ANDREW HILL: 1931-2007
New York, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Blue Note Records) - The Blue Note Records Family is very saddened to announce the passing of the great pianist and composer Andrew Hill. Andrew passed away early this morning, Friday, April 20, 2007, after battling lung cancer for several years. He was 75 years old. Andrew ...
| Candido Camero Has Been Named An NEA Jazz Master, The Highest Honor For This Uniquely American Art Form
New York, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Emerson Bran Managemen) - Emerson Bran Management is proud to announce that legendary Cuban American percussionist, Mr. Candido Camero, has been named an National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master, the nation's highest honor for this uniquely American art form. This prestigious ...
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Darryl Tookes To Open For George Benson
New Jersey, NJ. (Top40 Charts/ Society of Singers Chapter East) - On Friday, April 27th Darryl Tookes will open for George Benson at the Bergen New Jersey Performing Arts Center. During the concert, Mr. Benson will be presented with the Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation "Satchmo Award" by the Society ...
| All-Star Concert Celebrating Ella Fitzgerald Set for Galen Center on April 29
LOS ANGELES, CA. (USC Galen Center) - "We Love Ella! A Tribute To The First Lady of Song," an all-star concert celebrating the 90th birthday of the late Ella Fitzgerald, will take place on April 29 at 7 p.m. at USC's new Galen Center. Performers will include Natalie Cole, k.d. lang, Quincy Jones, ...
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2007 JVC Jazz Festival - New York Takes Over the City June 17 - 30
New York, NY. (The Festival Network) - New York, produced by George Wein and The Festival Network, takes over the city June 17 - 30 with more than 300 artists in nearly 200 concerts and events (including clubs) at 28 venues in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and reaching as far as Philadelphia. The 8:00 ...
| Tony Bennett's Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland Appearance to be Rescheduled
CLEVELAND, OH. (Top40 Charts/ Cuyahoga Community College) - Tony Bennett's Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland appearance, which was scheduled for Friday, April 20th, at Playhouse Square's Allen Theatre, will be rescheduled. Bennett has postponed his concert appearance as a result of continuing flu symptoms ...
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Aspen Music Festival and School Announces its 58th Season, Themed 'Blue Notes' June 21 to August 19, 2007
ASPEN, CO. (Top40 Charts/ Aspen Music Festival) - From Baroque to bebop, sonatas to swing - this summer the Aspen Music Festival and School explores the influence of jazz on the classical tradition, June 21 through August 19, 2007. The theme for the 58th season, entitled Blue Notes, examines how jazz's ...
| The Great Jazz Trio's 'New Wine In Old Bottles' Rereleased
New York, NY. (Top40 Charts/ 441 Records) - Test of Time Records is proud to announce the reissue release of "New Wine in Old Bottles" by Jackie McLean with The Great Jazz Trio on April 10, 2007 Recorded on April 6 and 7, 1978 at Sound Ideas Studios in New York, this recording documents a unique pairing ...
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Dee Lucas New CD 'Something To Ride 2' Set For Release April 16
ATLANTA, GA. (Top40 Charts/ Mo Better Recordings) - Soprano saxophonist Dee Lucas' newest CD Something To Ride 2 is a smooth jazz classic in the making. With the breakout hits Bayou and Chameleon leading the way, Something To Ride 2 lends to a perfect musical getaway, with a refreshing selection of ...
| Chilled Jazz Flugelhorn Artist Jeff Oster To Release New CD This Summer
Alameda, CA. (Top40 Charts/ Retso Records) - Mixing is nearly complete on new 10 tracks for chilled jazz flugelhorn artist Jeff Oster's new CD, to be called "TRUE" Jeff's debut CD - RELEASED - was voted the 2005 Album of the Year and Best Contemporary Instrumental Album by broadcasters worldwide who ...
