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Rob Parton's Ensemble 9+: Relentless
by Jack Bowers
Rob Parton, who once led the Chicago area's marvelous JazzTech big band, has since moved on to other pursuits, namely mentoring the next generation of jazz trumpeters at the stellar University of North Texas Jazz Lab in Denton. Having released eleven widely acclaimed albums with the JazzTech band, Parton has pared the lineup to nine (plus) on Relentless, enlisting the skills and talents of colleagues at UNT and drawing on the large talent pool of first-call musicians in the Dallas-Fort ...
Continue ReadingRob Parton's Ensemble 9+: Relentless
by Troy Dostert
After many years in the Windy City, most notably as the leader of the JazzTech Big Band, trumpeter Rob Parton wanted a change of scenery, which brought him to the University of North Texas, where he joined the faculty in 2019. And of course, that meant he now had the opportunity to work with lots of premium large-ensemble talent, as the college has been an incubator for big-band jazz for decades. Many of Parton's colleagues from UNT and other stalwarts ...
Continue ReadingDrummer Charlie Rice & His All-Stars In Collingswood, NJ On Thurs. December 5th!
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Jim Miller
The Jazz Bridge first Thursdays Neighborhood Concerts Series at the Collingswood Community Center, 30 East Collings Avenue in Collingswood NJ, presents drummer Charlie Rice and his All-Stars on Thursday, December 5th. Showtime is 7:30 p.m., tickets are $10/$5 for students, and are only available at the door. For info: 856-858-8914, 215-517-8337 or visit Jazz Bridge. At the age of 93, drummer, raconteur and jazz legend Charlie Rice is not only still playing, but playing as well or better than percussionists ...
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New Music Release By Kathy Yolanda Rice Is No.1 On 5 CD Baby Top Indie Charts!
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Kathy Yolanda Rice
Paintbrush Records & Publishing, an independent label, released the smooth jazz single, “Love is Like a Sunny Day,” with worldwide distribution through CD Baby on March 5, 2013. The new single is Kathy Yolanda Rice’s second release on her label since 2004. The solo female artist was pleasantly surprised to find out that her song ranked at number one in multiple genres. Rice says, “I was very fortunate to have so many talented friends working with me on this project. ...
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Rounder to Release Tony Rice's 'The Bill Monroe Collection'
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conqueroo
Album contains 15 years of influential bluegrass guitarist Rice's interpretations of songs by “The Father of Bluegrass Music." BURLINGTON, Mass.—Over the past year's Bill Monroe Centennial there have been numerous anthologies of various artists doing their versions of his music, restating the enormity of Bill Monroe's legacy on the entire field of bluegrass music. Tony Rice's The Bill Monroe Collection, due out on Rounder Records (division of Concord Music Group) on January 31, 2012, may have a somewhat different impact, ...
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Jazz Bridge Presents Charlie Rice in Collingswood on October 6th
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Suzanne Cloud
Kicking off the 8th season of the Jazz Bridge Neighborhood Concerts Series on Thursday October 6th at the Collingswood Community Center, 30 W. Collings Ave. Collingswood, NJ will be legendary (and 91 years old!) drummer Charlie Rice and his band featuring pianist Don Wilson, bassist Ed Wise, saxophonist Bob Howell and trombonist Clifford Adams. Rice has been a mainstay of the Philadelphia scene since the late 1940s when he was in the houseband at the famous Downbeat Club playing opposite ...
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Condoleezza Rice, Aretha Franklin to Team up for Musical Benefit
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All About Jazz
Aretha Franklin will take the stage next month with an accomplished accompanist more famous for diplomacy: Condoleezza Rice.
The pair will play at Philadelphia's Mann Center for the Performing Arts on July 27 in show that will feature Franklin's music and classical composers.
The Mann Center's website says Rice, the former secretary of state, will accompany Franklin on piano for Say A Little Prayer,Natural Woman, selections from Mozart and more. Franklin says in a statement that “Rice is a consummate ...
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All Charges Dropped Against Drummer Charlie Rice!
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All About Jazz
It's a celebration! This Thursday, May 7th, at the Collingwood Community Center from 7-9PM, 30 Collings Ave, Collingswood, NJ. $10/$5 students. Free sodas and buffet. Ed Wise and his New Orleans Big Band will be appearing to celebrate Charlie Rice's victory! See Philadelphia Daily News Article below.
Jazz drummer beats gas rap By JASON NARK Philadelphia Daily News Life is back in tune for Charlie Rice, the venerable jazz drummer who was accused last year at ...
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Jazz Vespers for Drummer Charlie Rice at St. John Baptist Church in Camden, NJ
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All About Jazz
Jazz Vespers Sunday, April 19th St. John Baptist Church Camden, NJ 5:00-6:00pm Alto saxophonist Tony Williams, pianist Don Wilson, bassist Mike Boone, and drummer Craig McIver will be performing a jazz vespers to raise money for the Charlie Rice Legal Defense Fund on Sunday April 19th from 5-6PM at St. John Baptist Church at 30th and Mitchell Streets in Camden, NJ. Drummer Charlie Rice will also be featured. Admission is free, but ...
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Giants of Jazz for Charlie Rice at Ortlieb's JazzHaus on February 22
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All About Jazz
On Sunday February 22nd, three of Philadelphia's most revered jazz legends will appear on stage at Ortlieb's JazzHaus, Bootsie Barnes, Larry McKenna, and Sam Reed, at 847 N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA from 4-7PM. The rhythm section will be pianist Jason Shattil, bassist Mike Boone, and drummer Jim Miller. All of these musicians are donating their time to help legendary jazz drummer Charlie Rice (see below). Admission is $15. For info call: Jazz Bridge at 215-517-8337 or 856-858-8914. Update on ...
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Piano for the Queen: Condi Rice Plays the Palace
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All About Jazz
Live from the palace Condi Rice on piano!
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice performed in a piano quintet Monday night for Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace.
Rice played Brahms' Op. 34 with British Foreign Secretary David Miliband's wife, Louise, on violin, and three members of the London Symphony Orchestra. The queen gave Rice an audio recording of the performance as a gift. Rice is a classically trained pianist who had expressed a wish to play at the palace. ...
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Tyler Rice releases self-titled debut CD
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All About Jazz
From: Twin Records
Tyler Rice has announced the release of his self-titled debut CD. This multi instrumentalist's music has been defined as a perfect blend of modern smooth jazz and easy listening. Tyler's style has evolved from hard rock to contemporary jazz scores that evoke emotion. His music has been downloaded over 2,000 times from June 2000 till September 2000 on MP3.com alone. Tyler Rice's Internet success prompted the early release of his CD.
You can order Tyler's CD from ...
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