All About Jazz (Free subscription) | 6 hours ago
Despite the fact that alto saxophonist Uri Gurvich is Israeli and that his debut CD is on the Tzadik label (as part of its "Radical Jewish Culture" series), The Storyteller only sounds parenthetically Jewish. Yes, some of the titles are in Hebrew (translated as "The Builders," "I Believe" and "Chant" and a type of hummus) and the melodies are either pensive or...
All About Jazz (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009
Jazz, born out of the diversity and rhythm of American life, is jumping to the beat of Israels mix of cool Mediterranean nights, the hustle and bustle of busy Tel Aviv cafes, and the multi cultural rhythms of a nation where west and east meet. Jazz has been embraced by a new generation of young Israeli musicians and now its gracing the stage for the Philadelphia Israeli Jazz Festival 2009...
All About Jazz (Free subscription) | 11/08/2009
Award-winning Drummer and Canadian Jazz Icon Terry Clarke releases his FIRST recording as a leader, It's About Time (BlueMusicGroup.com - CD #7023) Featuring Phil Dwyer, Don Thompson, Jim Hall, Joe Lovano and Greg Osby ...and celebrates his first fifty years in Jazz!!! "It's About Time is a series of intimate and emotionally compelling jazz conversations between friends and colleagues...my sole...
All About Jazz (Free subscription) | 11/07/2009
Meet The New 5: The New 5 is a cohesive group based in Austin, TX whose sound is rooted in the post-bop tradition but with a forward-leaning edge. Four of the five members of the group have or are working on their doctorates in music from the University of Texas. Thomas Heflin and Chris Budhan have their doctorates in Performance. Michael Arthurs is finishing his doctorate in Jazz Composition. Peter...
All About Jazz (Free subscription) | 11/07/2009
James Carter/John Medeski/Christian McBride/Adam Rogers/Joey Baron Heaven on Earth Half Note 2009 Masada Quintet Featuring Joe Lovano Stolas Tzadik 2009 Enrico Pieranunzi / Marc Johnson / Joey Baron Dream Dance CAMJazz 2009 Some drummers bring a unique personal sound and approach to everything they do, so that they are instantly recognizable, regardless of the context. Not so {{Joey Baron = 3649}},...
All About Jazz (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
Travellers staying in Madrid hotels next month will have the chance to soak up some culture at one of Europe's biggest musical events. Taking place from November 4th until November 28th, Madrid International Jazz Festival is now in its 26th year and the 2009 edition features a world-class line-up of talented performers...
France24 (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009
American jazz saxophonist Joe Lovano has been taken to hospital in Spain after injuring his shoulder in a fall, organisers of the Madrid Jazz Festival said Wednesday. Lovano, 56, considered one of the best saxophonists around today, cancelled a concert he was to have given to open the festival Wednesday night. He suffered a slight injury to his shoulder in a fall in the northeastern city of Barcelona,...
EPR Network Blog (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009
Released on: November 4, 2009, 4:59 am Author: LateRooms.com Industry: Entertainment Travellers staying in hotels in Madrid next month will have the chance to soak up some culture at one of Europe’s biggest musical events. Taking place from November 4th until November 28th, Madrid International Jazz Festival is now in its 26th year and the 2009 edition features a world-class line-up of [...]
All About Jazz (Free subscription) | 10/27/2009
Author, photographer and radio host Dennis Owsley will teach another series of jazz history classes beginning at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, November 5 at the Ethical Society of St. Louis, 9001 Clayton Rd.Owsley's topic this time is "The Great Jazz Soloists," and the course will cover the work of jazz grea...
All About Jazz (Free subscription) | 10/26/2009
Take a glimpse into the life and times of the enigmatic saxophonist! Joe Albano at breakthruradio.com. More About Joe Albano Joe Albano, a native of Boston, MA, now residing in NYC, began his instrumental studies at 14 with local hometown hero, Saxophonist Ray DeNice. Quickly gravitating to the saxophone, and ignoring all logic and reason, he attended the Berklee College of Music in Sept of 2000. He...
undomondo (Free subscription) | 10/23/2009
Three big names to choose from, if you wanna rock out in Istanbul tonight. Joe Lovano Us Five with Esperanza Spalding at CRR. Bear Funk maestro Bottin at Indigo. Brendan Moeller aka Beat Pharmacy at Crystal. Take a pick!
All About Jazz (Free subscription) | 10/22/2009
With his new quintet, Joe Lovano takes a multicultural approach American saxophonist and composer Joe Lovano is touring with his new quintet, Us Five, and their upcoming show in Prague is the highlight of this season's Agharta Jazz Festival. Born in 1952 in Cleveland, Ohio, Lovano is a powerhouse on the tenor and straight alto saxes, as well as assorted woodwind instruments. He ranks among the top...
All About Jazz (Free subscription) | 10/20/2009
"Introducing The New 5" is a fresh post-bop debut with a classic quintet vibe. This compilation is the perfect fusion of classic and contemporary jazz. "Listening to this music is pure pleasure. I highly recommend it" -JoAnne Brackeen (Charlie Haden, Art Blakey, Joe Henderson, Stan Getz, John Patitucci, Jack DeJohnette)...
East Side Jazz Club (Free subscription) | 10/07/2009
8.30 - 11.00pm £5 on the door Sam Mayne (alto sax) Steve Fishwick (trumpet & flugel) Jim Watson (piano) Mark Hodgson (bass) Clive Fenner (drums) Sam Mayne's debut at the East Side came earlier this year when he played alto sax on John Horler's gig. Suffice to say that the strength and creativity of his performance that evening more than merits an early invitation to return, this time as...
"Bank on California" Money Launderi (Free subscription) | 10/04/2009
Monterey, CA - The Monterey Jazz Festival presented by Verizon wrapped up its 52nd edition on Sunday, September 20th with a weekend of visionary performances, sonic surprises, and emotionally charged sets from 500 world-renowned and legendary artists. With the weather behaving in typical Monterey fa...... more
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eprnetwork | 11/04/2009
Travellers staying in hotels in Madrid next month will have the chance to soak up some culture at one of Europe's biggest musical events. Taking place from November 4th until November 28th, Madrid International Jazz Festival is now in its 26th year and the 2009 edition features a world-class line-up of talented performers.
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