By bandweblogs on Dec 1, 2008 in Albums, New Releases, Press Releases | Tags: Dave Percell, Jazz, Track Listings | 0 Comments

Acclaimed Latin Jazz and Funk Guitarist Dave Percell has just emerged to the Southern California Jazz scene with a newly released solo album, ‘Eternal Traveler’. This new, yet exceptionally talented guitarist has delivered a CD with nothing less than a brilliant display of what a #1 hit CD should contain …
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By bandweblogs on Oct 2, 2008 in Albums, Bands, New Releases, Press Releases, Videos | Tags: Festivals, Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey, Jazz, Tour Dates, youtube | 1 Comment

Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey return to Europe in October. Touring in support of ‘Lil Tae Rides Again’ (Hyena), JFJO will perform in Great Britian, Ireland, Scotland, Holland, Germany and Sweden over the course of the three week tour …
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By bandweblogs on Sep 29, 2008 in Albums, Bands, New Releases, Press Releases | Tags: Christmas, Christmas Albums, Jack Frost, Jack Frost and The Christmas Band, Jazz | 0 Comments

For this album, Jack Frost and The Christmas Band have recorded some of the most popular Christmas songs, arranged in a mixture of easy listening and jazz styles …
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By bandweblogs on Sep 26, 2008 in Albums, Press Releases | Tags: Barack Obama, Barry Manilow, Billboard Charts, Charts, Christmas, Dave Koz, Jazz, Jeff Golub, Jonathan Butler, Keiko Matsui, PBS, Tour Dates | 0 Comments

Dave Koz - Greatest Hits, the first-ever retrospective album from the renowned instrumentalist/composer, debuts at No. 1 on both Billboard’s Top Contemporary Jazz Albums chart and iTunes’ Jazz Album chart …
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By bandweblogs on May 2, 2008 in Albums, Music, New Releases, Press Releases | Tags: Jazz, Martin Taylor, Michael Parkinson, Music, Peggy Lee, Ronnie Scott's, Tour Dates | 0 Comments

Alison Burns & Martin Taylor are set to release new album, ‘1 AM’ 16th June, 2008 on P3 …
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By bandweblogs on Mar 17, 2008 in Albums, Music, New Releases, Press Releases | Tags: David Chackler, Jazz, John Salstone, Michael Lington, Music, NuGroove Records, Record Companies, Saxophone | 0 Comments

(Left photo: L-R) David Chackler, Michael Lington and NuGroove partner John Salstone. In the wake of tremendous format changes, one record label has managed to take the lead in revitalizing the contemporary jazz industry …
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By bandweblogs on Feb 8, 2008 in Bands, Music, Press Releases | Tags: Carl Evans Jr, Concerts, Events, Fattburger, Fundraisers, Humphreys, Jazz, Music, Musicians, Networking, San Diego | 1 Comment
Family, friends and fans will join together for a special event at Humphreys in honor of San Diego native Carl Evans Jr., frontman of nationally acclaimed jazz band Fattburger on Sunday, February 10, 2008 from 6 pm to 12 am.
Evans is in the midst of some serious health challenges and all proceeds collected from the [...]
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By bandweblogs on Jan 22, 2008 in Albums, Music, New Releases, Press Releases | Tags: Bass, C Sharp Consulting, Cds, Chicago, Jazz, Michael Manson, Music, Musicians, Nu Groove Records, Record Companies, Steve Stiles-Kames | 0 Comments

C Sharp Consulting, Ltd. announces the addition of recording artist Michael Manson to its roster of clients as he releases his third CD, ‘Up Front’, January 22, 2008 …
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By bandweblogs on Jan 18, 2008 in Bands, Music, Press Releases, Videos | Tags: Bobby Rae, Jazz, Maeve Royce, Mike Mainieri, Music, Musicians, Peter Gabriel, Piano, Rachel Z, Rachel Z and the Department of Good and Evil, Savoy Records, Shows, Stanley Clarke, Sting, Tony Levin, Wayne Shorter, youtube | 0 Comments

Rachel Z and the Department of Good and Evil is a new direction for modern jazz. It’s rooted firmly in tradition, yet leaps forward by blending pop and rock in unexpected ways. Respected by traditionalists and modern music fans alike …
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By bandweblogs on Jan 12, 2008 in Music, Press Releases | Tags: Barry White, Benefits, Carl Evans Jr, Clubs, Concerts, Fattburger, Fundraisers, Jazz, Martin Luther King Jr, Martin Luther King Jr Day, Music, Musicians, Nathan East, San Diego, Shows | 0 Comments
Anthology will present two concerts to benefit Carl Evans Jr., the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Concerts Benefit for Carl Evans Jr., on Sunday January 20, 2008 in San Diego, California.
Carl Evans Jr., underwent surgery on December 10, 2007 to remove his left leg below the knee. This surgery was necessary to continue his ongoing [...]
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By bandweblogs on Dec 12, 2007 in Bands, Music, Press Releases | Tags: Buffalo Music Awards, Gigs, Jack Prybylski, Jazz, Music, Musicians, Saxophone, Shows | 0 Comments

Jack Prybylski wins Best Saxophonist Award - 9th time overall, 3rd year in a row at the Buffalo Music Awards! Also - Best Small Jazz Group: First year nominated, first year won …
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By Guest on Nov 16, 2007 in Bands, Music, Reviews | Tags: Cafe Royal, Das Contras, Edinburgh, Jazz, Latin, Music, Musicians, Reggae, Shows | 0 Comments
A cold and wet November evening in Edinburgh was rapidly replaced with the welcoming warmth and soul of Das Contras in Cafe Royal.
Initial impressions of the ensemble on stage were of lounge music. But only if your lounge is painted a deep terracotta, you have a nightly group of Latino beauties dressed in tight black [...]
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By bandweblogs on Oct 16, 2007 in Albums, Music, New Releases, Press Releases | Tags: Cds, Jazz, Mark Hollingsworth, Music, Musicians, Saxophone, Smooth Jazz | 0 Comments

A passionate musical thrill seeker, ‘Chasing the Sun’ is the powerful expression of Mark Hollingsworth’s lifelong mission to search for the best in music from every style around the world [...]
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By bandweblogs on Oct 16, 2007 in Albums, Bands, Music, Press Releases | Tags: Adam Levy, Charts, David Chackler, Jay Soto, Jazz, Music, Musicians, Nu Groove Records, Promotion, Record Companies | 0 Comments

In January 2007, smooth jazz took a step “back to the future.” The legacy label Nu Groove records was re-launched after an almost 10-year hiatus [...]
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By Jenny May on Sep 14, 2007 in Bands, Music | Tags: Concerts, Department of Good and Evil, Events, Gigs, Jazz, Music, Musicians, Pianists, Piano, Rachel Z, Tour Dates | 0 Comments

Check out one of the most exciting jazz pianists on the scene - Rachel Z and her new band the Department of Good and Evil. They’re heading out on tour and possibly coming to a town near you [...]
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