Award / Grant News

Future of the Chicago Jazz Ensemble

Source: All About Jazz
October 6, 2004

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Henry Grimes Trio w/ Andrew Lamb & Newman Taylor Baker named "Best Jazz Trio"

Source: All About Jazz
October 5, 2004

Henry Grimes Trio featuring Andrew Lamb and Newman Taylor Baker designated “Best Jazz Trio of the Year" by “NYPress" in its “Best of Manhattan" issue, 1O/O4!! “Henry Grimes plays the bass with absolute control, spinning tales without words, enriching the room with the depth of his bass. Newman Taylor Baker can capture any rhythm and will surprise you two or three times each show with how far he can take percussion. And Andrew Lamb works his saxophone and flute, paying ...

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Jazz At Lincoln Center To Induct Inaugural Class Of Musicians Into The Ertegun Jazz Hall Of Fame

Source: All About Jazz
September 30, 2004

International Voting Panel Selects 14 Jazz Legends to be Honored Jazz at Lincoln Center tonight will celebrate the dedication of the Ertegun Jazz Hall of Fame and the official induction of its inaugural class of members. Located within the new home of Jazz at Lincoln Center, Frederick P. Rose Hall, the Ertegun Jazz Hall of Fame, which interactively immerses visitors in the lives and artistry of jazz greats, was named by Jazz at Lincoln Center Board member Ahmet Ertegun and ...

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Manhattan Borough President Declares October 1st "Aaron Davis Hall 25th Anniversary Day"

Source: All About Jazz
September 30, 2004

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Peter Cincotti's "On The Moon" Debuts at #2 on Billboard

Source: All About Jazz
September 24, 2004

21-year old Peter Cincotti made headlines in early 2003 when his self-titled debut release topped the Billboard charts. Within the following months, he could be seen and heard everywhere, from performances on “The Today Show" and “Late Night with Conan O'Brien" to feature stories in Vanity Fair and Elle. By year's end, he had toured the world, been named as one of People magazine's “Sexist Men Alive," and become one of the top 5 selling jazz artists of 2003. This ...

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The Allstate Foundation Awards Ronald S. Kaplan The Agency Hands in the Community Award

Source: All About Jazz
September 21, 2004

Ronald S. Kaplan was awarded the Agency Hands in the Community Award for his commitment to volunteering in the musical community. With this award comes a $500 grant from The Allstate Foundation for the American Songbook Preservation Society where Ronald S. Kaplan volunteers as Executive Director.

Ronald received the award for his personal commitment to building a national foundation to continue the legacy of the collective body of work known as the Great American Songbook for future generations to discover ...

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New Orleans jazz photographer Steven Forster sweeps Fashion Photography Awards in 5 states

Source: All About Jazz
September 15, 2004

New Orleans photographer Steven Forster sweeps Fashion Photography Awards in 5 states New Orleans photographer Steven Forster wins Fashion Photography category in a shut out at the 19th annual Fashion Group International Alpha Awards in New Orleans (PRWEB) September 16, 2004 -- New Orleans, La. Photographer Steven Forster swept the Fashion Photography category for both published and non-published work at the annual Alpha Awards 2004 presented by the Fashion Group International of New Orleans September 12, 2004 at the Audubon ...

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25th Emmy Nomination for Simpsons Composer Clausen

Source: All About Jazz
September 6, 2004

Berklee College of Music alumni Alf Clausen, Ernest Troost, and David Schwartz, and Berklee faculty Sheldon Mirowitz, have been nominated for a total of five 2004 Primetime Emmy Awards. The nominations include two for Simpsons composer Clausen, marking his 25th Emmy nomination. There are also two nominations in one category: Mirowitz and Troost for Outstanding Music Composition For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special (Dramatic Underscore). The 56th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards will be broadcast on ABC TV, Sunday, September ...

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