Adil & Vasundhara to play at the Jazzmandu 2012 festival
The year has shaped up pretty well for Adil & Vasundhara so far. Their album release is imminent and has currently been handed over for mastering to one of the biggest names in the business [all details revealed here soon]; they have had a very active gigging schedule, playing on stages both Indian and international and now A&V will be at the Kathmandu Jazz Festival in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Full story at NME.com
East End venues set to host London Jazz Festival celebrations
The Barbican is set to play a prominent role during the nine-day festival, with more than 50 gigs and events scheduled to be held there.Artists appearing include Macy Gray, Grammy award-winning singer Patti Austin , acclaimed pianist Neil Cowley and Irish singer Imelda May
Full story at East London Advertiser
Django Reinhardt Festival All-Stars coming to Hanover
One man credited with bringing it along nicely these days is French guitarist (and Reinhardt look-alike) Dorado Schmitt. He's been bringing the Django Reinhardt Festival All-Stars to the United States on a regular basis, and their current tour will see them perform at The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts at 5 p.m. Sunday. Full story at Worcester Telegram
The Strictly Private Jazz Club Show - Ballinacurra House, Kinsale
Kinsale’s first Strictly Private Jazz Club at Ballinacurra House, got off to a flyer last night as a sell-out crowd enjoyed a host of world class acts in the ultimate house party experience, as part of the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival.
Full story at Southern Star Newspaper
Latin jazz icon to kick off festival
In 2012, eight-time Grammy winner Eddie Palmieri marked a recording career that dates back 50 years(...)
The influential bandleader, who will turn 76 in December, formed La Perfecta, a big band whose salsa rhythms filled New York City dance floors in the 1960s. He'll focus on that classic material during a concert that kicks off La Gran Fiesta in Scottsdale.
Full story at Arizona Republic