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Ray Charles' "Genius + Soul = Jazz" Gets Deluxe 2-CD Reissue
Posted by: editor on Sunday, February 07, 2010 - 09:28 AM
Landmark 1961 recording, which made it to #4 on the pop charts, is bundled with three other Ray Charles jazz albums: My Kind of Jazz, Jazz Number II and My Kind of Jazz Part 3.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Ray Charles was best known for his work in the idioms of R&B, rock 'n' roll and even successful forays into country. But he also recorded influential jazz albums, including the groundbreaking Genius + Soul = Jazz in 1961, and continuing into the '70s with My Kind of Jazz, Jazz Number II and My Kind of Jazz Part 3. On April 6, 2010, Concord Records will release a deluxe edition two-CD set featuring digitally remastered versions of all four albums including encyclopedic liner notes by Will Friedwald, jazz writer for The Wall Street Journal and author of several books on music and popular culture, along with original liner notes by Dick Katz and Quincy Jones.



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Sir John Dankworth Dies
Posted by: editor on Sunday, February 07, 2010 - 09:26 AM
Jazz News BBC News

Sir John maintained his affection for the older, traditional style of jazz
Sir John Dankworth, who has died aged 82, was one of the British jazz scene's leading lights.

Born in London in 1927, the young Dankworth had violin and piano lessons before taking up the clarinet and alto saxophone.

By the age of 17 he had won a place at the Royal Academy of Music. After years of studying, interrupted by a short spell in the Army, he was voted British Musician of the Year in 1949.

The same year he attended the Paris Jazz Festival, where he played with the legendary Charlie Parker - the man who had inspired him to take up the saxophone.

In 1950 he formed the Dankworth Seven, meeting his future wife, Dame Cleo Laine, while auditioning for singers.


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A chat with Jon Secada on the Art of Music
Posted by: editor on Sunday, February 07, 2010 - 09:21 AM
Jazz News By Anthea McGibbon, Jazz Report Writer

Strong in sex appeal, Cuban-born Jon Secada, is without doubt among top Latin artistes of the 90s, gaining a Grammy for 'Best Latin Pop Album' in 1992 for his album 'Otro Dia Mas Sin Verte'. He has sold well in excess of 6 million worldwide.

Yet, Jon Secada was one hard act to follow at the recently concluded Art of Music Festival, especially with his riveting performances from as early as Monday which earned him new respect, where standing ovations were hard to reward him for his efforts.



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Strokeland Artists Funk up the Airwaves for HornDrivenRadio
Posted by: rocarmani on Sunday, February 07, 2010 - 09:14 AM
Jazz News Strokeland Artists Funk up the Airwaves for HornDrivenRadio
Fred Harris, UrbanZone Productions


The triple threat funk jazz station, HornDrivenRadio, owned and operated by Raoul Fernandes is featuring the music of Strokeland Records Recording artists. Some of the high voltage funk and soul jazz artists that start the funk dialogue rollin’ with their heavy souln’ music are: Stephen “Doc” Kupka, Tony Adamo,Strokeland Super Band, Roger Smith, Mic Gillette, Larry Braggs, Santa Fe and The Fat City Horns, John Lee Sanders, Bruce Conte, Jon R. Smith, Chad Rager, and DoctorFunk.

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George Winston-Love Will Come: The Music of Vince Guaraldi, Volume 2
Posted by: muzikman on Sunday, February 07, 2010 - 09:13 AM
Reviews Grammy Award Winning Pianist George Winston has released a new CD of solo piano music in a tribute to Vince Guaraldi: Love Will Come: The Music of Vince Guaraldi, Volume 2. Vince Guaraldi will always be associated with the “Charlie Brown” television specials and the “Peanuts” characters conceived by Charles M. Schulz. He created the sounds of “Charlie Brown” that remain indelible in our minds. But, Guaraldi was also a successful jazz musician. He was part of the early Cal Tjader Trio and also had a hit of his own with “Cast Your Fate to the Wind.” Winston honors both facets of Vince Guaraldi with this new CD which is the follow-on to his first Guaraldi tribute recording in 1996, Linus & Lucy: The Music of Vince Guaraldi.


