Tree Lawn Artists News

Welcome two new artists!

2011-09-12T13:11:00.000-07:00

Legendary jazz artists KENNY GARRETT and BILLY COBHAM join the family of Tree Lawn Artists!! We are thrilled and honored to welcome both Kenny Garrett, the mercurial saxophonist who has blazed his own inimitable trail for over 25 years now, and drummer Billy Cobham, who redefined jazz drumming when he commanded the scene in the 1970s and whose high-profile associations and unmistakeable work as a leader since then has established him as an icon in the field. Look out for new projects from both artists in the coming months.

Jacky Terrasson rocks Toronto

2011-09-12T13:10:00.000-07:00

Tree Lawn wishes to congratulate Jacky Terrasson on the rave reviews he's received following his set at the Toronto Downtown Music Festival. Terrrasson's performance on June 27 at the Glenn Gould Studio in Toronto, was described as a favorite by Toronto.com, stating "Lifetimes of memories are made up of music that packs this much emotional and intellectual punch". To read more from this review visit Toronto.com. Congrats Jacky!

Eliane Elias Releases New Album

2011-06-17T13:34:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Eliane Elias on the release of her new album Light My Fire! The CD, marking her first release on Concord Records, has been recieving great reviews, and debuted in the top 30 jazz album charts on iTunes. To read more about Eliane's newest release and live dates, visit Q on Stage. Congrats Eliane!

Erin Bode on "A Prairie Home Companion"!

2011-04-21T12:49:00.000-07:00

On Saturday, April 30, 2010, Erin Bode will guest star on A Prairie Home Compainion with Garrison Keillor. For more information, or to listen online, visit PrairieHome.org. Tree Lawn wishes the best of luck to Erin on her upcoming performance!

Jazz For Japan Benefit

2011-04-08T12:10:00.000-07:00

On Monday, April 18, 2010, Tree Lawn's own KARRIN ALLYSON will be performing at Jazz for Japan. This concert will be directly benefiting the Japanese Relief Effort. All of the proceeds from this concert, held at Highline Ballaroom in New York City, will be matched by charity sponsor Direct Relief International. To help, come see KARRIN ALLYSON April 18 at Higline Ballroom.

Yellowjackets hit #1

2011-03-16T07:30:00.000-07:00

The Yellowjackets newest release, Timeline, is now #1 on iTunes Jazz Charts!! Congratulations to the band and to everyone involved with the new album. To learn more about the Yellowjackets, visit TreeLawn.org.

Yellowjackets Debut at #2!

2011-03-15T10:08:00.000-07:00

Tree Lawn Artists is happy to announce the release of Timeline! The album, released under Mack Avenue Records, celebrates a 30-year, and over twenty album history of the Yellowjackets. Tree Lawn congratulates Yellowjackets on their newest release and for debuting at #2 on iTunes Jazz Charts!.

Mingus wins at the Grammys!!

2011-02-14T11:16:00.000-08:00

Tree Lawn Artists wishes to recognize the Mingus Big Band on their success at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards! The Big Band's album, "Mingus Big Band Live at the Jazz Standard" won the Grammy for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album. To see the complete list of winners visit Grammy.com, and to learn more about Mingus, visit their page at TreeLawn.org.

Jacky Terrasson in Jazz Times

2011-02-02T09:21:00.001-08:00

Congratulations to Jacky Terrasson on his recent write up in Jazz Times! The article, "Taken with Terrasson: A look at the many talents of Jacky Terrasson", focuses on Jacky's long running career, highlighting his many albums and recent performance at the Winter Jazz Fest in New York City. To read the article visit Jazz Times.com, or to learn more about Jacky, visit his page on Tree Lawn.org.

Congratulations to our Grammy Nominated Artists!

2010-12-02T08:46:00.000-08:00

Tree Lawn Artists wishes to congratulate all of our Grammy Nominated artists on their tremendous success this year. Our 2010 Nominated Artists are as follows!

Chuck Brown's "Love" off of "We Got This" for Best R&B Performance by a duo or group with vocals.

Jeff Lorber Fusion's "Now is the Time" for Best Contemporary Jazz Album.

The Clayton Brothers "The New Song and Dance" for Best Jazz Instrumental Album, Individual or group.

and Mingus Big Band's "Live at the Jazz Standard" forBest Large Jazz Ensemble Album.

Congratulations to all of the artists and we wish you the best of luck at this year's Grammy's awards!

Jimmy Haslip in JazzTimes

2010-11-19T08:06:00.000-08:00

Yellowjackets co-founder and Jeff Lorber Fusion co-producer Jimmy Haslip was recently featured in November's Jazz Times magazine. The article focuses on Haslip's "double life" as producer and musician, and kicks off the latest series of columns which highlights producers who allow the artists creative vision to shine. To read more about Jimmy Haslip and his work producing 70 albums over 23 years, visit JazzTimes.com.

To learn more about the Yellowjackets and Jeff Lorber Fusion, visit TreeLawn.org.

Marco Benevento Solo Set

2010-10-27T10:32:00.000-07:00

Fresh off his tour of the North East, Marco Benevento stopped by WBGO jazz to record an amazing solo set as well as an interview with Josh Jackson. The set features Benevento's "Two of You" and "Wolf Trap", and covers from Thelonious Monk and Amy Winehouse. To hear the interview, visit WBGO.com, or to learn more about Marco's tourdates, visit TreeLawn.org.

