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Recent Headlines - Music Genre: Jazz & Blues

Legendary Jazz Vocalist and Composer Carmen Lundy Releases All-New CD One of music's most distinctive voices returns January 29 with a remarkable new CD. Carmen Lundy, renowned for her extraordinary vocal prowess and songwriting skill, is back with her 10th release -- Come Home, from Afrasia Productions. Come Home is an emotional tribute to her hometown of Miami. All paintings on the CD are Lundy originals. Come Home, available January 29, features 11 new originals and a cast of world class musicians. - 2008-01-07

PassAlong Networks Launches Rostr Playlist Widget: Users Can Display Music Taste, Brands Can Permeate Social Networks Media distribution developer PassAlong Networks(TM) today launched Rostr(TM), a customizable and interactive Web playlist widget that enables artists, labels, fans and brands to extend their reach into social networks while offering users a unique tool for displaying their music tastes. - 2008-01-03

Suwannee Springfest Announces 2008 Lineup 12th Annual Florida music festival features top talents in Americana, Bluegrass & Folk. - 2007-12-28

The Bill Graham Foundation Presents 'Bill's Birthday Bash - A Special Evening of Duets' To Benefit The Bill Graham Foundation Featuring duets by Aaron Neville and Linda Ronstadt, Phil Lesh and Jackie Greene, Ray Manzarek and Roy Rogers, Jackie Greene and Ramblin' Jack Elliott, and Tuck & Patti with a closing dance set by Booker T. Jones Band. "Bill's Birthday Bash" takes place at The Fillmore Auditorium, 1805 Geary Blvd. on Friday, January 11, 2008 at 8:30 PM in San Francisco, California. Rolling Stone says, "For three decades Bill Graham ruled live Rock and Roll …." - 2007-12-05

Reverend Zen Featured On MVY Radio's "Fresh Produce 4" Release New York's Reverend Zen featured on WMVY Radio's 2007 "Fresh Produce 4" compilation CD - Martha's Vineyard. - 2007-11-27

For your Grammy Consideration for Best Jazz Vocal Album - VINYL by Deborah Lippmann Jazz singer Deborah Lippmann is in consideration for a Grammy nominee for her newest album VINYL. The disc mixes cool jazz with iconic songs, meshed together to form a truly unique compilation. - 2007-11-22

Gene Simmons Joins Gangster Big Band Royal Crown Revue at Hard Rock Casino for Family Jewels Filming Rock legend Gene Simmons of the band KISS will be performing live with big band Royal Crown Revue this coming Friday November 9th, at "The Joint" located in the Hard Rock Casino in Las Vegas. - 2007-11-08

Reverend Zen Receives 3 Best Song Nominations in 2007 Los Angeles Music Awards New York's Reverend Zen garners three Best Song Nominations in the 14th Annual Los Angeles Music Awards. - 2007-11-02

Singer/Songwriter Leslie Clemmons is on the Official 50th Grammy Entry List Singer/Songwriter Leslie Clemmons has been added to all major categories for the 50th Grammy Awards ballots. - 2007-10-31

Jazz Vocalist Dexter Porter is on the Official 50th Grammy Entry List Jazz Vocalist Dexter Porter has been added to the Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album category for the 50th Grammy Awards ballots. - 2007-10-29

Legendary Singer Roman Carter and Grammy Nominated Producer Tom Rothrock Team Up For 'Never Slow Down' Collaboration On Bong Load Custom Records Original member of the legendary 1960's electric R&B trio called The Carter Brothers collaborates with Grammy nominated producer on 'Never Slow Down' CD, due out on independent label best known for having launched the artist known as Beck. - 2007-10-25

Crooner Brian Evans and Presidential Candidate Mike Huckabee Talk Politics in Austin Singer Brian Evans performed a private concert in Austin, Texas, and had the chance to discuss politics with various luminaries. - 2007-10-17

Move Over, Michael Bublé: Texas Jazz Crooner Ken Slavin Releases I'll Take Romance -- a Sultry, Sexy and Seasoned Salute to Love With his sights set on finally breaking out regionally and nationally, popular San Antonio jazz singer Ken Slavin has released I'll Take Romance -- a tour de force of romantic jazz and pop songs showcasing his rich, expressive voice and demonstrating why he is poised to emerge as a star in the burgeoning classic jazz/pop vocal movement in America and abroad. Early feedback from national jazz media, including Cadence magazine, indicates that this CD -- his fourth professional recording -- is on the road to discovery. I'll Take Romance is Ken Slavin's sultry, sexy and seasoned salute to love. The 16-track CD features a host of Texas jazz luminaries, two Grammy nominees, symphonic strings and timeless tunes. I'll Take Romance is available now at www.KenSlavin.com. - 2007-10-16

There is a God… and He Has a Girlfriend… Living in Australia Now imagine heavenly music that makes you feel good and you have just discovered Gods Girlfriend. - 2007-10-14

Jack Evans of Reverend Zen Receives 2007 ASCAP Plus Award Jack Evans of the New York based group Reverend Zen receives 2007 ASCAP Plus Award. - 2007-10-10

The Annual Battle of the Blues Bands, November 18, Presented by the Monterey Bay Blues Festival The Monterey Bay Blues Festival is proud to present its annual band competition, the Battle of the Blues Bands, Sunday November 18, 2007 held at the University Ballroom at California State University at Monterey Bay. Blues musicians will compete for performance slots at our 2008 Blues Festival in Monterey. Local and national blues bands are encouraged to apply for the competition through the Monterey Bay Blues Festival office or by printing the application from the website. - 2007-10-08

Dave Mullen & Butta CD "Mahoney's Way" Jazz/Funk/Soul Releases on October 1 CD entitled "Mahoney's Way" by Boston's own Dave Mullen & Butta for re-release Oct 1st. The CD features such musical heavyweights as, Nile Rodgers, Marc Ribot, Mark Egan, and Victor Jones. - 2007-10-01

Dave Mullen & Butta CD Release 'Mahoney's Way' Street Date: Oct. 1, 2007 Roberts Music Group has launched, for special re-release, the CD entitled "Mahoney's Way" by Boston's own Dave Mullen & Butta. "Mahoney's Way" The CD features such musical heavyweights as Nile Rodgers, Marc Ribot, Mark Egan and Victor Jones. - 2007-09-28

Reverend Zen Receives 2 Finalist Awards in the 2007 Unisong International Song Contest New York's Reverend Zen receives two Finalist Awards in the 11th Annual Unisong International Song Contest. - 2007-09-21

Dallas Blues Festival Invokes the Spirit of Blind Lemon Jefferson The Blind Lemon Blues Festival will take place September 15, 2007 in Dallas, Texas at Poor David's Pub from 7 pm - 1:30 am. Doors open at 6:15 pm, and performing artists include Bob Brozman, Aaron Burton & Cheryl Arena, Texas Slim & JMAC and K.M. Williams. Tickets are on sale now at BlindLemonBluesFest.com - 2007-08-29

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