TV / Film News

Les Paul Feature on the Today Show Thursday, October 21 in the 8:30 AM

Source: All About Jazz
October 14, 2004

IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB 1650 BROADWAY (Corner of 51st) NEW YORK, NY 10023 RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121 www.iridiumjazzclub.com SHOW TIMES NIGHTLY AT 8:00, 10: 00 IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB CELEBRATING 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY 1994-2004 10 Years Presenting the Finest in Jazz! Save This Date! Thursday, October 21, 2004 (in the 8:30 AM 1/2 hour) Les Paul Feature on the Today Show The Iridium Jazz Club is pleased to announce that guitar legend Les Paul will ...

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Richie Hart Trio at McKeown's Wednesday's in November 7:30-10PM

Source: All About Jazz
October 11, 2004

October 10, 2004 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] Richie Hart Trio at McKeown's Wednesday's in November 7:30-10PM The Richie Hart Trio Featuring Richie Hart-guitar, Rick Petrone-bass, Joe Corsello drums at McKeown's 1303 3rd Avenue (btw E. 74th & 75th Sts.) Manhattan NY 10021-3367 (212) 452-2011 www.mckeownsnyc.com/ Celebrating the release of their new CD Blues in the Alley Zoho Music (Street Date Nov. 2, 2004) You can always tell when a guitarist has spent any ...

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The Case of Charlie Parker's Saxophone

Source: All About Jazz
September 21, 2004

This is one of the coolest shows on TV... check out the episode on Charlie Parker's Saxophone

The Place: Oakland, California

The Case: A woman owns a beautiful old alto saxophone that belonged to her father and according to family legend was once owned by the legendary jazz musician Charlie “Bird" Parker. Her late father, a white musician, told her that when they lived in Portland, Oregon, Charlie Parker came to a practice session without his ...

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In My Father's Shoes: A Son's Tribute To Tito Puente

Source: All About Jazz
September 15, 2004

Coming to BET and BET Jazz October 3rd for Hispanic Heritage Month... “In My Father's Shoes; A Son's Tribute To Tito Puente." Known the world over as EL Rey De Timbale (The King of the Timbales) Tito Puente's legacy rules synonymous with the likes of Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong. This hour long tribute from his heir apparent; Tito Puente Jr. celebrates his father as only a son could. Tito Jr.takes us on a personal journey through memories of his ...

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BBC TV series - A History of British Jazz

Source: All About Jazz
May 5, 2004

BBC TV are producing a major 3 part TV documentary series on the history of British jazz from WWII to the present day. Looking at the early influence of Be Bop on the founding fathers of British modern jazz like Ronnie Scott, John Dankworth, Tubby Hayes, Phil Seamen and Don Rendell through the revolution of the 1960's and the rise of distinctive British movements with the likes of Joe Harriott, Ian Carr, Michael Garrick and into the birth of electric ...

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Kim Delaney, Kyle Secor And Cristian De La Fuente Star In Lifetime Original Movie 'Infidelity'

Source: All About Jazz
April 20, 2004

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Isley Meets Bacharach on PBS 'Soundstage'

Source: All About Jazz
April 14, 2004

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Bobby Watson - Featured Artist of the Month @ BET Jazz !

Source: All About Jazz
April 11, 2004

KANSAS CITY USA -- Bobby Watson is one of the finest alto saxophonists and composers on today's jazz scene. His blistering improvisations recall the ingenuity of Charlie Parker, but Watson's music clearly reflects modern times as he blends elements of bebop, swing, funk, R&B, and free jazz.

Fittingly, as we celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month in April, Bobby Watson has been selected as this month's Featured Artist @ BET Jazz! All About Jazz recently featured Bobby during a two-part article in ...

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