Vincent Herring, Bobby Watson, Gary Bartz | “Bird at 100” on Smoke Sessions Records
Vincent Herring, Bobby Watson, and Gary Bartz Collaborate to Honor and Extol the Great Charlie Parker in Anticipation of His 100th Birthday Bird at 100, Due Out November 29 on Smoke Session Records Album Celebrates the Centenary of the Jazz Icon Live with Compositions Written or Performed by Charlie Parker and Several Pieces Penned in…
Read MorePanama Jazz Festival 2020
17th Annual Panama Jazz Festival, Dedicated to Reggie Johnson, Announced for January 13-18, 2020 Uniting internationally acclaimed jazz artists, renowned educators and jazz fans from around the globe, the 17th Panama Jazz Festival will be held January 13-18, 2020 at The City of Knowledge in Panama City, ATLAPA Convention Center and the Old Quarter of Panama City. The festival will celebrate its 17th anniversary…
Read MoreAvailable Now: Ahmad Jamal “Ballades” | Shahin Novrasli “From Baku to New York City”
AVAILABLE NOW via Jazz Village [PIAS] Legendary Pianist Ahmad Jamal Releases Gorgeous, Ruminative Solo Album Alongside a Stunning Showcase for his Protégé, Azerbaijani Pianist Shahin Novrasli Ballades Features Jamal in a Rare, Career-spanning Solo Set, Supplemented by Three Duets with Longtime Collaborator, Bassist James Cammack From Baku to New York City Pairs Novrasli with…
Read MoreNicholas Payton | “Relaxin’ with Nick” on Smoke Sessions Records
Acclaimed Trumpeter, Keyboardist & Composer Nicholas Payton Takes to the Stage of Smoke Jazz & Supper Club for a Scintillating Live Date with the Renowned Rhythm Section Peter Washington and Kenny Washington Live Double Disc Set, Relaxin’ with Nick, Available October 25 via Smoke Sessions Records Nicholas Payton has evolved a singular approach to live performance,…
Read MoreYoun Sun Nah | “Immersion” on Warner Music Groups ARTS MUSIC Division
Youn Sun Nah Shows She is a Citizen of the World on Eclectically Powerful New Album Immersion Available September 27 via Warner Music Group’s Arts Music Division Lead Single “In My Heart” + Pre-Order Available Friday, September 6 with Companion Music Video “The Korean vocalist presented her set’s sumptuous music, she and her rich…
Read MoreAVAILABLE NOW: Veronica Swift’s “Confessions” on Mack Avenue Records
AVAILABLE NOW on Mack Avenue Records Rising Young Vocalist Veronica Swift Shines Light on Oft-Overlooked Songs with Relatable Meaning on New Album, Confessions Album Features Bands Led by Benny Green and Emmet Cohen Photo Credit: Raj Naik “Swift is a 25-year-old vocalist of nimble grace and forceful disclosure, as if Annie Ross had gotten more…
Read MoreBria Skonberg | “Nothing Never Happens” | Available November 1
Trumpeter/Vocalist Bria Skonberg to Release Cathartic, Emotionally Expansive Album: Nothing Never Happens — Available November 1 Skonberg Offers Gritty Originals and Covers by Queen and a Beatles-Ellington Mash-up Poised to be one of the most versatile and imposing musicians of her generation… Bria Skonberg looks like a Scandinavian angel, plays trumpet like a red hot…
Read MoreMichael Brecker International Saxophone Competition: Results
Alex Hahn Wins First Prize at Inaugural Michael Brecker International Saxophone Competition Second Prize: Alex Weitz Third Prize: Artem Badenko First Prize: $12,500 / Second Prize: $7,500 / Third Prize: $2,500 “Michael Brecker is one of the most complete saxophonists of the post-John Coltrane era.” – Ravi Coltrane “…he was a hero to me right from…
Read MoreLeslie Pintchik | “Same Day Delivery” | Available October 18
Pianist & Composer Leslie Pintchik Releases Seventh Album Same Day Delivery: Leslie Pintchik Trio Live Available October 18 via Pintch Hard Records Album Release Event at Jazz at Kitano on Thursday, November 21 in NYC “…a composer of emotional depth and effortless lyricism… her tunes are subtle, intriguing and seductive…” — DownBeat “A crafty, lyrically…
Read MoreErroll Garner “Octave Remastered Series” from Mack Avenue Music Group & Octave Music
Mack Avenue Music Group & Octave Music Proudly Announce the Octave Remastered Series Newly Restored and Expanded Editions of 12 Classic Albums from Acclaimed Jazz Legend Erroll Garner First Four Releases – Dreamstreet, Closeup in Swing, One World Concert, A New Kind of Love – Available September 27 One New Remastered Album to Follow Each…
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