Marco Benevento interviewed for Montreal Gazette

2010-10-15T08:07:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Marco Benevento on his recent interview with the Montreal Gazette. The article focused on Benevento's creative and unique approach to songwriting. The article also focuses on his tools for creating and playing music, specifically his 1927 61-key Wurlitzer upright piano, originally made for bars in boxcars of trains. To read more about the article visit the Montreal Gazette, or to read more about Marco Benevento and his tour dates visit his page at TreeLawn.org

New Releases for Tree Lawn Artists!

2010-09-28T07:41:00.001-07:00

Tree Lawn Artists wishes to congratulate CHARLIE HUNTER and CHUCK BROWN on their recent releases.

Charlie Hunter's release "Public Domain" is a compilation of songs that were handpicked by Charlie's 99 year old grandfather and are all public domain. The aptly titled record is Charlie's first solo album since 2000's "Solo Eight- String Guitar".

Chuck Brown's three disc record "We Got This", which features collaborations with Jill Scott and Marcus Miller, features a live album, a live DVD, which was shot at Washington DC's 9:30 club, and a five song disc of new material.

To learn more about these artists, visit Tree Lawn.org.

Yellowjackets sign with Mack Avenue Records

2010-09-14T11:04:00.000-07:00

At the 2010 Detroit Jazz Festival the Yellowjackets announced their recent signing with Mack Avenue Records! The signing was made official at the festival, where the group headlined on the Carhartt Amphitheatre Stage.

The band's upcoming release, set for 2011, will be the debut for the group on the label. The album will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the band and will feature a guest appearance from founding member, guitarist Robben Ford.

When asked about the new label, founding member Jimmy Haslip said, "It certainly feels like a lifelong gift to have accomplished this milestone in one's vast career. I am both honored and humbled by it. We are very pleased and very proud to be signed to Mack Avenue."

To learn more about the Yellojackets visit Tree Lawn.org.

"Public Domain"

2010-08-27T07:32:00.000-07:00

Charlie Hunter is set to release his second solo record on September 14. This is Charlie's first solo album since "Solo Eight-String Guitar" was released ten years ago. The album, now played with a seven string guitar, is a compilation of songs handpicked by Charlie's 99 year old grandfather, that are all public domain.

The aptly titled album "Public Domain" will be released on September 14th on iTunes and all major digital distribution retailers. To pre order a hard copy or to learn more about he disc, visit Charlie Hunter.com. To check out when Hunter will be in a city near you visit his page on Tree Lawn.org.

Chuck Brown Way

2010-08-25T11:24:00.000-07:00

Tree Lawn Artists wishes to congratulate Chuck Brown on receiving the tremendous honor of having a street named after him in Washington, D.C. "Chuck Brown Way" can be found at 7th and T streets, near Howard University and the 9:30 club in Washington, DC. To read more about the dedication ceremony or to watch the unveiling visit DC 50TV.com. To learn more about Chuck Brown, visit his page at Tree Lawn.org.

Chuck Brown to Release New Album

2010-08-23T08:41:00.000-07:00

Tree Lawn's own Chuck Brown, the "Godfather of Go-Go" is set to release his newest album "We Got This" on September 21. The three disc record, which features collaborations with Jill Scott and Marcus Miller, features a live album, a live DVD, which was shot at Washington DC's 9:30 club, and a five song disc of new material. To read more about the upcoming release visit Blurt Online, or to see Brown's upcoming tour dates, visit Tree Lawn.org

New Sandro Albert Video

2010-08-19T10:04:00.000-07:00

Check out the newest Sandro Albert video! Performing Some Day's Live!

Marco Benevento reviewed in the New York Press

2010-08-10T07:42:00.000-07:00

Tree Lawn Artists wishes to congratulate Marco Benevento on his success in re-scoring "House of Usher". He recently received review in the New York Press listed below.

"With nightfall Friday, House of Usher flickered across a huge screen in Prospect Park, and for two hours the Bandshell reigned as the world's freakiest movie theater.

The 1960 movie, based on a Poe story, was accompanied by a soundtrack courtesy of Brooklyn's own Marco Benevento. Benevento, darling of hippies, experimental jazzheads and NPR producers, dabbled in new territory with the gig: scoring a film. The piece, commissioned for the occasion, was joyfully executed by Benevento and the members of his steady trio: bassist Reed Mathis and drummer Andrew Barr. For those who don't know the keyboard player's work, the score was more akin to Jonny Greenwood's work on There Will Be Blood, than Karen O's feel-good choruses for Where the Wild Things Are."

Click here to read more from this review. To read more about Marco Benevento or to see his upcoming tour dates visit Marco's page on Tree Lawn Artists.

Jazz for the Gulf

2010-07-27T13:30:00.000-07:00

This Saturday, July 31, 2010, Tree Lawn's own Karrin Allyson will be performing at Jazz for the Gulf. This concert will be directly benefiting Gulf Aid, a non profit organization who's mission is to provide relief to the fishing community of the Gulf Coast and their families, and to restore and protect the wetlands of the coast. All of the proceeds from this concert, held at One Eyed Jack's in New Orleans, will go to benefiting this organization.

