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Ejazz News Weekly Muisc Sampler #2
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Posted by: editor on Tuesday, March 09, 2010 - 12:37 PM |
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Welcome to week #2 of the Ejazz News Weekly Musis Sampler.
Week number #1 - over 10,000 downloads.
Above you see the EJN Free 10 Song MP3 button. Just click on for a treat. Guitar icon Ed Bickert is featured in a classic turn on the beautiful standard 'September Song.' This is one of the last dates Bickert participated in before retiring. Pianist Don Thompson is caught in rare trio setting with a sumptous take on the popular 'Manhattan.' Some organic bebop al la Cannonball Adderley from west coast alto saxophonist Campbell Ryga. The contemporary duo of Jon & Lynn cover the pop friendly 'Never My Love.' The jazz collective - the Jazz Report All -Stars sail through the John Cheesman arrangement of John Coltrane's 'Moment's Notice'. An uptempo ride with vocalist June Garber with saxophnist Mike Murley and trumpeter William Sperandei on 'Bye, Bye' Blues and many other gems.
The free downloads are courtesy either the artists or labels. Enjoy!
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Oscar Peterson scholarship set at $40,000
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Posted by: editor on Tuesday, March 09, 2010 - 08:00 AM |
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CBC News
Canadian jazz pianist Oscar Peterson on his 80th birthday in August 2005 in Toronto. He died in December 2007. (Nathan Denette/Canadian Press)
A new scholarship named for the late Canadian jazz pianist Oscar Peterson will see $40,000 awarded in September to one aspiring musician entering a music program at Toronto's York University.
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U of T Jazz Orchestras in Concert
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Posted by: editor on Monday, March 08, 2010 - 04:16 PM |
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A tribute to Paul Read
Featuring compositions by Paul Read
performed by
10 O'Clock Jazz Orchestra, directed by Terry Promane
11 O'Clock Jazz Orchestra, directed by Jim Lewis
Date Wednesday, March 17, 7:30 pm
Venue MacMillan Theatre, Edward Johnson Building, 80 Queen's Park
Tickets $14, $8 seniors/students
Box Office 416-978-3744
Website www.music.utoronto.ca
TORONTO - The Faculty of Music's flagship jazz ensembles, the 10 O'Clock and 11 O'Clock Jazz Orchestras will perform a special concert entitled "Thank you, Paul!" in honor of Paul Read, the jazz department's longtime Director of Graduate Jazz Studies who is retiring at the end of the 2009-2010 season. Led by Terry Promane and Jim Lewis, the two ensembles will perform a program of Paul Read's compositions. Jazz concerts at the Faculty of Music are sponsored by Long and McQuade Musical Instruments.
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DANILO PÉREZ PRESENTS "THINGS TO COME: 21ST CENTURY DIZZY"
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Posted by: editor on Monday, March 08, 2010 - 12:30 PM |
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DL Media announces performance dates for Panamanian pianist, composer, and educator Danilo Pérez and his new project, Things to Come: 21st Century Dizzy. With performances in Philadelphia, Toronto, New York, Ann Arbor, Minneapolis, and Chicago, these performances will feature an all-star cast of musicians: David Sánchez on tenor saxophone; Rudresh Mahanthappa on alto saxophone; Amir ElSaffar on trumpet and voice; Jamey Haddad on percussion; Ben Street on bass (John Patitucci will substitute for Street on the first three dates); and Adam Cruz on drums.
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THE MUSIC OF HANCOCK AND ROBERTS
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Posted by: editor on Monday, March 08, 2010 - 12:29 PM |
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FEATURING THE JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA WITH WYNTON MARSALIS, BOBBY HUTCHERSON AND
THE MARCUS ROBERTS TRIO
APRIL 22, 23, 24
WHO/WHAT:
The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis celebrates the works of two great pianists: Herbie Hancock - who has gained the highest accolades in the music industry and cast influence on many of today's musicians - and Marcus Roberts, who has been called "the genius of modern piano."
