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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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Jazz Pianist Bill Evans to Appear on Queer Eye For the Straight Guy

Source: All About Jazz
April 1, 2004

Author and renowned jazz critic Ken Cheveux will follow up his latest masterpiece and New York Times bestseller Kinds of 'do: The Story of Miles Davis's hair with Nobody Digs Bill Evans' Beard. With Nobody Digs..., Cheveux intends to examine the pianist's complete lack of fashion sense during his transformation from scrawny geek to bearded Neanderthal.

As part of the book's promotional effort, publisher's Schneider & Haar posthumously booked the latter-version Evans on Bravo's immensely popular Queer Eye For the ...

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BET Jazz Programming Highlights For April 'Jazz Appreciation Month'

Source: All About Jazz
March 26, 2004

Presenting the NEA Jazz Masters Awards Concert, J&R Music World Artist of the Month Bobby Watson, Memories of Duke, The 2004 St. Lucia Jazz Festival Preview Show, and more

BET Jazz: The 24-Hour Jazz Channel celebrates Jazz Appreciation Month in April with the best in jazz programming today. The must-see highlights include the NEA Jazz Masters Awards Concert, J&R Music World Artist of the Month featuring Bobby Watson, Memories of Duke, and the 2004 St. Lucia ...

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BET Jazz In Partnership With Martland Entertainment Presents Freddie Jackson: Celebrating 20 Years In Music

Source: All About Jazz
February 27, 2004

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