To help, come see Karrin Allyson this weekend at One Eyed Jack's at 8 PM.

Tree Lawn Artists' in JazzTimes and All About Jazz

2010-07-22T13:17:00.000-07:00

This month, Tree Lawn Artists congratulates two of our artists on being featured in JazzTimes and All About Jazz. CHARLIE HUNTER had an outstanding review in the July/August issue of JazzTimes magazine, while MARCO BENEVENTO was interviewed on All About Jazz discussing his newest release Between the Needles and Nightfall. You can read the full articles on All About Jazz and JazzTimes. To see Marco Benevento or Charlie Hunter live check out the Tree Lawn for summer tour and festival dates!

Chuck Brown New Release

2010-07-08T11:37:00.000-07:00

After an exciting holiday weekend for Chuck Brown, who was at Ram's Head in Annapolis and performed with The Roots in Philadelphia on Independence Day, there's more to look forward to from the "godfather of go-go". Chuck's newest album is currently being mastered and will be released at the end of September. Highlights include duets with Jill Scott and Ledisi, as well as a guest performance by Marcus Miller on 2 of the tracks. As an added bonus the new album will also include a full live concert DVD. Check back with TLA for more updates on the album and new tour dates for Chuck Brown.

Jacky Terrasson featured on NPR's Song of the Day

2010-06-23T10:25:00.000-07:00

Jacky Terrasson, one of our newest musicians at Tree Lawn, was the featured artist on yesterday's Song of the Day on NPR. In Jacky Terrasson: An Homage Fit For A King the song "Beat It/Body And Soul" is applauded for its fresh combination of the Michael Jackson hit and jazz classic. You can hear "Beat It/Body And Soul" on the NPR site before diving into Terrasson's newest album Push, which also features the song. Look for upcoming tour dates for Jacky and the rest of our talented artists on the Tree Lawn.

Summer Fest for Tree Lawn Artists

2010-06-15T10:38:00.000-07:00

What's the best part about summer? Massive music gatherings across the country and throughout the world where you can find your favorite Tree Lawn Artists! From June through September Tree Lawn performers will be on the road, hitting up big and small festivals alike, to give you more opportunities to see them perform live. Don't forget to check the website, Tree Lawn Artists, for all summer dates because whether it's at a festival or in a venue you don't want to miss these shows!

TLA Summer Fest Dates

Odean Pope
June 19, 2010
West Oak Lane Jazz and Arts Festival
Main Stage at Ogontz Ave & Middleton Ave
Philadelphia, PA

Bitches Brew Revisited
June 19, 2010
Celebrate Brooklyn
Prospect Park
Brooklyn, NY

Jeff Lorber Fusion
June 25, 2010
2010 Syracuse Jazz Fest
Onondaga Community College Campus
Syracuse, NY

Bitches Brew Revisited
June 25, 2010
Montreal Jazz Festival
Theatre Jean-Duceppe - PdA
Montreal, Quebec
Canada

Marco Benevento
June 27, 2010
TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival
Pyramid Cabaret
Winnipeg, Canada

Marco Benevento
June 29, 2010
TD Canada Trust Toronto Jazz Festival
Church of the Holy Trinity
Toronto, Canada

Charlie Hunter
July 4, 2010
Montreal Jazz Festival
Cinquieme Salle - PdA
Montreal, Quebec
Canada

Odean Pope
July 4, 2010
Charlie Jazz Festival
Vitrolles, France

Odean Pope
July 9, 2010
Baalbeck International Festival
The Courtyard of the Two Temples
Lebanon

Odean Pope
July 10, 2010
North Sea Jazz Festival
Ahoy
Rotterdam, Netherlands

Odean Pope
July 11, 2010
Gent Jazz Festival
Ghent, Belgium

Yellowjackets
July 17, 2010
Sioux Falls Jazz and Blues Fest
Main Stage at Yankton Trail Park
Sioux Falls, SD

Karrin Allyson
July 18, 2010
Cathedral Park Jazz Festival
Cathedral Park
Portland, OR

Bitches Brew Revisited
July 18, 2010
New Mexico Jazz Festival
Lensic PAC
Santa Fe, NM

Jeff Lorber Fusion
July 24, 2010
Norfolk Jazz Festival
Town Point Park
Norfolk, VA

Marco Benevento
August 6, 2010
Celebrate Brooklyn
Prospect Park
Brooklyn, NY

Charlie Hunter
August 6, 2010
Telluride Jazz Celebration
The Llama
Telluride, CO

Charlie Hunter
August 7, 2010
Telluride Jazz Celebration
The Llama
Telluride, CO

Charlie Hunter
August 8, 2010
Telluride Jazz Celebration
Toshiko Akiyoshi Town Park Stage
Telluride, CO

Yellowjackets
September 4, 2010
Detroit International Jazz Festival
Detroit, MI

Jeff Lorber Fusion
September 11, 2010
Kettle Moraine Jazz Festival
Riverside Park
West Bend, WI

Marco Benevento on All Things Considered

2010-06-08T08:46:00.000-07:00

On Sunday, June 6th, Marco Benevento was featured on All Things Considered in an interview discussing the unique instrumentation on his newest release Between the Needles and Nightfall. You can listen to the full interview and featured tracks from the album On NPR. To see Marco Benevento live check out the Tree Lawn for summer tour and festival dates.

