TV / Film News

BET & MTV Networks With DIRECTV Announced New BET 'J' Channel at Satellite Carrier's L.A. Headquarters

Source: All About Jazz
March 29, 2006

Earlier this month at the headquarters for DIRECTV in Los Angeles, executives from BET Networks, DIRECTV and MTV Networks announced to a host of industry and press in attendance, the launch of the new BET J Channel--a music, culture and lifestyle network born from the best programming of the popular BET Jazz Channel. With the addition of the BET J Channel, DIRECTV continues its tradition of providing the most exciting and unique programming for its customers. BET J is available ...

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New "Idol-like" TV Show for Instrumentalists, America's Hot Musician, Begins Production in March 2006

Source: All About Jazz
March 19, 2006

The American Youth Symphony (AYS), a non-profit organization in the forefront of music education and awareness, has announced it will produce a reality television talent competition for instrumental musicians called America's Hot Musician. The program will air its first 12 episode season in early 2007 in about 200 markets via a coordinated cable network/paid programming schedule, according to AYS executive director Susan Veres.

AYS (www.americanyouthsymphony.org), whose Plight of American Music Initiative has been promoted in publications such as American Teacher, ...

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Jazz Returns to Weekly Network Television after 40 Years with "LEGENDS OF JAZZ with Ramsey Lewis"

Source: All About Jazz
March 13, 2006

“LEGENDS OF JAZZ WITH RAMSEY LEWIS" TO AIR NATIONALLY ON PBS STATIONS BEGINNING THIS APRIL. LEGENDS OF JAZZ with Ramsey Lewis will air on PBS stations beginning this April, announced LRSmedia, the Chicago-based independent music entertainment company. The much anticipated series, produced by LRSmedia, is the first weekly network television jazz show in 40 years. Each themed episode, such as The Golden Horns, The Piano Masters and American Songbook, will feature intimate conversations and original performances by some of the ...

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"Chris Botti Live" Special on PBS March 2006

Source: All About Jazz
February 18, 2006

Contemporary jazz trumpeter and composer Chris Botti stars in his first PBS special, CHRIS BOTTI LIVE, airing on PBS as part of the March 2006 pledge drive - Tuesday, March 14, 9:00-10:30 p.m. ET (check local listings). An all-star line-up of guests joins him for this magical evening.

The concert special features Botti performing with seven guest vocalists: Sting, Jill Scott, Paula Cole, Burt Bacharach, Renee Olstead, Paul Buchanan and Gladys Knight. Botti and friends are backed by a 35-piece ...

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Legends of Jazz with Ramsey Lewis to Air on American Public Television April 2006

Source: All About Jazz
January 25, 2006

Jazz Returns to Weekly Network Television after 40 Years - Combining Intimate Conversations and Performances by the World's Leading Musicians

Tony Bennett, Chick Corea and Ray Barretto Taped Final Episode on January 12th Coinciding with IAJE Conference in NYC

LEGENDS OF JAZZ with Ramsey Lewis will air on American Public Television beginning this April, announced LRSmedia, the Chicago based independent music entertainment company.

The much anticipated series, the first weekly network jazz related show in 40 years, will feature intimate ...

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Media Alert: Les Paul on Extra Tonight 7PM

Source: All About Jazz
December 21, 2005

To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] TV Alert: Tune in to “Extra!" tonight (Wednesday) to see a segment recently taped with Les Paul. The show interviewed him at the Iridium Jazz Club in New York. In LA, “Extra!" airs on NBC (Channel 4) at 7pm. “Extra!" is nationally syndicated -- check local listings at www.extratv.com CATCH LES PAUL AND HIS TRIO EVERY MONDAY IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB 1650 BROADWAY (Corner of 51st) NEW YORK, NY 10023 ...

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Legends of Jazz on Television

Source: All About Jazz
December 16, 2005

WTTW National Productions, Chicago, IL-- Multi-award-winning guitar maestros Pat Metheny and Jim Hall join GRAMMY Award-winning composer/pianist Ramsey Lewis on the set of the national weekly series for public television, Legends Of Jazz, for the taping of the episode titled “The Great Guitars." Hosted by Lewis, Legends Of Jazz is the first weekly series featuring live jazz performance and conversation to air on network television in over 40 years. Produced in multi-camera HDTV and Dolby Surround 5.1 audio, the full ...

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TV Appearance Weds. AM by ESP President Bernard Stollman

Source: All About Jazz
December 13, 2005

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