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EJN Weekly Music Sampler
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Posted by: editor on Monday, March 08, 2010 - 10:04 AM |
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The first week is almost behind us and the response has be tremendous.As of this morning over 8,400 tracks have been downloaded. Drummer Terry Clarke's video interview has surpassed 400 views. The big bonus - many of the featured tracks are in play on radio stations around the world.
Tonight, EJN Music Sampler #2 comes available. Just hit the EJN Free 10 song MP3 banner above and enjoy. Vintage Ed Bickert, Don Thompson trio, Jon & Lynn, the Jazz Report All-Stars - pianist Dave Restivo are just a few in the mix.
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CULTURE DAYS PICKS UP STEAM – A Call for Participation!
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Posted by: editor on Monday, March 08, 2010 - 09:59 AM |
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Français
• What is Culture Days?
• When?
• Why do we need Culture Days in Ontario?
• Potential Culture Days Activities
• Activity Registration
• Who is involved in Culture Days?
• What will Culture Days in Ontario look like?
• How do groups or individuals get involved?
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CD Reviews: Me Quedo/Nancy Ruth: Home of Jazz (2008)
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Posted by: editor on Monday, March 08, 2010 - 09:53 AM |
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Karl Stober
What Latin Jazz instills in the listener, or I should say is expected, is to define the core of a romantic texture. When the Latin beat extends itself over the air waves, the blood boils a little hotter, the movements become more fluid, and the passion is exhumed much deeper from within the soul. This is the encounter one will feel with Me Quedo and vocalist Nancy Ruth. Her tones allow the heartbeat to race faster with every pulse of the composition.
Ms. Ruth is a Canadian with a fiery “heavy with appeal” compassion for the Latin expression. Her music instills that vibrant tone with a sultry execution. An animated performer, Ms Ruth not only vocalizes the culture, she escorts it in with her eyes and a reactive demeanor, to the audience.
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PLAYLIST: WNMC Top 10 Jazz 2.26 - 3.4, 2010
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Posted by: canoedist on Sunday, March 07, 2010 - 09:55 AM |
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WNMC Top 10 Jazz 2.26 - 3.4, 2010
(as reported to the CMJ Issue #1142)
1. TIERRA NEGRA AND MURIEL ANDERSON
"New World Flamenco"
(self-released)
2. MARK WEINSTEIN
"Timbasa"
(Jazzheads)
3. ED ALSTROM
"Gettin' Organ*ized"
(Haywire)
4. CHARLIE APICELLA AND IRON CITY
"Sparks"
(CArlo Music)
5. ABSOLUTE ENSEMBLE
"Absolute Zawinul"
(Sunnyside)
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Last Train to Bluesville/The Nighthawks: RipBang Records (2010)
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Posted by: editor on Saturday, March 06, 2010 - 10:19 AM |
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Karl Stober
Jump the blind, juble joo, or drag onto a Johnny O’Brien but get on this train to Bluesville and ride it with the fury of the crossroad weary!
The Nighthawks blues feel, on this spin, is defined as a hard working mans blues for it ignites the fury stored up over days of intensive exclusion from the traditional hard core blues. Once these men ignite their music sheets, the room moves and with the respect of years traveled with emotions hidden. It’s a blue collar blues with an eclectic stage appeal.
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National Jazz Museum in Harlem Events
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Posted by: editor on Friday, March 05, 2010 - 05:15 PM |
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March 8 - 14, 2010
Monday, March 8, 2010
Jazz For Curious Readers
Terry Teachout
7:00 – 8:30pm
Location: NJMH Visitors Center
(104 E. 126th Street, Suite 2C)
FREE | For more information: 212-348-8300
Terry Teachout is a critic, biographer, blogger, and drama critic of The Wall Street Journal, the music critic of Commentary, and the author of Sightings, a column about the arts in America that appears biweekly in the Saturday Wall Street Journal.
