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 11.03.2014 By organically blending elements of electronica and ambient music with bits of chamber music and jazz, the innovative trio of pianist Michele Cavallari, bassist Luca Fogagnolo and drummer Guiliano Ferrari has come up with a wholly unique sound onElec3Cities that may establish a daring new direction for the piano trio. This delicate balance of electronic experimentalism and acoustic piano jazz has been evolving gradually from the group's initial release in 2006, Adoption, and continued on 2007's Decoupage read more 11.03.2014 Following on the heels of their successful collaboration on 2013's Slobber Pup, one of the most intensely throbbing releases in the RareNoise catalog, keyboardist Jamie Saft and guitarist Joe Morris have reunited for another potent and provocative offering in Plymouth. Joining them on the three expansive pieces that comprise this purely improvised set are the indelible rhythm tandem of bassist Chris Lightcap and drummer Gerald Cleaver, who have played together in various settings (including Morris' quartet) since the late '90s, and rising star avant garde guitarist Mary Halvorson (a former student of Morris'). read more 11.03.2014 For those who fear that jazz is taking itself too "seriously" and losing its sense of fun and abandon, ES2's new CD AlgoRhythms (on Twin Rivers Recordings) will bring a sigh of relief – followed by a big smile. The brainchild of trombonist Erick Storckman and keyboardist Eliot Smith, ES2 makes the kind of music that turns a club into a party and a concert hall into a revival meeting. With no pretension, and a focus on jubilant expression and rollicking swing, AlgoRhythms takes an unfettered approach in the spirit of the Mingus small groups - with a great big sound, infectious compositions and explosive energy. read more 11.03.2014 E. J. Decker - A Job Of Work (Tales of the Great Recession) CD Release Event - Friday, March 14, 2014 - Ashford & Simpson's Sugar Bar (254 W.72nd St. (bet. Bdwy & West End Ave.). Featuring E. J. Decker, vocals, Claire Daly, baritone sax, Elizabeth Frascoia, trombone, Joe Vincent Tranchina, piano, Saadi Zain, bass, Jacob Melchior, drums. A Job of Work (Tales of the Great Recession), an album of stories, provides a jazz take on the economic collapse. This timely blues & ballad-rich project, which Decker refers to as "low notes for low times, " features E. J.'s rich, baritone voice and his re-arrangements of nine jazz standards, plus jazz thoughts on three folk & country tunes, read more11.03.2014 Flushing Town Hall Upcoming Music Events: Trumpeters in Queens featuring Ron Horton's Sextet and Josh Deutsch's Pannonia. Friday, March 14, 2014, 8:00 PM. What do Louis Armstrong, Dizzy Gillespie and Clark Terry all have in common? They're not only masters of the trumpet, but they are musical innovators who called Queens home. The "Trumpeters of Queens" series continues with Ron Horton's Sextet and Josh Deutsch's Pannonia. read more 11.03.2014 The Jazz Bridge Third Wednesdays Neighborhood Concerts Series in Media at the Unitarian Universalist Church presents pianist Bob Cohen and his trio on Wednesday, March 19. Showtime is 7:30 p.m., tickets are $10, $5 for students and are available only at the door of the church at 145 West Rose Tree Road, Media. read more 10.03.2014 Dave Stryker Quartet w/ special guest Steve Nelson "Eight Track" CD Release Party Sat Apr 12 – 8:00 and 10:00pm at Trumpets (6 Depot Square, Montclair, NJ). Featuring Dave Stryker –guitar, Steve Nelson – vibraphone, Jared Gold – organ, Adam Nussbaum – drums. read more
09.03.2014 The Inaugural Big Blues Bender ( Sep 25-29, 2014 ) at the Riviera Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, NV features a Grammy winning line-up of music superstars including legendary B.B. King and many more. Event packages and VIP experiences are on sale now. read more  06.03.2014 Leo Kottke will perform at City Winery (155 Varick Street (between Spring and Vandam Streets), New York, New York 10013) 3/9 & 3/10. Leo Kottke is known for a fingerpicking style that draws on influences from blues, jazz, and folk music, and for syncopated, polyphonic melodies.After hitchhiking across the country as an itinerant musician, Kottke settled in the Twin Cities area and become a fixture on the city's folk club circuit and issued his 1969 debut LP. After developing a love for the country-blues of Mississippi John Hurt, read more03.03.2014 When you think of hot blues slide guitarists names like Johnny Winter, Eric Clapton, and Ry Cooder come to mind.But one new-generation axe master stands alone – guitar renegade Eli Cook, who will be opening for legendary Johnny Winter at SXSW in Austin, TX on March 12th . The legendary Son House (1902-1988) was known to say "Blues is a feelin'". read more 27.02.2014 Straight ahead promotions announced the band lineup for moody scott historic 50 year music anniversary and cd releae party the event will be held on saturday may 3rd under the tecopa bright night stars featuring a host of quality .live entertainment and arrayof awesome louisiana ceole cajun foods and chef john pastels bistro ted roberson has performed with such legendary artists as bill dogett les cooper of the hit instrumental wiggle wobbler performed with soul singer don covey read more
 08.03.2014 Harry Belafonte, iconic musician, songwriter, and activist, was presented with a Berklee honorary doctor of music degree by the college's president Roger H. Brown last night at a concert in his honor at Boston's Berklee Performance Center. The degree was awarded in recognition of Belafonte's inspiring musical and humanitarian achievements, exposing America to world music and challenging and overturning racial barriers across the globe. read more 03.03.2014 When rapper Eminem made his 1999 debut with the ground breaking hit "My Name Is" from his "The Slim Shady LP" project, he turned the music scene upside down and positioned himself as the "Rap God" he is today. Fifteen years later, female rapper Amber Glass is vying for the "Rap Goddess" throne. Spitting fierce lyrical fury with feminine flow, the new artist, from Power Moves Media, pays tribute to the rap legend with a bold, unapologetic remake of his "My Name Is" single via a vibrantly viscious video release. read more01.03.2014 The Frederick Coffee Company and Café, Frederick, Maryland's favorite place for fine food, coffee, desserts and entertainment by the area's finest musicians, welcomes back one of their most unique entertainers, Randy Windtalker Motz, with his mesmerizing multimedia show. On Saturday evening, March 8th, from 8:00pm to 10:00pm, relax and enjoy Windtalker's distinctive style of contemporary Native American-style flute music described as "Native SoundScapes." read more 26.02.2014 Berklee College of Music president Roger H. Brown will present an honorary doctor of music degree to iconic musician, songwriter, and activist Harry Belafonte at a Berklee tribute concert, in recognition of Belafonte's inspiring musical and humanitarian achievements. read more
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