Golf With The Producers – Paul Brown & Darren Rahn

GOLF WITH “THE PRODUCERS” – Paul Brown & Darren Rahn
only at the Mallorca Smooth Jazz Festival 2013

Exclusive supporting programme on Saturday, May 4, 2013 including Green Fee for 18 holes and transport from Biomar Gran Hotel and back. Registration necessary.

Here you can make your reservation:
Hotel package from 2 nights (May 3-5, 2013) incl. half-board & all concerts: from 284,00 Euro per person in a double room
Concert tickets per day (without hotel): 55,00 Euro per person
Golf with “The Producers”: 99,00 Euro per person

Incognito & Kelli Sae Release Charity Single Today

For Hurricane Sandy & Typhoon Bopha Victims

TODAY, Tuesday, 2.19.13, Incognito & Kelli Sae release a beautiful, transformative and inspiring musical force into the universe to help those most in need right now.

If you can help us get the word out today via your social media,

internet and terrestrial programming, your websites,

twitter and Facebook feeds….a worthy cause

 

You can hear the song here:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETZIOcs7iEg

 

BUY LINKS for social media postings

Itunes  http://tinyurl.com/amx5xz4

Amazon  http://tinyurl.com/apk647j

 

100% proceeds go to charity.

“Relentless” Kickstarter Online Fundraiser Project

 

My friends, this is your chance to have your voice heard by getting involved in the making of my new CD “Relentless”. I want to make the best music possible. Through your help on my kickstarter project, that’s exactly what I’ll be able to do.

Please get involved and spread the word. Your support will not only be appreciated, but ensure the completion of an incredible CD project. Be a part of something great! No travel. No scheduling.

YOU DON’T HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL THE CLOSING DATE TO GET INVOLVED. Just visit the link below:

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1021000542/relentless?ref=live

The new CD, “Relentless”, is unlike anything I’ve done before. I have been on a “Relentless” mission to bring my music to the forefront, a place where listeners are able to see and hear how the flute transcends perceived boundaries. Not only is the background music done with live musicians (instead of programmed keyboards), but there’s a more energentic sound showing my growth as an artist.

Darryl E. Jones

Cutmore Records – A New Label For Young Artists

Cutmore Records is offering a service whereby they will give those artists who do not have any sales history at retail the opportunity to try and make it in the business. It’s a known fact that it takes more than a great record to make you a success. Building relationship and recognition at retail is very tough in this day and age and it accomplished over time. Retail is looking for the sure thing with movement history which makes it very tough for a new act trying to break in.

This is where Cutmore Records comes in. With a combined 50 + years in the business, they have the tools, knowledge and relationships in place to give you the best possible chance to break through the clutter and achieve success. They have the facilities in place to take you by the hand and show you the way. It’s about fresh, new and innovative talent. If you think you have what it takes please feel free to submit your project to the new label.

The label is excited to announce the labels first signing, 18 yr old producer/keyboard phenomenon Nicholas Cole. Having first caught to attention of the label a few years ago with the release of his self produced debut, Cole has accumulated a rather large and rabid following of believers who, as the label has, have caught a small glimpse of how great he can be. Cole is one of a number of very young artists that have come to embrace the genre and inject a new excitement and edge to a format that has been stagnant over the last few years.

More information about CutMore Records.

Marcus Miller Attends Unveiling of Miles Davis Stamp

The unveiling of the Miles Davis stamp by Eduardo H. Ruiz Jr., left, L.A. District manager of the USPS, and bassist Marcus Miller, right, with musicians and members and friends of the Davis family during the U.S. Postal Service dedication of the Miles Davis stamp before a concert at the Hollywood Bowl on June 27.

Miller, a two-time GRAMMY winner, returns to composing and exploring new music of his own on “Renaissance” with a new band of curious and like-minded young musicians, and a mission to travel the world to take the message of his musical movement straight to the people. Set for release August 7 on Concord Jazz, “Renaissance” includes eight original compositions with inspired interpretations of songs by WAR, Janelle Monáe, The Jackson 5 and Ivan Lins.