SASHA DOBSON LIVE

2010-05-25T13:19:00.000-07:00

Tune in to WNYC Radio's "Soundcheck" at 2:30 pm on Friday, May 28, 2010 to hear Sasha Dobson live as she takes a break from the Norah Jones World Tour, for which she is both band member and support act in many markets. Sasha will be performing songs live from her latest album Burn. You can listen in at 93.9 FM, AM 820, or stream it live at SASHA DOBSON LIVE.

CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE ON NPR

2009-11-13T12:30:00.000-08:00

Check out this live CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE concert at The Village Vanguard on November 11th from NPR.
CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE LIVE

Eliane Elias and Charlie Hunter - Exclusive Worldwide Representation

2009-10-28T12:46:00.000-07:00

Tree Lawn is very proud to announce that ELIANE ELIAS is now a worldwide exclusive booking client! We look forward to bringing her to your corner of the globe soon. She is an international treasure and we are very happy with this development.

CHARLIE HUNTER, who recently also put all his touring eggs in the Tree Lawn basket, is offering a sneak peek of his forthcoming CD...some amazing stuff.

New Additions to the Tree Lawn Roster!

2009-10-05T13:24:00.000-07:00

Tree Lawn is thrilled to announce the exclusive worldwide signing of both THE CLAYTON BROTHERS QUINTET and THE CLAYTON-HAMILTON JAZZ ORCHESTRA to its roster as well as a new agreement to represent innovative guitar master CHARLIE HUNTER exclusively worldwide. Exciting projects from all three of these artists are available now.

Jesse Harris on Perez Hilton

2009-08-21T11:48:00.000-07:00

Tree Lawn Artists' JESSE HARRIS, the Grammy Award Winning singer/songwriter, is mentioned today with musician Norah Jones on the hugely successful entertainment blog Perez Hilton. Harris's collaborations with Norah Jones can be heard on her newest release due out in November. To see the blog entry visit PerezHilton.com

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2009-08-14T13:48:00.001-07:00

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Christian McBride and Christian Scott win big in Downbeat Magazine

2009-08-14T13:47:00.001-07:00

Tree Lawn Artists congratulates CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE and CHRISTIAN SCOTT on their respective successes in Downbeat Magazine's 57th Annual Critics Poll. Christian Scott has been named Downbeat's Rising Star on Trumpet. Christian McBride, who is also featured on August's cover of the magazine, was named Acoustic Bassist of the year. For more information and a full list of winners, please visit Downbeat.com.

New Release from Karrin Allyson

2009-08-14T13:44:00.000-07:00

Tree Lawn Artists is happy to announce the release of By Request: The Best of Karrin Allyson. The album journeys through Allyson's career, starting from her 1993 release I Didn't Know About You, to 2007's Grammy Nominated Imagina: Songs of Brasil. Released under Concord Jazz, By Request: The Best of Karrin Allyson celebrates a 15-year, eleven album history with the label. The three time Grammy nominated artist co-produced the eleven-track album, which features songs requested by fans at live performances over the years. The "best of" album displays Allyson's career diversity with styles ranging from blues, jazz, roots music, and the Great American songbook. Tree Lawn congratulates Karrin Allyson on her newest release.

Christian McBride releases Kind of Brown

2009-06-16T13:31:00.000-07:00

Tree Lawn Artists would like to congratulate CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE on his new release Kind of Brown. This CD, the title of which is a play on the iconic Kind of Blue album title, a nod to McBride's mentor Ray Brown, and a tribute to the omnipresent influence of James Brown, features McBride's new quintet Inside Straight, comprised of pianist Eric Reed, alto saxophonist Steve Wilson, drummer Carl Allen, and vibraphonist Warren Wolf, McBride's former student. The self-produced album, released by Mack Avenue records, blends hard swing to gospel and blues grooves. The set delivers top-notch improvisations and memorable melodies on ten selections, including two tribute tracks - one to the late trumpeter Freddie Hubbard and a cover of "Theme for Kareem" by pianist James Williams.

Frank Catalano on the Oprah Winfrey show

2009-05-07T07:16:00.000-07:00

Tree Lawn Artists' Frank Catalano, the brilliant tenor saxophonist, is appearing with pop superstar Seal on this Friday's edition of the Oprah Winfrey show broadcast nationwide from Frank's hometown of Chicago. This collaboration is just another example of Frank being chosen by the world's most prominent artists to join musical forces. Frank has previously contibuted his playing to the music of Tony Bennett, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera and Beyoncé, among others. Check local listings for the station and exact broadcast time. Look out for Frank on tour with his own band throughout 2009.

Marco Benevento session on NPR

2009-04-16T11:16:00.000-07:00

MARCO BENEVENTO appeared on NPR affiliate WGBO for an interview. During the half hour session he performed songs from his new release Me Not Me.

From NPR: "By the end of the session, you'll discover something about Benevento's laboratory experiment in modern music. You might not call it jazz, but you might hear it for what it is - a cross between the mental floss of jazz improvisation and the cutting-edge sonority of popular keyboard music."