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Janiece Jaffe/Monika Herzig & Friends and ArtsWeek Presents:Nature Songs & All That Jazz
Posted by: editor on Thursday, February 04, 2010 - 11:00 AM
Gig Listing -Sunday, February 21, 2010, 2pm, Monroe County Public Library Auditorium, Free -

BLOOMINGTON, IN –– Bloomington's Elementary Schools host a wealth of poets who love and believe in Nature. More than 200 children responded to a call-out for submissions of poems about the environment. Their themes range from the seasons to animals to recycling and enjoying nature's beauty. The expressions are haunting, funny, and call us to action. On Sunday, February 21 starting at 2pm in the Monroe County Library Auditorium, some of the poems will come alive through readings and in songs composed by Bloomington's jazz musicians Janiece Jaffe and Monika Herzig with words by the young authors. Performing with them will be Tom Clark (saxes), Peter Kienle (bass), Dan Deckard (drums), Curtis Cantwell Jackson (voice), and readings by favorite storyteller Arbutus Cunningham. All of the poems will be available to read. The program is supported by a grant from Arts Week and free to the public. Everyone is invited to meet the authors during a reception following the concert.


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CD Reviews: Wadada Leo Smith “Spiritual Dimensions” 2-CD 2009 Cuneiform Records
Posted by: editor on Wednesday, February 03, 2010 - 02:38 PM
Reviews Glenn Astarita

Trumpet legend Wadada Leo Smith offers an array of persuasive contrasts with his largely acoustic Golden Quintet (Live at Vision XIII, 2008, New York City) and electrified Organic band (Live at Firehouse, 2009, New Haven, CT). On disc-one, the Golden Quintet generates a sliding-scale view of song-forms and improvisational jaunts. With acoustic pianist Vijay Iyer’s, clustering chords and intermittent synth treatments, the musicians delve into broad soundscapes and climatically-oriented motifs. Smith’s resonating and often, yearning lines spearhead a free-form and thoroughly expressionistic gala, subdivided by highs, lows and power-packed movements.


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Art of Jazz offers a great creative space
Posted by: editor on Wednesday, February 03, 2010 - 12:07 PM
Jazz News Art of Jazz offers a great creative space for performance, rehearsals, teaching and more… The Art of Jazz Studio, located in Toronto's Distillery Historic District, is the ideal location for hosting your workshops and clinics, small concerts and parties for up to 60 people. The venue comes complete with grand piano and a drum kit. On-site catering can be arranged.

For more information please call 416 840-7663 416 840-7663 or email bonnie@artofjazz.org

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RG Royal Sound Orchestra Bring Back The Big Band Latin Sound With New CD Impact
Posted by: muzikman on Wednesday, February 03, 2010 - 10:34 AM
CD Releases

February 2, 2010-New York, New York- The big band sound of RG Royal Orchestra will be celebrated around the world today as their new release Impact is released to give the jazz community a shot of adrenaline that it never expected. The main vision of producer Recaredo Gutierrez, is to bring back good music and he said "In addition to Latin music, I love big bands," he says, "including that of Ray Conniff, Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Damaso Perez Prado, and Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey. I believe in a pure sound with no electronics. My goal is to have a new orchestra play classic music for today's audience."

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Jazzing through the Art of Music
Posted by: editor on Wednesday, February 03, 2010 - 09:23 AM
Jazz News By Anthea McGibbon, Jazz Report Writer

All the way from Canada, Natasha Whyte came to the Art of Music, this year staged in Trelawny Multi Purpose Stadium, Jamaica, as she has been doing since it was formerly known as the Air Jamaica Jazz and Blues, and staged in Montego Bay. Her desire for good music was filled with passionate beats, nor her yearn for strong messages were not disappointed. Even more so as even sweet smooth jazz was among the strokes added in the wide array of tasteful music. She was one of thousands who return every year to the Jazz and Blues fest. A usual jazz purist she is now converted to a lover of just purely good music.



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Saturday Night Was A Night to Remember
Posted by: editor on Tuesday, February 02, 2010 - 05:21 PM
Jazz News By Anthea McGibbon, Jazz Report Writer

Saturday night was made the night to remember as the simple elegance of the blooming roses Gladys Knight, Marion “Lady Saw” and Marion Hall, against the hard edges of the men who were sharp in their performances were a perfect tribute.

