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MOJA Radio/WEEKLY FEATURES: June 21-27, 2010

Source: Michael Ricci
June 20, 2010

This Monday, June 21st, we'll present another edition of our special feature, MONDAY WITH THE MASTERS on MOJA Radio. This time the focus is on possibly the most celebrated pianist and composer his country has ever produced, the man from The Dominican Republic, MICHEL CAMILO. You'll hear of his career beginnings growing up in Santo Domingo where his unique blend of jazz, classical and Latin styles developed, and how a chance meeting with Voice of America jazz presenter Willis Conover ...

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B.J. Jansen Interviewed Scott Reeves on the Jazz Life

Source: JM Creative
June 18, 2010

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Daddy-O! Father-and-Son Teams in Jazz

Source: Michael Ricci
June 18, 2010

Hey Dad, can I borrow the saxophone keys? Night Lights crosses the generational divide this week with an exploration of father-and-son teams in jazz: How did Duke Ellington come to use his son Mercer as a songwriter? What father-and-son record date prompted a young jazz reviewer named Studs Terkel to proclaim it “an ear opener for jazz bigots and cultists?" What famous saxophonist used his 10-year-old son as a drummer on a recording date for a renowned jazz label? Which ...

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WLRN's South Florida Arts Beat Presents Jamie Ousley and Friends

Source: Michael Ricci
June 17, 2010

Please tune in worldwide for another great musical performance on WLRN's South Florida Arts Beat Friday, June 18, 2010 featuring: JAMIE OUSLEY This University of Miami, Fla. Jazz grad and bassist/composer is energizing our local scene with engaging concerts from Palm Beach to the Keys. His latest recording, Back Home, will hit the streets Sunday, June 20th with his CD Release Party in The Cape Cod Room at The Historic Bath Club, Miami Beach, from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. On South ...

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The Jazz Session #178: Taylor Ho Bynum

Source: Michael Ricci
June 17, 2010

Cornetist Taylor Ho Bynum has his fingers in so many pies, he should open a bakery. In addition to his recent CD Madeleine Dreams (Firehouse 12 Records, 2009) with his band SpiderMonkey Strings, hes also on a new duo CD, Stepwise (Not Two Records, 2010), with drummer Tomas Fujiwara. And hes helping run the Tri-Centric Foundation, which preserves and advances the music of Anthony Braxton. And he helps run a record label. And hes launching a fall tour by bicycle. ...

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Thomas Marriott and Ray Vega Reaches #1 on JazzWeek

Source: Seattle Jazz Scene
June 16, 2010

Thomas Marriott and Ray Vegas new CD, East-West Trumpet Summit, just reached the #1 spot on JazzWeek's National Airplay Chart. This is the first Origin title to reach the top spot. Earlier this year Hadley Calimans Straight Ahead (which also features Thomas Marriott) spent two weeks at #2.

You can hear samples and buy East-West Trumpet Summit at Origin Records website.

JAZZWEEK TOP 10:

1 RAY VEGA & THOMAS MARRIOTT East-West Trumpet Summit (Origin) 2 TROMBONE SHORTY Backatown ...

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JazzWeek Radio Chart: June 7, 2010

Source: Michael Ricci
June 15, 2010

TW LW 2W Artist TW LW Move Add Rpts Peak Wks 1 5 11 Joe Chambers Horace To Max (Savant) 180 156 +24 2 57 1 4 2 2 24 Dr. Lonnie Smith Spiral (Palmetto) 176 169 +7 7 59 2 3 3 16 4 Keith Jarrett & Charlie Haden Jasmine (ECM) 171 119 +52 14 58 3 3 4 4 1 One For All Incorrigible (JLP) 170 159 +11 2 53 1 6 5 23 31 Brad Mehldau Highway ...

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Continuum, a Journey Through Jazz - "Summer Groove" Part 2

Source: Michael Ricci
June 15, 2010

SoulandJazz.com Presents: Continuum - A Journey Through Jazz Episode 10: “Summer Groove" Part 2 Hosted and Produced by Scott Fugate, “The Jazz Evangelist" Available to download NOW--absolutely free, completely legal, and offered in rich CD quality stereo right here. Welcome back fellow travelers as we continue our journey through the Jazz Continuum... this leg of the journey involves a little cruise around the world in search of the perfect groove. We start with a beautifully energizing ...

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