Hi Claudio,
Ghana-born drumming prodigy Paa Kow hits the sweet spot between addictive groove and delectable complexity on his latest album, (Cookpot released today). Paa Kow’s deep groove and natural talent reveal a unique ability to speak to listeners with his drums, inspiring a profound spiritual conversation. His songs are captivating and danceable and incorporate lyrics in his native language, Fante, as well as English.
“My music isn’t traditional, but it has deep roots. I want to invent my own style,” he explains. “The highlife music is there, but when you listen, it’s kind of jazz, too. It’s funk. It’s the way the music comes to me.”
In recent years, PaaKow has increasingly become recognized as one of the most remarkable drum set players to tour in Africa, Europe, and America.
Follow the link below for our full press release, to hear the tracks, and to view the press kit. And please let me know if I can help your coverage by sending a CD or arrange an interview.
http://paakow.rockpaperscissors.biz/
Thanks,Ben Michaels
Friday, October 13, 2017
drumming prodigy Paa Kow
Publicist
rock paper scissors, inc.
511 W. 4th St. Suite #2, Bloomington, IN 47404
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
Monday, October 9, 2017
The Late Set, Hilary Gardner
Our CD release show will be at Mezzrow on Wednesday, October 25. Tickets are already going fast, so please reserve now. Ehud and I would love to see you there!
You can also catch us on the air at WBGO on Sunday, October 22. We'll join the erudite and witty Michael Bourne for some conversation and music on his fabulous show, Singers Unlimited. Tune in at 88.3 FM or you can live-stream on the WBGO website.
I've got a number of fun gigs this month, including my debut with the Mike Sailors nonet tomorrow night (Sept. 30) at the Django. Then, on October 5, I'll join my dear friend Amy Cervini for a tune or two at her birthday show at 55 bar (it's rumored DUCHESS will be in the house, too. Don't miss it!).
I'm honored to be singing a fun Eddie Durham arrangement with the Juilliard Jazz Orchestra on 10/12. On October 26, DUCHESS will take the stage at Joe's Pub for a star-studded celebration of the Breithaupt Brothers Songbook. Finally, I'll be singing a tune for the Frank Perowsky Jazz Orchestra's CD release at Birdland on October 29. Whew!
It's so good to be back on the scene! Please visit hilarygardner.com for a complete gig schedule and all the latest news. Hope to see you at a show very soon!
Love, Hilary
Sunday, October 8, 2017
Sanibel Blues & Jazz Festival
Sanibel Blues & Jazz Festival - 2nd Annual Event To Be Held Saturday, Nov 5, 2017
Peter Graves' Atlantean Driftwood Band
Peter Graves' Atlantean Driftwood Band Returns to Sanibel 10/21/17 for ONE SHOW ONLY
Jazz, funk and blues compositions scheduled to be presented include those by Jaco Pastorius, the bands original bass player, and current legacy band members Gary Lindsey, Mike Levine and Dan Bonsanti.
Vocalist Dana Paul has been singing with the Atlantean Driftwood Band since shortly after it’s inception. Dana has been voted South Florida’s Best Male Jazz Vocalist & Best Male Pop/Rock/R&B Vocalist. The Sun Sentinel’s XS Magazine selected Dana as Best Male Vocalist in their 1995 issue. Recently Dana Paul has been heard throughout South Florida on radio and television commercials, as well as performing in regional theatre productions of Evita, A Little Night Music, Lil’ Abner, and most recently ADDlause. Says Ray Recchi of the Fort Lauderdale News/Sun-Sentinel. “...Paul is simply one of the best singers I’ve heard...”.
Begun in 1969 by music director and trombonist Peter Graves, the band has an impressive list of credits and personnel. Alumni include their original bass player Jaco Pastorius, guitarist Pat Metheny, and sax player Mark Colby.
The Atlantean Driftwood Band has recorded two albums, “Melts In Your Mouth,” released in 1989, was received with great enthusiasm and critical acclaim. The band recorded their live debut album "Jazz On The Green" in 1982 at the Sanibel Island festival of the same name.
The Atlantean Driftwood Band was the host band at the Sanibel Jazz On The Green festival for 15 years since it’s inception in 1980, an event that was a landmark in South West Florida music circles. The festival has featured some of the top names in jazz over the course of the years. Some of the artists that have been featured performing with the atlantean driftwood band include Bob James, Stanley Turrentine, “Toots” Thielemans, Randy Brecker, Chuck Mangione, Jon Hendricks, Jaco Pastorius, Randy Bernsen, Nat Adderly, Michael Brecker, Ira Sullivan and Eliane Elias. Other artists that have performed at the festival include Michael Franks, Spyro Gyra, Rippingtons, and Chick Corea.
