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40th Anniversary of Coltrane's Death Commemorated by Debut of New Film
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All About Jazz
It was forty years ago today that John Coltrane died, yet his influence remains profound. A new film by Bret Primack, “Like Sonny" -- part six of the ongoing Sonny Rollins Podcast series -- celebrates the life and music of this remarkable creator by detailing the story of Trane's unique friendship with Rollins. The film's title is from a song Coltrane wrote about Rollins, taking the melody from a phrase he heard Sonny play.
The thirteen-minute documentary features interviews with ...
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Stax Saluted in L.A.'s Mods & Rockers Film Festival, July 21-22
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conqueroo
LOS ANGELES - The prestigious Mods & Rockers Film Festival presented annually by the American Cinematheque will honor the 50th anniversary of Stax Records with a five-film cinematic salute. The tribute will take place over the entire weekend of Saturday and Sunday July 21st and 22nd. Films being shown include legendary filmmaker D.A. Pennebaker's 2003 Only The Strong Survive together with Pennebaker's Shake! Otis At Monterey - a film of Otis Redding's legendary performance at the 1967 festival. This screening ...
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"Queen Dinah," Film About Legendary Songstress, to Begin Production
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All About Jazz
Jes-Us Production's “Queen Dinah" will be directed by Robert Townsend and star singer/actress Deborah Cox in the role of Dinah Washington. Bringing the inspirational life and times of this remarkable performer, this film will include an ensemble of actors and singers dedicated to bringing the true spirit and essence of Dinah Washington to the screen.
Production begins on July 1, 2007 with location shoots in Chicago, New York and Los Angeles and will be released during the holiday season of ...
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Jazz It Up! Web TV Show Seen by over 160,000
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Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
New York, NY - Since the launch of its branding site and first episode, Jazz it Up! has become an online hit in the jazz community. Over 160,000 people have watched the promotional trailer and premiere show! The Internet's first jazz news TV series is co-produced and hosted by print and broadcast journalist Greg Thomas. “We're extremely excited about the reception of the jazz community to Jazz it Up!," says Thomas. “Our goals are to expand the jazz audience, and ...
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Keyboard Legend Don Preston to Make Guest Appearance on Todd Grubbs New Release
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All About Jazz
Legendary Zappa Keyboardist To Appear On Florida Guitar Slinger's New CD April 18, 2007 - Brandon, Florida - Virtuosic Florida guitarist Todd Grubbs, who has been prominently featured in national and international publications such as Guitar World, Guitar FPM and Guitar (Japan), is currently in the recording studio working on his fourth solo album titled Time, Space and the Electric. For these sessions, Grubbs has enlisted the aid of legendary Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention keyboardist Don Preston ...
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Gemini Soul with Ajamu Akinyele to Appear on the TV Show Sacramento & CO. News 10 / Abc April 19th @ 9 AM
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All About Jazz
Cyber Jazz recording artists Gemini Soul w/ Ajamu Akinyele to perform “Live" on the morning television show Sacramento & Co. NEWS 10/ABC.
Thursday - April 19, 2007 @ 9 AM to 10 AM Sacramento & Co. www.sacandco.net Channel: NEWS 10/ABC
California Broadcasting Areas: Sacramento; Davis; Fairfield; Folsom; Lodi; Modesto; Rancho Cordova; Rocklin; Roseville; Stockton; Tracy; Truckee; Vacaville; and Woodland
*Also, catch Gemini Soul w/ Ajamu Akinyele “Live" - April 20th at Pachanga Restaurant & ...
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Soundies - A Musical History Now Airing Nationally
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On Target Media Group
“The Soundies," a historical music documentary hosted by Jazz icon Michael Feinstein, featuring legendary artists such as: Les Paul, Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Nat King Cole etc. is now being aired across the country on local PBS stations and has recently received outstanding reviews at Entertainment Weekly, Newsday.com and in the LA Times.
On Air schedule:
Baltimore MD (3/10 -6PM & 3/12-12PM) Binghamton NY (3/14 - 8PM) Martin TN (3/10 - 8PM & 3/18 - 8PM) ...
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Count Basie, Duke Ellington & More Featured in PBS Documentary 'The Soundies'
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On Target Media Group
"The Soundies: A Musical History" - a very special historical music documentary to be aired on PBS in March 2007 chronicles the first music video format.
Presented by four-time Grammy nominee Michael Feinstein, The Soundies: A Musical History is a must-see for jazz music and history enthusiasts everywhere, as PBS brilliantly captures never before seen footage of the greats that started it all (Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Nat King Cole, etc).
More than 1,800 Soundies have been made; many of ...
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