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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. "The Believer" : John Coltrane Memorial Concert's 32nd annual weekend -- Sept. 26-Sept. 27, 2009THE 32ND ANNUAL JOHN COLTRANE MEMORIAL CONCERT presents “THE BELIEVER” a weekend of concerts & visual art featuring “The Believer: Concert 1” with The John Coltrane Memorial Ensemble: Carl Atkins, Leonard Brown, Sa Davis, Mark Harvey, Tim Ingles, John Lockwood, Bill Lowe, Jason Palmer, Bill Pierce, George W. Russell Jr., Syd Smart, Stan Strickland, Alvin Terry & Gary Valente; with special recognition of Edmund Barry Gaither. [Held on Saturday, September 26, 7:30 pm, at Northeastern University, Boston, MA.] And “The Believer: Concert 2” with Stan Strickland, John Lockwood, Laslzo Gardony, & Yoron Israel along with appearances by Bill Lowe, Syd Smart, Jason Palmer & Leonard Brown. [Held on Sunday, September 27, 3:00 pm, at Hibernian Hall, Roxbury, MA.] Both concerts hosted by Eric Jackson of WGBH’s “Eric in the Evening.” Accompanied by “Ascension” an exhibition of art works by the African American Master Artists in Residence Program ( AAMARP). [Exhibit runs Sept. 1-Sept. 28 at Northeastern University, Boston, MA.] Chick Corea Solo Concert This Weekend at Caramoor FestivalCARAMOOR LAUNCHES ITS FIRST-EVER FALL FESTIVAL, FEATURING JAZZ GREAT CHICK COREA IN A RARE SOLO CONCERT. OCTOBER 3, 2009 8:00 PM AT CARAMOOR CENTER FOR MUSIC AND THE ARTS Alfred Music Publishing Introduces New Jazz Play-Along Series for ImprovisationNew Improvisation Play-Along Book Leon Breeden awarded honorary doctorate at UNTLeon Breeden, director of the University of North Texas jazz studies program and the UNT One O’Clock Lab Band from 1959 to 1981, was awarded an honorary doctorate at UNT’s doctoral commencement ceremony on Aug. 14. Les Paul Passes Away at 94New York, NY…August 13, 2009…Les Paul, acclaimed guitar player, entertainer and inventor, passed away today from complications of severe pneumonia at White Plains Hospital in White Plain, New York NPR Music Offers New Albums & Classic Reissues From Jazz, Rock & Folk Artists For "Exclusive First Listen"NEW ALBUMS FROM TERENCE BLANCHARD AND JOE HENRY, AND CLASSICS FROM TIM BUCKLEY AND NEW LOST CITY RAMBLERS, ALL AVAILABLE IN AUGUST AT NPR.ORG/MUSIC iPhone App for Jazz Trumpeter Mark Rapp: Jazz Industry First!This is the first iPhone application created specifically for Mark Rapp providing a hip and effective way to communicate directly with fans while providing a unique platform to distribute engaging content. UK Jazz Radio launches on the internetAs more and more people listen to internet radio, the UK's Radio Bracknell Forest (RBF), Berkshire’s newest community internet music radio station, has combined with jazz promoter and radio production company, UK Jazz Now, to launch a global jazz radio station to broadcast non-stop jazz around the clock. Aardvark Jazz Orchestra: All BluesAardvark Jazz Orchestra: All Blues. Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 8:00 pm, one show only. Scullers Jazz Club, Doubletree Guest Suites, 400 Soldiers Field Road, Boston, MA. Admission: $18. Reservations and information: 617-562-4111 or www.scullersjazz.com. Visions of Angels, New Age Jazz from legendary guitarist Eddie Benitez, out September 1st.Announcing the new CD from Eddie Benitez, Visions of Angels, on BMG/NuGroove Records. Eddie is joined by special guest vocalist Howard Hewett for a Jazz/R&B fusion on two tracks. MaryEllen O'Brien was in the studio with Eddie and brings a glimpse of that exciting process to this news release. Attention! Upscale Classy Clients!NOW available for corporate events, holiday parties, weddings, benefits, etc.. Julie Holtzman, a Juilliard graduate, is an internationally acclaimed Concert & Jazz Pianist/Arranger and an extraordinary Jazz Cabaret/Singer in different genres including BLUES, BROADWAY AND BRAZILIAN. Since singing comes so naturally (in only 9 languages) the potential for a vast variety is an exciting option. The Highline Ballroom Piano Series - August 17-29thA Celebration of the piano featuring: THE MCCOY TYNER TRIO, CECIL TAYLOR, THE BAD PLUS, THE BENEVENTO / RUSSO DUO, IRIS DEMENT, VIENNA TENG, JEREMY DENK, PETER CINCOTTI, PHIL VASSAR, PAULA VALSTEIN with JESSE LYNN and CHRISTOPHER O' RILEY |
