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Rachel Z to Appear on Late Night with Conan O'Brien
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All About Jazz
Keyboardist Rachel Z -- with a new CD about to be released, and now touring with Peter Gabriel -- will perform (with Gabriel's band) on national television twice today (Friday, September 27).
* The Today Show (NBC) * Late Night with Conan O'Brien (NBC) Peter Gabriel's U.S.- Canada "Growing Up" Tour: November Atlanta - 5 Cleveland - 7 Columbus - 8 Wash ...
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Jazz Enthusiasts Have New Weekly Destination In Journey With Jazz At Lincoln Center On Bet Jazz
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All About Jazz
Broadcast Journalist Brian Madden's "A Jazz Affair" Video
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All About Jazz
A Jazz Affair is a video all about how one person became involved with the most magical of all musics, even before birth. For broadcast journalist Brian Madden, it was in his parents' blood, and they passed it on to him, like it or not. But he did grow to like it, and to love it.
His father, Richard, grew up in Cicero, Illinois, when the Austin High Gang was struttin' its barbeque from the influences of Satch and King ...
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More to Live for - A Documentary
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Groove Notes
Admittedly, I have made it clear on a handful of posts on this blog that the late tenor saxophonist Michael Brecker is one of my jazz heroes, and personal heroes.
Whether you are a Brecker fan or not, there is a very interesting new documentary coming out in June of this year called More to Live For that I came across that features Brecker, as well as two other lives shaken by cancer.
As the documentary website describes:
“More to ...
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Von Babasin receives New York Foundation for the Arts Sponsorship
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All About Jazz
Studio City bassist Von Babasin recently received the New York Foundation for the Arts Fiscal Artist Sponsorship.
Babasin, a 20+ year affiliated composer with BMI, a 10+ year member of Musician's Local #47, a member of NARAS, and advisor on the board of directors of Los Angeles Music Week, also has an extensive background in all aspects of film and video production and direction.
You may recognize the name Babasin, since Von is the son of one of the definers ...
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Christian Mcbride Returns To The Caroline Rhea Show
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All About Jazz
Appears With House Band Wed., March 27 & In May Episode
Following his appearance on The Caroline Rhea Show March 18, Warner Bros. Jazz artist Christian McBride has been asked back to the show to fill in for bandleader Chris Botti, who is on vacation this week.
McBride will be featured in the episode airing Wednesday, March 27 and in another show scheduled to air in May. Check local listings for the time and channel in your area or check ...
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