New Frequencies Fest: Jazz@YBCA “jazz in the present tense” February 5-7, 2015 Highlights include Angélique Kidjo, Henry Threadgill Double-Up, Matana Roberts, Ben Goldberg’s Orphic Machine, Jenny Scheinman solo, Satoko Fujii Duo, Rudy Royston’s 303, Myra Melford, Joëlle Léandre & Nicole Mitchell Trio, Lisa Mezzacappa’s Bait & Switch Plus Special Events, dance …
Press Contact: NEW MASSES MEDIA RELATIONS John Pietaro (646) 599-0060 newmassesmedia@gmail.com New York, NY: Memorial Concerts for Underground Legend of Avant Jazz Will Connell As winter descends over Alphabet City, the homeland of radical arts mourns the loss of one of its own. Saxophonist/bass clarinetist/composer Will Connell Jr died on …
SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco’s exclusive celebration of 50th Anniversary of A Love Supreme – curated by Ravi Coltrane. http://www.sfjazz.org/alovesupreme During the week of December 10-14, 2014, SFJAZZ in San Francisco is presenting an exclusive 50th Anniversary Celebration of John Coltrane’s A Love Supreme. To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of A Love Supreme, recorded on December 9, …
12th Annual Panama Jazz Festival Led by Artistic Director Danilo PérezAnnounces 2015 Lineup Festival Dates: January 12 – 17, 2015 Uniting internationally acclaimed jazz artists, renowned educators and jazz fans from around the globe, the 12th Annual Panama Jazz Festival will be held January 12-17, 2015 at The City of …
35th Annual San Diego Jazz Fest www.sdjazzfest.org Discerning jazz fans call the San Diego Jazz Festival “the crown jewel of jazz festivals.” The event is held during the Thanksgiving weekend at the Town & Country Resort and Convention Center, in San Diego. The SD Jazz Fest is a favorite of …
16 – 23 May 2015 for instrumentalists and vocalists Age limit: up to 35 years old ( born after 1st of May 1980 ) Prizes: 7.000 Euro Deadline for application: February 10th, 2015 – date of postmark at sender 100 % jazz & more…competition, jam sessions, workshops… Bucharest International Jazz …
Press Contact: NEW MASSES MEDIA RELATIONS John Pietaro (646) 599-0060 newmassesmedia@gmail.com New York, NY: Underground Legend of Avant Jazz in Residency at the Stone As winter descends over Alphabet City, the homeland of radical arts welcomes one of its own in a special week-long residency. Multi-reedist Will Connell Jr came …
The applications for the 38th International Contest of Young Jazzbands “JAZZ JUNIORS” will only be accepted by November 2nd, 2014. Among all the semi-finalists who are not older than 33, a special qualification committee of recognized Polish musiscians and journalists will choose 5 finalists, who will perform during the contest …
TITO ROJAS- October 3rd, 8pmTito Rojas, known as “El Gallo Salsero” was born on June 14, 1955 in Humacao, Puerto Rico. This talented artist has prevailed in the Salsa genre with an upstroke that for more than 36 years has crowned him as one of the monarchs of Salsa, standing …
Grammy-Winning Saxophonist and jazz legend Joe Henderson had a long and memorable history with SFJAZZ performing over a dozen times in various settings including a duet with tabla great Zakir Hussain at Grace Cathedral, a salute to Antônio Carlos Jobim with Herbie Hancock, and a 1993 tribute night entitled “We …
City Parks Foundation Presents the CHARLIE PARKER JAZZ FESTIVAL August 23-24, 2014 August 7, 2014 – New York, NY – City Parks Foundation is proud to announce the 22nd edition of the Charlie Parker Jazz Festival.Founded in memoriam of beloved jazz musician Charlie Parker, this festival annually attracts thousands …
The Friends of John Coltrane, Inc., a High Point, North Carolina-based arts organization, presents, The Fourth Annual John Coltrane International Jazz And Blues Festival, August 30, 2014, from 1 pm to 10 pm, at Oak Hollow Park, 1841 Eastchester Drive, in High Point, North Carolina. The festival will include music …
