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Brazilian Jazz Fusion Artist Flora Purim Drops 'If You Will'
by Marissa Tomeo - May 01, 2022 One of the all-time greats of Brazilian jazz fusion, Flora Purim, returns with her first studio album in over 15 years, ‘If You Will’, released on Strut on 29th April. Conceived as a celebration of her music and collaborations, the album explores new compositions alongside fresh versions of Flora’s ... 
Flora Purim Releases New Version of '500 Miles High'
by Michael Major - April 11, 2022 Flora had the honour of working with Chick Corea as one of the founding members of the Return To Forever band and this song was first recorded by them in October 1972 at IBC Studio in London shortly after several weeks of performing a residency at Ronnie Scott’s. It was originally released in 1973 o... 
International Music Icons To Perform Global Stay Well Concert Promoting Illness Prevention
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2020 Music legends Chick Corea, Mark Isham, Greg Camp and chart-toppers from six continents come together-virtually-for the Stay Well Concert hosted by actress Erika Christensen (Parenthood) and presented by the Scientology Network. The music special will be broadcast on Thursday, May 21, at 8pm EDT/ PDT... 
Chick Corea Scores Grammy Nomination for Best Latin Jazz Album
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 20, 2019 Iconic pianist/keyboardist Chick Corea's new album, The Spanish Heart Band – Antidote, has been nominated for a GRAMMY Award® in the category of Best Latin Jazz Album. Delving deeply into the Latin side of his musical heritage, his debut recording with the Spanish Heart Band, released June 28, 2019 ... 
Craft Recordings Announces 'Prestige 70' Podcast & Video Series
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 07, 2019 Craft Recordings is proud to announce the launch of its very first podcast, Prestige 70—a limited series that salutes the legacy and spirit of the venerable jazz label Prestige Records. Produced as part of the label's 70th-anniversary celebrations, Prestige 70 features intimate conversations between... 
Ben Markley Quartet Featuring Joel Frahm Release 'Slow Play' Sept. 16
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 05, 2019 For Ben Markley's fourth recording, the fleet pianist/composer teams with New York tenor saxophone great Joel Frahm for a dynamic set of modern jazz originals. Though written specifically with the band of Frahm, drummer Jim White, and bassist Marty Kenny in mind, Markley continually finds inspiratio... 
Concord Jazz, Live Nation Present the 50th Anniversary Concord Jazz Festival
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 15, 2019 Concord Jazz and Live Nation are proud to present the 50th Anniversary Concord Jazz Festival, to be held on Saturday, August 3rd at the Concord Pavilion in Concord, California. 2019 marks the fiftieth anniversary of the festival, which began at a city park in 1969 and gave birth to the venerable Co... 
Britain's Top Swing Band Brings The JUMP JIVE AND WAIL To Birdland Jazz Club
by Tori Hartshorn - November 01, 2018 The UK's number one swing/jive band and “Britain's Got Talent” stars, The Jive Aces, present their new show “Jump Jive and Wail” at The Birdland Jazz Club at 7 p.m. on December 5–8.... 
Fwd: Bassist Oytun Ersan & His Band of Jazz Fusion All-Stars Shine on Dynamic New Release FUSIOLICIOUS
by Macon Prickett - June 29, 2018 On his brand-new sophomore release, Fusiolicious, Turkish Cypriot bassist Oytun Ersan has an all-star band on hand to present seven cooking original tunes. The music is expertly executed on an intriguing blend of electric and acoustic instruments, featuring giants of jazz fusion, including drummer D... 
Chick Corea, John Pizzarelli and More Scheduled to Play City Winery Chicago this Summer
by Macon Prickett - May 29, 2018 City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces versatile jazz master Chick Corea and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Thursday, May 31 at noon. All tickets will be available at citywinery.com/chicago.... 
The National Music Council to Honor Jazz Giants Chick Corea and Manhattan Transfer at Annual American Eagle Awards
by Macon Prickett - April 17, 2018 The National Music Council has announced that jazz legends Chick Corea and The Manhattan Transfer will be honored at the organization's 35 th annual American Eagle Awards on Thursday, June 28 at the Summer NAMM Show in Nashville. The honors are presented each year in recognition oflong-term contribu... 
Pianist Roberta Piket Revisits Jazz Trio Format with the Release of WEST COAST TRIO
by Macon Prickett - February 19, 2018 Roberta Piket, one of the most virtuosic and versatile pianists on the current international jazz scene, revisits the iconic jazz piano trio format with the April 6 release of 'West Coast Trio' on her label Thirteenth Note Records. Joining Piket is the consummate rhythm section of drummer Joe La Bar... 
S&R Foundation Announces 2018 Washington Award Winners
by Macon Prickett - January 31, 2018 S&R Foundation, a non-profit organization supporting talented individuals with high aspirations in the arts, sciences and social entrepreneurship, today announced the winners of the 2018 S&R Washington Award including one Grand Prize winner. The five recipients will be honored at the S&R Washington ... 
Blue Note Hawaii To Celebrate Second Anniversary with Chris Botti, Rick Springfield, and More!
by Macon Prickett - January 30, 2018 Blue Note Hawaii is continuing its second anniversary celebration with the week-long residency of jazz trumpeter Chris Botti. The Hawaii News Now Jazz Legends series kicks off with musical icon Chick Corea. Other international and national recording artists include Filipino super star Martin Nievera... 
Drummer Bob Holz to Release Third Album Feat. Bass Legends Stanley Clarke
by Caryn Robbins - January 09, 2018 Jazz-fusion composer and drummer Bob Holz will be releasing his third album VISIONS: Coast to Coast Connection, featuring bass legend Stanley Clarke on February 23, 2018!... 
60th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival Wraps up Weekend of Historic Performances
by A.A. Cristi - September 28, 2017 The 60th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival wrapped up Sunday, September 17 after a weekend of debut artists, returning masters and new favorites. Over 38,562 fans came through the gates of the Monterey County Fairgrounds during the weekend of September 15-17, which featured a record-breaking 137 perform...
2017 International Jazz Composers' Symposium Honors Chick Corea
by A.A. Cristi - May 30, 2017 For two and a half days in the middle of May, prominent jazz composers, musicians, scholars, students, and industry professionals from across the world flocked to Tampa, FL to convene for the first Jazz Composers' Symposium in almost 10 years. Taking place in the University of South Florida School o...
60th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival Single Day Tickets On Sale Monday 5/15
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2017 Single Day Tickets for the 60th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival, September 15–17 go on sale Monday, May 15, and can be purchased online at montereyjazzfestival.org or by calling 888.248.6499.... |
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