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Club Listings / Gigs: Somers Point Jazz Society presents
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Posted by: editor on Friday, March 05, 2010 - 05:14 PM |
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Cape Bank Jazz @ the Point 2010
March 11-14, eleven great groups perform at various venues in Somers Point, New Jersey, and an all-event weekend pass, purchased in advance is only $50! Somers Point is a 2 hour drive from New York City. All venues are within 5 minutes of exit 30 on the Garden State Parkway South. Featured artists include Conrad Herwig, KJ Denhert, Barry Miles, Grant Stewart, Jim Snidero and Bob DeVos.
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Club Listings / Gigs: Jazz Zeitgeist of the moment!
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Posted by: editor on Friday, March 05, 2010 - 05:13 PM |
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JPEC’s presents Kurt Rosenwinkel Standards Trio
Saturday, March 27 @ 8pm
WHAT: One of the most widely admired jazz artists of his generation, guitarist and Verve recording artist, Kurt Rosenwinkel is rightfully taking his place alongside significant contemporary figures like Pat Metheny, John Scofield, John Abercrombie and Bill Frisell. His last album, Reflections by his Standards Trio, received excellent reviews and won him a mantel full of superlatives from fellow jazz artists - tenor sax star Joshua Redman declared that Rosenwinkel ''is without question one of the greatest artists of our generation." Presented as part of JPEC’s 2010 Concert Series, Rosenwinkel will be accompanied by Eric Revis (bass) and Rodney Green (drums) in this soul-stirring performance.
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EjazzRadio Playlist March 2010
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Posted by: editor on Thursday, March 04, 2010 - 01:16 PM |
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Do indulge yourself with an array of new music. Just hit the play now tab EjazzRadio player right hand side and enjoy! The quality is above FM standards.
Bill
1. Dafnis Prieto – Claveteo (Live at Jazz Standard NYC)Dafnison Music
2. Lionel Loueke – Griot (Mwaliko) Blue Note
3. Barb Jungr – Once In A Lifetime (The Men I Love)Naim
4. Kinga – This Bitter Earth(It’s Magic) 7 Arts
5. Josh Mosher & Mike Lebrun – Jambo (Joy Not Jaded)OA2
6. Jerry Bergonzi - Crop Circles(Three For All) Savant
7. Tineka Postma – Song in F(The Traveller)KTD
8. Tord Gustavensen Ensemble – The Child Within (Restored,Returned)ECM
9. Jeremy Pelt – Backroad (Men of Honor) HighNote
10. Triodes – Black Disciples (Chunked) Modica Music)
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CD Reviews: Tobias Gebb & Unit 7, “Free At Last”
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Posted by: editor on Thursday, March 04, 2010 - 10:26 AM |
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By Edward Blanco
Leader of the acclaimed Trio West piano trio, drummer/composer and producer Tobias Gebb crafts a propulsive and swinging new album with his Unit 7 ensemble, that screams in various rhythmic flavors, “free at last, free at last, thank God almighty we are “Free At Last.” This unusual title was inspired by Gebb's admiration for President Barrack Obama's 2008 election, dedicating the title track to the President. Politics aside, this is one very good album and part of the reason has to be the personnel assembled for this purpose. Gracing this recording are some of New York's top first-call musicians such as trumpeter Joe Magnarelli, alto saxophonists Bobby Watson and Mark Gross as well as tenor men Stacy Dillard, Ron Blake and Joel Frahm to name a few.
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CD Reviews: Carl Fischer & Organic Groove Ensemble, “Adverse Times”
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Posted by: editor on Thursday, March 04, 2010 - 10:25 AM |
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By: Edward Blanco
Trumpeter Carl Fischer often displays an affinity for the high notes, a taste he probably acquired as a lead trumpeter with Maynard Ferguson's Big Bop Nouveau Ensemble—where Ferguson himself overindulged the high-note passion. The similarities between Fischer and Ferguson however may end there as this trumpet ventures into more modern and funky jazz territory where the late icon only skimmed the surface. With the release of “Adverse Times,” Fischer and his eclectic septet Organ Groove Ensemble, offer their second album of hard-driving new material packaged with a bit of pop, a measure of funk, a taste of Brazil and small slice of the Miles Davis jazz style—all in one vibrant session of music.
