8, 2008. Iron & Diamonds showcases the brothers' trademark harmonies as well as songwriting that is among the best in the genre. Interspersed with ...
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Vaudevillian NYC Duo Two Man Gentlemen Band Bring 'Heavy Petting' (February 12 On Serious Business Records) And Kazoos To All
New York, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Serious Business Records) - Meet the Two Man Gentlemen Band, a duo consisting of Andy Bean, banjoist, huckster and master of ceremonies, and his dear friend The Councilman on bass. Both wear fancy hats and impeccably tailored suits. Each is a master kazooist and badminton ...
| Tricky Dilemma Releases New Full Length CD; The Band Will Perform At CD Release Party On January 15, 2008
New York, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Tricky Dilemma Recordings) - Newly formed independent label Tricky Dilemma Recordings today announced the release of "John P. Parker: Viewed From 9 Dimensions," the second full length CD from the New York based experimental-acoustic-electronica trio Tricky Dilemma. " John ...
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