Music Icons to Judge 2010 International Songwriting Competition
July 14,
2010 by danavas
The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) has put together the most high-profile and prestigious judging panel in its nine-year history. Known for its high caliber of judges, ISC offers songwriters and artists the unprecedented opportunity to have their music heard by some of the world’s most iconic and successful recording artists, as well as many major and indie record label presidents [...]
2010 Toronto TD Jazz Festival – June 25 to July 4
June 19,
2010 by danavas
Toronto ~ Late June signals not only the start of summer, but also the arrival of the TD Toronto Jazz Festival as it takes over the city for 10 incredible days. Local clubs, restaurants, venues and even a church or two will be playing host, creating a Festival network that includes over 40 participating stages all over the city. Now, that is a lot of jazz!
Singer-Songwriter Venissa Santi Performs in New York
August 5,
2009 by danavas
What do legendary radio host and jazz expert, Bob Parlocha, Latin music icon, Ruben Blades, renowned promoter Dick Le Palm (formerly of Chess Records) and Latin American pianist, Danilo Perez share in common? They are all in agreement that Cuban American Singer-Songwriter, Venissa Santi is a name to watch [...]
Mexican musicians play the 2009 Montreal Jazz Festival
June 28,
2009 by danavas
Hector Infanzón, Magos Herrera, Sacbé, Lila Downs, Los de Abajo. What do all these artists have in common? Besides sharing a common heritage, they represent the best exponents of a wide range of contemporary music in and out of Mexico, and they all will be performing in Montreal, Canada next July, during the Montreal Jazz Festival [...]
2009 TD Canada Trust Toronto Jazz Festival
June 12,
2009 by danavas
Make the TD Canada Trust Toronto Jazz Festival the ultimate destination this summer as it kicks off its 23rd edition as the city’s largest music festival. From a crooner to an orchestra, a guitar genius who tops any celebration of the guitar, the queen of retro funk to jam-band gods, and hundreds more, this summer’s lineup has something for every musical taste and budget [...]
Art of Jazz Global Jazz Village – June 5-7, 2009
May 25,
2009 by danavas
The 4th annual Art of Jazz Global Jazz Village, taking place from June 5 – 7 in Toronto’s historic Distillery District, is proud to welcome an outstanding line-up of artists to this year’s event for a celebration of Italian and Cuban jazz. This year’s performers include: Mario Romano, the Pat Martino Organ Trio with Tony Monaco, Roberta Gambarini together with Neil Swainson [...]
Welcome to the new Latin Jazz Network
May 3,
2009 by danavas
Latin Jazz Network proudly presents its new online face to the world. Powered by WordPress, our new platform lives up to our motto of being the “Number ONE destination and online resource for Latin jazz aficionados”. We are currently working on the transformation to the new platform. In the meantime, you can still access our [...]
Opening of Tutuma Social Club in NYC
May 2,
2009 by danavas
Due to construction delays the opening of Tutuma Social Club, a new restaurant/music venue in New York City combining the best in live contemporary Afro-Peruvian Jazz with the fusion cuisine of Peruvian tapas and other dishes, has been postponed until Tuesday May 12, 2009 [...]
2nd Annual L. A. Latin Jazz Festival
April 14,
2009 by danavas
Held every year on the 3rd weekend of May at Los Angeles’ Greek Theatre, the goal of Nederlander Concerts is to present artists and music that have been recognized by the Grammys in the category of Latin Jazz and the Best Latin Jazz Album of the Year. According to event producer, Eddie Rodriguez, “We are preserving and bringing to ‘Angelinos’ a genre of music that dates back [...]