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CD PICK OF THE WEEK: SEND ONE YOUR LOVE - BONEY JAMES

Author: Rhonda Monique
April 23, 2009

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Send One Your Love, a 10-track album of seductive love songs from sax icon Boney James, is the ultimate “musical valentine.” It includes new James originals as well as covers from Stevie Wonder, Barry White, the Stylistics and more. This sensuous collection includes nine instrumental tracks plus a stunning cover of James Taylor’s “Don’t Let Me Be Lonely Tonight”. On this track, Boney introduces the world to the incredible new R&B vocalist Quinn. Having previously done background vocals for the likes of Kelly Price and K-Ci & JoJo, Quinn was working as an Atlanta-based session singer. “I started asking friends if they knew a young singer who should be a star,” Boney says. “I got Quinn’s MP3 in an e-mail. The next day I flew him to L.A. and cut the track in two takes!”


Concert Dates: 05/01/09

Ticket Cost: Students Free- others $14

Show Time(s): Opening act at 6:30pm

Event Description: In conjunction with the Mural CIty Art Fest (May 2nd), ANOJ promises to be an ‘uber-hip’ night of jazz. Come early to hear the Northview HS Jazz Band perform at 6:30- food vendors will be on hand to serve New Orleans style food and some will serve Italian food as well. The first 2,000 people in the door also receive a free pre-loaded gift card to Bojangles! Each card guaranteed to have value, up to $100. The night is packed with the biggest and brightest regional jazz stars under one roof. VIP tables available at kerry@themaineventweb.com general admission seats at the Civic Center Box office (334) 615-3175.

Various Artists - A Night Of Jazz Festival Photo Artist / Group Bio: Awesome styes from classic jazz, to swing, blues and contemporary sounds all on one stage.

Musicians: The Chad Fisher Group, Chris Hodges Band, NHS Jazz Band, Bruce Brown and Tom “Tommy Rey” Reynolds are scheduled to appear.

Venue Website: http://www.anojdothan.com

Dothan Civic Center Address: 126 North Saint Andrews Street Dothan AL 36303 U.S.

About the Venue: Dothan’s oldest and most recognized concert setting, with concessions, alcohol beverages and seating for over 3000.

Phone: 334.699-1475

Ticket Hotline: 334.615-3175


Brother Where Are You? (originally recorded 1974)

Mr. Brown is considered by many to be the father of Rap music.  A successful lyricist, poet, songwriter, playwright, actor and vocalist, Oscar Brown, Jr., first gained national attention in 1960 with the release of Sin and Soul, his critically-acclaimed debut album for Columbia Records. Oscar Brown, Jr., died on Sunday 29 May 2005 at the age of 78.  He remains an inspiration for jazz, blues and rap artists worldwide.


CD PICK OF THE WEEK: SERGIO MENDES’ ENCANTO

Author: Rhonda Monique
March 25, 2009

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Brazilian music legend Sergio Mendes spins his remarkable magic on his newest recording, a bona fide classic! This is a kaleidoscopic album that underscores the maestro’s ear for addictive melodies, as well as his ability to cast incredibly talented singers and musicians from all over the world.

Given his 40-year career, it’s difficult to imagine that Sergio Mendes is still able to reinvent himself and create a new sound. But the record-breaking Brazilian musician doesn’t seem to have any limits. Two years ago he came out with Timeless, which distinguished itself from his usual bossa-nova sensibilities and featured a fantastic mix of hip-hop and Latin Jazz. For Encanto, Mendes and his band, Brasil ’6–collaborating with Fergie and will.i.am (Black Eyed Peas), Natalie Cole, and Herb Alpert–have made the perfect lounge CD, which fans of Bebel Gilberto and Céu will certainly appreciate. –Ernesto Sánchez (People en Español People en Español)


SWINGADELIC PERFORM AT MAXWELL’S HOBOKEN, NJ

Author: Rhonda Monique
March 23, 2009

Concert Dates: 03/23/09

Ticket Cost: no cover

Show Time(s): 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Event Description: 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. no cover! http://www.maxwellsnj.com

 Swingadelic Photo Artist / Group Bio:

Whether it be your concert stage or your dance stage consider having Swingadelic as an addition to your festival line-up.  The band has performed at festivals, concerts and for swing dance societies from Boston to Atlanta, including the Sanofi-Aventis JazzFest, NYC BBQ, Bele Chere, Lincoln Center’s Mid-Summer Night Swing, MusikFest, the Red Bank Jazz & Blues Festival, Hartford Swing Dance, the Hoboken Arts & Music Festival and many more.