Hear the session: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=103161978

Jesse Harris w/Norah Jones on David Letterman

2009-03-27T07:27:00.001-07:00

JESSE HARRIS appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman this past Wednesday night. Joining him were Norah Jones on piano, Tony Scherr on bass, and Dan Rieser on percussion. Jesse performed "It Will Stay With Us" from his newly released album, Watching The Sky. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnS3y7y1qK4

NEW MUSIC TUESDAY: Ari Hest Releases New Album, Embarks On Two Month Coast-To-Coast Tour!

2009-03-10T15:46:00.000-07:00

ARI HEST is celebrating the release of his new studio CD, Twelve Mondays, with two sold-out concerts at Joe's Pub in NYC, March 13th and 14th, as well as a 2 month-long tour that will take him from the Northeast through the Midwest and South, up the West coast and ending up in the Pacific Northwest. More info at arihest.com.

Twelve Mondays features re-worked versions of 12 fan-selected songs, culled from Ari's recently-completed, unprecedented '52' project, during which he wrote, recorded, produced and released one new song per week, for 52 weeks in a row. The new album showcases the diversity of Hest's songwriting - from the haunting, mini-masterpiece "Broken Voices" to the USA TODAY 'Listen Up Music Pick' "The Weight," which was praised as a "poignant, acoustic reverie..."

NEW MUSIC TUESDAY: Jesse Harris and Tierney Sutton Release New Albums

2009-03-03T08:25:00.000-08:00

Tree Lawn Artists is happy to announce the release of two albums today:

After over a year of touring as a duo, playing the 6-string banjo with a Brazilian-based percussionist, JESSE HARRIS decided to make that surprisingly full and efficient instrumentation the foundation of his new album Watching The Sky. Expanding upon the rhythmic direction of his previous release, Feel, this new recording is centered around the backbone percussion of Mauro Refosco (David Byrne, Bebel Gilberto, Forro In The Dark) who also plays vibes, marimba, and keyboards; and augmented by the versatile bass and guitar playing of his old pal from The Ferdinandos, Tony Scherr (Bill Frisell, Willie Nelson, Jenny Scheinman).

TIERNEY SUTTON, a leading figure in vocal jazz for nearly a decade, seeks the path to the true self in her new recording, Desire. This philosophical and spiritual approach to cutting a jazz record is not as new for the Tierney Sutton Band as it may seem. Sutton and her fellow musicians - pianist Christian Jacob, bassists Trey Henry and Kevin Axt, and drummer Ray Brinker - have been interpreting various standards from this perspective for the fifteen years that they've been together. Tierney maintains that the obsession with fame and material things - a phenomenon that has been accelerated and amplified in this media-centric new century - is wasted energy. Worse yet, it comes with a dark aspect that can infect the soul.

New Releases by Jeff "Tain" Watts and Marco Benevento

2009-02-03T10:31:00.000-08:00

Today marks the release of two new albums by Tree Lawn Artists JEFF "TAIN" WATTS' and MARCO BENEVENTO. Tain's new CD, WATTS features CHRISTIAN McBRIDE, TERENCE BLANCHARD, and BRANFORD MARSALIS. Marco's new CD, Me Not Me features Marco's regular cohorts REED MATHIS (JFJO, The Slip), MATT CHAMBERLAIN, and ANDREW BARR. Both discs are great, and we congratulate both artists on successful independent releases. Both projects have availability in 2009>2010. Contact eric@treelawn.org for more information about the WATTS project, and nate@treelawn.org for more information about the Marco Benevento Trio

Christian McBride's "The Movement Revisited" featured on NPR

2009-01-18T07:06:00.000-08:00

NPR.org, January 18, 2009 - CHRISTIAN McBRIDE is best known as one of the most sought-after contemporary jazz and pop bass players. But he's also a serious composer.

His hour-long work "The Movement Revisited" melds spoken texts from four leading figures of the civil-rights movement - Rosa Parks, Malcolm X, Muhammad Ali and Martin Luther King Jr. - with a jazz band and a gospel choir.

McBride says it was challenging to find just the right spoken passages to go with the music, particularly with King.

"Every speech the man wrote was a masterpiece, so we're talking about a good 13 years of speeches and letters and different sorts of texts to chose from," McBride says. "You really can't go wrong, you know. If you find a book of Martin Luther King Jr. quotes, close your eyes and put your finger on the page; you'll come up with a great quote."

As he put together the work, there was one text he knew he absolutely needed to include.

"Obviously, you have to pick 'I Have a Dream,' which is probably one of the greatest speeches in history," McBride says. "So that was sort of a no-brainer."

To celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, NPR Music presents the last section of Christian McBride's "The Movement Revisited," dedicated to King. To hear a live performance of the work, go to:

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99483337&ft=1&f=1039

The entirety of "The Movement Revisited" will be featured this summer in an installment of Discoveries at Walt Disney Concert Hall, an eclectic mix of concert specials recorded live at Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.

PERFORMERS
Christian McBride, bass/conductor
Wendell Pierce, narrator
St. James Sacred Nation Concert Choir
17-piece jazz big band

CREDITS
Jeff Lunden, host

Fred Vogler, recording engineer

Recorded at Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles, Calif., on May 16, 2008.

