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Jelgavas Big Band Brings Latvian Music Arranged By American Pianist Michael Abene to DC on October 4th
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Liga Brige
On October 4, 2019, Latvia is presenting a jazz concert by the Jelgava Big Band at the Organization of American States on the on the Occasion of 130 years since the First International Conference of American States and in anticipation of the 25th anniversary in 2020 since Latvia is a Permanent Observer at the OAS. Venue Organization of American States 200 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20006 Date: October 4, 2019 Time: 6:30pm
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Larry Elgart (1922-2017)
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JazzWax by Marc Myers
Larry Elgart, an alto saxophonist and enterprising and tireless big-band leader whose major success began at the very moment when nearly all other swing orchestras were arthritic relics and the word “band" typically referred to four guys with long hair playing electric instruments and a drum set, died on August 29. He was 95. In the 1950s and '60s, Elgart frequently teamed with his trumpet-playing brother, Les, on albums and in concert, drawing deserved comparisons to other Swing-era siblings including ...
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Larry Elgart in the Early '60s
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JazzWax by Marc Myers
Larry Elgart deserves respect, and it looks like he's finally receiving some with the release of a new two-fer from Blue Moon Records—Larry Elgart and His Orchestra: Sophisticated Sixties (1960) and The Shape of Sounds to Come (1961). I've never been a huge fan, but then again I never gave Larry Elgart or his bandleader brother Les much of a chance. Instead, I was more fond of the Maynard Ferguson band during this early '60s period, an orchestra that still ...
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Stan Hasselgard: How Great?
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JazzWax by Marc Myers
In November 1948, U.S. immigration laws required foreign nationals seeking residence and employment in the States to leave the country and renter, re-setting the legality of their stay under a new visa. If Swedish clarinetist Stan Hasselgard wanted to fulfill a new record deal with Capitol Records, he'd have to update his visa. One of the fastest and most direct ways to do this was to fly down to Mexico City and fly back, having the visa re-stamped with a ...
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Bill Elgart is Hale and Hearty on Evil Rabbit Records
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Chris Rich
Evil Rabbit is beyond pleased to announce the release of its 18th recording, Modern Primitive, with legendary expatriate American drummer Bill Elgart joined by Jan Klare upending alto sax, clarinet and flute, Jeff Platz getting his guitars ashes hauled and Meinrad Kneer working a double bass til it's near ready for kindling across 9 compositions and a total of 49:46 minutes worth of playing time. Bill is often cited for his legendary solo work, “A Life" , recorded at Yale ...
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Pianist Daniel Gassin Announces New Website at danielgassin.com
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Michael Ricci
Go to danielgassin.com for everything you need to know about Daniel Gassin's music, including releases for sale, track samples, photos, videos, blog and more!
About Daniel Gassin Pianist Daniel Gassin recorded his debut album, Roundtrip in 2004 with funding obtained from winning the Banyule/La Trobe University Young Artists' Award. The album was influenced by seven months spent living in Paris In 2002-2003 (where he studied with local stalwart Laurent Fickelson), and has received significant airtime on prominent national and local ...
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Cuban Legend Issac Delgado & Freddy Cole Recreate Nat King Cole Classics on New Album
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Michael Ricci
CUBAN MUSIC LEGEND ISSAC DELGADO COLLABORATES WITH FREDDY COLE TO RECREATE THE SOUNDS OF NAT KING COLE IN SPANISH: L-O-V-E IS AVAILABLE AUGUST 31
On August 31, Sony Masterworks will release L-O-V-E by Cuban superstar Issac Delgado. On L-O-V-E, Delgado recreates 12 sultry and sexy Spanish recordings originally sung by crooner Nat King Cole. He does so with the help of a number of outstanding musicians including a special contribution by Nat King Cole's brother, Freddy Cole. This is the ...
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