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Important Book Celebrates Philadelphia's Rich Jazz Legacy
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Suzanne Cloud
Images of America: Philadelphia Jazz Chronicles the City's Influential Music Scene A new book titled Images of America: Philadelphia Jazz by authors Suzanne Cloud, PhD and Diane Turner, PhD, with a foreword by jazz trumpeter Terell Stafford, offers an unprecedented visual journey through Philadelphia's vibrant jazz history. This 128-page volume is a must-have for jazz enthusiasts and Philadelphia history buffs alike. The book traces the evolution of jazz in Philadelphia from its roots in 19th-century Black orchestras to its pivotal ...
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Three Jazz Books and a Work of Jazz Fiction by All About Jazz Contributor Jakob Baekgaard
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All About Jazz
All About Jazz contributor, Jakob Baekgaard, has published four books with selections of pieces previously published on All About Jazz. Each book has a different theme. A Song for Valentine Jazz fiction First published on All About Jazz as a short story in four parts with the title, Last Song for Valentine, this version, now titled A Song for Valentine, has been expanded into a novella with eleven chapters, including a new ending. It also comes with a soundtrack/playlist with ...
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Jazz pianist and composer Eric Mintel Releases New Book on Securing Jazz Gigs
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Eric Mintel
Renowned jazz pianist Eric Mintel, celebrated for his performances at the White House, is thrilled to announce the release of his new book, How I Got to Play at the White House Twice… A Jazz Man’s Guide to Getting the Gig and Making a Living as a Professional Jazz Musician. Drawing on his extensive career and experiences, Mintel offers aspiring and seasoned jazz musicians practical insights, sample call techniques, entertaining anecdotes, and valuable strategies to navigate the complex world of ...
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Innerviews, The World’s First Online Music Magazine, Celebrates 30th Anniversary
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Glass Onyon PR - Keith James
Innerviews is pleased to announce it has achieved the unprecedented milestone of 30 years online. First launched in 1994 by editor and writer Anil Prasad, Innerviews is revered for delivering in-depth, uncompromising interviews that enable artists to speak at length about topics that matter to them. With an archive of hundreds of interviews, Innerviews continues to provide the most comprehensive, detailed, and insightful interviews available. It’s proudly genre-agnostic, with recent interviews including classical guitarist John Williams; Manhattan Transfer vocalist and ...
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'Early Jazz,' A New Book by Fumi Tomita
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Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
Early Jazz is an overview of the beginnings of jazz from its nineteenth-century roots through 1929, when elements of the Swing Era began to emerge. It is the first book on early jazz history in over fifty years and fills a compelling need for an update that reflects recent research. With a broad definition of jazz that encompasses the artistic and the commercial, the book's inclusive tone allows for a wide spectrum of musicians, including not only pioneering African American ...
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First Complete Discography Of Early Interracial Jazz Sessions by Stephen Provizer
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S.G Provizer
As Long As They Can Blow: Interracial Jazz Recording and Other Jive Before 1935 has just been released in print, eBook and .pdf download. Author Stephen Provizer has amassed a discography of hundreds of interracial recording sessions, which include some of the most well-known jazz musicians of the era, including Jelly Roll Morton, Coleman Hawkins, Eddie Lang, Fats Waller, Benny Goodman, Alberta Hunter, Don Redman and many, many more. There is also a concise list that can be used for ...
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'The Practice Notebooks Of Michael Brecker' Now Available From Sher Music
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Sher Music Co.
Sher Music Co. proudly presents The Practice Notebooks of Michael Brecker, an extraordinary release that grants unprecedented access to the inner workings of one of the greatest saxophonists in jazz history. This remarkable publication offers a rare opportunity for musicians to dive deep into the mind of a jazz legend and unlock the secrets of his improvisational mastery. Featuring over 700 beautifully engraved entries, The Practice Notebooks of Michael Brecker chronicles 35 years of Brecker's artistic journey, capturing his inspirations, ...
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Mike & Dorothy Longo's Co-Written 'The Rhythm Of Unity,' A Story Of A Search For Musical, Spiritual, & Racial Enlightenment, Due May 9 From Redwood Publishing
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Terri Hinte Publicity
When Mike Longo—the New York jazz pianist who was a longtime protégé, collaborator, and friend of Dizzy Gillespie—passed away in 2020 from COVID-19, he left behind a manuscript of his journey to musical and spiritual fruition. His widow, Dorothy Longo, completed the memoir as The Rhythm of Unity: A Jazz Musician’s Lifelong Journey Beyond Black and White, to be published May 9 by Redwood Publishing. To Mike’s chronicle of his personal quest, Dorothy added the story of their 39-year romance ...
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