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Highlights In Jazz Announce Schedule Changes Following the Passing of Kevin Mahogany
by A.A. Cristi - December 20, 2017 Producer Jack Kleinsinger and the entire Highlights In Jazz family joins the rest of the jazz world in mourning the late Kevin Mahogany, who passed away December 17, 2017. He was originally scheduled to appear at the season kickoff concert....
Craft Recordings Celebrates 60th Anniversary of Sonny Rollins' Iconic Album 'Way Out West'
by Caryn Robbins - December 19, 2017 On February 16, Craft Recordings will release a deluxe edition of one of the most iconic and enduring records in jazz....
JAZZnJAM 2018: Benefit Concert Featuring Icon Charles Neville in Port Washington, NY 1/12
by Tori Hartshorn - December 15, 2017 On Friday, January 12th, 2018 at 8:00PM, the The John and Alice Coltrane Home in Dix Hills along with Integrated Medical Foundation have the pleasure of hosting JAZZnJAM 2018 - A Benefit Concert for Prostate Cancer Awareness and The John and Alice Coltrane Home honoring Michael Blueweiss at Port Was...
Recorder Master Joel Levine to Make Rare NYC Appearance at The Cutting Room
by Caryn Robbins - October 18, 2017 Canadian Composer Joel Levine speaks a unique voice with the recorder with his debut release The Whistleblower on the Iyouwe label. The 13 song disc, Levine's first as a solo artist, finds the Toronto based recorder player joined by singers and instrumentalists including legendary drummer and multi-...
John Coltrane's Music and Life Explored and Honored In CHASING TRANE Documentary
by Caryn Robbins - October 05, 2017 On November 17, respected filmmaker John Scheinfeld'sacclaimed feature documentary film, Chasing Trane: The John Coltrane Documentary, will be released by UMe on DVD and Blu-ray with exclusive bonus features....
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...
Dee Dee Bridgewater Releases New Album 'Memphis...Yes, I'm Ready,' 9/15
by Caryn Robbins - September 07, 2017 Every picture tells a story; every journey begins differently. The story of Dee Dee Bridgewater's stunning new album, Memphis...Yes, I'm Ready, begins in that city, where she was born at Collins Chapel Hospital...
Jack DeJohnette Celebrates Historic 75th Birthday on 8/9
by A.A. Cristi - August 01, 2017 Celebrating his historic 75th birthday on August 9, 2017, music legend Jack DeJohnette will continue year-long birthday festivities with extensive touring, limited edition product releases, and more. ...
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.... |