Saxophonist Mindi Abair Performs with Aerosmith On Their Global Warming Tour

 Mindi Abair heading out for Global Warming Tour

Aerosmith, “America’s Greatest Rock and Roll Band,” has officially invited Mindi Abair to be the featured saxophonist on their “Global Warming Tour,” which kicks off this week. Abair is travelling to Minneapolis to rehearse with the band and then begins the tour.

The saxophonist/vocalist’s upcoming tour dates with Aerosmith cap a string of recent highlights: Over the past several months, Abair has performed with Bruce Springsteen at New York’s famed Beacon Theatre for Comedy Central’s Stand Up For Heroes concert, played with Paul Shaffer and the CBS Orchestra on the Late Show with David Letterman, became a featured saxophonist on American Idol and now will participate in one of the major concert tours of the year with Aerosmith.

“I grew up as a rock ‘n’ roll girl,” Abair says. “I wanted to sing like Tina Turner or Steven Tyler. I couldn’t. But with a saxophone I could do anything I wanted.  It’s such an honor to share the stage with Aerosmith for this tour. From the first time I played with Steven Tyler off-the-cuff backstage at American Idol there was this beautiful energy. He’s so inspiring, and he takes melodies where no one else does. And as a saxophonist, that’s a dream. I’m just working off him and loving every second of it.”

On Sunday, August 26, Abair will perform with her band at the Hollywood Bowl for the first time ever. In fact, she’s playing the Hollywood Bowl twice this summer – once as a solo artist and again with Aerosmith.

Abair brings a fearless energy and abandon to the stage as a powerhouse on the saxophone, reminiscent of some of her heroes: Clarence Clemons, Bobby Keys and King Curtis.  Her latest solo recording, In Hi-Fi Stereo, was released in 2010 on Heads Up International, a division of Concord Music Group. Her single “Be Beautiful” remained #1 on the Contemporary Jazz Radio charts for seven weeks adding to a solo career that has already produced ten #1 radio singles from five major label solo releases.

Source:  Concord Music Group

Jazz At The Beach Gone

On November 29, 2011, the Ocean Shores Jazz Society met and voted not to continue presenting an annual jazz festival. Badge sales, sponsorship and donations have not kept pace with the rising festival costs. While the 2011 festival saw an increase in attendance over the numbers of the past few years, it was not enough to make up for previous losses.

In 1983 the city of Ocean Shores Convention Center had an idea to have a Dixieland Jazz Festival as a way to bring tourists into town during the winter months. The first festival, based on the dream of continuing success, was held October 28, 29 and 30, 1983 with three bands. The event was a success. In 1985 a non-profit group, the Ocean Shores Dixieland Jazz Society, was formed. In 2007, the group became the Ocean Shores Jazz Society, presenting “Jazz at the Beach”, a festival encompassing all jazz music.

This year the Jazz Society held its 29th annual festival with nine bands and a featured guest artist. The attendees included first time festival goers as well as long time participants. The consensus of opinions expressed appreciation for the wide variety of music available for listening and dancing.

Over the years, the Ocean Shores Jazz Society has raised money to support the music program in the North Beach School District. We have sent students to jazz music camps, on educational field trips and helped with equipment and supplies. The monies raised for that purpose will be set up in a fund to continue the support of our youth and their appreciation for jazz music.

Hundreds of hours of volunteer work go into putting on a festival. The Ocean Shores Jazz Society would like to express our gratitude to all of the people over the years who have worked tirelessly to present 29 wonderful festivals. We appreciate the support of the local businesses that have provided sponsorship for the festivals, including local hotels that have provided lodging for band members. Without the generous support of the community, we could not have continued for these 29 years.

Thank you to all, past and present, for creating and sustaining such a fun and fantastic event. It shall be missed like many others in the future.

What’s up, Kenny Love?

In a major effort to assist musicians and recording artists with advancing their music careers, Dr. Kenneth Love has recently produced and released a series of instructional business videos that may significantly benefit the careers of professional musicians and recording artists.  The video series, which addresses specific subjects not normally covered in the music industry, can benefit musicians and recording artists regardless of their music genre.  Additionally, the videos are available free of charge and can be viewed on Dr. Love’s YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/jazzman79.

