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Dweezil Zappa To Perform Frank Zappa’s Hot Rats Live In Australia

by Paul Cashmere

Dweezil Zappa will perform his father’s 1969 album ‘Hot Rats’ when he tours Australia for Bluesfest in 2020.

Tagged as: 00s, 80s, 90s, bluesfest, Dweezil Zappa, experimental, Frank Zappa, instrumental, jazz, rock, USA

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Revisiting Pat Metheny’s Classic Moment With David Bowie ‘This Is Not America’

by Paul Cashmere

In 1985 American jazz fusion musician Pat Metheny collaborated with David Bowie for the mind-blowing theme to ‘The Falcon and the Snowman’, ‘This Is Not America’.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 70s, 80s, 90s, David Bowie, jazz, Live Nation, Pat Metheny, rock, The Falcon and the Snowman

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Kate Ceberano, Steve Kilbey and Sean Sennett debut ‘All Tied Up’ Ahead of 2020 Album

by Paul Cashmere

With Kate Ceberano, Steve Kilbey and Sean Sennett’s ‘The Dangerous Age’ album given a 31 January 2020 release date, the track ‘All Tied Up’ has been dropped as a preview.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 80s, 90s, Australia, indie, jazz, Kate Ceberano, pop, rock, Sean Sennett, soul, Steve Kilbey

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If You're Going To The City A Tribute To Mose Allison

Elvis Costello, Jackson Browne, Iggy Pop Cover Mose Allison

by Paul Cashmere

Elvis Costello, Jackson Browne and Iggy pop are just a few of the artists who have paid tribute to the music of Mose Allison on a new project ‘If You’re Going To The City: A Tribute To Mose Allison’.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Elvis Costello, Iggy Pop, Jackson Browne, jazz, Mose Allison, USA

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Jeff Goldblum Has Made Another Album

by Paul Cashmere

Jeff Goldblum has recorded a second album and just look at the guests. Sharon Van Etten, Miley Cyrus, Fiona Apple, Gregory Porter, Inara George and Anna Calvi feature on the record ‘I Shouldn’t Be Telling You This’.

Tagged as: 10s, Decca, jazz, Jeff Goldblum, USA

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Renee Geyer at The Age Music Victoria Awards photo by Ros O'Gorman

Memo Music Hall To Jazz Up Ahead of Melbourne Cup

by Paul Cashmere

Memo Music Hall will become Melbourne’s jazz hub in a lead-up to Melbourne Cup. The iconic Melbourne music venue will host the Memo St Kilda Jazz Summit for the three days leading up to the Melbourne Cup.

Tagged as: Alma Zygier, Australia, jazz, Memo Music Hall, Renee Geyer, Vince Jones

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Randy Newman, Mavis Staples, Icehouse, 10CC To Play 2020 Zoo Twilights Season

by Paul Cashmere

Melbourne’s 2020 Zoo Twilights roster is up with both an all-star Australian and International line-up including Randy Newman, Icehouse, Mavis Staples and 10CC.

Tagged as: 10cc, Australia, Icehouse, jazz, live music, Mavis Staples, Meg Mac, pop, Randy Newman, reggae, rock, Russell Morris, Zoo Twilights

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George Benson Adds Second Sydney Show

by Paul Cashmere

George Benson has expanded his Sydney dates. A second show has been added for 5 April.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, George Benson, jazz, USA

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Norah Jones has recorded a song with Mavis Staples

by Paul Cashmere

Norah Jones and Mavis Staples have teamed up for a song ‘I’ll Be Gone’.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, jazz, Mavis Staples, Norah Jones, soul, USA

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George Benson’s First Album Came Out 55 Years Ago

by Paul Cashmere

Guitar legend George Benson released his first album ‘The New Boss Guitar of George Benson’ in 1964. He had just turned 21 years old.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, 80s, Australia, Australian Tour, bluesfest, George Benson, jazz, USA

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George Benson To Play Sydney and Melbourne Bluesfest Sideshows

by Paul Cashmere

George Benson will play Sydney and Melbourne dates outside Bluesfest in 2020 marking a decade since he was last in Australia.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Australian Tour, bluesfest, George Benson, jazz, USA

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Kate Ceberano and Paul Grabowsky Deliver Stunning Tryst Show At Hamer Hall

by Paul Cashmere

Every now and then a show comes along that is just gobsmackingly good. Kate Ceberano and Paul Grabowsky ‘Tryst’ was stunning.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Australia, contemporary, jazz, Kate Ceberano, Paul Grabowsky, torch, Tryst

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20-Time Grammy Winner Pat Metheny To Tour for Live Nation in 2020

by Paul Cashmere

Pat Metheny will return to Australia for Live Nation in 2020 for what is only his third ever Australian tour.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, 90s, Australia, jazz, Live Nation, Pat Metheny, USA

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Renee Zellweger Records Duet With Sam Smith For ‘Judy’ Soundtrack

by Paul Cashmere

Renee Zellweger has recorded duets with Sam Smith and Rufus Wainwright for the soundtrack to the movie ‘Judy’, about Judy Garland.

Tagged as: contemporary, jazz, Judy, Judy Garland, movie, Renee Zellwegger, Rufus Wainwright, Sam Smith, theatre, USA

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Joseph Wooten to host Opening Act Competition for We Can Survive Concert

by Paul Cashmere

Steve Miller Band keyboard player and singer, songwriter and author Joseph Wooten will host radio.com’s Opening Act Competition.