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'Birds Of A Feather...' The Godfather Of Polish Jazz, Jan 'Birdman' Wroblewski, At Birdland
New York, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Manhattan's Birdland) - An Artist Who Debuted With Legendary Krzysztof Komeda, Represented Poland In Marshall Brown's International Youth Band At The 1958 Newport Jazz Festival, And Has Shaped The Polish Jazz Scene For Half A Century Manhattan's Birdland hosts a legendary ...
| 'Swings Like A Barn Door'
Montreal, Canada (Top40 Charts/ Elephant Records) - Elephant Records is pleased to announce the release of The Geoff Lapp Trio's newest recording, "Stained Glass". With a mix of freshly- interpreted standards and all-new originals, the disc offers a sparkling assortment of tunes from three of Montreal's ...
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Celebrated Pianist Keiko Matsui Performs with Asia America Symphony Orchestra, Saturday, June 9, 2007 - 8 p.m., Los Angeles, CA
LOS ANGELES, CA. (Top40 Charts/ Pioneer Electronics) - Renowned jazz pianist and composer Keiko Matsui, recognized as a Japanese national treasure, will perform with the Asia America Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, June 9 at 8 p.m. under the baton of Music Director and Conductor David Benoit. The concert ...
| National Distribution For Plunky's 'Drop'
Washington, DC. (Top40 Charts/ Brand Records) - Jazz funk saxophonist Plunky and N.A.M.E. Brand Records have inked a national distribution agreement with Liaison Distribution of Laurel, MD, home of R&B, jazz, gospel, and Washington, DC Go-Go groups, including Chuck Brown. Strong demand and continuing ...
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Las Vegas Hilton Signs Diana Krall to Four Exclusive Las Vegas Performances
LAS VEGAS, CA. (Top40 Charts/ Las Vegas Hilton PR) - The Las Vegas Hilton has signed Grammy winner Diana Krall to her first Las Vegas appearance, with the popular entertainer performing four nights, June 14 -17 in the legendary Hilton Theater - featuring The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra - it was ...
| American Jazz Delights Russian Audiences
MOSCOW, Russia. (Top40 Charts/ Riverwalk Records) - Known for their long-running series Riverwalk Jazz on Public Radio International, Texas jazz icons, The Jim Cullum Jazz Band from the River Walk in San Antonio, are in the midst of an elaborate tour of Russian philharmonic halls. The band's first concert ...
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The Mountain Culture Collective Radio Society presents The Whistler Blues Workshop
Whistler, BC., Canada (Top40 Charts/ ResortQuest) - The Mountain Culture Collective Radio Society presents The Whistler Blues Workshop and Concert Series: Featuring live entertainment and workshops throughout May 14 - 21, 2007. Whistler guests will enjoy some of the best musicians and instructors ...
| Old Sounds Become New On Roddo Fab Industries Release
Indianapolis, IN. (Top40 Charts/ Roddo Fab Industries) - John Gassere, known as the one man band Roddo Fab Industries to his listeners, was a born Beatlemaniac. It was not unusual to find John jumping up and down to the strains of "She Loves You" when he was a little boy growing up in Indiana. The recently ...
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Nuno's on Sixth Brings Blues Legends, Authenticity, to Austin's Famed 6th Street
Austin, TX. (Top40 Charts/ Malford Milligan Official Website) - Malford Milligan debuted his new band featuring Kelly Doze (vocals) and Phil Brown (guitar) at Nuno's on Sixth Wednesday night, April 4, 2007. The band will continue to play there every Wednesday night @ 10:30 p.m. According to Texas Monthly ...
| Chilled Jazz Flugelhorn Artist Jeff Oster To Release New Cd This Summer
LOS ANGELES (Top40 Charts/ Retso Records) - Mixing is in progress on 10 tracks for Jeff Oster's new CD, to be called "TRUE" Jeff's debut CD - RELEASED - was voted the 2005 Album of the Year and Best Contemporary Instrumental Album by broadcasters worldwide who compile the charts at New Age Reporter. ...
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