Ari Hest on Today Show

2009-01-16T13:03:00.001-08:00

ARI HEST will appear on MSNBC's Today Show, tomorrow! The program airs from 7:AM to 11:AM and Ari will be on close to 9:30. If a clip gets posted, we'll be sure to report back here.

Eliane Elias celebrates release of Bossa Nova Stories in the US!

2009-01-13T17:35:00.000-08:00

Tree Lawn Artists congratulates ELIANE ELIAS on the US release of Bossa Nova Stories on Blue Note Records!!

Bossa Nova Stories was released in Europe/Japan during 2008, and debuted at #1 on the French Charts and remained #1 for three consecutive weeks. It's was also the #1 Best Selling Jazz Vocal Album in Japan, May-June 2008 (Swing Journal).

This is Eliane's second release within one year. Bossa Nova Stories was preceeded by Something for You, Eliane Elias Sings and Plays Bill Evans. A very productive year indeed!

Bossa Nova Stories is a celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Bossa Nova and features Eliane's vocals accompanied by a stellar rhythm section and orchestra. Eliane performs some of the great Bossa Nova classics and songs from the American songbook including Antonio Carlos Jobim's classics, "The Girl From Ipanema", "Chega de Saudade" & "Desafinado", Stevie Wonder's "Superwoman", and George and Ira Gershwin's "They Can't Take That Away From Me".

Tree Lawn Artists' 2009 APAP Showcases

2009-01-06T12:12:00.000-08:00

Tree Lawn Artists will once again attending the 2009 APAP Conference at booth #549 in Americas Hall I. We will be presenting the following showcases (text version below for your convenience):

Eliane Elias
TUE-SAT, JAN 6-10
Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola
7:30 & 9:30 p.m. nightly
plus 11:30 p.m. on Saturday
Broadway & 60th St.

Tim Ries — The Rolling Stones Project
FRI, JAN 9
Jazz Standard
7:30, 9:30 & 11:30 p.m.
116 E. 27th St.

Marco Benevento Trio
SAT, JAN 10
Winter Jazzfest, Sullivan Hall
10:20 p.m.
214 Sullivan St.
btw. Bleecker & W. 3rd

Watts featuring Jeff "Tain"
Watts, Terence Blanchard,
Christian McBride &
Prometheus Jenkins
SAT, JAN 10
(Le) Poisson Rouge, 11:55 p.m.
$25 for all APAP badge holders
158 Bleecker St.

Christian Scott
FRI & SUN, JAN 9 & 11
Export NOLA Showcase
Sullivan Hall, 10:40 p.m. (1/9)
& 9:50 p.m. (1/11)
214 Sullivan St.
btw. Bleecker & W. 3rd

Erin Bode
SUN, JAN 11
Birdland, 6:00 p.m.
315 W. 44th St. btw. 8th & 9th

Karrin Allyson
SUN, JAN 11
Birdland, 7:00 p.m.
315 W. 44th St. btw. 8th & 9th

Jesse Harris Winter 2009 Tour with Joshua Radin

2009-01-05T12:02:00.000-08:00

First and foremost, best wishes to everyone in the Tree Lawn family for a brilliantly successful 2009! We're looking forward to the same here, and we'll begin by announcing Jesse Harris' upcoming tour with Joshua Radin:

Jan 21 - Rochester, NY - Water Street #
Jan 22 - Boston, MA - Paradise #
Jan 23 - New York, NY - Webster Theatre #
Jan 24 - Philadelphia, PA - Keswick Theatre #
Jan 26 - Richmond, VA - The National #
Jan 28 - Carbarro, NC - Cat's Cradle #
Jan 29 - Birmingham, AL - Workplay Theatre #
Jan 30 - Athens, GA - Georgia Theatre #
Jan 31 - Greenville, SC - Handlebar #
Feb 03 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Culture Room #
Feb 04 - St. Petersburg, FL - Palladium Theatre #
Feb 05 - Gainesville, FL - Common Grounds #
Feb 09 - Austin, TX - The Parish
Feb 10 - Houston, TX - Warehouse Live Studio
Feb 11 - Dallas, TX - The Loft
Feb 13 - Santa Fe, AZ - Santa Fe Brewing Co
Feb 14 - Tempe, AZ - Clubhouse
Feb 15 - Tucson, AZ - Club Congress
Feb 17 - San Francisco, CA - Great American Music Hall
Feb 18 - Solana Beach, CA - Belly Up Tavern
Feb 20 - San Luis Obispo, CA - Downtown Brew
Feb 21 - Los Angeles, CA - Henry Fonda Theatre
Feb 23 - Aspen, CO - Belly Up
Feb 25 - Colorado Springs, CO - Black Sheep
Feb 27 - Lawrence, KS - The Bottleneck
Feb 28 - Minneapolis, MN - The Fine Line
Mar 2 - Milwaukee, WI - Pabst Theatre
Mar 3 - Chicago, IL - Park West
Mar 4 - Cincinnati, OH - 20th Century Theatre
Mar 6 - Kent, OH - Kent Stage
Mar 8 - Nashville, TN - Exit/In

# Also with Dar Williams

51st Annual GRAMMY Nominees Announced

2008-12-04T08:27:00.000-08:00

Nominations for the 51st Annual GRAMMY Awards were announced today by The Recording Academy at which two Tree Lawn Artists were nominated in three categories. Congratulations to the Yellowjackets feat. Mike Stern, and to Karrin Allyson!

