IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Super D, a Global Music Wholesaler has acquired Alliance Entertainment, from Platinum Equity and The Gores Group, creating the world’s largest Wholesaler of Music and Video. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Alliance Entertainment is the largest wholesale distributor of CD, …
San Francisco, September 1, 2013: Fresh from a success in Paris, Lua Hadar brings her cosmopolitan jazz ensemble Twist back to Yoshi’s Oakland to celebrate the Official Release of their DVD, “Like A Bridge.” A 70-minute Live Studio Concert directed by Emmy award-winner Lawrence Jordan, “Like a Bridge” was shot …
54 Below 254 W 54th St New York, NY 10019 (646) 476-3551 Finishing the 54 Below Celebrates Brazil series is phenomenal Israeli clarinetist and saxophonist Anat Cohen and her Choro Aventuroso band, collaborating with Brazilian musicians to create a swinging blend of jazz, samba, classic chorinhos and constant surprise. With …
The Charlie Parker Jazz Festival annually assembles some of the finest musicians in the world who reflect Parker’s musical individuality and genius, to promote appreciation for this highly influential and world-renowned artist. Screening: Beacons of Jazz Wednesday, August 21, 2013 The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music’s Jazz Performance …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Romina Bongiovanni Journey PR & Marketing Romina@journeytheagency.com 310.804.2173 “Jose Brown Group” Launches First Single, “Holdover” (https://soundcloud.com/jose-brown-group) JBG Offers a Blend of Soul, R&B, Jazz and Pop Music that is Uplifting, Sincere, and Full of Heart. Los Angeles, Calif. – August 13, 2013 – Graced with engaging rhythms …
One of the most valued of all hard bop accompanists, Cedar Walton is a versatile pianist whose funky touch and cogent melodic sense have graced the recordings of many of jazz’s greatest players. He is also one of the music’s more underrated composers; although he has always been a first-rate …
The 16th Annual Jazz at Chautauqua takes place on Thursday, September 19 through Sunday, September 22, 2013 at the Athenaeum Hotel on the grounds of Chautauqua Institution. Formerly presented by the Allegheny Jazz Society, Jazz at Chautauqua is proud to continue the tradition. The weekend of jazz performances and spontaneous …
Brazilian Music Workshops presents PHRASING IN BRAZILIAN MUSIC, with Antonio Adolfo THIS SATURDAY, AUGUST 17th at 12 noon Duration: 120 minutes Price: $30 at Michiko Studios 149, W 46th Street – New York 10038 Master Class description The master class will focus on different Brazilian music styles, with their characteristics, …
The soul and funk band known as Mr Naps (punctuation stylistically omitted) has released their new, flagship LP record album, “Bag of Soul,” to sparkling reviews. Their record is comprised of 12 tracks for a total playing time of 45 minutes. A tour de force the likes of which music …
New Book: Vocal River The Skill and Spirit of Improvisation by RHIANNON Rhiannon’s story of passionate commitment to music—especially vocal improvisation—takes us through the twists and turns of her life, from a young girl discovering singing on her family’s Missouri River farm to internationally acclaimed artist and full circle as …
NEWLY RELEASED ON SUNNYSIDE RECORDS A solo revisitation and extension of Zeitlin’s groundbreaking 1968-78 decade of integrating acoustic and electronic instruments in a music drawing on his experiences in jazz, classical, funk, and the avant-garde. INITIAL CRITICAL ACCLAIM “The album [Both/And] is a magnificent work that combines acoustic improvisation with …
Downtown Miami, 1924 – Prohibition was in full force as Al Capone did his best to keep the Magic City as leaky as possible. Bathtub gin, illegal craps games behind secret paneled doors and beautiful women lurking in the dark corners of the local watering holes were common fixtures in …
