Rockefeller Foundation Presents “A Celebration Of America”: In honor of the presidential inauguration and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Event:
Jan. 19th, 2009
(7:00 pm)
Kennedy Center’s Eisenhower Theater
Washington D.C.

Jazz at Lincoln Center and The Rockefeller Foundation will present “A CELEBRATION OF AMERICA” in the Kennedy Center’s Eisenhower Theater on the occasion of the Presidential Inauguration and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, January 19, 2009 live on CNN at 7 p.m.

The evening’s program will look [...]

Press Release: Kenny Martin releases classic rock/jazz CD “As We Walk”

The multi-talented international adult contemporary singer/songwriter, Kenny Martin, has released his brand new CD entitled “As We Walk,” which features his chart-topping single “This Train Station.” The album features thirteen upbeat rock songs, including the title track and “Tomorrow’s Memory,” that are hard hitting radio masterpieces of melodic adventures.
“As We Walk” was recorded and produced [...]

We Say Goodbye To Jazz Pianist Page Cavanaugh

Jazz pianist and singer Page Cavanaugh, whose popular trio in the 1940s and 1950s played in motion pictures and on Frank Sinatra’s radio show, has died at 86. Cavanaugh died of kidney failure December 19th at a nursing home in San Fernando Valley, said Phil Mallory, his bass player of 18 years.

The Page Cavanaugh [...]

Where Jazz Performance Meets The Classroom: Tips every jazz teacher should be aware of

About 4 months ago, we brought you a post about how to get the most out of jazz improvisation (”The Key To Jazz Improvisation: Be a Storyteller”). While that article addresses some specific points for individual learning and practice, the current one will help to focus more on the instruction in the classroom. [...]

Zach Bandolin To Release Debut single “Song for Mae”: Available in January 2009

Zach Bandolin’s debut single featuring the first single “Song for Mae” will be available for purchase early January 2009 via iTunes, Amazon (MP3), Rhapsody, Napster, eMusic, GroupieTunes and Lala.
He is currently in the process of completing his first full-length album entitled “Pages from my book,” co-produced by New Elk Records. This album will be compilation [...]

Press Release: ASCAP Foundation honors artist Johnny Rodgers at 13th annual awards ceremony

The ASCAP Foundation honored singer/songwriter/recording artist Johnny Rodgers with the Jamie deRoy & friends award for outstanding work, dedication and craftsmanship as a songwriter. The accolade was presented during the Foundation’s 13th Annual Awards Ceremony tonight at the Allen Room, Frederick P. Rose Hall, Home of Jazz at Lincoln Center, in New York City.
The [...]

Talented a cappella Group Straight No Chaser performs at “Christmas in Washington”

Every year people around the country tune in to see “Christmas In Washington,” a show that officially welcomes the holiday season and fills everyone with the Christmas spirit. The 2008 show was happy to welcome a cappella sensation Straight No Chaser. Having just put out their new album Holiday Spirits in November of [...]

Press Release: Rhonda Silver releases “Christmas on Credit,” hits home with many this Christmas season

With a wink and a nod to the potential financial muddle the season can mean to so many, Christmas on Credit brings some levity to the situation – “Well, Santa’s got the blues ’cause he ain’t got no green”… Written in the summer, how could Rhonda and lyricist ED MOITOSO have known how ironic the [...]

Charmaine Clamor Releases “My Harana: A Filipino Serenade: Is “jazzipino” becoming a new sub genre of jazz?

Hailing from the regional town of Subic-Zambales, Charmaine began her singing career at age 3, entertaining passengers in the back of buses traveling to Manila. As time passed in her childhood, Charmiane provided a complement to her mother on piano as she sang kundiman (Filipino torch songs) and English classics. It was those fond memories [...]

Keep Your Calendar Clear For The 19th Annual VF Outlet Berks Jazz Fest

The 19th annual VF Outlet Berks Jazz Fest, presented by the Berks Arts Council, runs March 27 through April 5 and will bring to fans a wide array of musical styles, including contemporary and traditional jazz, soul, blues, big band and one-of-a-kind ensemble shows. Shows are held at major venues as well as intimate club [...]