Bruce Edwards News

Jazzmobile's community concert “Keep The Music Playing” is back with nearly 60 stellar Jazz musicians who are donating their performance to support Jazzmobile, and its performance & education programs!

Charlie Parker 100: Jazz Power ON, hosted by Eli Yamin, musician, educator and Managing Artistic Director of Jazz Power Initiative, celebrates the bebop genius of saxophonist Charlie “Bird” Parker.

Felicia Collins of CBS Orchestra, Vernon Reid and Corey Glover from Living Color, Mark Rivera from The Billy Joel Band/Ringo Starr Band, Lee Finkelstein of The Blues Brothers Band, Shannon Conley, Danny Keane, Militia Vox, Queen V, Sophia Ramos, Jann Klose, Frank Gilchrest, Alec Shantzis, Bruce Edwards, Frank Gravis, Scott Yahaney and WHO KNOWS WHO ELSE WILL STOP BY...

The Underground Opera Company (UOC) will this August present West End to Broadway - in the Reservoir (Volume 4), debuting its newest cast member, Brisbane-favourite, John Peek.

Data theft is on the rise, yet millions continue to trade their privacy for the convenience mobile technology provides. Self-driving cars loom on the horizon. How long before mobile devices are hardwired to our brains? A new book for young adults addresses the true price Millennials might pay for too much tech. About the Book Are you a 'Jimmiehead,' or are you still using one of those old-fashioned smartphones? Jimmies are tiny microchips, that when painlessly implanted into your brain, magically transform your eyes and ears into the ultimate hands-free device. Every teen wants one-except 16-year-old Amy, who detests technology in any form. But when thousands of Jimmieheads mysteriously vanish, only she can save them. Immune to Jimmie's influence, Amy's search for the missing teens reveals an ominous connection between the bizarre disappearances and the Fun Zone-a spooky amusement park that's been dark for 50 years! About the Series The Age of Amy books follow an inquisitive adolescent girl on her quest to understand the times she was born into. Each book sends 16-year-old Amy on fantastic adventures, where she encounters the powerful people and institutions that shape our lives. Along the way she observes the dark side of human nature, wherein lies the root cause of all the world's problems. About the Author Bruce Edwards writes young-adult fiction on subjects most YA authors shy away from. His award-winning The Age of Amy series explores unconventional topics-from the trappings of modern technology to the absurdity of Washington politics. Through fantasy and imagination, Bruce addresses real-world issues, as young readers enjoy a fun read. The Age of Amy: Behind the Fun Zone By Bruce Edwards (Book #4 in the series) Young Adult Fiction 216 Pages 5.25 x 8, Softcover $9.95 ISBN: 978-0983760467 August 1, 2015 www.AgeOfAmy.com

Jazz / Pop vocalist and musician Mister Fred has announced the release of his full length recording Golden Age. Renowned for his smooth soulful voice and versatility as a musician, Golden Age displays the gifts of a brilliant songwriter and composer. The songs vary in style, from a classic soul vibe ( Rhianna's producer described the track 'Betty (A Place To Sleep)' as 'Steely Dan and Van Morrision take a road trip to Memphis'), to Big Band be-bop, from a haunting song that could fit on a Spaghetti Western soundtrack to a romantic ballad that will tug at the heart, Golden Age is a musical journey that bears repeated listening. Produced by Andy Bassford and including performances by Grammy Award nominated guitarist Gil Parris; banjo player Eric Weissberg (theme from the movie Deliverance 'Dueling Banjos'); tenor sax player Joel Frahm and vocalist Mala Waldron, Golden Age is a gift for music lovers searching for great new songs and music.