Bandleader and upright bassist Dave Post has assembled a first-rate, diverse and talented crew that sound like they are having a good time and communicate that feeling and spirit to the listener. The band features the talents of alto/tenor sax player Buddy Terry, veteran of the Ray Charles and Count Basie Orchestras, as well as the bands of Horace Silver and Art Blakey.

Swingadelic has a diverse make-up and seperate programming is available for jazz, blues, or dance venues.  The band is in its eleventh year and has released four CD’s and has appeared on television and has had tracks used for two motion pictures.  Swingadelic maintains two web sites, www.swingadelic.com and www.myspace.com/swingadelic

Contact MediaMix Entertainment for additional information and pricing.

Musicians: # Buddy Terry - alto sax/vocals # Paul Carlon - tenor sax # John Martin - baritone sax # Albert Leusink - trumpet # Carlos Francis - trumpet/fleugelhorn # Neal Pawley - trombone/vocals # Rob Susman - trombone # Rob Edwards - trombone # John Bauers - piano # Fausto Bozza - guitar/vocals # Paul Pizzuti - drums # Dave Post - stand up bass

Artist’s Website: http://www.swingadelic.com

Jazz Style: Big Band / Swing

Maxwell’s Address: 1039 Washington Street Hoboken NJ 07030 U.S.

Phone: 201-653-1703

Venue Website: http://www.maxwellsnj.com


Take 6 LIVE - Jazz Vibe (The Introduction)

Author: Rhonda Monique
March 20, 2009

Take 6 is so universally recognized as simply being the best, that they have virtually owned Downbeat magazines readers poll having won Favorite Jazz Vocal Group 9 consecutive years.


CD PICK OF THE WEEK: SONNY ROLLINS ROAD SHOWS VOL. 1

Author: Rhonda Monique
March 18, 2009

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Road Shows, Vol. 1 is the exciting inaugural release in a planned series of outstanding live Sonny Rollins recordings from the last 30-plus years. The seven tracks on the new CD, culled from the Carl Smith collection and Sonny Rollins s own personal soundboard recordings, were recorded in the U.S., Japan, France, and Sweden. Featuring the saxophonist with a variety of sidemen, including Al Foster, Mark Soskin, Clifton Anderson, Bob Cranshaw, and Stephen Scott, Road Shows captures the Saxophone Colossus in full flight, dazzling audiences around the world.


Under the musical direction of internationally esteemed trumpeter-composer Wynton Marsalis, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, including 15 of the finest jazz soloists and ensemble players, comes to the Kimmel with their signature swing featuring fresh works and big band standards.

Friday, March 20 at 8:00p
The Kimmel Center
proudly presents In Verizon Hall
THE JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA
with Wynton Marsalis

Broad & Spruce Streets in Philly
For Information visit The Kimmel Center Website


KEITH JARRETT LIVE AT ROYCE HALL UCLA

Author: Rhonda Monique
March 9, 2009

In a remarkable career spanning more than 40 years, Keith Jarrett has come to be recognized as one of the most creative and uncompromising artists of our times. Jarrett has achieved worldwide acclaim as an improviser of unsurpassed genius; a master of jazz piano; a classical pianist of great depth; and as a composer who has written hundreds of pieces for jazz groups, orchestra, soloists and chamber ensembles. His trio of 25 years features the great jazz bassist Gary Peacock, whose ability to bring melodic and rhythmic freedom into any musical setting has been his trademark, and Jack DeJohnette, simply one of the finest drummers in jazz whose approach to the drums is that of a complete musician. Together, they have produced a catalogue of nearly 60 recordings to date, unparalleled in their diversity and scope, and earned five Grammy Award nominations as a result. Widely heralded as “the jazz trio against which all others are measured,” [Boston Globe] the threesome make their return to Royce Hall bringing with them their unfettered and unparalleled point of view on jazz.

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CD PICK OF THE WEEK: ELIANE ELIAS….. BOSSA NOVA STORIES

Author: Rhonda Monique
March 2, 2009

Now based in New York, Eliane Elias was born in Sao Paolo and grew up as a child prodigy on the piano during the 60’s when Bossa Nova was conquering the world. Following the critically acclaimed Blue Note album “Eliane Sings and Plays Bill Evans” and 2 sold out shows at London’s famed Ronnie Scott’s in May, this album is a collection of Bossa Nova classics and bossa interpretations of some other classic songs performed with an all-star band of completely new recordings. Eliane is simply one of the world’s great jazz pianists and her voice suits the Bossa Nova style perfectly. She is now one of the foremost interpreters of this style of music and this album is one of the best and most sought-after from the whole range of 50th anniversary releases this year.