Chaka Khan with the George Duke Trio will kick off George Wein’s CareFusion Jazz Festival 55 on Friday, August 7 at the International Tennis Hall of Fame at the Newport Casino. Etta James had been scheduled for the date but unfortunately had to cancel due to illness. Get well soon Ms. James!While many only know Khan for her soul and R&B hits, she is no stranger to jazz. In fact, she and Duke have recently made a string of critically-acclaimed appearances on the European jazz festival circuit. Now, the pair are teaming up once again for an evening of jazz. Also on the bill, Israeli clarinetist Anat Cohen with guitarist Howard Alden in a salute to Benny Goodman. The evening will be hosted by radio announcer Ron Della Chiesa.
www.jazzfestival55.com
Award winning (2009 Swedish Grammy's for "Best Female Artist" and "Album of the Year" respectively) Swedish artist Anna Ternheim has a new record, Leaving on a mayday, coming out. The record which was produced by Bjorn Yttling of Peter, Bjorn, and John is scheduled for release on August 11. But, to give you a little taste of the record and to get you ready for its upcoming release, you can grab the single "What Have I Done" HERE. For those in the New York area, you can catch Ternheim live when she swings through the city. She will be at The Bowery Ballroom on October 16.
www.annaternheim.com
www.myspace.com/annaternheim
Upcoming shows in the New York area ...
July 13 -- John Waite at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill
www.bbkingblues.com
July 14 -- Audrye Sessions / Paper Route / The Takeover UK (pictured) at Mercury Lounge
www.mercuryloungenyc.com
July 14 -- Bot / So So Human / Hot Seconds at Southpaw
www.spsounds.com
July 15 -- Unisex Salon at The Annex
www.theannexnyc.com
July 15 -- Chemical Reaction / Bethany Saint Smith & The Gun Show at Ace of Clubs
www.aceofclubsnyc.com
July 16 -- Porter Block at Spike Hill
www.spikehill.com
July 18 -- Francis and the Lights at Music Hall of Williamsburg
www.musichallofwilliamsburg.com
The first time I saw Matisyahu, he was on a late night television show. I sat there, my eyes fixated on the screen, with my mouth hanging open. Why? The man on the screen didn't fit the stereotypical image of the style of music he was throwing down on. I have sense closed my mouth. Matisyahu has a new thirteen track album, Light, set for release on August 25. Stylistically, the record covers dancehall, ska, laid back pop, acoustic soul as well as the reggae influenced sound we're all familiar with. You can listen to "One Day" from the album HERE and check out the video below.He is known for his live shows and he's on the road. He'll be all over the place so check out his various online homes, such as MySpace, for dates. Sorry NY, if you missed him last night at Central Park, you'll have to wait until he swings back through the city to catch him or take a road trip. Hey, it's summer ... nothing like a good road trip in the summer.
www.myspace.com/matisyahu
www.matisyahuworld.com
www.wheresmatis.at
www.twitter.com/matisyahu
Washington band The Lonely H has released a video for their song "The Singer" from their current album Concrete Class. Check out the video below. The song, to me, is reminiscent of The Eagles. You can also grab "Diggin' A Hole" from the album HERE. The Lonely H are on the road. For those in the New York area, they'll be at Pianos on July 24. For dates in other parts, check out their MySpace page.
www.myspace.com/thelonelyh
www.pianosnyc.com
The Ocean of Love, the award-winning CD by Ari Frankel, is back! When the album was f
irst released it was rather limited ... meaning it was printed privately and distributed to friends and Frankel's growing fan base. Well, now he has re-mastered the album, designed new adorable packaging and has secured distribution making the effort available everywhere good music is appreciated and sold.I happen to be a fan of stuff for children. Correction, I'm a fan of good stuff for children. A lot of people insist on providing children with annoying drivel that only serves to warp a growing child's musical taste buds and get on parents nerves when their kids insist on listening to it for the five million and forty-seven thousandth time. Frankel however doesn't fall into this category. He has put together a record full of catchy, educational, non-annoying songs that are fun and don't insult children or their parents.Frankel, a cross-genre artist covers many bases with this record. The songs offered up allow children to swim in the waters of pop, jazz, reggae, folk and Latin giving them the opportunity to sample the various genres without being heavy handed about it. The breezy reggae tinged "The Ocean of Love" brings to mind lazy days on the beach building sand castles with your favorite little one while "Drivin' U.S.A. is a number reminiscent of the Beach Boys and "Change Me" is rather Beatlesque. Anyone who knows me might find this a bit odd as I'm not a fan of Latin music, but, my favorite track on the album is the Latin flavored "Hug You."If you have a little one in your life, The Ocean of Love is certainly a record to include in their music collection.
Track Listing
- the ocean of love
- what do you think, that it’s easy to be a kid?
- i say, you say
- wipe my nose
- drivin’ u.s.a.
- hug you
- sandbox sunday
- brush it
- change me!
- good grief
- the snow song
- bedtime story
www.onceuponaparent.com/ocean
www.childmattersmedia.com
www.arifrankel.com
Over the last half dozen or so years, Juliette Lewis (yes, the actress) has cemented herself as a bona fide rock chick. For those living under a rock and who may have missed out on some good music, Lewis fronted the brilliant Juliette And The Licks. Alas, The Licks are no more but Lewis is still rocking like there's no tomorrow. She's set to unleash her new album, Terra Incognita, on September 1. The upcoming album was produced by Mars Volta leader, Omar Rodriguez-Lopez. Lewis wrote most of the 11 songs with long time friend and musician Chris Watson. Personally, I can't wait to get my hands on the new record. For a taste of what's to come, you can stream tracks from the album on Lewis' MySpace page.
www.myspace.com/juliettelewis
Chaka Khan with the George Duke Trio will kick off George Wein’s CareFusion Jazz Festival 55 on Friday, August 7 at the International Tennis Hall of Fame at the Newport Casino. Etta James had been scheduled for the date but unfortunately had to cancel due to illness. Get well soon Ms. James!
