jazz News

The Aardvark Jazz Orchestra, (Mark Harvey music director) will celebrate jazz great Mary Lou Williams on March 16, 2011 at 7:00 pm, at Eastern Connecticut State University, Shafer Auditorium, Willimantic, CT. Tickets $10. Info: 860-465-0036.

Skywards Dubai International Jazz Festival receives another reward for what it offered at its' 9th edition in terms of organization, line-up and quality of entertainment.

DockterFarrell are Six hard working Jazz musicians with a common love of that Funky stuff that gets people on the dance floor. They've got together to bring you a brand new Funk group. Launching their new website is very exciting, check it out!

Miami’s award-winning, Latin funk fusionistas will release their debut recording digitally and on CD Tuesday, March 15th and mark the occasion with an appearance on WDNA 88.9 FM’s Sound Theory Live program & at The Stage Miami Friday, March 18th.

Awards: The buzz word at the Pink Slipper Dance Studio during it's 2010-2011 season. Studio owner, Michele Stewart, received an award for passing on the love of dance to students, including the new performance company, Pink Perfection.

New Jazz Piano Lesson on Dominant Chordscales with Online Video, Immediate Feedback Quizzes, Downloadable PDF Practice Sessions with Custom Playalongs.

Music, Laughter & Girlfriends Reign with the Bitchin’ Babes! They perform 8 p.m. Friday, March 18, at BIG ARTS Schein Performance Hall, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, Florida. Tickets are general admission $41, Loge $46, Student $15. Call (239) 395-0900.

On Friday, February 25, 2011, at its annual celebration for Black History Month, host delancyhill P.A., will honor attorney John Kozyak for his inspiring advocacy in fostering mentorship opportunities for minority law students in Florida.

Gostai will present its Jazz mobile telepresence at CeBIT. For this occasion, Jazz now features an LCD screen which shows the face of the person controlling the robot. CeBIT will be the first time Gostai shows this new design for Jazz.

Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks take the stage 8 p.m. Saturday, April 9, at BIG ARTS. BIG ARTS Schein Performance Hall is located at 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. Tickets are general admission $41, Loge $46, Student $15. Call (239) 395-0900 for more info.

Canadian Brass/HipHop band, My Son The Hurricane is preparing to release their debut full length album, "You Can't Do This" on April 5th, 2011. Band is currently seeking reviews/features/song spotlights etc. Contact andrew@eventsouth.com for details

Skywards Dubai International Jazz Festival 2011 ties up its 9th edition with more sold out shows and an ascending attendance record!

CD Release Date – March 1st, 2011 Press Information: John Bercaw, Jazz Master is releasing his latest rendition of 'Bevis' Tracks will range from original cuts to covers and highlight the incredible range that John presents...

Serbian Jazz Trio, Woodcock Group, has signed a record deal this week with Sunset Jazz Recordings.

FREE 30 minute sample classes will be offered from 12-4pm: Ballet NEXT, LA Street Jazz, Contemporary, Hip-hop Intro, Intermediate Hip-hop, Breakin', Xtreme Abs n Backs & the Award-winning Cardio JAMZ! Dance Zone dance team audition follows 4:30-6:30p

Clarke Wins for Best Contemporary Jazz Album for The Stanley Clarke Band

"New Orleans is the greatest city in the world," said Shewell. "A home away from home. I never feel more like myself than when I'm down there. Beautiful culture and a beautiful city. I hope to someday move there."

BetDeez Jazz Lounge welcomes Charlotte-area recording artist.

The Georgia Music Awards is hosting its inaugural event to recognize regional and youth musicians statewide in Georgia.

Jade Hendrix to play the Catalina Jazz Club march 9th 2011

Ironhorse Music Group LLC producer/recording artist DougSimpson to host Coming Straight From The Realside 2 Mixtape

Amigos Sin Barreras/Friends Without Barriers unites with A Better Community For All to support the launch of the Forever Campaign for Global Humanitarian Relief via the April 27, 2011 ABC4All/Jazz For Peace Concert in Los Angeles, California.

Members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Milwaukee Chamber Orchestra come together once again for "The Escapist" the latest recording by composer/guitarist, Jason Seed.

The 2nd Editon Of The Jazz World Tied Up On Januray 28th, At The Walk Jbr With The Most Exciting Show of Sharrie Williams and her fellow musicians!

