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First Full-Length Book About Legendary Mahavishnu Orchestra Available May 22, 2006

Source: All About Jazz
May 22, 2006

Jazz historian, published author and devoted fan Walter Kolosky has a self-proclaimed mission: “to promote jazz and progressive music." His new book, Power, Passion and Beauty: The Story of the Legendary Mahavishnu Orchestra, published by Abstract Logix Books and available May 22, is no exception.

A year in writing, but a lifetime in planning, Power, Passion and Beauty is the first full-length book about the incredible yet elusive MO to include collaborations with the five original members of the legendary ...

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Jeannie Cheatham Autobiography "Meet Me With Your Black Drawers On" Out Now

Source: All About Jazz
May 14, 2006

Jeannie Cheatham writes of a life fighting racism and sexism, of rage and resolve, misery and miracles, betrayals and triumphs, of faith almost lost in dark places , but mysteriously regained in a flash of light Her autobiography is entitled Meet Me With Your Black Drawers On which is the title of her famous blues composition now covered by musicians all over the world.

Jeannie Cheatham was trained in both the classical tradition and in the famous Kansas City jazz ...

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Chris Chalfant Book of Unstandards Celebration June 21 at Greenwich House Music School 6-10PM

Source: All About Jazz
May 5, 2006

Available spring 2006 Book Release Celebration June 21 at Renee Weiler Concert Hall Greenwich House Music School 46 Barrow St. NYC 6-10PM suggested donation $10 for information and reservations contact: 212-666-6306 Performers include Judy Bady, Gordon Beeferman, Micahel Braudy, Chris Chalfant, Connie Crothers, Thulani Davis, Pamela Fleming, Rob Garcia. Emily Howard, Joseph Jarman, Aaron Johnson, Joseph Kubera, Lukas Ligeti, Glynis Lomon, Elyzabeth Meade, Trudy ...

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AllAboutJazz-New York May 2006 Issue Now Available

Source: All About Jazz
May 1, 2006

A few issues back, we remarked how we had had several covers featuring musicians from Detroit. As soon as that trend ended (with Barry Harris in February), a new one began: three pianists in a row with Harris, Andrew Hill and this month Paul Bley. It seems that there are invisible threads that run throughout jazz and we here at AllAboutJazz-New York are just picking up their vibrations.

Another theme of jazz, and one that we celebrate every month, is ...

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New Johnny Mercer Biography By Gene Lees

Source: All About Jazz
April 12, 2006

PORTRAIT OF JOHNNY: The Life of John Herndon Mercer By Gene Lees

“...the best writer on the topic of jazz in the world today" ~Toronto Sun

Best known as one of the foremost lyricists of the golden age of American popular song--writer of standards including “One for My Baby," “That Old Black Magic," and “Moon River"--Johnny Mercer was also a singer, record-company executive (he founded Capitol Records), and occasional composer. A popular radio personality with a happy-go-lucky persona, ...

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The World of Jazz Trumpet by Scotty Barnhart

Source: All About Jazz
April 12, 2006

THE WORLD OF JAZZ TRUMPET A Comprehensive History and Practical Philosophy By Scotty Barnhart Foreword by Clark Terry and Freddie Hubbard

“You have to go back. We are all standing on the shoulders of giants."

The World of Jazz Trumpet: a Comprehensive History and Practical Application (Hal Leonard) is a first-of-its-kind:

The first look into the rich history and practical application of the jazz trumpet from the perspective of a seasoned professional, Scotty Barnhart, ...

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AllAboutJazz-New York April 2006

Source: All About Jazz
April 3, 2006

The problem with “Jazz Appreciation Month", as April has been designated, is that it presupposes that we have not been appreciating jazz all year. Of course, anything that gets jazz into the larger consciousness is a good thing for all involved but the real task is keeping it there as soon as May 1st hits and the National Bike Month people take over.

April here in New York is full of activity, government recognition or not. A Live From London ...

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The Abyss of Jazz by Richard V. Duffy

Source: All About Jazz
April 2, 2006

THE ABYSS OF JAZZ A Worldly Phenomenon

The Abyss Of Jazz is the most unorthodox and powerful dissertation on jazz existent. Every chapter is designated to one jazz artist, including three of the most renowned divas of jazz: Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughn, and the First Lady of Song, Ella Fitzgerald. At the end of every chapter, the author adds his comments of praise to the artist. There are photos in every chapter--color and black and white.

The names ...

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