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Al Hood and the H2 Sextet: Jazz Muses
by Nicholas F. Mondello
There's something fascinating about the word “inspire." We know from Latin that the word derives from inspirare, meaning “to breathe" or “blow into." It is the perfect theme as presented for trumpeter Al Hood and the H2 Sextet's terrific album, Jazz Muses. Not only is Hood inspired by his Jazz Muses, but his blowing here takes inspiration full-circle. It is an enthralling and highly inspired work. Well-known in trumpet and jazz education circles, Hood is also a ...
Continue ReadingFrom the Dorf to the Hood an Evening of Compositions by Composer and Improviser William Roper
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SoCal Creative Music
Los Angeles native William Roper-tubaist, composer and veteran of the Los Angeles contemporary music scene performs a program of some of his recent compositions. The concert, produced by Cornelius Schnauber, playwright and director of USC's Max Kade Institute, is part of L.A. Opera's Ring Festival. All of the evenings compositions were inspired by a residency Roper served in the Bavarian village (dorf) of Schwandorf in 2006 or the music of Richard Wagner. The concert will feature several unusual and somewhat ...
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"Just a Little Taste," the Debut CD from Denver-Based Trumpeter/Educator Al Hood, Due February 17
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Terri Hinte Publicity
A masterful trumpeter with a wide range of experience in the jazz, classical, and academic arenas, Al Hood has previously recorded and/or performed with the Phil Collins Big Band, Curtis Fuller, and orchestras led by Ray Charles, Arturo Sandoval, and Richie Cole. He's a longtime member of the eclectic, classically oriented Denver Brass as well as its offshoot Aries Brass Quintet. And since 1999 he's been a full-time tenured Associate Professor of Trumpet at the University of Denver's Lamont School ...
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XMAS Jam Adds Harper, Hood
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JamBase
Christmas Jam Adds Ben Harper and Relentless 7, Patterson Hood & Robben Ford
Warren Haynes' Christmas Jam is pleased to announce the addition of Harper and Relentless 7, the Drive-By Truckers' Patterson Hood, Robben Ford and Edwin McCain.
Patterson Hood Friday December 12 Allman Brothers Band The Del McCoury Band The Derek Trucks Band Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk Joan Osborne
Saturday December 13 Ben Harper and Relentless 7
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26th Annual MT. Hood Jazz Festival - August 3rd & 4th
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Colehour+Cohen
Revered Festival Music to the Ears of NW Jazz Lovers 26th Annual Mt. Hood Jazz Festival - August 3rd & 4th High Powered Jazz Fest offers Fun for the Whole Family Calling all jazz lovers! Mark your calendars. The 26th Annual Mt. Hood Jazz Festival presented by Persimmon Development Group happens August 3rd and 4th. The Festival is one of the most revered summer jazz fests in the Northwest and is sure to captivate all ages. With a ...
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26th Annual MT. Hood Jazz Festivall, August 3 & 4
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All About Jazz
Mt. Hood Jazz Association Moves into the Next Quarter Century Tickets on Sale now for the 26th Annual Mt. Hood Jazz Festival Tickets available at all TicketsWest Locations WHAT: The 26th Annual Mt. Hood Jazz Festival presented by Persimmon Development Group. WHEN: Friday, August 3rd & Saturday August 4th, 2007 Tickets go on sale now at all TicketsWest Locations WHERE: The Main Stage is outdoors in the revitalized heart of Historic Downtown Gresham at the future ...
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Hadley Caliman & Rob Scheps at Mt. Hood Jazz Fest August 8th in Portland
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All About Jazz
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