Ahmad Jamal “Ballades” & Shahin Novrasli “From Baku to New York City”
Legendary Pianist Ahmad Jamal Releases Gorgeous, Ruminative Solo Album Alongside a Stunning Showcase for his Protégé, Azerbaijani Pianist Shahin Novrasli Due out September 13 via Jazz Village [PIAS], 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…
Read MoreNicholas Payton | “Relaxin’ With Nick” | Available October 25 via Smoke Sessions Records
Acclaimed Trumpeter, Keyboardist and Composer Nicholas Payton Takes to the Stage of Smoke Jazz & Supper Club for a Scintillating Live Double-Disc Set: Relaxin’ With Nick Performance Features Payton’s Innovative Approach to Live Performance, Accompanying His Trumpet Mastery with His Own Accompaniment on Piano and Fender Rhodes and Renowned Rhythm Section of Peter Washington and Kenny…
Read MoreAVAILABLE NOW: Vince Mendoza’s “Constant Renaissance” on BCM&D Records
AVAILABLE NOW on BCM&D Records: New Work From GRAMMY® Award-winning Composer Vince Mendoza Constant Renaissance, Inspired by Philadelphia Jazz Greats and Commissioned by Temple University Six-time GRAMMY® Award-winning composer, arranger and conductor Vince Mendoza was at Temple University and the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts this past March as part of a week-long residency with students at the Boyer…
Read MoreMari Boine Tour Announcement
Norwegian Sami Singer and Activist Mari Boine Returns to the States for a Fall Tour Mari Boine 2019 Tour Dates October 2 | Scandinavia House | New York, NY October 3 | Cedar Cultural Center | Minneapolis, MN October 5 | Chan Centre for the Performing Arts | Vancouver, Canada October 8 | Nordic Musem | Seattle, WA October 10 | The Old Church…
Read MoreUri Caine | “The Passion of Octavius Catto” | Available August 30 via 816 Music
Pianist/Composer Uri Caine Presents The Passion of Octavius Catto, in Tribute to Philadelphia’s 19th Century Freedom Fighter Octavius Catto Ten-Part Composition for Jazz Trio, Chamber Orchestra and Gospel Choir Feat. Barbara Walker Available August 30 on 816 Music In the fall of 2017 Philadelphia unveiled a statue of Octavius Catto in front of City Hall. Catto…
Read MoreMichael Brecker International Saxophone Competition
Michael Brecker International Saxophone Competition Eight Semi-Finalists to Compete at the Red Sea Jazz Festival in Eilat, Israel (August 25 – 27) Semi-Finalists of the Inaugural Competition are Artem Badenko, Niall Cade, Nathan Bellott, Alex Hahn, Sheridan Hitchcock, Sean Payne, Daniel Varga & Alex Weitz First Prize: $12,500 / Second Prize: $7,500 / Third Prize:…
Read MoreAVAILABLE NOW: Ivo Perelman & Matthew Shipp’s “Efflorescence Vol. 1” on Leo Records
AVAILABLE NOW on Leo Records: Ivo Perelman & Matthew Shipp Celebrate Perelman’s 30th Anniversary and Tireless Push Past 100 Albums with Efflorescence Vol. 1 Efflorescence Vol. 2 Set to Release Fall 2019 Tenor saxophonist Ivo Perelman and pianist Matthew Shipp have both attested frequently to their remarkably close relationship, which has invited comparisons to John Coltrane and McCoy Tyner, Paul…
Read MoreAVAILABLE NOW: Steve Cole’s “Gratitude” via Artistry Music
Saxophonist Steve Cole Shows Appreciation for Supporters with Healing Energy on Gratitude, Co-Produced by Longtime Collaborator David Mann It’s during the times when we’re confronted with life’s hardest struggles that we learn to appreciate the humanity around us. On his latest album, Gratitude, saxophonist Steve Cole offers thanks for the people who’ve helped see him through some of his…
Read MoreOrice Jenkins | “Centennial Cole” | Available September 20 via Truth Revolution Recording Collective
Vocalist Orice Jenkins Celebrates 100th Birthday of Legendary Singer/Pianist Nat “King” Cole on Heartfelt New Album Centennial Cole Available September 20 via Truth Revolution Recording Collective Album Combines Classic & Modern Jazz with Classical Influences to Pay Homage to Iconic Performer Given the substantial impact he had on the music and culture of his time, it can…
Read MoreJAS & Frost School of Music Two-Week Student Residency
The Inaugural JAS Academy Presented by Jazz Aspen Snowmass in Collaboration with the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami Set for August 4 — 19 in Aspen Jazz Greats Artistic Director & Six-Time GRAMMY® Award Winner Christian McBride with JAS President/CEO Jim Horowitz to be Joined by Multi-GRAMMY® Nominee Dean Shelly Berg & Frost Faculty In Newly…
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