Music
| Danilo Pérez Performs Things to Come: 21st Century Dizzy Jazz Concert at the Kimmel Pan-American jazz musician Danilo Pérez performs Things to Come: 21st Century Dizzy with his all-star international band on March 19 at 8 p.m. in the Kimmel Center ’s Verizon Hall. A previous member of Dizzy Gillespie’s United Nations Orchestra, Pérez toured the world from 1989 to 1992 with one of America ’s top jazz luminaries who brought classic bebop and Afro-Cuban jazz stylings to the forefront. The program Things to Come: 21st Century Dizzy spotlights Gillespie’s pioneering spirit, showcasing the continual reinvention of modern jazz with original group compositions and Pérez’s own Pan-American jazz interpretations. Band members on stage include David Sanchez, Rudresh Mahanthappa, Amir Elsaffar, Jamey Haddad, Ben Street , and Adam Cruz. To learn more, visit www.kimmelcenter.org. Art After 5 Welcomes Jazz & International Musicians Sofía Rei Koutsovitis, performing March 12. Photo by Emra Islek A diverse and dynamic lineup of musical performances await visitors at the Philadelphia Museum of Art this winter, as leading artists in jazz and world music take the stage Friday nights for Art After 5 in the Museum’s Great Stair Hall. Each Friday evening, the space is transformed into a lively concert hall, with cocktails, appetizers, and desserts. Argentine vocalist Sofía Rei Koutsovitis performs on March 12. Koutsovitis has been called “one of the most versatile and in-demand singers on the New York music scene” (All About Jazz). A native of Buenos Aires, this vocalist and composer elegantly fuses traditional South American rhythms with a jazz aesthetic. Whether she’s singing in Spanish, Portuguese, or English, her voice is sophisticated and seductive, and reflects her immersion in modern and progressive jazz while also responding to the pull of her musical heritage. Between sets visitors have a chance to explore the museum’s galleries and special exhibitions such as Picasso and the Avant Garde in Paris, which opens Feb. 24. For a complete listing of performances and more information, visit www.philamuseum.org/artafter5, |
Norah Jones to Begin 2010 U.S. Tour |
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| Norah Jones will kick off a 36-city tour on March 5 in Tulsa, Okla., and conclude with a concert on May 15 in Atlanta. For all tour dates and more, see www.norahjones.com. |
Saturday Night Live's guitarist Jared Scharff receives songwriting award Saturday Night Live's guitarist Jared Scharff received a songwriting award from the Song of the Year songwriting contest with his song "Stereo." Jared's song received top honors in the "Rock Category" while competing against thousands of other songwriters worldwide. When asked what inspired Jared to write his award winning song, he recalled, "I saw a Boston band play in New York City one night. The one thing I loved about the band was how relentless they were. It was full on, all the time. It inspired me to want to write a song that had that same vibe and attitude." The Song of the Year judging panel thought he accomplished this and much more. Michael Klein (a major label promoter) noted that the song's "effervescent drive demands attention," while Marty Rodgers (from a leading music publisher) called the song "stylistic, unique, and radio-ready." Jared received several prizes from "Song of the Year" including a sizeable cash award, which he promptly used to buy a new computer that he uses in his home studio. Jared also received software and merchandise from Song of the Year sponsors D'Addario, Planet Waves and Sony creative software.Regarding his experience with the Song of the Year songwriting contest, Jared said, "They have been incredibly kind to me and generous with awards. They go out of their way to make you feel special and that your song matters." The Song of the Year songwriting contest judging panel consists of music industry professionals including world renowned recording artists, songwriters, record labels, and music publishers. In addition to cash prizes for the top songwriters, they also help upcoming songwriters network with music insiders by sending the top fifty songs out each month to labels and publishers for further consideration. Many songwriters have furthered their careers through the contest. For more information about the Song of the Year songwriting contest, see www.songoftheyear.com. |
| Luz Rios arrives at the 2010 BMI Latin Awards at the Bellagio in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jacob Andrzejczak/WireImage) |
| Jenni Rivera is one of the singers expected to attend the Latin Music Awards in Las Vegas. 17TH ANNUAL LATIN MUSIC AWARDS CEREMONY IN LAS VEGAS Broadcast Music, Inc. ® (BMI) is an American performing right organization that represents more than 400,000 songwriters, composers and music publishers in all genres of music and more than 6.5 million works. BMI presented the 17th annual Latin Music Awards at The Tower Ballroom at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. The awards honored the songwriters and publishers of the most-performed Latin songs on U.S. radio and television from the company's repertoire of approximately 6.5 million musical works from around the world. The event was hosted by BMI President & CEO Del Bryant and BMI Assistant Vice President, Latin Music Delia Orjuela. Juanes received the BMI President's Award, presented on special occasions when an individual songwriter has distinctly and profoundly influenced the entertainment industry. The award to Juanes recognized his substantial contributions to Latin music on the worldwide stage and anticipated his future creative contributions to global culture. In receiving the BMI President's Award, Juanes joined a small but elite list of past honorees that includes Emilio and Gloria Estefan, Willie Nelson, Brian Wilson, Pete Townsend, and 2009 recipients Taylor Swift and Brooks & Dunn. The Latin Song of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, Publisher of the Year and the 5th annual peer music Latin Scholarship was also be presented. Previous BMI Latin Award winners include superstars Shakira, Estéfano, Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Wisin & Yandel, Espinoza Paz, Luis "Louie" Padilla and Ramón González Mora. More than 50 awards were handed out during the ceremony. Learn more at www.bmi.com |
