Steve Khan -][- PARTING SHOT [Tone Center]

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Anthony Jackson, Bobby Allende, Dennis Chambers, Guitar, Jazz, Marc Quiñones, Steve Khan

Steve Khan - PARTING SHOT

Steve Khan -][- PARTING SHOT – [Tone Center, 2011]

Parting Shot represents a most special moment for Steve, because it is the first time that he has felt ready to present an entire recording dedicated to Latin Jazz.

Anthony Jackson, Manolo Badrena, and Steve are together yet again, alongside their bandmate of 20 years, Dennis Chambers, where, joined by master Latin musicians, Marc Quiñones and Bobby Allende, they have crafted these 10 pieces of music.

It is their hope that everyone will enjoy the recording to the fullest, Vaya!!! –Amazon

Khan’s “PARTING SHOT” is scheduled for release on May 10, 2011!

Track Listing:
1. Chronology
2. Los Gaiteros
3. Change Agent (El Catalizador)
4. Bye-ya
5. María Mulambo
6. Influence Peddler (Traficante de Influencias)
7. When She s Not Here (Cuando Ella no Está)
8. Blues Connotation
9. Zancudoville
10. Just Deserts

..:: SOURCE: Amazon.com ::..

AMERICAN PIANISTS ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES AARON DIEHL AS 2011 COLE PORTER FELLOW IN JAZZ

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Aaron Diehl, American Pianists Association, Jazz, Piano

(L-R) Winner Aaron Diehl, President/CEO/Artistic Director Dr. Joel Harrison, Vocalist/NPR "JazzSet" Host Dee Dee Bridgewater, and Indianapolis Mayor Gregory A. Ballard, pictured after the Finals. Photo Credit: Mark Sheldon.

American Pianists Association is proud to announce pianist Aaron Diehl as the winner of the 2011 Cole Porter Fellowship in Jazz competition. The announcement was made after the final round of performances on Saturday, April 16 at Indianapolis’ Athenaeum Theatre, which concluded the organization’s Jazz Discovery Week.

25 year-old Diehl, selected from a field of five finalists, was granted a cash prize of $50,000, the largest prize in the world for a young jazz pianist. Additionally, over the course of two years, Diehl will receive in-kind career development with the value of an additional $50,000.