Award / Grant News

Zenon's Macarthur

Source: Rifftides by Doug Ramsey
September 24, 2008

Alto saxophonist and composer Miguel Zenon is one of twenty-five winners of 2008 John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation fellowships. The grants were announced today. Each of the awards is for $500,000 over five years, to be used in any way the recipient decides. Although not officially described as “genius grants" by the MacArthur foundation, that is what the fellowships have come to be called.

This year's fellows include writers, scientists, an architect, a farmer, and artists in various ...

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R and R Hall of Fame Nominees

Source: JamBase
September 23, 2008

THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES NOMINEES FOR 2009 INDUCTION

Jeff Beck The nominations for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum were announced today. The nine nominees are: Jeff Beck, Chic, Wanda Jackson, Little Anthony and the Imperials, Metallica, Run-D.M.C., the Stooges, War, and Bobby Womack (read JamBase's exclusive feature/interview with Bobby Womack here). Ballots will be sent to more than 500 voters, who will select artists to be inducted into the ...

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Community Conversation: Latin Grammy Nominations

Source: The Latin Jazz Corner by Chip Boaz
September 17, 2008

LJC Community Conversations are designed to explore major ideas in the Latin Jazz world together as a community and inspire conversation through comments. My main motivator here is my belief that LJC readers hold a great deal of knowledge and passion around Latin Jazz, and I think that we can learn something from everyone. Whether you’re a seasoned Latin Jazz performer or a newcomer to the music, leave a comment and let your voice be heard! The Grammy Awards always ...

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Jonathan Russell Named One of Tomorrow's Newsmakers

Source: All About Jazz
September 9, 2008

Jonathan Russell, 13-year-old jazz violinist, has been named one of five finalist in 1010 WINS Tomorrow's Newsmaker contest. Jonathan's achievements that garnered the judges attention include an Ambassador's Award from the U.S. Embassy in Hungary, the release of two CD's and performances throughout the United States.

Most recently Jonathan was engaged to perform three nights with Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra on November 6th, 7th and 8th.

The public will have a chance to help determine ...

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10 Legacies Ensured

Source: All About Jazz
September 7, 2008

Walk of Fame honors musical pioneers The Starr-Gennett Foundation inducted 10 jazz, blues, gospel and Big Band artists into its Walk of Fame on Saturday that lay claim to Richmond's history as a birthplace of recorded jazz music. The two-hour-plus induction ceremony paid tribute for the second consecutive year to some of the music greats who recorded on the Gennett label, which got its start in Richmond about 90 years ago. The 10 -- Duke Ellington, Coleman Hawkins, Fletcher Henderson, ...

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Michael White Quintet Officially Nominated for 2008 Hollywood Music Awards

Source: All About Jazz
September 6, 2008

Michael White Quintet Officially Nominated For 2008 Hollywood Music Awards The Hollywood Music Awards (HMA), presented by eWorld Music annouced that Michael White Quintet “Mechanical Man" from the album “Voices" has been officially nominated for 2008 HMA in the Jazz Category. Michael White Quintet “Mechanical Man" has been awarded for 2006 Second Place Winner in The International Songwriting Competition and 2007 Winner in The 6th Annual Independent Music Awards.

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National Endowment for the Arts to Honor 2009 NEA Jazz Masters at Awards Ceremony & Concert at Jazz at Lincoln Center

Source: All About Jazz
September 3, 2008

Events also include pre-concert conversation with 2009 NEA Jazz Masters Washington, DC - The National Endowment for the Arts will sponsor its annual NEA Jazz Masters Awards Ceremony & Concert on October 17, 2008, at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City. The event will begin at 8 p.m. in Rose Theater at Frederick P. Rose Hall, home of Jazz at Lincoln Center at Broadway at 60th Street and feature the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis ...

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Rock Hall Will Honor Music Innovator Les Paul

Source: All About Jazz
September 3, 2008

CLEVELAND (AP) -- The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will pay tribute to the “father of the electric guitar" this fall. Les Paul will be honored at the annual American Music Masters series, a weeklong event that begins Nov. 10, Rock Hall officials said Tuesday. A tribute concert -- artists will be named later -- is scheduled Nov. 15 at Cleveland's State Theater. Paul, 93, is hoping to attend, said Rock Hall President and CEO Terry Stewart. “You have ...

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