CD/DOWNLOAD/ALBUM: Albert Rivera Releases "Inner Peace" on Turnaround Records

Celebrated jazz saxophonist Albert Rivera, in concert with Turnaround Records, announces the upcoming release on August 17, 2010, of his second album on Turnaround Records, entitled Inner Peace. This album is a contemporary addition to Rivera’s unique collection of smooth, musical grooves that includes his highly acclaimed first album, Re-Introduction…

First Listen: David Karsten Daniels And Fight The Big Bull, ‘I Mean To Live Here Still’

When a folky singer-songwriter in California and an adventurous nine-piece jazz band from central Virginia set Henry David Thoreau’s poetry to music, the results were exuberant, messy and glorious.

Charlie Haden And Keith Jarrett Channel The Standards

After three decades without a collaboration, the jazz legends have teamed up for a new record called Jasmine . The piano-and-bass duo recorded the album in Jarrett’s home studio, channeling the standards with innovative improvisation. ? E-Mail This ???? ? Add to Del.icio.us

PERFORMANCE/TOUR: Mingus Big Band: Live at Jazz Standard Album Release Concert 4.19 @ Jazz Standard, NYC

MONDAY APRIL 19TH MINGUS CELEBRATION @ JAZZ STANDARD Approaching the 88th birthday of Charles Mingus, Jazz Standard (116 East 27th Street, NYC)presents a special gift to Mingus fans with the album release of Mingus Big Band: Live at Jazz Standard (Release Date: 4.19.10). Recorded live on New Years Eve 2008 as part of a nationwide NPR-WBGO Toast of the Nation broadcast, the CD celebrates some of …

Christian Scott, Pouring Emotion Into Music

The jazz trumpeter chats about and performs songs from his album Yesterday You Said Tomorrow . He tells guest host Audie Cornish about how he developed his signature breathy sound, and his education in jazz which came from his family, formal schooling, and the clubs in his hometown of New Orleans

Jazz Ensemble Empirical, Recalling Eric Dolphy

Out ‘n’ In, the latest album from jazz ensemble Empirical, is a tribute to the late musician Eric Dophy. The album contains six original pieces that adopt Dolphy’s style and adaptations of two songs from his album Out to Lunch! ? E-Mail This ???? ? Add to Del.icio.us

It’s Over Now: Songs For Heartbreakers

Lovey-dovey romantic types get all the attention on Valentine’s Day. But not everyone wants to be in love right about now, and some relationships just happen to be hitting their expiration date this very minute. Listen to five songs that are perfect for those looking to break someone’s heart

AWARD: Terence Blanchard Nominated for Best Improvised Jazz Solo at the Upcoming 52nd Grammy Awards (All About Jazz)

TERENCE BLANCHARD NOMINATED FOR BEST IMPROVISED JAZZ SOLO AT THE UPCOMING 52ND GRAMMY AWARDS;WORLD REKNOWNED TRUMPET PLAYER AND COMPOSER WILL ALSO RECEIVE FRANCE’S GRAND PRIX DU DISQUE 2009 Blanchard’s soundtrack composition for Cadillac Records also nominated, for Best Compilation Soundtrack Album For Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media…

CD/DOWNLOAD/ALBUM: Jazz Master Joe Locke’s New Album "For the Love of You" to be Released by E1 Music on January 26 (All About Jazz)

JAZZ MASTER JOE LOCKE’S NEW ALBUM “FOR THE LOVE OF YOU”TO BE RELEASED BY E1 MUSIC JANUARY 26th, 2010…

Local band The Work hosting annual Christmas Jam concert (The Greenville News)

The 8th annual Christmas Jam Benefit Show, staged by local band The Work, will bring more than 30 musicians to the Handlebar to pound out everything from jazz and blues to funk, country, rock and more.

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