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Herb Wong, 1926-2014
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Rifftides by Doug Ramsey
Herb Wong, an academic scientist who became prominent as a jazz critic, record company executive and festival producer, died this week. A PhD in Zoology, he was a native of northern California’s Bay Area.Wong continued to follow his boyhood enthusiasm for jazz as he developed an academic career, teaching at the University of California at Berkelely and Western Washington University in Bellingham, Washington. A gentle man with infectious enthusiasm for all of his interests, Wong taught science, administered university departments ...
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Herb Wong, jazz icon and educator, dies at 88
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Michael Ricci
Easter Sunday this year saw the passing of Herb Wong, 88, a long-time Menlo Park resident renowned internationally as a jazz expert and educator. A mysterious box sparked Mr. Wong's lifelong fascination with jazz. As young boys, he and his brother Elwood had just moved with their parents to Stockton when a package arrived on the doorstep, addressed to the former occupant. “As any boys would, they opened it up," said Paul Fingerote, a colleague and friend for more than ...
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Bay Area jazz lover, expert Herb Wong dies
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Michael Ricci
MENLO PARK — Well-known jazz expert Herb Wong died at home early Sunday morning, leaving behind a legacy filled with writings and interviews covering the world of jazz over much of the 20th century. He was 88. “He had so many roles in the community," said Paul Fingerote, a friend and colleague for 35 years who was working on a book with the Bay Area jazz legend. “He was a true Renaissance man, plus he was a unique guy." Wong ...
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Nate Wong’s Hong Kong Homecoming Performances With Ted Lo And Teriver Cheung
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Nathan Wong
Jazz drummer and Hong Kong native Nate Wong embarks on a homecoming tour after graduating from Berklee College of Music and touring throughout the United States, South America and Europe. The performances begin with a concert at The Fringe Club on March 29th. This performance is the debut of The Nate Wong Trio in Hong Kong, an ensemble that will perform Wong’s original compositions. Joining him will be New York based guitarist Teriver Cheung and the New York native Bob ...
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Cory Wong Releases "Quartet/Quintet" On April 23, Showcasing His Jazz Diversity
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Connie Shaver LLC
It’s been said, “You can’t have your cake and eat it too.” That just changed with the double disc set by Twin Cities jazz guitarist Cory Wong, scheduled for release on April 23, 2012. The name of the disc itself encourages a curiosity: Quartet/Quintet. Can’t decide on listening to a quartet or a quintet? This two-disc compilation will give you the option. Want straight ahead jazz or rock infused jazz? You have that option too—so go ahead and dig in! ...
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Theresa Wong's "The Unlearning" out on Tzadik Records on September 27th
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Michael Ricci
Theresa Wong is a cellist, composer, vocalist and improviser based in San Francisco. Her first CD release, The Unlearning is a collection of miniature songs for violin, cello and two voices inspired by the Disasters of War etchings by Francisco Goya. Composed from 2009-2011 and recorded in duo with herself and violinist/vocalist extraordinaire Carla Kihlstedt, this is an intimate and unique work that brings all her remarkable skills as a vocalist, performer, composer and conceptualist together into this new and ...
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