1st Look - Trumpeter Christian Scott's New Project "Christian aTunde Adjuah"! (Video)

OOOoOo - this is exciting news! I became friends with Christian about 3 years ago and have been schooled on a lot of jazz and New Orleans history by him. He is delightful to hang around with, always curious and never settles for the status quo.

The new project entitled Christian a Tunde Adjuah is going to be a two disc set. It's going to be such a treat for everyone that has embraced Christian Scott and his vision.

The EPK (Electronic Press Kit) below was released earlier today by Concord Jazz on their YouTube Channel.

Enjoy! 

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Jack DeJohnette Continues His 70th Birthday Celebration with Ambitious Int'l Tour Schedule!

PRESS RELEASE 

Debut Trio Performances with Chick Corea & Stanley Clarke, Headlining Newport Jazz Festival and Monterey Jazz Festival, Participation in Pat Metheny Summer Music Workshop, "The Gateway Trio" Reunion, Among Other Appearances

Recently Released Critically Acclaimed Album Sound Travels

Jack DeJohnette Interviews: 

The Checkout with Josh Jackson
The Jazz Session with Jason Crane 

Following the launch of his latest critically acclaimed album, Sound Travels (released January 17 on Golden Beams/eOne), as well as being named a 2012 NEA Jazz Master in January, drummer/pianist Jack DeJohnette will continue to celebrate his landmark 70th birthday year with high profile performances, festival appearances, among other activities. 

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Mission Viejo, CA ~ Saddleback College Radio Station KSBR Announces Birthday Bash Jazz Festival Line-Up for May 27th!

More than 30 musicians help local college station celebrate birthday and new this year is the first annual Taste of the Bash that will feature over 20 restaurants and wineries showing off their finest creations.

Saddleback College Radio Station KSBR (88.5 FM) is proud to announce that Hiroshima, Paul Brown, Chris Standring and Jackiem Joyner will be among the more than 30 musicians appearing at this year’s KSBR Birthday Bash Jazz Festival. The Birthday Bash debuts on Sunday, May 27, 2012 on the Village Green of Oso Viejo Park in Mission Viejo.

Some of the other artists appearing at this year’s event include, trumpeter Greg Adams, Brazilian singing sensation Fabiana Passoni and Spyro Gyra keyboardist Tom Schuman. As always, there will be at least 5 very special guests who cannot be announced until they come on stage. Previous surprise artists have included Mindi Abair, Patti Austin, Chris Botti, Larry Carlton, Brian Culbertson, Bob James, Boney James, Joe Sample, Tom Scott, and Peter White.

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Like Take 6? Check Out This Interview with Founding Member Claude McKnight!

Warm greetings to everyone! Do you remember the press release that I posted a couple of weeks ago about the new Take 6 album One? Guess what? The opportunity arose for EoJ to interview Claude McKnight. If it wasn't for Mr. McKnight, there might not have been a Take 6. 

Crystal Leotaud - a mezzo-soprano, vocal coach and choir director in the NYC area, handled the honors of doing the interview for EoJ last week. YAY! You'll hear about the new album's theme, how Take 6 comes up with their tight harmonies, what it was like to go back to their gospel roots for an entire album, the upcoming tour, and how the fans embrace the group around the world. 

I hope that you enjoy the exchange. My apologies to you for the technical failings of the Skype recording. It is an ongoing learning process for me. 

My thanks goes out to Claude McKnight for being available, Crystal Leotaud for doing the interview, and  Rob Evanoff  (1888 Media) for providing EoJ with the opportunity! 

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