Here’s a release we can hardly wait to get our ears on from acclaimed guitarist and composer Sheryl Bailey as she works with the renowned Manchester Craftsmen Guild of Pittsburgh on her latest album, A New Promise. The set list is a great mix of Emily’s songs, an original composition in her honor and a few jazz standards backed by the Three Rivers Jazz Orchestra. Look for an official release date early next Spring. Although no tour announcements are associated with the album at this time, it’s not impossible that catching one of her many performance dates could result in hearing a few tunes from her newest project.

Click to read full article from Jazztimes News: Gone, Not Forgotten.

If you live in England or plan a visit there soon keep in mind the Manchester Jazz Festival on Saturday, July 26th this summer as jazz guitarists Deirdre Cartwright and Kathy Dyson will perform a tribute show: Remembering Emily, in honor of Remler’s music. Details can be found at Deirdre Cartwright’s website below or click Kathy’s picture on the left to visit Manchester Jazz. Her memory thrives from such performances, support them if you can.

Click to read interview: Five Questions For Kathy Dyson
from UK’s MetroLife section where she shares a few thoughts about Emily and why there are too few women jazz guitarists. Certainly a topic that deserves further discussion and evaluation.

Play on ladies.