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James McMurtry Giving Away New Protest Song Onliine

Source: All About Jazz
October 3, 2006

With “God Bless America," McMurtry picks up where political anthem “We Can't Make It Here" left off

Fresh off winning 2006 Americana Song of the Year and Album of the Year accolades, James McMurtry has recorded a new political tune. Just in time for election season, “God Bless America" showcases more of the social commentary that made McMurtry's “We Can't Make It Here" an anthem for people unhappy with the current state of the union. “God Bless America" skewers the ...

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The Jason Crane Show features Chris Washburne

Source: All About Jazz
September 28, 2006

The latest episode of The Jason Crane Show features an interview with trombonist, composer, educator and activist Chris Washburne. Chris's new album, The Land of Nod, is a smart, direct and danceable (!) instrumental statement about today's political climate. Chris and his SYOTOS latin jazz band play every Sunday at Smoke in New York City. You can listen to “Episode #12: Chris Washburne - Viva La (Latin Jazz) Revolucion!" at thejasoncraneshow.com or via iTunes.

The Jason Crane Show is a ...

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Kindred Spirits Ensemble Tribute to John Coltrane Live on Fabchannel.com Sept. 25

Source: All About Jazz
September 21, 2006

Watch “For John Coltrane, Love Is Supreme" free online

On September 25th, the Kindred Spirits Ensemble performs a tribute to John Coltrane (1926-1967) at Paradiso, Amsterdam. The show is called “For John Coltrane, Love Is Supreme," and will commemorate the saxophonist. Fabchannel.com will broadcast the entire show live on the internet, in video and audio. The broadcast starts at 20:45 CET. Afterwards the concert will be included to the online video archive at www.fabchannel.com. Live. as well as on demand. ...

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The Jason Crane Show features David Binney

Source: All About Jazz
September 15, 2006

The latest episode of The Jason Crane Show features an interview with alto saxophonist David Binney. Binney's new album is called Out Of Airplanes, and it features guitarist Bill Frisell. You can listen to “Episode #10: David Binney - Melody And Freedom" at thejasoncraneshow.com or via iTunes.

The Jason Crane Show is a weekly podcast hosted by longtime radio broadcaster, activist and All About Jazz contributor Jason Crane. The show explores music, family, activism and life in general through interviews, ...

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Nine Lives of Sonny Rollins - A Special Birthday Tribute Online

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
September 7, 2006

Nine Lives of Sonny Rollins - A Special Birthday Tribute

Theodore Walter Rollins, aka Sonny, turns 76 today. To celebrate the birthday of the Saxophone Colossus, and the first anniversary of his website, nine rare video performances are posted on www.sonnyrollins.com for one week.

Featured Video Performances:

“Paul's Pal" - Stockholm '57 with Henry Grimes, bass; Joe Harris, drums. 7:27

“Weaver of Dreams" - Amsterdam '59 with Henry Grimes, bass; Pete LaRoca, drums. 3:58

“52nd Street Theme" - Rome '62 ...

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Drummer Abbey Rader Launches New Website

Source: All About Jazz
September 5, 2006

The new abbeyrader.com is built around the two pursuits of Abbey Rader - music and Buddhism/ martial arts. The website features video of performances with David Liebman, Billy Bang, Frank Lowe and others, free MP3 downloads, albums for sale, photo galleries and more.

More about Abbey Rader:

Abbey lived in Europe in the late seventies and all through the eighties, where he performed with John Handy and Dr L. Subramaniam in quartet, as well as in trio with John and ...

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The Independent Ear Vol. 1 No. 3

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
August 31, 2006

The Independent Ear Vol. 1 No. 3

Edition 3 of The Independent Ear, the online news, reviews & technical assistance “magazine" published by jazz writer-broadcaster- presenter & consultant Willard Jenkins is now available at www.openskyjazz.com.

This issue continues out provocative Q&A thread on the jazz sound known as “fusion" that so captivated the 1970s, focusing on one of its signature bands: Return to Forever. From last issue's penetrating Q&A with Stanley Clarke, this issue we hear from Chick Corea, Lenny ...

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Meet YouTube's Jazz Video Guy

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
August 29, 2006

Bret Primack, aka Jazz Video Guy, is now assisting musicians by posting their videos on YouTube. In addition to his own productions with such artists as Billy Taylor, Sonny Rollins and Joe Lovano, Bret helps other musicians post previously produced video. Such artists as Denny Zeitlin, David Liebman and Hammond B-3 wizard Tony Monaco are now featured on YouTube thanks to Bret.

“Many musicians have existing video that has been produced during their careers. I capture that video, either on ...

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