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James Torme Wins the Prestigious Chuck Niles Jazz Music Award
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All About Jazz
Acclaimed young singing-star and C.E.O. of Torm Entertainment, James Torm has won the 2007 Chuck Niles Jazz Music Award. Torm, who is also the son of jazz legend Mel Torm, competed against two other bands in the finals of the Chuck Niles Jazz Music Competition, which was held at the Temecula Valley International Jazz Festival (California), on Saturday July 14th. The award is handed out each year to the artist who best embodies the Niles genre of music: big band, ...
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Library Honoring Jazz Educator and Performer Leon Brady
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All About Jazz
The rhythms of the jazz and blues of New Orleans surrounded Leon Brady in his childhood. But he didn't pay much attention to music. He was an athlete -- a star in basketball, baseball and track. Then he joined the Air Force. “I chose to play the drums because I thought it would be easy," Brady said. “I was wrong. I didn't like playing the drums at first because it was difficult, but I kept on doing it to stay ...
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Freddy Cole Inducted into Georgia Music Hall of Fame Class of 2007
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All About Jazz
The Georgia Music Hall of Fame will induct R&B performer Usher, Southern rock group Lynyrd Skynyrd, songwriter Mylon LeFevre, Jazz artist Freddy Cole and studio pioneer Babs Richardson on Saturday, September 8, 2007 during the 29th Annual Georgia Music Hall of Fame Awards Show. Singer/songwriter Johnta Austin will also receive the 2007 Bill Lowery Horizon Award which recognizes “up and coming" talent with significant ties to the State of Georgia. The ceremony will be held at the Georgia World Congress ...
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Philadelphia Magazine Names Chris' Jazz Cafe the Best Jazz Club in Philadelphia
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All About Jazz
Philadelphia Magazine in their annual “Best Of Philadelphia" issue awarded Chris Jazz Cafe the top jazz club in Philadelphia for 2007. About Chris' Jazz Cafe A regional favorite, Chris' Jazz Cafe has been included on Downbeat magazine's list of “100 Great Venues Around the World to Hear Jazz." Scheduled performers include both up-and-coming and established talent. In addition to great music, you can enjoy full-service dining as well. The lunch menu has a number of salad and sandwich options, and ...
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Ornette Coleman Wins Four Jazz Awards
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All About Jazz
NEW YORK - Ornette Coleman, who earlier this year became only the second jazz musician to win the Pulitzer Prize for music, swept the top honors at the Jazz Awards 2007 last week, winning in four categories, including musician of the year. Coleman's Sound Grammar, the first purely improvised live recording to win the Pulitzer, was chosen album of the year in balloting among more than 400 members of the Jazz Journalists Association. The 77-year-old Coleman's unorthodox “Sound Grammar" quartet ...
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Vocalist Alexis Cole Takes Top Prize at the 2007 Jazzmobile Vocal Competition in New York City
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Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
Who: ALEXIS COLE - JAZZ VOCALIST What: PRIZEWINNER NYC JAZZMOBILE COMPETITION NEW CD RELEASE When: July 9, 2007 Where: Zinc Bar, NYC Alexis Cole was awarded top prize at the 2007 Jazzmobile Vocal Competition in New York City. At Sweet Rhythm Jazz Club, on Monday, June 25th, latecomers peered in past a packed house. The judges, among the most distinguished in jazz, included Dr. Billy Taylor, T.S. Monk, Grady Tate and Cat Russell. Each ...
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Legendary Pianist and Composer Ahmad Jamal Named Officer in French Order of Arts and Letters
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Now Forward Music
New York, NY--The French government has inducted Ahmad Jamal into its prestigious Order of the Arts and Letters, naming him Officier de L'Ordre Des Arts et Des Lettres (Officer, Order of Arts and Letters). French Culture Minister Renaud Donnedieu de Vabres honored the Pittsburgh-born pianist, arranger, composer and producer for his exceptional accomplishments in “American Classical Music." The Order of Arts and Letters is one of four French ministerial orders and the highest distinction for artistic or literary contributions. It ...
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