The night was one of distinguished performances. The glamours for the night were Seretse Small, Gladys Knight, Lady Saw, then Jon Secada, Hall and Oates, Gladys Knight returned, and the main stage signature performances ended with Third World.



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Music Series at Berklee: Roots and Reason
Posted by: opi on Tuesday, February 02, 2010 - 11:13 AM
Jazz Festivals Presented by Berklee's Africana Studies program, and part of the 2009–2010 Music Series at Berklee, Roots and Reason is a night of traditional roots music from the Mississippi Delta and around the world, performed by faculty, students, and guest artists. The performance takes place Thursday, February 4, 2010, at 8:15 p.m., at the Berklee Performance Center. Tickets are $15–20, and are available at Ticketmaster or at the Berklee box office. Call 617 747-2261 or visit berkleebpc.com.

The performance kicks off a monthlong set of Roots and Reason concerts. Learn more about these events.



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MANHATTAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC and LET MY CHILDREN HEAR MUSIC THE CHARLES MINGUS
Posted by: editor on Monday, February 01, 2010 - 03:18 PM
Jazz News MANHATTAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC and
LET MY CHILDREN HEAR MUSIC
THE CHARLES MINGUS INSTITUTE announce

2nd Annual CHARLES MINGUS FESTIVAL
Saturday and Sunday, FEBRUARY 13 and 14 in New York City

SUE MINGUS and JUSTIN DICIOCCIO, Producers

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13
Afternoon, beginning at 12:30 p.m. -- Clinics and Student Jam Session offered
at Manhattan School of Music

7:00 p.m. – THE MINGUS ORCHESTRA to perform FREE CONCERT
at St. Bartholomew’s Church


SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14
CHARLES MINGUS HIGH SCHOOL COMPETITION
This year expanded Nationwide

The music and legacy of Charles Mingus will be returning to Manhattan School of Music on Saturday, February 13 and Sunday, February 14, 2010, when MSM collaborates with Let My Children Hear Music/The Charles Mingus Institute to host the 2nd Annual Charles Mingus Festival. This two-day tribute to Mingus is being produced by Sue Mingus and Justin DiCioccio, who collaborated on last year’s successful Charles Mingus Festival. Last year’s festival featured 1st Charles Mingus High School Competition, open to high schools in the northeast.
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Obituaries: John Norris Passes
Posted by: admin on Monday, February 01, 2010 - 10:10 AM
Jazz News John Norris passed away in Toronto today from a stroke. A sad day for
the Canadian jazz community. John was the owner of Sackville Records
one of the few that regularly released Classic Jazz. A great loss for
jazz not only in Canada but beyond.

Courtesy of Jacques Emond


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2010 Grammy Winners -Jazz
Posted by: editor on Monday, February 01, 2010 - 09:56 AM
Jazz News Best Contemporary Jazz Album
Joe Zawinul & The Zawinul Syndicate
[Heads Up International]

Best Jazz Vocal Album
Kurt Elling
[Concord Jazz]

Best Improvised Jazz Solo
Dancin' 4 Chicken
Terence Blanchard, soloist
Track from: Watts (Jeff "Tain" Watts)
[Dark Key Music]


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CD Reviews: Harry Allen, “New York State of Mind”
Posted by: editor on Saturday, January 30, 2010 - 09:21 AM
Reviews By Edward Blanco

It's often been stated that New York City is the capital of the world—obviously an overstatement—but in terms of jazz, the big Apple seems to be the center of the action. Inspired by the city he now calls home, tenor saxophonist Harry Allen uses the city as the theme for his latest release selecting a repertoire of music written with New York in mind. Borrowing the title from Billy Joel's signature tune “New York State of Mind,” Allen attempts to capture a slice and the essence of the great city with a straightforward approach to the music using his appreciable talents with fresh new treatments to oft recored standards. The result of course is one classic session of light and tasteful contemporary jazz with a measure of swing and a touch of elegance.