Angel City Jazz Fest
Angel City Jazz Fest: Dwight Trible, Jeff Parker and Jaimie Branch among the acts not to miss
Chris Barton Contact Reporter
October, 5, 2017
Now celebrating its 10th year, the boundary-pushing Angel City Jazz Festival
Opened last weekend with a tribute to the great Thelonious Monk, who would have turned 100 this year.
How will the festival top an opening night that featured the likes of Dee Dee Bridgewater, Jon Beasley and DJ Logic paying tribute to a late master? By offering eight more shows fanning across the city of a similar spirit:
Thursday
Metal Jazz Night — Fusing two genres that have long shared a spiritual kinship, this evening is led by local trumpeter Daniel Rosenboom, whose album “Reclamation” (released on John Zorn’s independent label Tzadik) burns with swift-twisting arrangements and barbed guitar. Not to be missed is a new quintet led by percussionist Dan Weiss, who has assembled a powerhouse band with Craig Taborn, Ben Monder, Matt Mitchell and Trevor Dunn. 8 p.m. Zebulon. $15.
read more: http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/la-et-ms-angel-city-jazz-festival-20171005-story.html
Saturday, October 7, 2017
Friday, October 6, 2017
Anat Cohen
Anat Cohen - Clarinet
Oded Lev-Ari - Musical Director
Rubin Kodheli - Cello
Nadje Noordhuis - Trumpet & Flügelhorn
Nick Finzer - Trombone
Owen Broder - Baritone Sax & Bass Clarinet
James Shipp - Vibraphone & Percussion
Vitor Gonçalves - Piano & Accordion
Sheryl Bailey - Guitar
Tal Mashiach - Bass
Anthony Pinciotti - Drums
Recorded by Brian Montgomery at Avatar Studios, NYC, August 2016
Mixed by Brian Montgomery, NYC, January 2017
Mastered by Mark Wilder January 2017
Cover Artwork by Milton Glaser
Additional Design by Steve Skladany
Band Photo by Aline Muller
Produced by Anat Cohen & Oded Lev-Ari
DownBeat - Reviews / Editors' Picks
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BY ED ENRIGHTVince Mendoza/WDR Big Band, Homecoming
The superb new release Homecoming is Vince Mendoza’s fifth album to date with the WDR Big Band of Cologne, Germany. This reunion of the Grammy-winning composer/arranger/conductor with one of Europe’s finest large… More »
BY BRIAN ZIMMERMANSherman Irby, Cerulean Canvas
From his post as lead alto saxophonist in the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, Sherman Irby has distinguished himself as an improviser of great artistry and wit. Drawing on the melodic language of Charlie Parker,… More »
DownBeat Magazine - HeadLines
Genres Blur & Swirl in Monterey’s ‘Big Tent’
Three years ago, when Monterey Jazz Festival Artistic Director Tim Jackson booked The Roots as a Saturday-night headliner, the house brimmed with delighted young fans, but… More »
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Douglas Nods to Painter Stuart Davis with New Collaboration
Trumpeter Dave Douglas’ new album, Little Giant Still Life (Greenleaf Music), is the work of an inquisitive, ambitious artist who draws inspiration from numerous sources.
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Q&A with Don Was: Capturing the Blue Note Vibe
From vibraphonists Milt Jackson and Bobby Hutcherson to pianist Geri Allen and trumpeter Terence Blanchard, Blue Note Records artists have been participating in the Monterey Jazz… More »
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Zenón To Coordinate Benefit Concert for Victims of Hurricane Maria
Puerto Rico was devastated by Hurricane Maria, the worst storm to hit the island in almost a century. Puerto Ricans lost power, homes were damaged or destroyed by massive flooding, and first responders scrambled to rescue… More »
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Suncoast Jazz Classic
Suncoast Jazz Classic to Hold its 27th Festival in November in Clearwater Beach FL
The annual Suncoast Jazz Classic will take place over 3 days in 5 venues on Clearwater Beach, FL
The annual Suncoast Jazz Festival will take place this year November 17-19, 2017 on the award winning Clearwater Beach. The festival spans five simultaneous indoor venues and ballrooms between the Sheraton Sand Key and Marriott Sand Key, where bands rotate hourly through the day and night. Dedicated Jolley Trolley lines allow attendees to freely ride from one property to another to hear the various entertainers throughout the 3-day festival weekend.
Strings Attached at Zinc Bar
Four leading jazz guitarists whose combined credits represent a Who’s Who in Jazz share the stage in a special “Stings Attached” program the last two Mondays of each month at Manhattan’s Zinc Bar, 82 West 3rd Street, New York, NY 10012. The bi-monthly residency will include Ronn Affif, Jack Wilkins, Vic Juris, Mark Whitfield and Joe Cohn as the featured performers, accompanied by bass and drums. Showtimes are at 8 pm & 10 pm. For more info or to make reservations call (212) 477-9462 or visit http://zincbar.com.
Additional dates: Monday, Oct. 23 and Monday, Oct. 30
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