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Jeff Richman's "The Line Up" Now In StoresThe new CD is distributed by City Hall Records and songs are available online at iTunes, Amazon, Abstract Logix, and your local music stores. YouTube Now Broadcasting Frank Gambale TV WorldwideGRAMMY winning guitar virtuoso Frank Gambale announced today the Frank Gambale TV Channel on YouTube. Two Guitar Virtuosos Announce West Coast TourChart topping jazz guitarist Richard Smith and internationally awarded, classical guitarist Francesco Buzzurro announced today their first West Coast tour to support their new recording, Un Mondo, Due Chitarre. Two Virtuosos: One Jazz, One Classical, Collaborate on New ReleaseChart topping jazz guitarist Richard Smith and internationally awarded, classical guitarist Francesco Buzzurro announced today the release of their upcoming recording, Un Mondo, Due Chitarre. The 10 song collection will be available online and in hard copy starting September 6. HALF NOTE ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF THREE NEW RECORDINGSKenny Werner & The Brussels Jazz Orchestra; Institute of Higher Learning - Donald Harrison, Ron Carter, Billy Cobham; This Is Jazz - Francisco Mela & Cuban Safari, with Special Guest Esperanza Spalding; Tree Of Life Ohio-based jazz artist Rusty Burge releases follow-up to critically-acclaimed debutAs a member of Percussion Group Cincinnati, Burge performed throughout North America, Europe, and Asia, including the Japan World Drum Festival, the Chinese International Music Festival, and the Festival of Music in Portugal. In 1992, Burge joined the faculty of the Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music; he currently teaches percussion and jazz vibraphone as well as leading the CCM Steel Band. Burge's first album, Contrast, appeared in 2004. UNT One O’Clock Lab Band to perform with Houston SymphonyThe University of North Texas One O’Clock Lab Band — with six Grammy-nominated albums to its name — will perform the music of jazz greats Duke Ellington, Count Basie and more with the Houston Symphony in three concerts this November. UNT One O’Clock Lab Band tours EuropeThe Grammy-nominated One O’Clock Lab Band at the University of North Texas will tour Europe this October, including performances at the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival — one of Ireland’s biggest jazz events. Festival organizers have billed the band as “widely reckoned to be the best college jazz big band in the world today” and “one of the best ensembles to perform in Cork in recent years.” Jazz Ministry at Saint Peter’s - All Nite Soul: Sunday, October 10The Jazz Ministry at Saint Peter’s Church - All Nite Soul: Sunday, October 10, 2010 – 5 PM Vespers, 7 PM Concert Saint Peter’s Church, 619 Lexington (at 54th Street), New York City Cecil Taylor And Amiri Baraka Perform In BarcelonaDiction and Contradiction, the new biopic on jazz maestro Cecil Taylor features a clip of Taylor on stage with long-time friend and poet Amiri Baraka in Barcelona, Spain. Half Note Records Releases Two Powerful RecordingsHALF NOTE ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF TWO POWERFUL RECORDINGS KENNY WERNER - “NO BEGINNING, NO END” featuring Joe Lovano and Judi Silvano CONRAD HERWIG - “THE LATIN SIDE OF HERBIE HANCOCK” featuring Eddie Palmieri and Randy Brecker Pianist Geri Allen & narrator Fr. Peter F. O'Brien S.J. celebrate Mary Lou Williams centennial with Aardvark Jazz Orchestra -- May 9thAardvark Jazz Orchestra with special guests Geri Allen, pianist and Father Peter F. O’Brien, narrator; Mary Lou Williams Centennial Celebration: From Swing to Sacred Music, a Journey of Faith Gary Lucas: Jazz Guitarist Adds Dimension To The Theater ExperienceJazz guitarist Gary Lucas has been involved in a number of music projects including many sponsored by the Film Society of Lincoln Center. In the last thirty years, he has composed scores for film and television in addition to leading jazz ensembles in performing live music during the showcase of classic films at music festivals and local theaters around the world. His latest project is a score that he composed for the classic film "Dracula" which he will premiere at the 48th New York Film Festival in Fall 2010. Ron Kaplan, Kapland Records and American Songbook Preservation SocietyGreetings one and all… Happy Holidays and New Year too! A few updates from Ron Kaplan, Kapland Records and American Songbook Preservation Society. UNT One O’Clock Lab Band album nominated for two GrammysThe album Lab 2009 by the University of North Texas One O'Clock Lab Band, directed by Steve Wiest, has received Grammy nominations for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album and Best Instrumental Composition (for "Ice-Nine" by Steve Wiest). The 52nd Annual Grammy Awards will be held Jan. 31, 2010. FOURTH SERIES OF AWARD-WINNING JAZZ ICONS DVDSNEW SERIES OF JAZZ ICONS DVDS FEATURES VINTAGE UNSEEN CONCERTS FEATURING COLEMAN HAWKINS, JIMMY SMITH, WOODY HERMAN, ART FARMER, ERROLL GARNER, ANITA O'DAY, ART BLAKEY Esthema, World Fusion Ensemble New CD ReleaseWORLD FUSION ENSEMBLE, ESTHEMA RELEASES NEW CD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2009 TITLED THE HERENESS AND NOWNESS OF THINGS Oz Noy 'Schizophrenic' - Own It Sept. 22, 2009Oz Noys new CD "Schizophrenic" features: Steve Lukather , drummer Dave Weckl , Noy’s longtime cohorts, skins bashers Keith Carlock and Anton Fig, bassist Will Lee, and keyboardists Chris Palmaro, Ricky Peterson, Shai Bachar. Release date: September 22, 2009. |


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