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Legendary drummer Cobb lays down the beat with UNT jazz musicians
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Posted by: editor on Thursday, March 04, 2010 - 10:24 AM |
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By Chris Shull
Special to the Star-Telegram
FORT WORTH — Jimmy Cobb is remembered as the drummer on Miles Davis' Kind of Blue -- one of the best-selling jazz recordings of all time and one of the most influential albums of any genre ever made.
But it would be wrong to think that Cobb's subtle drumming on that moody, modal masterpiece was the sum total of his career.
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THIS WEEK AT IRIDIUM
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Posted by: editor on Thursday, March 04, 2010 - 10:21 AM |
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MARCH 4-7 Delfeayo Marsalis presents: 'Charlie Parker (with a Twist)!'
Mark Gross-alto, Mark Shim-tenor, David Bryant-piano, Desron Douglas-bass and Marion Felder-drums
A multiple Grammy Award winner as a producer, trombonist Delfeayo Marsalis "solos with authority, inserting musical quotes spontaneously as the mood takes him in different directions" (All About Jazz). He comes from a New Orleans musical family that includes not only his older brothers Branford and Wynton, but also his father, renowned pianist Ellis Marsalis, and his younger brother, drummer Jason. The San Francisco Examiner calls him "one of the best, most imaginative and musical of the trombonists of his generation. His fluid expression and keen melodic sense are especially commendable."
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We read the morning paper for you!
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Posted by: editor on Thursday, March 04, 2010 - 10:20 AM |
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4. März 2010
Nils WĂĽlker
Florian Zinnecker starts by claiming that jazz is losing its audience these days (and once again, we ask ourselves where he gets this information from), then introduces the Hamburg-based trumpeter Nils WĂĽlker, who is getting a lot of public attention these days (die tageszeitung). "Are guys like him the future?", Zinnecker asks and then reports about how WĂĽlker was the first German jazz musicians to sign a contract with Sony Records in 2001, only to turn his back towards the label four years later and found his own label. WĂĽlker is willing to think outside of stylistic boxes, says Zinnecker (and insinuates that "his colleagues" are not); he is not afraid of either classical or pop. "If a record company would ask their pop department to assemble an ideal jazz musician, the result would be WĂĽlker. Good-looking, not too smooth and not too edgy, suitable for younger audiences." Besides music, WĂĽlker also knows about the importance of marketing, yet he knows that once you've got the people to attend a concert, it is the music that counts.
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CD Reviews: Eberhard Weber “Colours” 3-CD 2010 ECM Records
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Posted by: editor on Wednesday, March 03, 2010 - 05:39 PM |
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Glen Astarita
ECM Records presence within jazz, improvisation, neo-classical, world music and other jazz-related genres/hybrids, captured the ears and minds of music adventure seekers, hearkening back to the early 1970’s. The now famous recording aesthetic imparts a resonating foundation, often resembling superbly engineered classical music albums. From 1975 to 1981, German bassist Eberhard Weber emerged as a prominent voice with his Colours band, due to his atypical line of attack and massive sound. His swerving tones and liquefying bass lines, countered many of the era’s slaphappy bass denizens, and others who tried besting the speed of light. Regardless, Weber’s prolific LPs are reproduced here on this three-CD box, complete with an informative booklet authored by Michael Tucker.
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The Juno Jazz Nominations are in!