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CD Reviews: Kyoko Oyobe Trio, “Cookin' at Smalls”
Posted by: editor on Saturday, January 30, 2010 - 09:21 AM
Reviews By: Edward Blanco

Pianist Kyoko Oyobe from Okayama, Japan is a young lady whose love for jazz brought her to New York in 2006 for the opportunity to learn, develop and become a part of the jazz-rich environment in the Big Apple. This Oyobe has done by performing at various venues in New York while establishing her jazz credentials. Cookin' at Smalls is Oyobe's sensational debut album—recorded live in December 2008 at Smalls jazz club—a subterranean hot spot for jazz in New York's West Village—founded by Mitch Borden(Smalls and Fat Cat Clubs) who coincidently also provides the liner notes for the CD.

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CD Reviews: Wayne Escoffery “Uptown” CD-2009 Posi-Tone Records
Posted by: editor on Saturday, January 30, 2010 - 09:19 AM
Reviews Glenn Astarita

Saxophonist Wayne Escoffery transmits maturity beyond his years, and has been in the thick of things within modern jazz since the early 2000’s. He’s an impressive solo artist who has recorded and performed with trumpeter Tom Harrell, vibist Joe Locke and Ben Riley’s Monk Legacy Septet among other jazz luminaries. Here, Escoffery conveys assertive leadership via the democratic group-centric format. And he possesses a fluent mode of attack, which is abetted by his near-flawless phraseology and authoritative presence.

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Azar Lawrence - Comeback Kid / Azar Lawrence @ Alvas Showroom (Update-Correction
Posted by: zarpublicist on Friday, January 29, 2010 - 12:53 AM
Gig Listing Azar Lawrence Quartet featuring Benito Gonzalez @ Alvas Showroom
Alvas Showroom 1417 W. 8th St., San Pedro, Ca
Reservations suggested Ph. 800.403.3447
Suggested Donation $20

Azar Lawrence was tapped by Elvin Jones when he was 19 years old to join his group. Afterward, he would join McCoy Tyner's band during the early 70's. And now making quite of a "comeback" into jazz he is being recognized as Jazz's premiere saxophonist of our time.



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CD Reviews: Charles Evans – Neil Shah “Live at Saint Stephens” CD-2009 Hot Cup Records
Posted by: editor on Thursday, January 28, 2010 - 12:20 PM
Reviews Glenn Astarita

Teenage friends who were reared in the Pennsylvania countryside evolves into a fruitful musical relationship that shines luminously, especially here on this duo effort recorded at Saint Stephens Episcopal Church in Wilkes-Barre, PA. Baritone saxophonist Charles Evans, on the wings of his highly-acclaimed 2009 solo outing “The King of All Instruments,” snagged 5 stars in Downbeat magazine, for example. And pianist Neil Shah has performed with a top echelon roster of jazz legends, such as trombonist/arranger Bob Brookmeyer and bassist Eddie Gomez. On this exceptional duo outing, the artists integrate chromatic intervals, emotive improvisation and nuance into a comprehensive musical vista, teeming with bluesy passages, stoic musings and more.

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Darmstadt Music Talks
Posted by: editor on Thursday, January 28, 2010 - 12:09 PM
Jazz News 29. Januar 2010

Darmstadt Music Talks

Das Jazzinstitut Darmstadt, the Institute for Contemporary Music Darmstadt and the Music Academy Darmstadt will launch a new series of lectures called "Darmstädter Musikgespräche" (Darmstadt Music Talks). The three institutes will present researchers and musicians who used the Darmstadt facilities for their research to talk about their work. The idea behind the new series which will he held at the Darmstadt "Literaturhaus" is to share some of the insights achieved at the Darmstadt institutes with the general public. On February 17th Michael Custodis will talk about Wolfgang Steinecke who founded the Darmstadt Courses for Contemporary Music in 1946. On April 15th, Rüdiger Ritter will share some of his research about jazz in Eastern Europe and how its represents resistance. On October 27th, Cord Meijering will talk about the project "Children and Teenagers as Composers". On December 8th, Wolfram Knauer and Stephan Schulz will talk about the research that went into the books each of them published about Louis Armstrong -- Knauer's a musical biography, Schulz's the story of Armstrong's tour of Eastern Germany in 1965. More information about the lecture series can be found from next week on this page: Darmstädter Musikgespräche.

