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Kelly Green's 'Seems' (Green Soul Studios)
28.03.2024 Kelly Green is a brilliant pianist, vocalist, and composer who has an inimitable presence on the NYC Jazz scene. Having headlined iconic venues including The Kennedy Center, Dizzy's Jazz Club, and the DC Jazz Festival and having shared stages with jazz giants such as Steve Wilson, George Coleman, and Scott Robinson, read more

CAROL GREEN, A MAJOR FORCE IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY, PASSES AWAY
28.03.2024 Carol Green, the Chair of the Redwood Entertainment group of companies passed away on March 20th at the age of 63. She was born on Nov. 10, 1960 in Westbury, New York and grew up as part of a family very much involved in show business. read more

Madeleine Peyroux Returns with Courageous & Eclectic New Album
28.03.2024 Acclaimed jazz singer, songwriter and interpreter Madeleine Peyroux will release Let's Walk, her first album in six years, on June 28th. The new songs present sides of the artist only touched on in the past. The collection is her most diverse, intimate and bold work as she shares thoughtful and revealing views on personal and societal concerns. Peyroux offers hope through understanding and community by using one of our most unifying means, music. read more

Zaccai Curtis' 'Cubop Lives!' is due out May 10, 2024 via Truth Revolution Recording Collective
28.03.2024 Zaccai Curtis is a multi-faceted pianist for whom every side of his work gleams. Equal parts performer, composer, educator, and producer, Curtis has won himself esteem in each area as he vibrantly showcases his mastery of both the Jazz and Afro-Cuban Jazz lineages. read more

Lizzy & the Triggermen Appearing at Joe's Pub April 6th
28.03.2024 Acclaimed LA swing band, Lizzy & the Triggermen, make their NYC debut on Sat, April 6th with 2 shows at Joe's Pub Dubbed "10-piece jazz sensations" by LA Weekly and hot off their sold out shows at the Tucson Jazz Festival and San Diego Jazz Party, Lizzy & the Triggermen transport you back to the Swing Era, but with a sound and swagger that is thrillingly new (think Duke Ellington meets Amy Winehouse). read more

Guitarist and Composer Aleksi Glick's New Trio Album: World Traveler
27.03.2024 World Traveler, the new album from guitarist and composer Aleksi Glick, straddles several genres with his dynamic trio while remaining true to his distinct musical voice and vision. Glick shows his depth as a guitarist, equally adept at delivering subtle melodies and blistering solos. read more

(SAT, 4/6) Armstrong Now: Louis at Newport
27.03.2024 "Armstrong Now: Louis at Newport" featuring Marquis Hill, Bruce Harris, and Anthony Hervey brings together this generation's leading trumpeters to explore the Armstrong Archives through a contemporary lens. This past fall they performed at the legendary Newport Jazz Festival, celebrating the rich legacy of Armstrong at Newport to an enthusiastic audience of 3, 000 Jazz lovers. read more

blues and rock news

People of all Faiths Welcome to In-The-Bowery ‘s Good Friday Blues Service 3.29.24 12:00-3:00 pm
23.03.2024 Staying true to its long history and commitment to justice and mercy through worship and the arts, poetry, dance, and historic preservation, St. Mark's Church In-The-Bowery, the Rev Anne Marie Witchger, Priest in Charge announces plans for its annual Good Friday Blues on Friday, March 29th noon to 3:00 p.m. read more

Maitland Jazz & Blues Festival Returns April 5-6, 2024 For Two Days of Two Stages And 12 Bands
14.03.2024 The Maitland Jazz and Blues Festival presented by Duke Energy on April 5-6, 2024 will showcase some of the best local and touring artists – 13 bands in all – on two stages for a non-stop music celebration. The city's biggest music event of the year features 12 bands on two stages along with great food and drinks, crafts and vendors and lots of kids activities. General admission is FREE. Special VIP guest packages are available for purchase. read more

New J.P. Soars release from Little Village for you!
14.03.2024 Little Village is so elated to announce our first new recording for 2024, J.P. Soars' Little Village exciting debut recording, Brick By Brick! This BLUES MUSIC AWARD nominated multi-instrumentalist blues & roots rocker/singer/songwriter supreme is such a special talent; a dedicated and passionate musician with an eclectic range of styles and original, witty, catchy songwriting with phenomenal musical ability! read more

Slash Announces S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Blues Festival All-Star Lineup Ft. Warren Haynes, Keb’ ‘Mo, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Samantha Fish, ZZ Ward, Robert Randolph, Eric Gales, and more
12.03.2024 Following the announcement of his highly anticipated sixth solo album Orgy of the Damned, due out May 17 on Gibson Records, the iconic, GRAMMY -winning guitarist and songwriter SLASH, has confirmed a North American tour in celebration of the Blues this summer. read more

world music news

Brazilian Music Foundation "10th Year Anniversary" Concert
19.03.2024 Dear friends, We are very excited to celebrate our 10th Anniversary on May 9th, 2024, 8:30PM, at The National Opera Center by presenting a concert entitled: Brazilian Rhythms and Styles "A Crossover From Classical to Popular Music" Our music is our story! read more

Yang Zhang 2024 New Age Radio Notes Awards for Best New Age Electronic Music Album
28.02.2024 Based on her success in the 2023 Global Music Awards, winning gold in 2 categories i.e. Best New Age & Best Composer, Yang Zhang's "The Touch of The Surging Tide" continues its glory by winning credits. She won 2 gold medals at the 2023 Little Talents Awards for Best Fusion & Best Composer. read more

Maori Artist & Storyteller Stan Walker Debuts Live Version of "I Am" from Ava Duvernay's Film 'Origin'
08.02.2024 Aotearoa, New Zealand-based Maori artist and storyteller STAN WALKER (tribe affiliations: Tuhoe, Ngai TeRangi, Ngati Ranginui, Ngati Pukenga, Tuhourangi Ngati Wahiao, Ngati Porou, Ngati Whakaue and Ngai Tahu) has today released a new live version of his latest track, 'I AM, ' an original song created for Academy Award nominated filmmaker, Ava DuVernay's latest film ORIGIN. read more

Badi Assad Appearing at The Public Theater Tuesday, February 20th Doors 6 PM
06.02.2024 Badi Assad, the remarkable Brazilian artist, defies music genres with her voice, guitar, and percussion talents. She's known for singing while playing guitar and bass, using mouth percussion to create unique percussive sounds. Born in São Paulo, she pioneered the "one-woman-band" style, blending vocal percussion and body rhythms. After collaborating in Mulheres de Hollanda, she gained recognition through albums like Solo and Chameleon, despite facing focal dystonia. In 2020, she released Around the World, and in 2021, she was featured on Arooj Aftab's GRAMMY-winning Vulture Prince. Her journey continued with Ilha in 2022, and she is currently touring the world in support of this great catalogue of beloved and fresh Brazilian music. read more


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