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Posted by: editor on Wednesday, March 03, 2010 - 11:36 AM |
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VOCAL JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR
I Like Men Carol Welsman E1 Music
Quiet Nights Diana Krall Verve*Universal
Haven’t We Met Emilie-Claire Barlow Empress*E1 Music
Lovelight Michael Kaeshammer Alert*Universal
Ranee Lee Lives Upstairs Ranee Lee Justin Time*EMI
CONTEMPORARY JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR
The Happiness Project Charles Spearin Arts & Crafts*EMI
Infernal Machines Darcy James Argue’s Secret Society New Amsterdam*Naxos
Motion Hilario Duran Alma*Universal
Silverbirch John Roney Effendi*Select
Songbook Vol. 1 Kirk MacDonald Quartet Addo Records
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CD Reviews: Rufus Reid “Out Front” CD-2010 Motema Music
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Posted by: editor on Tuesday, March 02, 2010 - 09:53 AM |
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Glenn Astarita
First-call session bassist and solo artist Rufus Reid rarely sounded better then he does here, on this exceptional trio date with pianist Steve Allee and drummer Duduka Da Fonseca. Aided by the crystalline audio engineering, Reid’s prominent bass lines are “out front.” Essentially, the musicians attain equal ground during this democratic engagement. They swing hard, vary the dynamic, and impart a radiant twinkle throughout the program.
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Preservation Hall Jazz Band
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Posted by: editor on Tuesday, March 02, 2010 - 09:40 AM |
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Preservation
(Preservation Hall)
01 March 2010 — by Alex Rawls
By now, it should be obvious that this is not your father’s Preservation Hall Jazz Band. Under Ben Jaffe’s leadership, it has become something more post-modern and conceptual. The name’s the thing, even if the cast of players changes from session to session and track to track. It celebrates New Orleans and traditional jazz, but it does so broadly, reaching beyond the obvious canon for lesser known songs or modern songs that owe the city’s musical past a debt. The implication is that the band and the songs have something to say today, even if it takes a King Britt remix or two to make that point obvious.
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Milton Keynes memorial for jazz star Johnny Dankworth
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Posted by: editor on Tuesday, March 02, 2010 - 09:39 AM |
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Memorial for Sir John Dankworth
A memorial service for the jazz star Sir John Dankworth is being held at the Buckinghamshire theatre which he owned with his wife Dame Cleo Laine.
Sir John, known as Johnny, died at the age of 82 in February after being ill for many months.
Dame Cleo announced his death at the 40th anniversary concert of The Stables, the venue they set up in their garden in Wavendon, Milton Keynes.
The memorial was held at The Stables following his funeral.
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Incognito "Live In London - The 30th Anniversary Concert"
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Posted by: MusicDVDandMore on Tuesday, March 02, 2010 - 09:15 AM |
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Incognito "Live In London - The 30th Anniversary Concert"
Coming to DVD, Blu-ray, and CD on April 20, 2010
Nearly 3 hours of performance and bonus features... Recorded in High Definition!
Inakustik and MVD Visual are proud to announce the DVD, Blu-ray, and CD release of Incognito "Live In London - The 30th Anniversary Concert" on April 20, 2010.
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2010 Portland Jazz Festival Sells Out Seven Of Eight Featured Concerts
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Posted by: editor on Monday, March 01, 2010 - 06:09 PM |
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Including Pharoah Sanders, Mingus Big Band, Luciana Souza, Dave Holland, and Three Acclaimed Groups From Norway
Panel Discussions, Jazz Conversations,
Middle School Educational Outreach, Late-Night Jam Sessions
and Local Performances Complemented
This Year's Innovative Festival Programming
Devin Phillips, the young saxophonist who evacuated Hurricane Katrina with the NOLA2PDX program in 2005, took the stage at the Newmark Theater and showed the audience in his adopted hometown that he has the chops to share the stage with the legendary Pharoah Sanders, who welcomed him with open arms. At one point Phillips introduced Pharoah as "my idol". It was a fitting moment for a festival that encourages the development of young players and Portland jazz musicians.