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CareFusion/George Wein Announce Details of NY Jazz Fest, Dates for Newport Fest
Posted by: McClairPR on Thursday, January 28, 2010 - 09:23 AM
Jazz Festivals
CAREFUSION, GEORGE WEIN ANNOUNCE DETAILS OF NEW YORK JAZZ FESTIVAL, DATES FOR NEWPORT FESTIVAL
NEW YORK, Jan. 27, 2010 — On the heels of a well-received 2009 jazz festival series, CareFusion, a leading global medical device company, and Jazz Impresario George Wein, announced today details about the CareFusion Jazz Festival New York and dates for the CareFusion Newport Jazz Festival. “CareFusion’s continued sponsorship of jazz, including the long-standing event in Newport and now bringing back the festival in New York, is nothing short of a miracle,” said George Wein, world-famous jazz impresario and founder of the Newport Jazz Festival. “Since 1972, fans have been enjoying this celebration of artistic excellence. With CareFusion’s exemplary support for the arts, it reinforces how companies are tying education and community engagement into their business practices.”

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Talented and stunning young jazz vocalist Sophie Berkal-Sarbit
Posted by: editor on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 - 07:59 PM
Jazz News Releases the follow-up CD to her debut hit recording, “Gypsy in My Soul”
Young & Foolish (7 Arts/E1 Music Canada)

Produced and Arranged by Bill King

Featuring Bill King on keyboards, Duncan Hopkins on bass, Davide DeRenzo on drums, Mike Murley on saxophones, William Sperendei on trumpet and Papioso on percussion.
And…Celebrates her new release with a special Valentine’s Day CD Launch Event at: “The TRANE STUDIO Jazz Lounge”
Sunday, Feb. 14 – From 9:00 pm

TORONTO – January 20, 2010 – On Valentine’s Day - the evening of Sunday, February 14th, one of our brightest new jazz vocal stars, Sophie Berkal-Sarbit, will be releasing her second gorgeous CD, Young & Foolish (7 Arts/E1 Music Canada). Produced and arranged by internationally recognized musician (and award-winning photographer), Bill King, the CD is a terrific follow-up to her well-received debut recording, Gypsy in My Soul. Young & Foolish features eclectic compositions from Sting, Bill Withers, jazz legends Jimmy Rowles and Oscar Brown, Jr., as well as a collection of significant and beautifully arranged standards. The musical performances are delivered by some of the international jazz community’s finest players, including Bill King on keyboards, Duncan Hopkins on bass, Davide DiRenzo on drums,
Mike Murley on saxophones, William Sperendai on trumpet and “Papioso” on percussion. At the special Valentine’s Day Launch Event
, noted jazz drummer Daniel Barnes will be sitting in for Davide DeRienzo.
“The TRANE Studio Jazz Lounge” is located at 964 Bathurst St. (at Fallis Ave. – South of Dupont Ave.).

For reservations (HIGHLY recommended) and further special Valentine’s Day info., please call the venue at 416-913-8197, or log on to www.tranestudio.com. Nouvelle gourmet appetizer and full dinner menus are available from 6:00 PM. For Media accommodations, please contact LMC Media at 416-486-6742, or e-mail us at lmcmedia@sympatico.ca. Performances will begin at 9:00 PM, and there will be a $10 Music Charge for the general public.


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New AccuJazz.com Radio Channels Celebrate Upcoming Jazz Festivals, January Jazz
Posted by: AccuJazz on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 - 09:19 AM
Jazz News

As part of its month-long celebration of Jazz in January, AccuJazz.com Internet radio is recognizing January jazz birthdays with a new streaming radio channel playing thousands of songs by jazz artists celebrating birthdays this month. In addition to that channel, AccuJazz has also launched channels highlighting this Spring's two biggest American jazz festivals: SFJazz and the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.



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Singer Bobby Charles dies at 71
Posted by: editor on Tuesday, January 26, 2010 - 07:59 PM
Jazz News Singer-songwriter Bobby Charles, who authored hits like Fats Domino's "Walking to New Orleans" and Bill Haley & the Comets' "See You Later Alligator" and recorded highly personalized swamp-pop in his own right, died Jan. 14 at his home in Abbeville, LA. He was 71.

