By John Stevenson On her debut CD, Exit 1, violinist Nistha Raj has created an attractive sonic mashup. Mightily influenced by traditional Hindustani rhythmic cycles, the recording also features bewitching breakbeats, a Serbian folk song, Tibetan music, ragas and sagas and artful violin playing. The music proceeds at a meditative …
JOHN COLTRANE My Favorite Things (180g 2LP Vinyl) Released 01/21/14 Instantly recognized and forever celebrated, My Favorite Things is a landmark recording in every possible sense. The 1960 album is the first that introduced John Coltrane’s legendary quartet with pianist McCoy Tyner, bassist Steve Davis, and drummer Elvin Jones. It …
PNP Jazz artist Stephen Farrell releases “My One True Valentine” For Immediate Release: January 21, 2014; Just in time for the month of romance, Montreal-born singer, songwriter, and musician Stephen Farrell releases his debut single “My One True Valentine.” Available on iTunes on February 7, 2014, the song encompasses undeniable …
Pomegranate Books, 4418 Park Avenue, Wilmington, North Carolina, presents a book signing, February 21, 2014, at 7 pm, featuring Chapel Hill, North Carolina-based writer/radio announcer, Larry Reni Thomas, who will sign copies and talk about his latest book, The Lady Who Shot Lee Morgan. The book is about former Wilmington, …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – The eclectic composer and performer of music known as Fjazz has released his latest EP record, titled, “My Days to Count.” The record is comprised of eight original tracks for an approximate total listening time of 9 minutes. Like Fjazz’s other, previous quality releases, his “My …
Jazz at Lincoln Center announced an unprecedented gift of $20 million from Robert J. Appel, the organization’s Chairman of the Board of Directors. Mr. Appel’s gift is the largest single private philanthropic contribution to date in support of jazz, and will benefit the thousands of performance, education and broadcast events …
Best year ever? It certainly sounds like it, judging the accomplishments that Young Pals Music/Young Pals Records International logged in 2013, its sixth year as a New York City-based full-service independent record label. Since its launch, the company—helmed by accomplished composer, producer and arranger Ayhan Sahin—has released more than two …
Tampa, Florida (January 10, 2014): Smooth Jazz has started to take a turn with the introduction of new musical flavors that embrace purely positive uplifting sound. Often criticized as palatable groove-based music smooth jazz is evolving into a new category yet to be defined. Levy DeAndrade, founder of Level 10, …
MEDIA RELEASE: KHA BOOKS (www.black-e-books.com) is proud to announce the publication of the exclusive story of Helen Morgan: THE LADY WHO SHOT LEE MORGAN by LARRY RENI THOMAS. Contact: H. Khalif Khalifah, khalifah1@khabooks.com P.O. Box 9, Drewryville, Va. 23844 (434) 378-2140 “The Lady Who Shot Lee Morgan is the title …
listen to audio. Title: The Scenery of Life Unfolding Artist: Birchall and Woolhouse Release date: 4th December 2013 Label: Jazz Piano Australia Website: www.jazzpiano.com.au Email: jeremy@jeremywoolhouse.com.au Direct audio link: http://music.jazzpiano.com.au/album/the-scenery-of-life-unfolding “a beautiful duet … introspective melody … flowing improvisation” – Kevin Johnson, No Trebble The …
Dynamite duo Dan Baraszu and David Ellington have teamed up for an explosive eponymous debut album. With live wire Marlon Patton on drums, this band is raising eyebrows in the Atlanta area. Hammond B-3 superstar Dave Ellington moved to Atlanta, GA in 2005 after 22 years in New Orleans playing …
EUPHORIA Celebrates the Music of Composer/Drummer Chico Hamilton in a Monthly Concert Series at DROM WHEN: Wednesday, February 12 @ 7:15PM **CD Release Concert** Sunday, March 16 @ 7:15PM Sunday, April 13 @ 7:15PM Sunday, May 18 @ 7:15PM Sunday, June 22 @ 7:15PM WHERE: DROM, 85 Avenue A (b/w 5th & 6th St), New York …
