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Vocalist Joanna Pascale Embraces Deep Emotional Connections with Lesser Known Repertoire on "Wildflower"
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All About Jazz
Vocalist Joanna Pascale Embraces Deep Emotional Connections with Lesser Known Repertoire on Wildflower – Available May 5 Produced by Pianist Orrin Evans and Featuring Christian McBride, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Gregoire Maret, Bilal, Cyrus Chestnut and more “Wildflowers grow under the most unlikely circumstances,” says vocalist Joanna Pascale. “You find them in the most unlikely places. From the beginning, that’s how my journey has been.” Whether referring to the lesser-known repertoire to which she’s drawn or to the singer herself, nurtured in ...
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Professor Sheds Light on Lesser-Known Great African-American Musicians
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Michael Ricci
University Park, PA -- Chuck Berry, James Brown, Michael Jackson: These artists are justly credited for shaping today's music industry. They are heralded for inspiring countless musicians over several decades, but how did Berry, Brown and Jackson create their sound? Who were their influences and why weren't those influences mainstream musicians as well?
Jerry Zolten, associate professor of communication arts and sciences, Penn State Altoona and expert on American roots and popular culture, has spent his life listening to and ...
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Phil Spector's Second Murder Trial Winds Down as Jurors Allowed to Consider Lesser Charges
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All About Jazz
Six years after actress Lana Clarkson died of a gunshot wound at Phil Spector's hilltop mansion, lawyers will once again deliver final arguments to a jury in the legendary music producer's murder trial.
The question hanging over these proceedings is whether this jury, unlike the one at Spector's first trial 18 months ago, will be able to reach an unanimous verdict. The first panel deadlocked 10-2 in favor of conviction.
When closing arguments in Spector's retrial begin Monday, prosecutors will ...
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NEC President Emeritus Laurence Lesser Assumes Interim Leadership Responsibilities
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All About Jazz
New England Conservatory President Emeritus Laurence Lesser has been named Interim Chief Executive Officer of the Conservatory for the 2006-07 academic year (or until a new President can take office at an earlier date). The announcement, which takes effect immediately, was made Monday by Jack H. Vernon, Chair of the Board of Trustees. Lesser, who served as President from 1983-1996 and who has been a member of the cello faculty since his arrival at NEC in 1974, will carry out ...
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