The cause of death was unknown immediately, and a medical examination is pending, according to Charles' spokeswoman.

Charles had suffered from numerous health problems in recent years, including back problems, a bout with cancer, diabetes and injuries suffered in a fall.



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Lorraine Feather..Ages..Jazzed Media 2009
Posted by: editor on Tuesday, January 26, 2010 - 03:10 PM
By John Gilbert

Lorraine Feather was born to be a be bop singer. She has the internal
acumen to dig the method and means of this genre. The accompaniment is
superb and the original tunes are not the usual fare. Her voice timbre
is perfectly suited for the intricate vocalization she employs.

"I Forgot To Have Children" opens with a guitar message. Then Feather
lays the story down with a plaintiff soliloquy that has hipdom in a new
light. A solid piano solo echoes this feeling. This song is lyric
writing at it's best.

"I Always Had A Thing For You" The title of this tune has been whispered
in many an ear. Lorraine Feather is a multi-talented writer and singer
who has the ability to touch your heart strings or to start your feet
tapping with a more than clever bop inspired vocal.

This album is more than just hip, it has an underlying message that
comes across as both adept, witty and scintillating.

This album is worth the 5 Stars and more.
5 Stars.


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2010 JAMAICA JAZZ AND BLUES GETS UNDERWAY
Posted by: editor on Monday, January 25, 2010 - 11:54 PM
Jazz News CaribPR Wire, Montego Bay, Jamaica, Jan. 25, 2010: The 2010 Jamaica Jazz And Blues festival kicked off its inaugural week of performances Sunday evening, January 24, with Roy Ayers and Tony Greene at the Jamaica Pegasus in Kingston, Jamaica.

The Kingston performance marked the first time in the event’s 14-year history that TurnKey Productions, producers of the annual event, has taken the show on the road and extended the event to an entire week-long focus on Jamaica.


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CD Reviews: Betty Bryant..No Regrets..Bry Mar Music 2009
Posted by: editor on Monday, January 25, 2010 - 08:12 PM
Reviews By John Gilbert

Betty Bryant (piano, vocals) Robert Kyle (tenor, flute) Tomas Gargano
(bass) Kenny Elliott (drums)

Betty Bryant plays the piano like she invented it. This is an album that
all the cognoscenti will enjoy.

"Easy Street" Some blues make you swing and sway (not Sammy Kaye) Bryant
comps and sings her song with a bit of magic. The piano solo is both hip
and filled with ideas that only a skilled and well 'versed' singer/
pianist can employ. Robert Kyle is clearly inspired in his sax soliloquy
by Bryant's infectious influence.


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Jazz Festival Comes of Age in Philadelphia
Posted by: fluzi on Monday, January 25, 2010 - 11:35 AM
Jazz Education Please Touch Museum's Junior Jazz Festival is Philadelphia's only event dedicated to introducing young children to the wonderful world of jazz, and this year the festival is celebrating its 18th Birthday with five weeks of live music, theater performances, and educational activities focusing on musical expression and the history of jazz.

Top kid-friendly musicians will take the stage of the museum's theater on each weekend between January 30 and February 28. The schedule includes the renowned Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble (Jan. 30-31 and Feb. 20-21), a longtime festival favorite, along with the University of the Arts School of Music (Feb. 6-7), Louie Miranda (Feb. 13-15), newcomers the Francis Coates Ensemble (Feb. 27) and Putumayo Kids (Feb. 28).



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Taking their love for soul to Jazz fest
Posted by: editor on Monday, January 25, 2010 - 09:25 AM
Howard Campbell, Gleaner Writer

While vacationing in Negril in 1975, singer/songwriter John Oates said he was turned on to a saucy mento song by Stanley Beckford and the Starlights that was taking Jamaica by storm.

"I remember hearing this song called Soldering, and I brought it back home and actually ended up recording it with Daryl (Hall) for the same album that has Sara Smile," Oates told The Gleaner last week from his home in Aspen, Colorado.



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