Every Saturday, Rick's Cafe Boatyard, 7-11pm, Eagle Creek Reservoir, Indianapolis Monika Herzig Trio

 

Friday, March 5, noon, Artsgarden, Indianapolis With Heather Ramsey and Blair Clark

 

Thursday, March 18, 7-9pm, Paiges Music, Indianapolis Vandoren sponsored Jam Session

 

Saturday, March 20, 8pm, Butler University, Indianapolis BRIC's Save the Music concert with Indy All Stars

 

Wednesday, March 24, 7 & 9pm, Jazz Kitchen, Indianapolis A Tribute to Women's History Month with Monika Herzig & Friends http://www.thejazzkitchen.com

 

Thursday, March 25, 5.30pm, Bear's Place, Bloomington Jazz Fables feature A Tribute to Women's History Month with Monika Herzig & Friends

 

Sunday, March 28, 2pm, Artsgarden, Indianapolis Norbert Krapf & Monika Herzig with Peter Kienle and Carolyn Dutton, Jazz and Poetry dedicated to Women

 

Saturday, April 10, 2pm, Tippecanoe County Library, Lafayette Norbert Krapf, Monika Herzig, and Peter Kienle

 

April 12 – May 17, Mondays 6-10pm, Senior Center/ Chatterbox Indianapolis An Introduction to Jazz History and the Indianapolis Jazz Scene

 

 

" ...she is rapidly making herself known in her adopted USA."

 – Brian Hough, The Jassman

 

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Cheryl Hughey

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Press Release

Cheryl Hughey Promotions/Mahogany Digital

347-878-6610 or cherylhughey@mahoganydigital.com

 

 

 

Kevin Mahogany Debuts New Vocalist Jeff Hall

 

 

 

Novi, Michigan/February 25, 2010

 

 

The week of February 22, 2010 marked the debut of the Mahogany Digital imprint, the newest label in Kevin Mahogany’s “Mahogany Jazz” family. 

 

Vocalist Jeff Hall, Kevin Mahogany’s protégé, is the first release to radio with the two singles: “Cadillac Club” and “Detour Ahead.”

 

More about Jeff Hall:

Discovered by Kevin Mahogany, Jeff Hall has the vocal prowess reminiscent of jazz legend Mark Murphy. Hall brings a new urgency and street sense to traditional jazz, as evidenced by his vocal presentation and his onstage appearance.Hall defines a new direction for vocal jazz.

 

“When I heard Jeff, there was a quality in his voice…there was a uniqueness to his sound,” Mahogany said with regard to his decision to introduce Jeff to the public.  As a lyricist himself, Mahogany recognized Hall’s outstanding talent and assigned him the task of writing the lyrics to “Cadillac Club.”

 

Jeff Hall’s “Cadillac Club” and “Detour Ahead” singles will be the first singles to launch the new Mahogany Digital label.  Don’t miss your chance to feature one of the hottest rising stars on the touring circuit today.

 

All Jeff Hall singles will be available through various online retailers like iTunes, Amazon.mp3 and Rhapsody. 

 

Sample and purchase the music:  www.reverbnation.com/jeffhall. Sales on Amazon begin March 8, 2010.

 

More about Mahogany Digital: 

Mahogany Digital is a progressive label that seeks to embrace the digital age, while remaining true to our musical roots. As the consumer becomes more electronically oriented, we believe that the future of music will be in individual single releases, rather than full CDs. 

 

Mahogany Digital will service physical CDs of singles to radio but will only offer retail sales of the singles via online retailers like iTunes, Amazon.mp3 and Rhapsody.

 

More info:  www.mahoganydigital.com

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What do you get when you combine elements of trance, steeped in generous portions of rhythm with a heat-infused saxophone that is masterfully caressed by one very bad cat?  You get a pass on a very trippy vibe that some might say is “Out of the Box.”

Produced by Four 80 East (one of the hottest bands that has existed to defy all the rules), Out of the Box (Innervision Records) is the third solo release by saxophonist Jack Prybylski.  Prybylski initially caught the ear of radio with his sophomore release, Window Shopping, by garnering national praise from critics for his smooth melodic style.  “Jacks instantly appealing music and strong sound make Window Shopping one of the best independent releases this year,” declared Smooth Jazz News.

However, unbeknownst to smooth jazz fans, Prybylski cut his teeth on the bandstand playing with respected working bands like Them Jazzbeards, which included components of the West Coast cool sound. With a resume that includes a master’s degree in music, esteemed education credentials and having won “Saxophonist of the Year” ten times in Buffalo, Prybylski has a serious background steeped in a rich mixture of jazz, rock and blues history.

