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The Jazz Session #168: Dana Hall

Source: Michael Ricci
May 15, 2010

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"My Kinda Jazz" Hosted by the Legendary Jeff Healey Returns to Jazz.FM91

Source: Michael Ricci
May 15, 2010

Toronto, Ontario -- JAZZ.FM91 is honoured to announce the return of Jeff Healey's “My Kinda Jazz" to the programming line-up on JAZZ.FM91 beginning this Monday, May 17th at 9PM.

The program originally aired from May of 2005, right up until Healey's passing in March of 2008 at the age of 41 after a lengthy struggle with cancer. “My Kinda Jazz" showcases the traditional jazz of the 1920s and '30s, and includes listener requests in addition to Healey's personal choices. A ...

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Chris Potter's Underground Live Streaming Audio

Source: Michael Ricci
May 12, 2010

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Playdio + Spotify = Legal Full Songs for Podcasts

Source: HypeBot
May 11, 2010

Podcasting music has usually meant either ignoring the law or only featuring 30 second samples. But Playdio (Playlist Radio), which launches today in the UK, uses Spotify to deliver full licensed tracks in podcasts. Talks are ongoing with other streaming platforms; and developer and digital distributor Kudos Records hopes to ultimately make the platform independent.

Playdio is an example of the huge potential for streaming music services to enable music discovery. Podcasts are made up of a Spotify playlist that ...

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WLRN's South Fla. Arts Beat Presents the Federico Britos Group, Friday, May 14th at www.wlrn.org

Source: Michael Ricci
May 12, 2010

Please tune in for another great musical performance on WLRN's South Florida Arts Beat, Friday, May 14, 2010 featuring the FEDERICO BRITOS GROUP Multiple Grammy award-winning violinist and composer, Federico Britos, is a musical legend. He has served as principal chair, soloist and Concertmaster with some of the world's finest symphony orchestras (including the Florida Philharmonic Orchestra). As well, he has performed with Jazz legends Duke Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie, Nat King Cole, Woody Herman, Benny Goodman, Charlie Haden, Dexter Gordon ...

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JazzWeek Radio Chart: May 3, 2010

Source: Michael Ricci
May 11, 2010

TW LW 2W Artist TW LW Move Add Rpts Peak Wks 1 3 1 Catherine Russell Inside This Heart Of Mine (World Village/Harmonia Mundi) 322 151 +171 1 67 1 5 2 24 35 Trombone Shorty Backatown (Verve Forecast) 273 90 +183 20 62 2 3 3 2 4 John Pizzarelli Rockin In Rhythm: A Tribute To Duke Ellington (Telarc) 206 152 +54 2 49 2 9 4 4 3 Rufus Reid Out Front (Motema) 191 150 +41 1 55 ...

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Staff Picks from AccuJazz Internet Radio

Source: Michael Ricci
May 11, 2010

AccuJazz.com, a leader in streaming Internet jazz radio, is making things personal with the addition of its new “Staff Picks" channel. Consisting of music from program director Lucas Gillan's favorite 15 new jazz releases, the channel makes for a diverse and engaging listen. As with all AccuJazz channels, it is free to use and available 24/7 at AccuJazz.com. In his job as program director, Gillan receives dozens of CDs every week for airplay consideration. While only some of those make ...

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Returning the Call: More Jazz from the Unsung Heroes of Chicago Hardbop

Source: Michael Ricci
May 11, 2010

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