Jeff Kashiwa Stays Busy with Sessions, Touring
Jeff Kashiwa has a full plate these days, performing live dates with his own band Coastal Access, as well as with The Rippingtons, Acoustic Alchemy, and now the triple-threat package the Sax Pack with Kim Waters and Steve Cole... More
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Dave Koz To Perform At Pre-Emmy Party
Dave Koz has once again been invited to perform at the pre-Emmy reception this year. The popular musician and broadcaster will entertain a star-studded television and film crowd at the 2008 Entertainment Tonight party... More
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Stanley Clarke, Marcus Miller, Victor Wooten Light Up 'Thunder'
Extraordinary jazz bassists Stanley Clarke, Marcus Miller, and Victor Wooten have joined forces as S.M.V. and will release their first album collaboration, titled Thunder, on August 12th. The Heads Up International release features tune written by each of the members... More
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Natalie Cole Diagnosed with Hepatitis C
The Associated Press is reporting that according to a statement released by her publicist, Grammy-award winning singer Natalie Cole has been diagnosed with hepatitis C... More
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Guitarist Doc Powell Planning Benefit Concert To Save Africa's Children
Busy session guitarist and solo artist Doc Powell is spearheading a star-studded Los Angeles benefit show to help the non-profit organization Save Africa's Children... More
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Michael Lington's First Two Albums To Be Re-Released
Saxophonist Michael Lington, who signed to the revived NuGroove label earlier this year, has seen two of his earlier albums re-released this month... More
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Lee Ritenour Close To Release Of Classical Collaboration CD
Guitarist Lee Ritenour has teamed up with pianist Dave Grusin once again for the classical crossover project, Amparo, due in September on Decca... More
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Quincy Jones Celebrated At Montreux
The music and career of mogul Quincy Jones was celebrated in grand fashion at a special six-hour show marking his 75th birthday at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland July 14th... More
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Alicia Keys Unveils Video for 'Superwoman'
Singer Alicia Keys unveiled the video for her new single, "Superwoman," on her website. The track is from her latest studio album, As I Am... More
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Alicia Keys To Nab Coveted 'Bond' Theme?
Multiple Grammy winner Alicia Keys is now the front runner in the race to croon the theme song for the next James Bond flick... More
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Mariah Carey Launches Remix Contest For Latest Single
Calling all remixers -- Grammy winner Mariah Carey is giving amateurs and professionals alike the chance to remix her third single, "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time" via a new social networking site for musicians... More
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Brian Culbertson Defends Album Title
Brian Culbertson has a Number One smooth jazz single with his tune "Always Remember" from his all-star CD Bringin' Back The Funk... More
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David Benoit On Covering Jacksons Tunes On Latest CD
Keyboardist David Benoit includes a version of Michael Jackson's '80s ballad "Human Nature" on his brand-new CD Heroes, a musical tribute to some of his favorite music... More
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Saxophonist Jimmy Sommers Returns Home, Establishes Scholarship
It’s been more than 20 years since Prospect Heights native Jimmy Sommers rehearsed in the Hersey High School band room. But earlier this spring, he found himself back in those familiar surroundings... More
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Bregenz, Germany Setting Stage for Smooth Jazz
A portion of the new James Bond film, Quantum of Solace, was recently shot at the Bregenz Festival |