Vermont-based NGO, People Helping People Global, is hosting its second annual Valentine’s Day Charity Brunch at the Holiday Inn in South Burlington. There will be live jazz, full brunch service, and a silent auction.

A closer look at this multi-talented Mother, Singer and Performer.

Infant King Records and Communitas Supportive Care Society present: Sounds of Celebration Concert , Friday, March 11, 2011 at 7pm. Tickets $15, available at Communitas or House of James.

Lolita “Lea” Sweet, known for her fusion of country and soul music, joined by rock vocalist Jimi Jamison of Survivor and ZZ Top, will be performing at Yoshi’s Jazz Club in San Francisco. All proceeds will benefit a local education program.

The San Francisco based music entertainment company stands among the top five percent of wedding professionals in the WeddingWire community, representing quality and service excellence within the wedding industry.

Learn how chordscales for minor ii-V-i progressions are derived and see how Miles Davis uses them in his solo to the tune It Could Happen to You from his 1956 release, Relaxin' with the Miles Davis Quintet.

Frequent finalist in major U.S. jazz piano competitions and internationally performing jazz pianist Ayako Shirasaki has launched her new website, www.ayakoshirasaki.com.

The celebrated Aardvark Jazz Orchestra (Mark Harvey, music director) returns to Scullers with Jazz Portraits, works by Harvey in honor of Senator Ted Kennedy, Duke Ellington, Mary Lou Williams, Gil Evans, Don Cherry, Jaki Byard & Brother Blue.

On January 10, 2011 Kan-Dance Studio opened its doors, introducing a new dance studio to the Tampa Bay community. The Kan-Dance Studio offers an extensive array of dance and fitness programs for students of all ages.

Inaugural Georgia Music Awards show comes to Atlanta to honor regional musicians statewide. Mark you calendars for June 18, 2011!

Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks perform 8 p.m. Saturday, April 9, at BIG ARTS, located at 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. Tickets are general admission $41, Loge $46, Student $15. Call Marks Box Office at (239) 395-0900 for tickets.

United by Kenya’s Mara River, Jazz for Peace (JFP) and A Better Community For All (ABC4All) Establish Partnership for a Better World

The Young Friends of the Saint Louis Science Center and Young Friends of Jazz St. Louis have joined together to host “Jazz Under the Stars,” a much-needed break from the winter blues and fundraiser to support the efforts of these organizations.

CRWE subsidiary company, Crown Tele Services Inc. is moving forward after dissolving its joint venture with Communication Expert Corporation and will gradually commence rolling out its internet based voice and video service IP-PBX solutions.

After years of evaluating restaurants for its Paris Insights newsletter, Discover Paris! is taking its reviews to a new level! The eleven-year-old travel planning service is launching a new series of articles entitled “Art and Food Pairings™”.

Tribal Records, the south's No.1 Jazz recording label will showcase its roster of artists at Studio 281 in Atlanta. Beginning Feb. 18, 19 and every other weekend after that, Jazz enthusiasts will be entertained by International recording artists!

With the challenges of the economy as a backdrop, the business philosophy of the “Little Label That Could" just keeps on chugging alongside the major labels going after the same goals.

Dick Hyman performs "A Century of Jazz Piano: Highlights in the History of an American Art Form" at BIG ARTS Saturday, January 8, at 8 p.m. Schein Hall is at 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. Tickets: Gen. $41, Loge $46, Student $15. (239) 395-0900.

CRWE, together with its digital network, currently provides electronic media services

Jazz fans to enjoy a wide selection of unique performances throughout seven consecutive nights.

WLTW-FM DJ comments on Marc Hoffman's eclectic jazz CD.

Beat Tape Co-Op has added The Aqua League's The Velvet Gentleman II project to its line up.

Claire P. Gordon, Duke Ellington’s secretary when she was in her 20’s, is the author of several books about jazz . 'The Color of Music', her first novel, is an unusual story about bi-racial twins. She will appear on December 23

Recording artists Marc Hoffman and Terry Peoples will entertain the crowd in the hotel's stylist Lobby Lounge in early 2011.

Grammy-nominated Stanley Clarke and fellow industry judges host performance face-off for finalists to win scholarships to Musicians Institute

In the heart of giving Dr. Butterfly will have a "Life" Fundraiser Birthday Celebration in honor of YMCA, NLWO International Ministries & SOC Afterschool Program @ the Jazz Cafe & Grille, Fri., Feb. 18, 2011 www.jazzbirthdaycelebration.eventbrite.com