Working with Four 80 East on Out of the Box gave Prybylski the chance to materialize the artistic breadth of the bandstand to studio track without losing his established radio friendly appeal.  The result was a sound that brings his contemporary jazz journey full circle.

“I was totally blown away by the ideas Tony and Rob [Four 80 East] brought to the table. I wanted something a little more aggressive and a little less safe than the previous releases.  Sometimes it’s fun to color outside of the lines.”

The first single to go to radio was “Ice Cream,” which was warmly greeted by radio and fans alike.  On February 16, 2010, “Do Ya Think I’m Sexy,” a hit tune that was first recorded by Rod Stewart in the late 70s was released as the second single to radio.  Rather than just do a straight remake, Prybylski and Four 80 East infused the song with a European club vibe.  The song simmers and twists itself within an understated saucy groove. The result is a chilled out nighttime tapestry leaving the listener desiring more.

Out of the Box will be supported by a full publicity campaign and national concert appearances. For more information, logon to www.jackprybylski.com

Jack is currently endorsed by Yamaha saxophones, Rico reeds, Applied Microphone Technology microphones, Theo Wanne saxophone mouthpieces and Saxrax saxophone stands. As an endorsee and clinician, he has performed clinics and concerts throughout the United States as well as Mexico and countries of the Pacific Rim.

What makes Smooth Jazz so saxy? Female Sax players like Pamela Williams, Candy Dulfer, Mindi Abair, Ada Rovatti, Jessy J are quickly coming in my mind. Now we can add a new name. Lynn Riley just released her debut album Too Cool (2008).

Lynn is joined by Rubin Edwards, who plays all sort of bass on the album and also contributes most of the compositions and arrangements. Further musicians are Kim Smith (vocals), Donna Bostock (percussion), Alex Bouno (electric Guitar), Staci Dickerson (vocals), Blaine Bostock and Russ Ferrara (acoustic guitar), who perform on parts of the album.

Following the path of Maceo Parker and Candy Dulfer Lynn presents Too Cool, a funky and energetic tune with great verve. One shouldn't underestimate that lady!

Read the rest of the review by Hans-Bernd Hulsman at www.smooth-jazz.de/starportrait/Riley/Toocool.htm

Purchase Too Cool at: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/lynnriley

Raised in the 60s by free-spirited artists living like gypsies in picturesque locations like Cheyene Walk, Chelsea or Cornwall, Klay D-C (AKA Klay Dumas-Copas) is a master of creating musical tapestries that are full of flavor and life.  His latest solo release, Ritmo, is a magical musical journey that combines technical prowess with an ear for colorful melodies.
 
A natural story-teller, the first track, "Mungabunga," introduces us to a soft acoustic piano before blossoming into a wiggy, upbeat number garnished with salsa rhythms.  The totally unexpected arrangement dances between the acoustic piano and electric instruments (guitar and bass) in a melodic tease that excites and intoxicates.

The musical stories continue to unfold with the title track, "Ritmo," a musical stew seasoned with piano jazz chords, Latin rhythms and electric pop sensibilities. Other numbers like "Azure" and "Something" else touch upon a romantic side that lingers.

A master composer that is comfortable with a large range of colors on his palette, "Wadyawant?" highlights the artist's ability to shift flawlessly between dark and light. He uses the emotional context of the arrangement to create a piece that continually moves the listener forward.  "Coast Road" is a bit more melancholy, while "Bounce" flirts with a jolly self-confidence.

"Some people say they don't like jazz because they don't understand it.  Ritmo means 'rhythm' in Spanish and Italian. The album is simply a collection of tunes that express how I felt when I wrote each one.  I want the fans to simply feel the music and the rhythms.  Anyone that can feel something in our music understands it.  That's what music is about to me," said Klay.

www.klaydc.com

Guitarist Rob Tardik has been nominated as"Guitarist of the Year" for the Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards.

"[The Right Time] It is an album that listeners can sit back and play to overand over again..." - Susan Frances, JazzReview.com

Go to www.canadiansmoothjazzawards.com and cast your vote now.

www.robtardik.com



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"Lynn's signature style can be described as bold, melodious, rhythmic, sophisticated and sultry. She draws you in like nothing I have experienced. No matter what the venue, you feel like you are on your living room couch watching her perform."
- Kim Yvette Stanley, Associated Content

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"Andrew Neu is destined to further solidify his presence as a smooth jazz artist, just as he has grown to become a much sought after sideman in the Philadelphia area and beyond...Any fan of smooth jazz, saxophone and great production values will not be disappointed with Try Something Neu on nuGroove Records." - Skip Spratt, SaxShed.com

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