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LateNights With Brad Schrader - Bringing Back Cocktails, Cole Porter And Classy Evenings!
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Scott Thompson Public Relations
Album LateNights I make it my goal to carry the torch of the American Songbook to a new and younger audience, to keep this great music alive among us. For LateNights we wanted to bring an easy, night-out-with-a-cocktail vibe to our listeners—something we try to bring to our live shows. We bring a cross-section of standards—and not-so-standards—with fresh arrangements to make things easy and interesting. Our superb band of jazz veterans builds a chill groove under and around the vocals, ...
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Rick Bogart Celebrates National Jazz Month With New Album, Streaming Documentary & Live NYC Performances!
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Michael Clarkston
It’s April—and that means two things: April Showers and National Jazz Month. Jazz lovers, take note: Rick Bogart is giving you every reason to celebrate this month of Jazz. The acclaimed clarinetist, vocalist, and storyteller is lighting up New York City with live performances, new recordings, and a documentary release that underscores his legendary career. Jazz aficionados are invited to experience the magic of Rick Bogart—live and on screen. The acclaimed clarinetist and vocalist is performing with his trio every ...
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Rick Bogart Releases 5th Album 'Rick Bogart Sings Mr. Paganini' - Debut Performance at Backstage Tavern on Friday, November 8
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Michael Clarkston
Acclaimed jazz clarinetist & vocalist Rick Bogart is thrilled to announce the release of his highly anticipated new album as a tribute to Ella Fitzgerald, Rick Bogart Sings Mr. Paganini, now available on all streaming platforms. This captivating collection of music showcases Bogart's unique blend of jazz and classical influences, inviting listeners on an enchanting journey through the timeless compositions of the legendary Niccolò Paganini. Following last year's successful release of “What A Wonderful World—Rick Bogart Salutes Louis Armstrong," which ...
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Back By Popular Demand: The Rick Bogart Trio Returns To Le Rivage For A Captivating Evening Of Jazz & Broadway
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Michael Clarkston
Le Rivage, the esteemed jazz venue located at 340 W. 46th Street, is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of the Rick Bogart Trio following their sensational debut performance last week. Music lovers are invited to immerse themselves in an unforgettable evening of soulful melodies and captivating rhythms on Friday, August 11th beginning at 8:30pm. The Rick Bogart Trio, comprised of three exceptional musicians, Mark Daine on guitar, Jon B Roche on bass, and the remarkable Rick Bogart himself, ...
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Backgrounder: Chet Baker - Pretty/Groovy
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JazzWax by Marc Myers
In 1958, Dick Bock of World Pacific Records decided to release a 12-inch compilation combining previously issued material by Chet Baker tracks that hadn't been released before. What they all had in common was beauty and a groove. This little-known album was called Pretty/Groovy. The songs on the album are... Look for the Silver Lining Time After Time Travelin' Light My Funny Valentine There Will Never Be Another You The Thrill Is Gone But Not for Me Band Aid The ...
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Jazz Musician of the Day: Nat King Cole
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Michael Ricci
All About Jazz is celebrating Nat King Cole's birthday today!
Nat King Cole was one of the most popular singers ever to hit the American charts. A brilliant recording and concert artist during the 40's, 50's and 60's, he attracted millions of fans around the world with a sensitive and caressing singing voice that was unmistakable. Cole has a rare blend of technical musical knowledge and sheer performing artistry topped off with an abundance of showmanship. In the 23 years ...
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Jazz Documentary 'In The Zone: Rick Kilburn' 12x Award-Winner from Canada to South Korea
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Kerilie McDowall
Humbled and honoured to finally announce her short film results, first-time short documentary film director Kerilie McDowall was surprised to discover that she had won an award for Best Director from the Seoul Short Film Festival in South Korea for her short film, In the Zone: Rick Kilburn. Later the short’s star, Rick Kilburn, on IMDB Pro's STARmeter peaked at 11.3+ million hits, and McDowall at 10 million in 2022, and 8.7 million while screening in Tokyo and Hong Kong. ...
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In-Demand Bassist Matt Aronoff Celebrates His Debut Album Featuring Performances By Jason Rigby, Yago Vazquez, And Henry Cole
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AMT Public Relations
Known for being, “greatly sensitive, with huge ears and a feel for accompaniment (All About Jazz),” bassist/composer Matt Aronoff celebrates his leap from sideman to bandleader in his debut album Morning Song (TBR 06.03.22). Recorded in 2018 in front of a live audience at The Nest, Morning Song serves as the culmination of Aronoff’s weekly, late-night jam session in Brooklyn. A highly sought-after acoustic and electric bassist, Aronoff is joined by some of today’s most compelling voices: saxophonist Jason Rigby, ...
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Bobby Cole: A Point of View
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JazzWax by Marc Myers
Like Bobby Troup and Bobby Scott, Bobby Cole was a songwriter, arranger and lounge pianist-singer. But unlike the other two Bobbys, Bobby Cole is virtually unknown today. That's largely due to the year Cole came up, in 1960, and his decision to pass on recording opportunities with major labels because of the junk they wanted him to sing and their refusal to let him record songs he wrote. In retrospect, Cole was right. [Photo above of Bobby Cole] Want proof? ...
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Jazz Musician of the Day: Nat King Cole
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Michael Ricci
All About Jazz is celebrating Nat King Cole's birthday today!
Nat King Cole was one of the most popular singers ever to hit the American charts. A brilliant recording and concert artist during the 40's, 50's and 60's, he attracted millions of fans around the world with a sensitive and caressing singing voice that was unmistakable. Cole has a rare blend of technical musical knowledge and sheer performing artistry topped off with an abundance of showmanship. In the 23 years ...
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