Here is a list of the Tree Lawn nominees and the respective categories in which they were nominated:

Category 45 - Best Contemporary Jazz Album
Lifecycle
Yellowjackets feat. Mike Stern
[Heads Up International]

Category 46 - Best Jazz Vocal Album
 Imagina: Songs of Brasil
Karrin Allyson
[Concord Jazz]

Category 85 - Best Instrumental Composition
"Claire's Closet"
Russell Ferrante, composer (Yellowjackets feat. Mike Stern)
Track from: Lifecycle
[Heads Up International]

Congratulations also go out to Christian McBride who appears as part of the recent Pat Metheny Trio recording, Day Trip [Nonesuch], nominated for Category 48 - Best Jazz Instrumental Album, Individual or Group.

For a full list of the 51st GRAMMY Awards nominees, click here. For more information on the official 51st GRAMMY Awards click here. The 51st Annual GRAMMY Awards will be held on "GRAMMY Sunday," Feb. 8, 2009, at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles and once again will be broadcast live in high definition TV and 5.1 surround sound on CBS from 8-11:30 p.m. (ET/PT).

Eliane Elias on Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz

2008-11-13T09:27:00.000-08:00

Eliane Elias was recently featured on Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz radio program. Hear the interview and performance on NPR.org: --CLICK HERE--

It's a boy!

2008-11-10T14:41:00.000-08:00

Congratulations our colleagues Raegan McCain and Steve Brykman, our kind web/design folks, on the birth of their second child, Guthrie Miller Brykman.

The stats, for those of you enjoying our home game:
11/5/08 at 3:29 PM
8 lbs, 7 oz.
21"

Hear Jesse Harris on NPR / Mountain Stage

2008-09-18T13:50:00.000-07:00

Jesse Harris rose to prominence when pop-jazz singer Norah Jones made her debut with his song "Don't Know Why," and the world has been turned on to his compositions ever since. He won a Grammy for "Don't Know Why," and his songs have been recorded by Madeleine Peyroux and Lizz Wright, among other contemporary singers.

Hear Jesse's live Mountain Stage set on NPR here - http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94760290

Tierney Sutton nominated for two International Jazz Awards

2008-06-05T11:31:00.000-07:00

Nominees for the 1st Annual International Jazz Awards have been announced and we are pleased to report that the TIERNEY SUTTON BAND has been nominated for two awards: Outstanding Performance in a Vocal (Female) - Contemporary and Traditional Categories. The ceremony is set for Sunday, June 29, 2008, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California.

For more information on the International Jazz Awards, click here.

Tree Lawn welcomes Christian Scott and Erin Bode

2008-05-12T18:27:00.000-07:00

Tree Lawn is proud to welcome Grammy-nominated trumpeter CHRISTIAN SCOTT to our roster for worldwide bookings (with the exception of Europe). At age 25, Christian is already a 10-plus year veteran of the music scene, having emerged under the tutelage of his uncle Donald Harrison, the masterful New Orleans saxophonist. His two Concord releases chart the progress of this innovator who picks up where Miles Davis left off 20 years ago in embracing all music in his artistic vision, as long as it is hip.

We are also thrilled to welcome back to The Lawn vocalist ERIN BODE and the Erin Bode Group. The band's July release, The Little Garden, further establishes her voice and that of her quartet as unique pop innovators.

Tree Lawn welcomes Ari Hest

2008-03-20T17:25:00.000-07:00

Tree Lawn is excited to announce the exclusive worldwide signing of the young and incredibly talented singer-songwriter, ARI HEST! Ari's latest endeavor, which began in Jan 2008, is to write and record one original song every week for 52 weeks, culminating in a 2009 album made up of 12 of the highest voted fan favorites. The songs are available on Monday of each week to subscribers through his website, arihest.com. This is a new DIY model that is making positive waves during this uncertain time in the industry; and we are psyched to be a part of the team! Welcome, Ari!

Tree Lawn welcomes Christian McBride

2008-01-03T15:22:00.000-08:00

With the New Year, Tree Lawn is thrilled to announce the exclusive worldwide signing of the young and already legendary bassist CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE. Christian's many talents -- from first-call collaborator with everyone from Sting and Billy Joel to Sonny Rollins and Pat Metheny to composer and bandleader for the soon-to-be-debuted The Movement Revisited, a musical meditation on the Civil Rights movement -- will ideally complement those of the existing family of Tree Lawn Artists. Welcome aboard, Christian!

Tree Lawn welcomes Tierney Sutton Band and Frank Catalano

2007-12-18T15:21:00.000-08:00

Tree Lawn is proud to announce the signing of two new artists - the masterful TIERNEY SUTTON BAND, a virtuoso quartet that just received its second Grammy nomination, and the blistering tenor saxophonist FRANK CATALANO, a monster player from Chicago who is the first-call player for remixes for today's top pop stars and brings a Coltrane sensibility to the art of funky music-making. Please contact us for pricing and available dates. Welcome to The Lawn, TSB and Frank!

