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Source: All About Jazz
March 12, 2004

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BMG Music Service Offers Jazz Alliance International's 'Hear And Now' Series To Members

Source: All About Jazz
March 11, 2004

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Fantasy Records Up For Sale

Source: All About Jazz
March 10, 2004

By Matthew Artz | 03-09-2004 Berkeley Daily Planet

Berkeley-based Fantasy Records, which owns many of the greatest recordings from the Golden Age of jazz, is for sale, according to a report in Billboard magazine.

Fantasy executives refused to comment on the story published Friday, but one source confirmed the label was on the market.

Billboard quoted an anonymous source that said the label, which generated sales of about $30 million in 2002, is being offered at $100 million, ...

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Saving John Coltrane's Home

Source: All About Jazz
March 6, 2004

Located in the Town of Huntington, on Long Island, NY, Dix Hills is one of the nicest communities on Long Island. Our community is almost entirely residential, consisting of beautiful homes in a wooded suburban setting.

We are proud to say that the American jazz musician, John Coltrane, lived here on a quiet residential street during the last years of his life. In his home here, he composed his greatest work, A Love Supreme as well as all of his ...

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Blue Note Records Signs Anita Baker

Source: All About Jazz
March 5, 2004

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Warner Brothers Jazz Shutters Label

Source: All About Jazz
March 3, 2004

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Blue Note Titles Going Out of Print

Source: All About Jazz
March 3, 2004

Dear Jazz Lover,

We regret to inform you that the following CD titles are being discontinued on May 1, 2004. If you have been contemplating any of these titles for your collection, we suggest that you purchase them now through your local retailer or the Blue Note Web Site. Until April 10, they are being offered at a special low price on the Blue Note Web Site and can be found clicking on the WEEKLY SPECIALS button. Track listings and ...

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Rising UK Singer & Songwriter Performs Tribute To Nina Simone

Source: All About Jazz
February 21, 2004

Hotly tipped singing sensation Juliet Kelly follows the success of her debut album Aphrodite's Child with a personal tribute to the late, great Nina Simone. Juliet will be honouring the gifted singer and pianist in special shows to take place around the UK during April, May & June this year. As well as performing favourites such as “I Put A Spell On You", “Feeling Good" and “I Loves You Porgy" in what has been described as her highly distinctive style, ...

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