The 2010 Rhythm & Ribs Jazz and Blues Festival

The 2010 Rhythm & Ribs Jazz and Blues Festival of Kansas City, presented by the American Jazz Museum, will feature multiple stages in the heart of the Jazz District within the walls and grounds of the award-winning American Jazz Museum. The artist lineup for 2010 will showcase the best of local and regional talent with [...]

Dirk K Plays Flamenco Jazz at The Beat Coffeehouse and Records

German born Dirk K started his career in L.A. in 1987. He performed with musical legends like Randy Brecker, Toots Thielemans, Will Kennedy, Gary Meek, Mitch Forman, and many more. He participated on more than 30 CD’s as a guitarist, composer and producer. He is one of the most productive musician. Only in 2007 he [...]

The Pacific Rim Jazz Festival

Apaulo Music Productions is proud to present The Pacific Rim Jazz Festival which is destined to become one of Hawaii’s finest concert events. Michael Paulo has been in the music business for over 35 years. Through his longtime relationships, Paulo has brought a diverse group of award-winning, world-class talent to the events around the world. [...]

An Evening For The Station

Join us at the 11th Annual An Evening For The Station – Benefit concert for Union Station Homeless Services at the gorgeous Pasadena Playhouse with Bob Mintzer’s Big Band Grammy Winning Big Band Leader Bob Mintzer World renowned USC Thornton Jazz Orchestra and Special Guests Saturday, October 2, 2010 • Pasadena Playhouse Reception begins 6:30pm [...]

Hiroshima @ Bear’s Den Showroom

The band Hiroshima blends jazz, pop, and rock with traditional Japanese folk music and instruments, such as: the koto, a zither-like, 13-stringed instrument; shakuhachi, a five-holed bamboo flute, and; the powerful taiko drum. The Los Angeles-based ensemble includes Dan Kuramoto (keyboards/woodwinds/composer/producer), June Okida Kuramoto (koto), Danny Yamamoto (drums), Kimo Cornwell (piano/keyboards), Dean Cortez (bass) and [...]

Fattburger @ Humphreys Backstage

One of contemporary instrumental music’s most popular mainstays since the dawn of what radio termed New Adult Contemporary in the late 1980′s, the San Diego-based band’s melodic and funky, blues and Latin spiced rhythm and jazz sound has helped both create and define the genre. Fattburger.com (the website, not the album) proudly declares that the [...]

Down To The Bone @ Anthology

Down to the Bone is an acid jazz group led by DJ Stuart Wade, who formed the band with Chris Morgans (who has now left) in 1996. The group is very popular in the UK, where they are “hailed as the kings of UK jazz groove.” Their music is a mix of funk and jazz. [...]

Sax Sensation Jessy J Wins ASCAPLUS Award, Signs with New Management & Returns to Studio for Third Album with Grammy Hitmaker Paul Brown

When singer/composer/saxophonist Jessy J sets her sights on a career goal, she follows through with laser-like precision. Two years and two albums after her auspicious debut on Peak Records/Concord Music Group, Jessy J has been selected by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) for the prestigious ASCAPLUS writing award, announced new management [...]

Cjazz Launches Annual Concert Fundraiser Aboard the Legendary USS Midway Aircraft Carrier

Cjazz and the Oasis Contemporary Jazz Awards have added a spectacular concert event to the March, 2011 Oasis Awards line-up. Michele Abrams, founder of Seattle-based Cjazz, is launching the company‟s inaugural „In Concert for Cancer‟ fundraiser featuring Gregg Karukas, Jeff Kashiwa, Richard Smith, Steve Cole and special guest artists, all performing Friday, March 11, 2011 [...]

Chieli Minucci and Special EFX Celebrate Their 25th Anniversary

Special EFX, one of the most prominent jazz- fusion groups of our era, celebrates their 25th year of touring and recording with a new CD and special anniversary performances in their hometown of New York City, and in Boston. Chieli Minucci and Special EFX will bring their eclectic and exciting sound to SOB’s on Weds., [...]