APAP Showcases

2007-11-14T14:18:00.000-08:00

Showcase performances at the 2008 Arts Presenters (APAP) conference in NYC January 11-15 have been arranged for the YELLOWJACKETS with Mike Stern, JESSE HARRIS, SASHA DOBSON, RICHARD JULIAN and SWATI, and more are soon to be confirmed. Stay tuned for more info and come take a sampling if you can.

Al Kooper recieves Les Paul Award

2007-10-02T13:15:00.000-07:00

Tree Lawn congratulates AL KOOPER as the recipient of the Mix Foundation's prestigious "Les Paul Award," sponsored by Gibson Guitar, which recognizes creativity in the use of recording technology. Al will be honored with the award in New York City at the 23rd Annual Technical Excellence and Creativity (TEC) Awards, to be held on October 6, 2007, at the New York Marriott Marquis.

Tree Lawn welcomes Karrin Allyson and Richard Julian

2007-09-06T12:13:00.000-07:00

The end of Summer 2007 brings two new exciting artists to the Tree Lawn. Mutliple-Grammy-Award-nominated vocalist KARRIN ALLYSON and wry folk troubadour RICHARD JULIAN are welcome additions to the Tree Lawn Artists roster. Both artists have early 2008 releases on deck - Karrin with a Brazilian project on Concord and Richard with his sophomore release on EMI/Manhattan. Karrin continues her busy touring schedule this fall while Richard supports Suzanne Vega on the first leg of her US tour which begins this month. We are thrilled to be working with both of these top-notch vocalists.

Tree Lawn welcomes Swati

2007-07-30T11:06:00.000-07:00

Tree Lawn is very proud to welcome SWATI to our roster. In many ways, she's not your father's singer-songwriter. A fierce guitarist, Swati and her songs have a way of getting in your face (and under your skin) in only the best possible way. An amazing live performer who is relentlessly touring solo these days in support of her Bluhammock debut, Small Gods.

Yellowjackets Summer Tour 2007

2007-06-19T09:49:00.000-07:00

The YELLOWJACKETS buzz into summer festival season with an unprecedented number of appearances, from biggies like the Montreal Jazz Festival (appearing there on June 28) to regional festivals such as the Flint (Michigan) Jazz Festival (August 3), Musikfest in Allentown, PA (August 4) and the Wine and Jazz Fest in Vancouver, WA (August 26). The band even makes it out as far as Latvia for the July 4 jazz festival there. Festivals in Sweden (June 30), Denmark (July 9 and 10), Carson City, NV (August 18), Anacortes, WA (September 3), and Savannah, GA (September 28) will also feature the YELLOWJACKETS. Try to catch them.

Tree Lawn welcomes Patti Rothberg, Stanton Moore, and Brad Shepik

2007-06-14T08:44:00.000-07:00

Tree Lawn is very proud to welcome the distinctive rock/pop singer-songwriter PATTI ROTHBERG to its roster for exclusive worldwide bookings as well as two new artists for international (outside of North America) bookings -- innovative Galactic drummer STANTON MOORE and virtuoso jazz guitarist BRAD SHEPIK. We are thrilled with these additions.

We are also excited to announce that AL KOOPER will be returning to Japan December 7 through 12 for a string of high-profile concerts. Al is a true icon in Japan and the run should be hugely successful.

Tree Lawn welcomes Charlie Hunter

2007-04-26T18:12:00.000-07:00

The Tree Lawners are very excited to announce that CHARLIE HUNTER has come on to The Lawn for bookings outside of North America and Japan. A technical virtuoso and stylistic innovator, Charlie has been his own musical man since the beginning. His forthcoming release MISTICO (Fantasy/Concord) introduces his tightest ensemble yet. The trio gives a preview of its new material at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival in early May. Touring plans for Europe, Asia and South America are focusing on October/November 2007 and March 2008.

Tree Lawn welcomes Al Kooper

2007-04-18T17:01:00.000-07:00

Tree Lawn is proud to welcome rock-n-roll genius AL KOOPER to its roster. A walking and talking history of the music all in one body, Al has figured essentially in the careers of artists including Bob Dylan, Lynyrd Skynyrd and founded the ground-breaking pop group Blood, Sweat and Tears. A new cd and dvd are in the works.

Chuck Brown at HoB New Orleans, New Album Forthcoming

2007-03-27T15:47:00.000-07:00

CHUCK BROWN is booked to headline the House of Blues at the 2007 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival! The show will be Friday night, May 4, 2007. Should be unbelievable... In conjunction with the release of his forthcoming (April 24) Raw Venture CD, We're About The Business.

Eric Hanson profiled by Celebrity Access

2007-03-26T13:25:00.000-07:00

Tree Lawn founder Eric Hanson is profiled by Celebrity Access. Click here to see the profile.

Tree Lawn welcomes the Yellowjackets

2007-03-19T10:52:00.000-07:00

Tree Lawn is proud to welcome the YELLOWJACKETS to our roster! This supergroup with 25-plus years of experience is truly at its prime these days, as its recent recordings and performances can attest. A true original -- we are thrilled to be working with them.

Introducing Tree Lawn Artists, Inc.

2006-12-29T09:00:00.000-08:00

Tree Lawn Artists, Inc. opens its doors for the first time. Dedicated to provide superior service to both the artists and buyers it serves, Tree Lawn introduces an artist roster ranging from singer-songwriters to jazz musicians to one incredible "attraction."