Reverend Zen Receives 2 Finalist Awards in the 2007 Unisong International Song Contest
New York's Reverend Zen receives two Finalist Awards in the 11th Annual Unisong International Song Contest. - 2007-09-21
Dallas Blues Festival Invokes the Spirit of Blind Lemon Jefferson
The Blind Lemon Blues Festival will take place September 15, 2007 in Dallas, Texas at Poor David's Pub from 7 pm - 1:30 am. Doors open at 6:15 pm, and performing artists include Bob Brozman, Aaron Burton & Cheryl Arena, Texas Slim & JMAC and K.M. Williams. Tickets are on sale now at BlindLemonBluesFest.com - 2007-08-29
All Star Experience Hendrix Tour Brings Jimi's Music to the Concert Stage Again
Legendary rock and blues artists on tour performing the music of Jimi Hendrix. Participating artists include Buddy Guy, Robert Randolph, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Jonny Lang, Robbie Krieger of the Doors, former Rolling Stones member Mick Taylor and Billy Cox and Mitch Mitchell of the Jimi Hendrix Experience. - 2007-08-24
Bernie Worrell Releases Improv Record With Guests Warren Haynes and Mike Gordon
Bernie Worrell is set to release Improvisczario on September 11th, 2007, with a little help from his friends as Warren Haynes and Mike Gordon make guest appearances on Worrell's new instrumentals record. - 2007-08-21
Crooner to Perform for President Bush
Crooner Brian Evans will perform for a private event in Austin, Texas, with President George W. Bush in attendance. - 2007-08-18
A 40-Year Musical Passion Leads to Collaboration with Grammy Winning Producer
The result of this reunion is a superb collection of songs written in the Country Blues Boogie genre. - 2007-08-01
Tanglewood Jazz Festival 2007 Presented by the Boston Symphony Orchestra
The Boston Symphony Orchestra Presents the 2007 Tanglewood Jazz Festival in Lenox, MA, featuring the best artists in jazz today. Labor Day Weekend, August 31-September 2 in the Berkshires. - 2007-07-30
Jude Johnstone's New Jazz/Blues CD, "Blue Light," on BoJak Records with National Distribution by Redeye Sets August 21 as Release Date
Singer-songwriter Jude Johnstone's new CD "Blue Light" on independent label BoJak Records hits the streets August 21 following her two critically acclaimed CDs "Coming of Age," and "On a Good Day." CD is dedicated to legendary engineer/producer Henry Lewy, who produced Johnstone early in her career. - 2007-07-24
Crooner Brian Evans Performs on 'So You Think You Can Dance' on Fox
Crooner Brian Evans' version of the song "It Had To Be You" will be featured on the hit show "So You Think You Can Dance" this Wednesday, July 18th, to millions of viewers. - 2007-07-16
Iv'Joy Records Release "Of When You Came" by Clark Ingram
Iv'Joy Records announces the release "Of When You Came," a two disc, jazz flavored easy-listening CD by Clark Ingram. The CD is 18 sides produced, arranged and conducted by one of New York's finest producers, David Berger. - 2007-07-11
Preservation Hall Bridges Past with Present in its New Release, 'Made in New Orleans: The Hurricane Sessions'
Box set includes rare unreleased recordings, original photographs, DVD and more from the Preservation Hall Jazz Band musical archives (www.preservationhall.com). National Release Date- Tuesday July 24, 2007. - 2007-06-29
Music Royalty Comes Together To Pay Tribute To Fats Domino On New CD: 'Goin' Home'
Landmark recording to benefit Tipitina's Foundation mission of saving the musical culture of New Orleans; Vanguard Records to release double disc set on September 25th. - 2007-06-28
Andy Milne & Gregoire Maret Duo Debut Album Scenarios Releases June 26, 2007 in USA
Cinematic piano/harmonica duets prove Milne and Maret are among today's most notable jazz musicians "These two musicians are seminal representatives of today's jazz" - Toots Thielemans - 2007-06-26
International Drum Legend, Ignacio Berroa Walks Home with '07 Award for 'Best International Jazz Album of the Year' for 'CODES'
With eight intimate tracks, Codes is not only an International winner at the Danish Music Awards 2007, it also celebrates an experiential masterpiece. - 2007-06-22
Boston Symphony Orchestra Announces 2007 Tanglewood Jazz Festival Lineup
Hugh Masekela, Kevin Mahogany, Red Holloway, Cyrus Chestnut, Cesar Camargo Mariano, Romero Lubambo, Leny Adrade, and the Maria Schneider Orchestra added to lineup for Boston Symphony Orchestra's 2007 Tanglewood Jazz Festival August 31-September 2, Lenox, Massachusetts. Full lineup includes Kurt Elling, Randy Crawford and Joe Sample, Marian McPartland, Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band, Hank Jones, Roberta Gambarini, Ahmad Jamal and Jimmy Heath. - 2007-06-13
Legendary Musician Fats Domino Autographs One-of-a-Kind Baldwin 'Green' Piano to Aid Global Green USA's New Orleans Environmental Rebuild
Legendary musician and New Orleans native Fats Domino sat at a one-of-a-kind Baldwin Baby Grand 'Green' Piano while visiting the International House hotel in New Orleans. While there he serenaded the crowd by singing one of his all time classic hits "Ain't That a Shame" then signed the piano to support the recent initiative to rebuild New Orleans "green" and sustainable. The "Green" piano is made from wood legally harvested from areas that pose no threat to conservation valued forests or violate any civil rights. - 2007-06-08
Piaf Interest Surges - Raquel Bitton Leads Edith Piaf Revival
French Jazz singer Raquel Bitton re-release tribute CD "Raquel Bitton sings Edith Piaf"
Also in distribution is a new Piaf Film on DVD (Lionsgate Films) "PIAF: her story, her songs"- written by and starring Raquel Bitton, a feature film that captures the essence of Edith Piaf and tells her story through her music. - 2007-06-04
Austin TX Gets Ready to Get Funky at FunkFest 2007 Featuring Members of The Meters, Nevilles, Galactic, Karl Denson
FunkFest is focused on the special collaborations and side-projects of the musical greats of funk, soul, jazz and boogaloo that happen as late-night shows during the New Orleans Jazz Festival.
The line-up includes Leo Nocentelli (The Meters), members of the Nevilles, Galactic, Karl Denson and more.
The event will partially benefit Meals on Wheels and More in Austin Texas.
While independent of Summer NAMM, FunkFest coincides with this music-industry event in Austin Texas. - 2007-05-29
Reverend Zen Nominated for Best Song in the 2007 Los Angeles Music Awards
Reverend Zen's "Dangerous Times" receives Best Song nomination in L.A. Music Awards. - 2007-05-16
Your Songs - The Music of Elton John Releases on ObliqSound
Master jazz musicians Pietro Tonolo, Steve Swallow, Gil Goldstein and Paul Motian collaborate on surprising and delightful homage to Elton John. - 2007-05-16
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