Tagged as: 00s, 80s, 90s, funk, jazz, Joseph Wooten, Opening Act Competition, R&B, Radio.com, Stephanie Wooten, USA

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Joseph Wooten, Victor Wooten, Regi Wooten with Nick Kontonicolas of The Noise Network

Wooten Brothers Chill New York’s Legendary Blue Note

by Paul Cashmere

The Wooten brothers, Victor, Regi and Joseph where a cool alternative to New York’s heatwave last week when they chilled the city’s historic Blue Note Jazz Club.

Tagged as: 00s, 80s, 90s, Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, Chuck Stetson, jazz, Joseph Wooten, Nick Kontonicolas, R&B, Regi Wooten, soul, Steve Miller Band, USA, Victor Wooten

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Kate Ceberano and Paul Grabowsky to perform Tryst at Melbourne’s Hamer Hall

by Paul Cashmere

Melbourne icons Kate Ceberano and Paul Grabowsky will perform together at Melbourne’s iconic Hamer Hall in September.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Australia, contemporary, jazz, Kate Ceberano, Paul Grabowsky, pop

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Michael Buble To Tour Australia in 2020

by Paul Cashmere

Michael Buble will return to Australia for a national tour for Paul Dainty in 2020.

Tagged as: 00s, Canada, contemporary, jazz, Michael Buble, pop

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Sting and Stewart Copeland get together for BBC Documentary

by Music-News.com

Stewart Copeland has reteamed with his The Police bandmate Sting for a new BBC documentary all about their love of music.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, jazz, rock, Stewart Copeland, Sting, The Police, UK

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Renee Zellwegger to release Judy Garland covers album

by Music-News.com

Renee Zellweger is making her full solo album debut with a collection of Judy Garland songs she recorded for her new movie about The Wizard of Oz star.

Tagged as: Actor, contemporary, jazz, Renee Zellweger, USA

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Steely Dan to Perform Five Shows featuring a Complete Different Album Each Night

by Paul Cashmere

Donald Fagen as the sole remaining member of Steely Dan will perform five Steely Dan / solo albums over five nights in Boston in October.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Donald Fagen, jazz, rock, Steely Dan, USA

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Rolling Stones backing singer Bernard Fowler to release Stones Tribute Album

by Paul Cashmere

Bernard Fowler, the backing singer for the Rolling Stones for the past 31 years, will release an album of “Rolling Stones deep cuts”.

Tagged as: 80s, Bernard Fowler, jazz, rock, Rolling Stones, USA

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Melbourne International Jazz Festival Program 2019

by Announcement

The 2019 Melbourne International Jazz Festival (MIJF) returns for its twenty-second year.

Tagged as: Australia, Herbie Hancock, jazz, Melbourne International Jazz Festival

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Kate Ceberano and Paul Grabowsky Commit 20 Years of Friendship with Tryst

by Paul Cashmere

20-years ago Kate Ceberano and Paul Grabowsky performed a one-off show in Melbourne for Valentine’s Day. That show at The Continental sent them on parallel journeys. In 2019 they finally connect for the album ‘Tryst’ and a set of songs that have influenced both Paul and Kate over the decades.

Tagged as: 80s, Australia, jazz, Kate Ceberano, Paul Grabowsky

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Ruth Picker reinvents music business model with The Song Tailors

by Paul Cashmere

Melbourne based Ruth Picker has a dual life. By day she is a mild-mannered auditor for a great metropolitan accounting firm, by night songwriter for her labour of love The Song Tailors.

Tagged as: 10s, Australia, James Kempster, jazz, Milla de Villers, Nathan Lay, Ruth Picker, The Song Tailors, The Ten Tenors

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Lisa Fischer to perform during Melbourne International Jazz Festival

by Paul Cashmere

The incredible voice of Lisa Fischer has been added to the Melbourne International Jazz Festival for 2019.

Tagged as: 90s, Australia, jazz, Lisa Fischer, Melbourne International Jazz Festival, The Rolling Stones, USA

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Kenny G to record with Kanye W

by Music-News.com

Kenny G is hoping his last minute Valentine’s Day booking at Kanye West’s home leads to a collaboration with the rapper.

Tagged as: 00s, jazz, Kanye West, Kenny G, rap, USA

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Herbie Hancock to headline Melbourne International Jazz Festival

by Noise11.com

Melbourne International Jazz Festival has signed jazz legend Herbie Hancock to headline the 2019 festival.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Herbie Hancock, jazz, Melbourne International Jazz Festival, USA

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The Manhattan Transfer’s Janis Siegal Recalls The Time They Pissed Off The Beach Boys

by Paul Cashmere

Janis Siegal of The Manhattan Transfer has a very funny story about the time her band pissed off The Beach Boys. The Beach Boys were nominated for a Pop Grammy but The Manhattan Transfer won.

Tagged as: 70s, jazz, pop, swing, The Manhattan Transfer, USA

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Jazz legend James Ingram Dies at Age 66

by Paul Cashmere

Jazz great James Ingram has lost his battle with brain cancer at the age of 66.

Tagged as: 80s, James Ingram, jazz, USA

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