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George Benson, one of the first true jazz/soul crossover artists, has recorded with Miles Davis, and performed with great artists such as Frank Sinatra, Aretha Franklin, Rod Stewart, and Stevie Wonder, among others. Over the course of his fifty year career, he has sold millions of albums, won ten Grammy …

The Boston-based Bloom/Leighton Duo (Peter H. Bloom/Mark Leighton Flute & Guitar) will perform Sunday, August 17 at 3:00 pm in Concerts in West K, a hip new series at West Kennebunk Methodist Church, 160 Alfred Road, West Kennebunk, ME 04043.  Tickets are $15 ($12 seniors/youth), at the door. For information: …

Jazz Standard 116 E 27th St New York, NY 10016 (212) 576-2232 Music Charge $20 “Everything about this album,which should contend for debut of the year honors,is a resounding success.The music swings effortlessly,every utterence is gorgeous and the recording is intimate and beautiful” – DOWNBEAT “OWL Trio is ear candy …

THE LADY WHO SHOT LEE MORGAN AUTHOR ON LATE NIGHT JAZZ WITH RUSTY HASSAN ON WPFW-FM, WASHINGTON. D.C., 9/4/2014 Larry Reni Thomas, the author of the recently published book, The Lady Who Shot Lee Morgan, (KHA Books) will be interviewed on “Late Night Jazz With Rusty Hassan,” September 4, 2014, …

Jazz it up in Eureka Springs, Arkansas during the Jazz Eureka festival.  The festival takes place Tuesday, September 9th to Sunday, September 14th 2014. The Fayetteville Jazz Collective, an 18-piece big band, will perform in The Auditorium at 36 S. Main Street on Friday, September 12th.   The FJC, under the direction of …

Singing classic jazz standards fueled by raw emotion and an innovative style, Rachel Lauren is an artist who will not only delight your ear, but also revive your spirit. Rachel’s ability to appeal to fans in her own age range in addition to long time jazz listeners sets her apart …

Since its founding in 1983 by Michael Levine, the Dallas Brass has become one of America’s foremost musical ensembles.  The group has established a unique blend of traditional brass instruments with a full complement of drums and percussion, which creates a performing entity of extraordinary range and musical challenges.  The …

Preview: The Triangle North Carolina 2014-2015-Jazz Season by Larry Reni Thomas The busy, expanding, thoroughly-satisfying jazz scene in what is called the “Triangle” area of the Piedmont section of North Carolina just keeps getting better and better. Who needs the New York or the D.C. jazz scene when everybody seems …

    Blue Canoe Records has released “Jimi Jazz” from jazz wonder Ron Westray.  Westray’s fresh solo take on Jimi Hendrix classics blend bop with contemporary horn and makes it accessible to all listeners. Professor Ron Westary’s professional contributions encompass a stunning list of achievements in the areas of performance, composition, recording and publishing.  Since the early …

“Icelandic singing sensation Anna Mjöll will bring her jazz stylings to Upstairs at Vitello’s in Studio City on Wednesday, Aug. 13. The blonde beauty from Reykjavik has been wowing Southern California audiences with musical performances dedicated to the Great American Songbook, winning glowing reviews from critics and audiences alike. Mjöll …

Dimitrije Vasiljevic’s new album Metaphor has been released in the United States on July 22, 2014 and is now available on iTunes, Amazon, CD Baby and Google Play stores. Metaphor is a contemporary jazz solo piano album influenced by classical music aesthetics and a touch of Balkan traditions. Compelling original …