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Welcome to the premiere EJN Free Weekly MP3 Jazz Sampler
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Posted by: editor on Monday, March 01, 2010 - 12:40 PM |
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Welcome to the premiere EJN Weekly Music Sampler – featuring 10 new artist MP3 downloads each week – hosted by Bill King. Each week we will bring you a 10-song selection of downloadable MP3s in ZIP format (192K Bit Rate).
Website & Info
DOWNLOAD 10 SONG SAMPLER NOW
In this week’s music mix drummers Dafnis Prieto, Terry Clarke, Daniel Barnes, players – Alex Terrier, Alex Bellegarde – vocalists Joe Coughlin and Sophie Berkal-Sarbit- more from Roberto Occhipinti, Triodes and bassist Dave Young’s Quartet.
EJN WEEKLY SAMPLER distributes 10 New MP3 songs from Artist new releases weekly to a network of 20,000+ Jazz Fans via out email newsletter, 200 Radio DJs worldwide (Am/FM/Internet) and over 100,000 Website visitors - every week.
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This Week At Cornelia Street Cafe
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Posted by: editor on Monday, March 01, 2010 - 12:24 PM |
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Mon Mar 01
8:30PM AMRAM & CO
(David Amram, piano, french horn, flutes, composition & surprises; Kevin Twigg, drums, glockenspiel; John de Witt, bass; Adam Amram, percussion; John Ventimiglia, actor)
This series explores in his highly personable, generous and informal style the astonishing variety of David Amram's interests and accomplishments--renowned composer of symphonic classical music, jazz compositions, improvisation, spoken word, scat, he sits at the piano, schmoozes about music, about the greats, the beats, the obscure, the legendary; plays the French horn, pulls out all kinds of instruments (flutes, drums, horns) gathered from his many circumnavigations of the globe, pulls in guests drawn from just about every artistic walk of life.
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All that was jazz
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Posted by: editor on Monday, March 01, 2010 - 12:21 PM |
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By Gibran Ashraf
Karachi
The United States of America has made generous use of jazz music as a means in its larger diplomatic set up, even using it as a public relations tool during the peak of the Civil Rights movements. However, this music form has seen dwindling returns over the recent decades. In this regard, Dr Clarence Lusane, Associate Professor of Political Science and International Relations in the School of International Service at the American University and an expert on Minority Rights gave a lecture on the history of Jazz at the Second Floor on Sunday afternoon.
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18 Piece Berklee Orchestra Pays Tribute to Joe Arroyo at Carnival de Baranquilla
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Posted by: opi on Monday, March 01, 2010 - 09:34 AM |
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A group of 16 Berklee students and two alumni will travel to Miami for the 2010 O/E Arts and Culture Foundation's Carnaval de Barranquilla en Miami. Directed by Bernardo Hernandez, associate professor of contemporary writing and production, this is the first Berklee group to perform at Carnaval. Hernandez has assembled some of the college's top Latin players to perform what is anticipated as a penultimate moment of the festival: The tribute to influential Colombian tropical music singer and songwriter Joe Arroyo.
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· Benny Reid Releases New CD - Escaping Shadows
(Sep 17, 2009)
· Tony Adamo Covers Tower Of Power
(Aug 04, 2009)
· All About Jazz review of No Worries
(Jun 18, 2009)
· Tony Adamo Stays Hot On MDX Jazz/Funk Radio
(Nov 11, 2008)
· Scott Sherwood & Bob Rodriguez-"Ripples" Art of Life Records AL1034-2 CD
(Sep 25, 2008)
· Jimmy Demers Makes Concord Records Debut
(Sep 24, 2008)
· Andrea Marcelli Trio-"Sundance" Art of Life Records MP3 Digital Download
(Sep 24, 2008)
· NYC Jazz Pianist Aaron Parks Gears Up For Blue Note Debut 8.19
(Aug 14, 2008)
· Jazz band from Mumbai for Shisha Cafe
(Jul 27, 2008)
· Max Trax Jazz Cafe chart for week of July 6
(Jul 27, 2008)
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