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Entries Tagged as 'Recommended New Music'

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 […]

Date: Jul 20th, 2008 · No Comments · Categories: Jazz News · Recommended New Music

Rebecca Jenkins Returns to Her Jazz Roots with the Release of the Highly Anticipated Blue Skies

Maximum Jazz together with EMI Music Canada is proud to announce the release of “Blue Skies” the highly anticipated new recording by Rebecca Jenkins. Rebecca Jenkins, one of Canada’s most beloved film and television stars, returns to her jazz roots with the release of Blue Skies. Co-produced by Jenkins with Joel Bakan (writer of The […]

Date: Apr 30th, 2008 · No Comments · Categories: Jazz Artist Review · Recommended New Music

2007 International Songwriting Competition

In case you haven’t heard of the International Songwriting Competition. ISC is the most prestigious and respected songwriting competitions in the world. ISC welcomes original songs from musicians, artists, bands, and songwriters at every level from amateur to professional. ISC gives away over $150,000 in cash and prizes, including an Overall Grand Prize package of […]

Date: Jul 2nd, 2007 · No Comments · Categories: Recommended New Music

Wynton Marsalis on the Tavis Smiley Show

Today on ‘Tavis Smiley,’ Mr. Smiley recorded an interview with the Pulitzer Prize winning jazz musician Wynton Marsalis. Wynton Marsalis appeared on ‘Tavis Smiley’ to help promote his new CD ‘addressStreetCongo Square.’ During the interview Wynton Marsalis and Tavis Smiley discussed Mr. Marsalis’ passion for education as he is the co-founder and artistic director of […]

Date: Jun 21st, 2007 · No Comments · Categories: Jazz Music Links · Recommended New Music

Ella Fitzgerald Tribute Album: We All Love Ella

Verve Records recently launched a new website Celebrateella.com in support of the label’s new upcoming Ella Fitzgerald tribute albums, We All Love Ella: Celebrating the First Lady of Song out on June 5. Celebrateella.com will include never seen behind-the-scenses footage of artist such as Michael Buble, Natalie Cole, Diana Krall, K.d.lang, Dianne Reeves, and Chaka […]

Date: Jun 2nd, 2007 · No Comments · Categories: Jazz Music Links · Recommended New Music

Ed Taylor’s sweet collection of Smooth Jazz tunes

Ed Taylor Former Motown session guitarist has released a sweet collection of Smooth Jazz tunes that are cool and breezy called TAYLOR MADE.The Tacoma, WA resident well known for jazz guitar stylings in the Northwest. Taylor began his playing at the young age of 13 – He grew up playing to the sounds of George […]

Date: May 17th, 2007 · No Comments · Categories: Jazz Artist Review · Recommended New Music

Earl Carter:My Paradise

Earl Carter is smokin’ on his new release MY PARADISE, where you’ll find some cool covers, like “My Boo,” “Happy Anniversary,” and “A Horse with No Name.” You’ll also discover some tasty originals, ranging from the compelling title track and the festive “Latin Fever,” to the aptly titled “Smooth Ride Home” and the funky “A […]

Date: May 16th, 2007 · No Comments · Categories: Recommended New Music