Entries Tagged as 'Jazz News'
Billet-Deux Launches New CD “Deux”
Billet-Deux, the northwest modern gypsy jazz quintet, is proud to announce the release of their second CD - “Deux”.
The CD features the unique sound of the group which consists of acoustic solo guitarist Troy Chapman, cellist James Hinkley, bassist Michael Yocco, rhythm guitarist Josephina Hunner and drummer/percussionist Roger Bennett.
The CD will be available from Billet-Deux’s […]
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Derek Trucks Band/Soul Stew Update
The Derek Trucks Band recently confirms that a new studio album is in “full swing.” The band carved time out of their spring tour schedule to write and record at Trucks’ new home studio, which was completed in January his brother David, tech extraordinaire Bobby Tis and with the help of engineers Bobby and Marty […]
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Pianist Ronnie Mathews Dies at 72
At the age of 72 Jazz pianist Ronnie Mathews has passed away, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Matthews had been the subject of an all-star benefit and tribute just last week at Sweet Rhythm in New York City.
If you’ve spent any time listening to 1960s, 70s and 80s hardbop, there’s a good chance that […]
Mickey Hart Band Summer Tour
The 18 city tour this summer includes appearances at many of the nations premiere festivals. The outing comes on the heels of the Shout! Factory releases of The Mickey Hart Collection out this spring and the recent Rhythm Devils DVD release from Star City Recordings in early June. The Mickey Hart Band will feature Steve […]
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Rebirth Brass Band & Mama’s Cookin’|06.13|The Independent
It’s not secret that colossal bands were born and bred in New Orleans, California. After hurricane Katrina, one band that stayed through the pre, post and in the face of more potential hurricanes is Rebirth Brass Band. What New Orleans was and what she is now in essence represents rebirth, and the Rebirth Brass Band […]
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Tribute to Bob Florence: Arranger, Composer, Leader and Pianist
Bob Florence admirers and friends, including his Limited Edition band, on June 15 gathered at the Catalina Bar and Grill in Hollywood to pay tribute to the arranger, composer, leader, and pianist.
Florence, at age of seventy-five died exactly a month earlier. In Florence’s honor, the piano remained silent. Mike Kaiser, a jazz fan and videographer, […]
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The Police Announce Final Show Details of Their Reunion Tour
The Police’s final show of their reunion tour will be a public television benefit at New York’s Madison Square Garden on August 7th. The announcement came after fourteen months of a record-breaking tour, their much anticipated final concert, which will feature special guests the B-52’s.
In a groundbreaking partnership, tickets to the concert will only be […]
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