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Philadelphia-Based Vocalist and Songwriter Maci Miller Celebrates the Release of Her New Album, Nine, with Video of 'Love Me for Who I Am'

Philadelphia-Based Vocalist and Songwriter Maci Miller Celebrates the Release of Her New Album, Nine, with Video of 'Love Me for Who I Am'

Source: DL Media

In the field of numerology, the number nine is connected to wisdom and experience. As Philadelphia-based vocalist Maci Miller writes in the liner notes for her new album, Nine, “The number nine is significant because it’s closely associated with the spirit, with spiritual growth, inner awakening and self-realization." Those qualities inspired Miller’s stunning new album, following a nearly decade-long hiatus to focus on adopting and raising her daughter, a period that certainly resulted in a wealth of personal growth and ...

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Advocacy

Jazz Bridge Project Named A 'Hometown Hero' By Channel 6 ABC (Philadelphia)

Jazz Bridge Project Named A 'Hometown Hero' By Channel 6 ABC (Philadelphia)

Source: All About Jazz

From the desk at Jazz Bridge: We’re excited to let you know that Jazz Bridge was the subject of a very nice piece that aired on July 12 on WPVI TV 6 ABC, recognizing us as a “Hometown Hero.” How great is that!! We at Jazz Bridge are so proud to have our good work and our musicians’ assistance programs publicized. We want to thank musician Neil Podgurski, who honored us by publicly sharing how Jazz Bridge helped him ...

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Alto Saxophonist-composer Bobby Zankel Shines A Brilliant Light On American, Philadelphia History With 'A Change Of Destiny,' Due September 22 From Mahakala Records

Alto Saxophonist-composer Bobby Zankel Shines A Brilliant Light On American, Philadelphia History With 'A Change Of Destiny,' Due September 22 From Mahakala Records

Source: Terri Hinte Publicity

Philadelphia alto saxophonist and composer Bobby Zankel explores a darker side of his longtime city’s history with A Change of Destiny, set for a September 22 release on Mahakala Records. The album is a distillation of music that Zankel wrote for a dance piece, The Spirits Break to Freedom, in the 2010s, and was recorded with Zankel’s Wonderful Sound 8 (a byproduct of his Warriors of the Wonderful Sound Big Band), featuring Philadelphia jazz greats drummer Pheeroan AkLaff, trombonist Robin ...

Birthday

Jazz Musician of the Day: Philly Joe Jones

Jazz Musician of the Day: Philly Joe Jones

Source: Michael Ricci

All About Jazz is celebrating Philly Joe Jones' birthday today!

Philly Joe Jones was born with the name Joseph Rudolph Jones in the city of Philadelphia on July 15, 1923. His mother, a piano teacher taught him the basics in music. In his formative years he also studied the drums with drummers the likes of Cozy Cole and Charles Wilcoxon, receiving valuable advise from Art Blakey and a then younger Max Roach. He established himself as “Philly Joe" Jones, from ...

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Recording

Backgrounder: Benny Golson and the Philadelphians

Backgrounder: Benny Golson and the Philadelphians

Source: JazzWax by Marc Myers

What made jazz recordings distinct from most other forms of American music were the different combinations of individuals who came together to to record. The results were often fascinating, with different musical personalities creating both contrasts and harmony as a unit and through improvisation. One such album was Benny Golson and the Philadelphians. Recorded in November and December 1958 for United Artists, the LP featured five players who hailed from Philadelphia: Benny Golson (ts), Lee Morgan (tp), Ray Bryant (p), ...

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Recording

Stephen Philip Harvey Octet First Release 'Elemental' On Hidden Cinema Records on May 5

Stephen Philip Harvey Octet First Release 'Elemental' On Hidden Cinema Records on May 5

Source: Scott Thompson Public Relations

Elemental is the octet debut of emerging saxophonist, composer, and educator Stephen Philip Harvey. Active in the Mid Atlantic region, Harvey boasts his octet as one of several ensembles under his name. This mid-sized ensemble is one of his several explorations in the varying instrumentations and traditions of jazz music. This record comes on the heels of Harvey’s large ensemble release and is the debut release of Hidden Cinema Records, Harvey’s own label. Composed during the COVID-19 pandemic, this collection ...

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Ravita Jazz with bassist Phil Ravita Release 'Oriana'

Ravita Jazz with bassist  Phil Ravita Release 'Oriana'

Source: Jazz Beyond Borders

Ravita Jazz releases Oriana in April 2023. Writing in the liner notes, jazz journalist and author Bill Milkowski says: “Together with his like-minded colleagues, bassist-composer-bandleader Ravita takes listeners on a kinetic, contemplative and ultimately expansive ride on Oriana.” Ten tracks feature originals by Ravita and other band members with creative takes on “Black Coffee” and “Caravan.” This is Phil Ravita’s first album as sole leader. The acoustic/electric bassist is one of the Mid-Atlantic’s busiest players. Having worked with such jazz ...

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Recording

The Stephen Philip Harvey Octet Debut Release 'Elemental' Drops May 5th!

The Stephen Philip Harvey Octet Debut Release 'Elemental' Drops May 5th!

Source: Scott Thompson Public Relations

Elemental is the octet debut of emerging saxophonist, composer, and educator Stephen Philip Harvey. Active in the Mid Atlantic region, Harvey boasts his octet as one of several ensembles under his name. This mid-sized ensemble is one of his several explorations in the varying instrumentations and traditions of jazz music. This record comes on the heels of Harvey’s large ensemble release and is the debut release of Hidden Cinema Records, Harvey’s own label. Composed during the COVID-19 pandemic, this collection ...

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Book / Magazine

The Real Philadelphia Book Provides An Anthology Of Compositions By Jazz And Blues Artists

The Real Philadelphia Book Provides An Anthology Of Compositions By Jazz And Blues Artists

Source: Michael Ricci

Publication Date: October 24, 2022 344 pages, 9 x 12" Paper: 978-1-4399-1846-3 $24.95 An anthology of compositions by popular Philadelphia jazz and blues artists accessible for every musician The Real Philadelphia Book, 2nd Edition (Publication Date: October 24, 2022) compiled by Jazz Bridge and editors David Dzubinski and Suzanne Cloud, is a collection of more than 200 original jazz and blues compositions. Arranged alphabetically by song title, the sheet music showcases work by generations of Philadelphia musicians. This volume, ...

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Birthday

Jazz Musician of the Day: Philly Joe Jones

Jazz Musician of the Day: Philly Joe Jones

Source: Michael Ricci

All About Jazz is celebrating Philly Joe Jones' birthday today!

Philly Joe Jones was born with the name Joseph Rudolph Jones in the city of Philadelphia on July 15, 1923. His mother, a piano teacher taught him the basics in music. In his formative years he also studied the drums with drummers the likes of Cozy Cole and Charles Wilcoxon, receiving valuable advise from Art Blakey and a then younger Max Roach. He established himself as “Philly Joe" Jones, from ...

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