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Concert Review - Pat Metheny at Binghamton University (2010)

Source: Something Else!
October 21, 2010

By Mark Saleski Oh dear, I was this close to feeling disappointed. I loved the Orchestrion concept and music so much that tickets were procured and a trip was planned (across southern New Hampshire, Vermont, and all the way out past Albany to Binghamton, NY) to see what Pat Metheny would do with his creation in a live setting. Disappointed? Well OK, see...the stage was set up with a pair of marimbas, a pair of guitar bots, and the little ...

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Jazz Arts Group Welcomes Wycliffe Gordon for in-School Residency and Premiere of "East High Pride"

Source: Michael Ricci
October 20, 2010

This week, the Jazz Arts Group's Jazz in Schools program welcomes acclaimed trombonist and composer Wycliffe Gordon back to Columbus for a two-day in-school residency, punctuated by an on-field appearance with the East High School Mighty Marching Tiger Band to premiere “East High Pride" on Friday, October 22. Mr. Gordon will be joining the band on East High's Senior Night as they present their legacy piece, written by Gordon, for the community of the King-Lincoln District. He will also conduct ...

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Savannah Music Festival Launches Free Jazz Education Website

Source: Michael Ricci
October 20, 2010

SAVANNAH MUSIC FESTIVAL LAUNCHES FREE WEB-BASED LEARNING CENTER FOR ASPIRING JAZZ MUSICIANS AT SWINGCENTRALJAZZ.ORG Savannah, Georgia—Recently praised as the “Pro Bowl of high school jazz band competitions" by the South Florida Sun Sentinel, SWING CENTRAL JAZZ (SCJ) has become a year-round jazz education program with the launch of its multimedia web-based learning center at swingcentraljazz.org. The new site includes video lessons from SCJ's esteemed clinicians focused on elements of practice, rehearsal, performance and inspiration, and also serves as a companion ...

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Jazz Arts Group Awarded $10,000 from Coldwell Banker King Thompson for American Jazz Experience

Source: Michael Ricci
October 20, 2010

The Jazz Arts Group of Columbus (JAG) has been awarded $10,000 by Coldwell Banker King Thompson to help subsidize the presentation and promotion of jazz through the Jazz Academy's American Jazz Experience in-school assembly program. Developed and presented by Columbus Jazz Orchestra trombonist Jim Masters, the American Jazz Experience quintet features some of Columbus' finest jazz artists in an interactive program featuring several styles of jazz; including spirituals, ragtime, blues and bebop. Students learn each styles importance and place in ...

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Student Composers and the Elements of Style

Source: JazzINK by Andrea Canter
October 20, 2010

When I sat down to observe Dave Douglas's recent workshop on composition, I figured I was going to hear about his strategies regarding musical composition, and particularly his advice to young musicians/budding composers. The two-night workshop was part of Douglas's residency at the Walker Art Center, where he would be performing the Midwest premiere of his collaboration with filmmaker Bill Morrison, Spark of Being. This multimedia work was commissioned in part by Walker. One of the cool components of some ...

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Educational Spotlight: Dave Douglas

Source: AAJ Staff
October 19, 2010

Student Composers and the Elements of Style By Andrea Canter When I sat down to observe Dave Douglas's recent workshop on composition, I figured I was going to hear about his strategies regarding musical composition, and particularly his advice to young musicians/budding composers. The two-night workshop was part of Douglas's residency at the Walker Art Center, where he would be performing the Midwest premiere of his collaboration with filmmaker Bill Morrison, Spark of Being. This multimedia work was ...

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Piano Lessons for Christmas?

Source: Edward Weiss
October 16, 2010

Another year has flown by, and it's hard to believe Christmas is rapidly approaching. Instead of giving the regular gifts, why not do something different for a change? Learn how to compose and play your very own piano music—even if you never touched a keyboard in your life! Sound far fetched? Not at all according to maestro Edward Weiss, teacher, author and composer of piano music for over 15 years. Listed among Steinway & Sons compilation of professional teachers, and ...

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Jazz Arts Group Announces 2010-11 PBJ & Jazz Concert Series

Source: Michael Ricci
October 13, 2010

The Jazz Arts Group of Columbus (JAG) is pleased to return to the Lincoln Theatre for the 2010-2011 season of the Jazz Academys PBJ & Jazz concert series presented by Bob Evans Farms. The season kicks off on Saturday, November 13 with the gypsy jazz of SpeakEasy featuring Tom Carroll and Andy Carlson. Other series highlights include master blues guitarist Sean Carney (January 8, 2011), Columbus vocal treasure Mary McClendon & Friends (February 12, 2011), the jazz-hop of Liquid Crystal ...

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