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January 2015

Newport Jazz Festival® Adds Jack DeJohnette & Ms. Lisa Fischer to Lineup | 2015

Jack DeJohnette - 2015
 
Newport Jazz Festival®
Adds Jack DeJohnette: Made in Chicago
and Ms. Lisa Fischer and Grand Baton to 2015 Lineup
 
Lisa Fischer - 2015
 
NEWPORT, RI, January 29, 2015 – Celebrating music made in Chicago and one of the world’s premier backup singers, George Wein is pleased to announce the additions of Jack DeJohnette: Made in Chicago and Ms. Lisa Fischer and Grand Baton to the lineup of the 2015 Newport Jazz Festival® presented by Natixis Global Asset Management July 31 – August 2.

Irvin Mayfield & The New Orleans Jazz Orchestra on Tour | Starting Feb. 5th, 2015

Irvin Mayfield - 2015
 
IRVIN MAYFIELD AND THE NEW ORLEANS JAZZ ORCHESTRA
KICK OFF 12-CITY TOUR FEBRUARY 5 – 22, 2015
 
NEW ORLEANS, LA, January 26, 2015 – Irvin Mayfield and the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra (NOJO) hit the road for a 12-city tour beginning in Miami, FL on February 5 and wrapping up in Fairfield, CT on February 22. In addition to Mayfield on trumpet, the 18-piece Orchestra includes such respected musicians as Victor Atkins on piano and Ed “Sweetbread” Petersen on saxophone.

FREE ADMISSION: The 9th Annual Clearwater Seafood & Blues Festival | Feb. 21st & 22nd, 2015

Clearwater Seafood & Blues Poster - 2015
 
2015 Clearwater Sea-Blues Festival Lineup!
 
Now entering its 9th year, the Clearwater Seafood & Blues Festival Presented by Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes, Feb. 21-22, 2015, will feature some of the finest blues musicians live in concert and Tampa Bay’s Finest Seafood delights.

The 8th Annual Atlanta Smooth Music Festival | Sept. 12th, 2015

Atlanta Jazz Smooth Grooves Festival - 2014
 
Atlanta Smooth Music Festival Planned
 
January 19, 2015 – Marietta, GA. Jazz Grooves confirms plans for the 8th Annual Atlanta Smooth Music Festival, to be held on Saturday, September 12, 2015 at the Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre, in Mableton, Georgia. The power packed line up includes established international headliners Nick Colionne and Jeff Lorber. There will be additional performances by national recording artists Tim Bowman, Paula Atherton, and Ron Johnson.

The 25th Annual Riverwalk Blues and Music Festival | Feb. 14th & 15th, 2015

riverwalk blues and music festival 2015
 
25th Riverwalk Blues and Music Festival
Presented by Mosher Street Records
February 14th and 15th, 2015
 
The 25th edition of the Riverwalk Blues & Music Fest is produced in memory of it’s founder Don Cohen, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit music related charities which include the Sean Costello Fund for Bipolar Research, and the non profit radio show, the Sunday Blues on WKPX.

New Stageplay, “The Strength of Love” in Atlanta, Ga.| April 18th, 2015

The Strength of Love Stageplay 2015
 
Strength of Love Stageplay Premiere
 
ATLANTA — A new stageplay is set to hit the scene in South Metro Atlanta this April entitled “The Strength of Love.” This stageplay, a Baz Brothers Production, will be held in two shows on Saturday, April 18, 2015 at 2pm and 7pm at the Griffin Auditorium, in Griffin, GA.
 
“The Strength of Love” is a heartfelt story of Antonio and Melody, a loving couple who have been married 5 years. Although the first 5 years were blissful, Antonio and Melody are now settling into a new stage of marriage, and each has their own struggle.

The 2015 Newport Jazz Festival® | July 31st – Aug. 2nd, 2015

Newport Jazz Festival - 2015
 
George Wein Announces Lineup for 2015 Newport Jazz Festival®
July 31 – August 2, Including Three Full Days of Performances
by Some of the World’s Greatest Established and Emerging Artists
 
Performers Include Cassandra Wilson, Dr. John, Chris Botti, Jamie Cullum,
Snarky Puppy, Maria Schneider, Cecile McLorin Salvant, Fred Hersch, Billy Childs, Bill Frisell, Arturo Sandoval, Ambrose Akinmusire and More
 
Tickets Go On Sale Thursday, January 15, 10:00 am
 
NEWPORT, RI, January 13, 2015 – After producing a successful and exciting 60th anniversary celebration last year, George Wein today announced that the 2015 Newport Jazz Festival® presented by Natixis Global Asset Management will return to the City-by-the-Sea July 31 – August 2 with three full days of music at Fort Adams State Park, plus the popular Friday night concert at the International Tennis Hall of Fame at the Newport Casino and a festive Gala at the historic Breakers on Saturday evening.

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