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Recent Headlines - Music Genre: Jazz & Blues

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

Trackbacks Available All Star Experience Hendrix Tour Brings Jimi's Music to the Concert Stage Again Legendary rock and blues artists on tour performing the music of Jimi Hendrix. Participating artists include Buddy Guy, Robert Randolph, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Jonny Lang, Robbie Krieger of the Doors, former Rolling Stones member Mick Taylor and Billy Cox and Mitch Mitchell of the Jimi Hendrix Experience. - 2007-08-24

Bernie Worrell Releases Improv Record With Guests Warren Haynes and Mike Gordon Bernie Worrell is set to release Improvisczario on September 11th, 2007, with a little help from his friends as Warren Haynes and Mike Gordon make guest appearances on Worrell's new instrumentals record. - 2007-08-21

Crooner to Perform for President Bush Crooner Brian Evans will perform for a private event in Austin, Texas, with President George W. Bush in attendance. - 2007-08-18

A 40-Year Musical Passion Leads to Collaboration with Grammy Winning Producer The result of this reunion is a superb collection of songs written in the Country Blues Boogie genre. - 2007-08-01

Tanglewood Jazz Festival 2007 Presented by the Boston Symphony Orchestra The Boston Symphony Orchestra Presents the 2007 Tanglewood Jazz Festival in Lenox, MA, featuring the best artists in jazz today. Labor Day Weekend, August 31-September 2 in the Berkshires. - 2007-07-30

5 Attachment Jude Johnstone's New Jazz/Blues CD, "Blue Light," on BoJak Records with National Distribution by Redeye Sets August 21 as Release Date Singer-songwriter Jude Johnstone's new CD "Blue Light" on independent label BoJak Records hits the streets August 21 following her two critically acclaimed CDs "Coming of Age," and "On a Good Day." CD is dedicated to legendary engineer/producer Henry Lewy, who produced Johnstone early in her career. - 2007-07-24

2 Attachment Crooner Brian Evans Performs on 'So You Think You Can Dance' on Fox Crooner Brian Evans' version of the song "It Had To Be You" will be featured on the hit show "So You Think You Can Dance" this Wednesday, July 18th, to millions of viewers. - 2007-07-16

Iv'Joy Records Release "Of When You Came" by Clark Ingram Iv'Joy Records announces the release "Of When You Came," a two disc, jazz flavored easy-listening CD by Clark Ingram. The CD is 18 sides produced, arranged and conducted by one of New York's finest producers, David Berger. - 2007-07-11

Preservation Hall Bridges Past with Present in its New Release, 'Made in New Orleans: The Hurricane Sessions' Box set includes rare unreleased recordings, original photographs, DVD and more from the Preservation Hall Jazz Band musical archives (www.preservationhall.com). National Release Date- Tuesday July 24, 2007. - 2007-06-29

1 Attachment Music Royalty Comes Together To Pay Tribute To Fats Domino On New CD: 'Goin' Home' Landmark recording to benefit Tipitina's Foundation mission of saving the musical culture of New Orleans; Vanguard Records to release double disc set on September 25th. - 2007-06-28

2 Attachment Andy Milne & Gregoire Maret Duo Debut Album Scenarios Releases June 26, 2007 in USA Cinematic piano/harmonica duets prove Milne and Maret are among today's most notable jazz musicians "These two musicians are seminal representatives of today's jazz" - Toots Thielemans - 2007-06-26

International Drum Legend, Ignacio Berroa Walks Home with '07 Award for 'Best International Jazz Album of the Year' for 'CODES' With eight intimate tracks, Codes is not only an International winner at the Danish Music Awards 2007, it also celebrates an experiential masterpiece. - 2007-06-22

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