A recording artist himself, Dr. Love holds degrees in both Music Education and Business Marketing.  He is also a former international radio promoter, video promoter, media publicist, and music journalist who served in these capacities for over twenty years before retiring in 2010.  Since retiring, he has returned to the artistry of his music career while now serving in the capacities of overseeing affordable press release distribution for musicians and consultation.”As always, the music industry continues to exist in a flux of activity, whether for better or worse,” says Dr. Love.

“And as such, artists need to always lean forward, in terms of career progression, as opposed to falling backward as a result of a lack of coherent information,” he says.  “Our first series of videos, which addresses alternative subjects such as the importance of music pools, radio specialty/mix shows, compact disc covers, and shopping malls, are certain to whet the appetites of musical performers.  As such, we are certainly looking forward to their response to the series,” he adds.

For more information regarding Dr. Kenneth Love, visit his websites at http://www.1waypr.com/ and http://www.kennylovejazz.com/.

NAMM 2012

NAMM 2012, one of the world’s largest international pro audio tradeshows, is to take place from January 19-22nd at the Anaheim Convention Centre, California.

With more than 1,400 exhibitors taking to the floor, the NAMM 2012 show provides an ideal opportunity to experience the latest in pro audio technology and innovation, as well as offering the perfect platform for industry networking and maximising your company’s exposure.

There will also be some shows for smooth jazz fans:

Freddie Ravel and his trio will be presented by the Josef Brodmann Piano Company from Austria.
Friday Jan 20 noon – 12:30 and 5:30pm – 6 pm.

Gregory Wachter will also be playing live on 1-21-2012 at the NAMM show with an All-Star band.
Gary Stanionis – percussion – Tony Moore – drums -Brad Rambur – sax & guitar – James East – bass
Elan Trotman – sax – Mike Parlett – sax -Eddie Baccus Jr. – sax.

Also on the trade show are Roger Smith,  Tony Exum Jr, Jason Miles, Quintin Gerard W. A good chance to meet your favorite artist.

Gerald Veasley’s Jazz Base Takes A Hiatus

“Stage Right Productions has decided to take a hiatus from presenting live music every Thursday night at Gerald Veasley’s Jazz Base.The hiatus will begin after Tim Warfield’s Jazzy Christmas concert this Thursday night.Stage Right Productions has enjoyed its seven-plus year partnership with the Crowne Plaza Reading. Our goal from the beginning was to operate a first-class club and to present quality live music for you — our loyal fans.

The SRP team leaves knowing all our hard work and extra efforts allowed us to accomplish that goal. Seeing you leave the club smiling and saying “thank you” made all that hard work worthwhile. There have been many, many musical memories. Without your support and patronage, those musical memories would not have been possible. We want to express our sincere thanks for your loyal support. You have been great.  Look forward to seeing you at the final concert Thursday night!”

 Sincerely,

    Stage Right Productions

    Cat Davis, John Ernesto, John Graff, Gary Spencer

Gerald Veasley comments:

“When one door closes, another one opens”.  So goes the ancient wisdom that encourages us to let go of the familiar and embrace the unknown in spite of our discomfort or disappointment.  This is good advice indeed as the Jazz Base goes on hiatus this coming Thursday.

We’ve had seven rewarding years of presenting first class jazz in Berks County.  What a joy it’s been – remarkable artists on our stage and appreciative music lovers in the audience.  By any measure, the Jazz Base has been successful, yet inevitably, even with successful ventures, there comes a time to make a change.

That time has come and though I’m sure I’ll feel a little blue about the change, I’m excited about the prospect of new opportunities and grateful for the musical memories that were created at the Jazz Base.

On to the next chapter, but first, there’s one more great concert this Thursday featuring the wonderful saxophonist, Tim Warfield and two very special guests.  I’m looking forward to hearing his inventive renditions of Christmas music – a joyful way to turn the page.

Enjoy Life,

Gerald Veasley