The Thievery Corporation's new album The Cosmic Game was released this week (Feb. 22). The new album and has garnered excellent reviews from critics. The duo of Rob Garza and Eric Hilton have concocted a diverse array of dancehall MC's, smokey-voiced chanteuses and Brazilian percussionist to create an ambitious piece of work. They perform a DJ set this Friday (Feb. 24) in New York at the Hiro Ballrooom in the Maritime Hotel.
Al Di Meola performs a live set this evening (Feb. 23) on XM Satellite Radio in the Beyond Jazz channel (72) at 11PM ET. The legendary guitarist performs songs from his latest studio release Flesh On Flesh, as well as some of his classic songs from the past.
Jazz songstress Angela Scappatura releases her debut CD A Littel Bit of Sugar. The singer/songwriter is currently touring in support of the release.
Chanteuse Nora York's new release What I Want has been released and showcases her refreshing talents. She is currently appearing at Joe's Pub in New York.
Herbie Hancock's next album is set for release on Sept. 13 via Nashville-based Vector Records. The set will pair Hancock with Sting, Annie Lennox, John Mayer, Carlos Santana, Damien Rice and Trey Anastasio. The pianist is currently in the midst of a tour with Directions in Music, featuring saxophonist Michael Brecker and trumpeter Roy Hargrove.
Sheile E appears at the Modern Drummer Festival on May 28-29, 2005 in Newark NJ at Prudential Hall at NJPAC. Sheila E will perform with Santana bandmates Karl Perazzo and conga master Raul Rekow. Other renowed drummer slated to perform at the festival include Chad Smith, Ian Paice, Keith Carlock, Rodney Holmes, Jason Bittner, Zoro, Jojo Mayer, Chris Adler and Danny Carey
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