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The Insanity Hoax Becomes An E-! And It's Free For Two Days!
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Dr. Judith Schlesinger
In a belated acknowledgment of 21st century technology, All About Jazz's own columnist/reviewer Dr. Judith Schlesinger has finally made her acclaimed book, The Insanity Hoax: Exposing the myth of the mad genius into a Kindle edition. Even better: for two days, The Insanity Hoax will be available on amazon.com for free (and she's only telling her friends at AAJ). You can still get the paperback on amazon, as well as signed copies at the author's web site (cleverly called theinsanityhoax.com), ...
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John Pizzarelli's Memoir "World on A String" Chronicles the Guitarist's Rise to Top of Jazz World
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Chris M. Slawecki
Written by one of the best jazz guitarists in the business, World on a String: A Musical Memoir by John Pizzarelli and Joseph Cosgriff tells the story of a young man who went from growing up in a modest New Jersey home to selling out concert tours around the world. Pizzarelli’s story is a tour through a musical who’s who of the 20th century, with everyone from Benny Goodman to Frank Sinatra to Paul McCartney making an appearance. It is ...
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Paul De Barros Presents New Marian McPartland Biography "Shall We Play That One Together" At The University Of The District Of Columbia's Jazzforum
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Felix E. Grant Jazz Archives
Thursday, November 1st At 7:00pm Author Paul de Barros discusses his just-published biography, Shall We Play That One Together?: The Life and Art of Jazz Piano Legend Marian McPartland (St. Martin's Press). Though she is well-known as the award winning host of NPR's long-running Piano Jazz program, McPartland's remarkable career began in the 1930s in her native England and has involved performing, composing, teaching, and running her own record label. De Barros will discuss the book and read from it. ...
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Book On Indian Jazz History In Stores Soon
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Naresh Fernandes
In 1935, a violinist from Minnesota named Leon Abbey brought the first African-American jazz band to Bombay, leaving a legacy that would last three decades. Over the next few years, swing would find its way to the streets of India as it influenced Hindi film music—the very soundtrack of Indian life. The optimism of jazz became an important element in the tunes that echoed the hopes of newly independent India. Taj Mahal Foxtrot book tells the story of India—and especially ...
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Chris Potter Transcription Book Available!
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Eli Bennett
The Official Chris Potter transcription eBook Chris Potter Plays Acapella Standards is now available from Eli Bennett Publishing.
The exciting new book features eleven inspiring acapella Potter solos over standards, including “All The Things You Are, Tune Up," “I Love You," “26-2," “Have You Met Miss Jones 1&2," “Just Friends," “It Could Happen To You," “Confirmation," “Ladybird," “I Hear A Rhapsody," and is available for digital download.
A renowned soloist, accomplished composer and formidable bandleader, saxophonist Chris Potter has emerged ...
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Drum! Throws Percussive Party For Professor Peart
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JCM Media
Enter Music Publishing Celebrates Rush In October Issue; Featuring Peart’s Perspective on Clockwork Angels San Jose, Calif., — Neil Peart, the professor, just turned 60. Yet, like his drumming, his age defies time as he continually evolves and is recognized by drummers from all walks of life as an inspiration to drumming. And to recognize his ongoing achievements, Enter Music Publishing features Peart in a compelling, cover story in DRUM!'s October 2012 issue. This masterclass with the Rush stickman runs ...
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Jazz & Blues Florida September 2012 Online Edition Posted
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Jazz & Blues Florida
The new edition of Jazz & Blues Florida, Florida's best and only free online source for information on live jazz and blues in clubs, concerts and festivals, is now available. Readers throughout Florida and tourists coming from around the world consult this site for information on the increasingly vibrant scene to be found throughout the state. The September 2012 online edition of JAZZ & BLUES FLORIDA has been posted at JazzBluesFlorida.com. The feature articles are all previews of local and ...
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The Jazz Corner Story
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kelli
Jazz history, stories, photographs and recipes from The Jazz Corner, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina by Martin McFie From Lydia Inglett Publishing The Jazz Corner on Hilton Head Island is recognized as one of the top music venues in the world today. A new hardcover book, The Jazz Corner Story shines a spotlight on this stylish musical club and comes with two live music discs inside. It benefits future musicians, as the proceeds go to The ...
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