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International Jazz Project, Oasis, On Tour In Eastern US, November 2021
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Danielle Devlin
French Embassy, DC; JCTC White Eagle Hall, NJ; Firehouse 12, CT Oasis (Enja Records/Yellowbird), the 2019 recording from award-winning guitarist and 2021 Guggenheim fellow Rez Abbasi and compelling French harpist Isabelle Olivier, makes the pairing of their respective instruments sound predestined. OASIS—Olivier Abbasi Sound In Sound—is a rich, acoustic conversation between harp and guitar, offering unique opportunities in harmony, rhythm, and texture. Joining them on stage for this pandemic-delayed tour in support of their new album is NYC-based percussionist, Michael ...
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Saxquest to Host Free Events with Oasis Saxophone Quartet, Dan Thomas, Trio Chymera
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St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
Saxquest, the south side shop that sells and repairs woodwind instruments and also houses a museum of vintage saxophones,? has announced several additions to their schedule of free workshops and performances featuring visiting musicians. In addition to the event at 2:00 p.m. this Saturday with trumpeter Terell Stafford previously mentioned in this post, Saxquest also will host a performance and clinic by the Oasis Saxophone Quartet at 1:00 p.m. this Sunday, November 4. The Oasis Sax Quartet (pictured) is dedicated ...
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The Digital Guy Foundation Presents a Very Special Appearance at the Oasis Jazz Awards
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Cheryl Hughey Promotions
Three of the hottest contemporary jazz artists around! Las Vegas, Nev.—The Digital Guy Foundation is proud to announce the release of their first CD compilation—"The Digital Guy's Outstanding Tracks of 2010." In celebration of this monumental event, the foundation will be hosting a concert starring three of the album's featured artists. From noon until 2 p.m. on Friday, March 11, 2011, attendees will enjoy great music by Vincent Ingala, Greg Manning and Jaared at Bianca's. Bianca's is located in the ...
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Oasis Lifetime Achievement and Hall of Fame Awards Announced
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Mike James
Keyboardist George Duke will be given a Lifetime Achievement Award at this year's Oasis Contemporary Jazz Awards in San Diego. Posthumous awards will also be handed out to Saxophonist Grover Washington, Jr. and Bassist Wayman Tisdale for its Hall of Fame. A multi-talented musician, Duke has worked with numerous acclaimed artists, spanning numerous genres as a recording artist, composer, record producer, professor of music, and music director. He made a name for himself with the album, “The Jean-Luc Ponty Experience ...
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Dave Koz, Sade Leads Nominees In 2011 Oasis Contemporary Jazz Awards
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Mike James
Nominees for the 2011 Oasis Contemporary Jazz Awards were announced on January 20th. The event makes its return after a long hiatus and celebrates the best in contemporary jazz. The awards gala will be the highlight of a four day gathering, taking place March 10th through the 13th. Over 40 artists are scheduled to attend. Nominees were announced in 20 different categories. Leading all nominees was saxophonist Dave Koz, who picked up nominations in 9 categories, including Entertainer of the ...
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Oasis Contemporary Jazz Awards in San Diego
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Michael Ricci
Four Days of Sights, Sounds and Celebration The Oasis Contemporary Jazz Awards, originally launched in 2000 as the Oasis Smooth Jazz Awards, will be presented in March of 2011 in San Diego, CA. The overall event weekend will include concerts featuring the biggest jazz stars and up and coming artists, a reception with the artists and attendees, the Oasis Awards show and more. The three previous Oasis Awards shows were all-star concerts with The Rippingtons, Rick Braun, Jeff Lorber, Richard ...
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Oasis:Dig out Your Soul
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JamBase
By: Dennis Cook
This is one fine rock 'n' roll album - full of sharp teeth, big ideas and even bigger guitar crescendos. It really should come as no surprise since Oasis hasn't made an outright bad album yet. One may quibble over various chapters but there's no mistaking the artistry and conscious intent of their music. In the group's vernacular, Dig Out Your Soul (released October 6 on Reprise) is the vibe of “Cigarettes & Alcohol" with the musing ...
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Revisiting Latin Jazz Classics: Urban Oasis, Jorge Dalto and the Interamerican Band
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The Latin Jazz Corner by Chip Boaz
The Revisiting series features albums from the past that played a significant role in Latin Jazz history. The purpose of this series is to introduce new Latin Jazz listeners to important albums and look back at these albums in historical perspective. Each entry will jump to a different point in Latin Jazz history--this week well visit 1985. Respect doesnt come easily in the musical community. An artist must display an exceptional musical ability. They might stand out as an improviser, ...
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