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JazzonDemand.com to Relive?
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All About Jazz
I recall going to this site and being stunned by the immense catalog of selections. At first these were all free of charge but when the site decided to go to a subscription format it ran into some difficulties. These issues were the in the midst of the recording industries attempt to control the newly devised method of online delivery of entertainment.
I truly wish that it will resurface as one of the new premiere Jazz portals. Although, I assume ...
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Brass Impact - A New Big Band Performs at The Artesian Well
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All About Jazz
Brass Impact
An exciting new 16 piece big band will be appearing at The Artesian Well 693 Wandsworth Road, SW8, every Sunday lunchtime from October 6th. Brass Impact contains many of London's best known jazz musicians.
The Artesian Well
Amazingly decorated new bar and restaurant in what used to be a clapped out South London pub. The interior is not unlike the set for a Ken Russell movie - very much for those who subscribe to the more is more ...
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Fez Dispenser Creates Driving Jazz
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All About Jazz
West Coast Nu-Jazz Gurus 'Fez Dispenser' were hired to create custom tracks for this years international car show at the L.A Convention Center. Matt A Thorne composed and arranged the 6 pieces with veteran L.A producer Jeff Buffa. The songs supported this 30 foot wall of video monitors at the Isuzu booth. They played in a loop all weekend long." Collaborating on music for video is becoming a common outlet for new Jazz artists. Says Buffa, Personally, I dont care ...
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Palmetto Records Scores on Down Beat Critic's Poll
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All About Jazz
According to the 2002 Down Beat Critics' Poll, Palmetto Records follows only Blue Note, ECM and Verve as the best label recording jazz period.
And now - as of the end of last week's Yellow Dog radio report - Palmetto has the: #1 record in Bobby Watson's Live & Learn" a #3 chart-topper in Larry Goldings' Sweet Science" (out on the road this fall with James Taylor); and over on CMJ's charts, the #1 record on jazz radio ...
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