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Performance / Tour

Lola Danza debuts her project "Janya" at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. Friday May 13th 2011 at 6pm

Source: Lola Danza
May 11, 2011

In Sanskrit Janya means to be born and in Korean Janya means around dawn. Janya was created by four unique musicians— all derived from Korean descent and all women. The music is a fusion of East and West—the East: Seungmin Cha- Daegeum, Eun Sun Jung- Gayageum and Woonjung Sim- Janggo, the West with Half Korean American Singer Lola Jung Danza. Something shamanic and magical exists between the four musician women and so— Janya was born... around dawn. Janya will make ...

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Interview

Face of the Bass: The Atlas of Jazz

Source: Don Mopsick
May 10, 2011

The great Milt Hinton often said that the bass is the “Atlas of jazz" because its role in the jazz band is to “carry the other instruments on its shoulders." “Bass" is often misspelled as “base" but the meaning is very similar in music, that of “foundation." In early jazz bands, bassists played the bass fiddle, the tuba, or the bass saxophone. The typical bassist of the 1920s, if he played tuba or bass sax, was expected to “double" on ...

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Contest

Announcing the Winners of the "Fred Hersch - Alone at the Vanguard" Giveaway

Source: All About Jazz
May 9, 2011

Event

Former Yes Lead Singer Jon Anderson Signs Guitar For Cancer Support Community Of Philadelphia Gala Auction

Source: Glass Onyon PR - Keith James
May 10, 2011

Philadelphia. PA—Scott Bluebond is the marketing and communications director at the Cancer Support Community of Philadelphia (CSCP). But he is also one huge Yes fan. He was able to combine his love for helping people with cancer and the group Yes this week. CSCP is having their annual gala on May 20 and this year, there will be an auction for the first time. Scott called his friend Rich Chodak, owner of Bluebond Guitars and Music School (www.bluebondguitars.com/Bluebond/Home.html), for help. ...

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Recording

Tom McMahon's New Release "Spring 2011" Available at Bandcamp.com

Source: Michael Ricci
May 10, 2011

Tom McMahon has released a four song EP at Bandcamp. This is the first in what will be a series of releases featuring Ottawa musician and composer Tom McMahon on Baliset with Mike Tremblay on Saxophone and Mark Rehder on drums. A high emphasis on melody and texture, with the unique blending of Baliset and Sax, sets these recordings apart. Drawing from their diverse backgrounds the trio explores the terrains of classical harmonies and pop forms, all the while keeping ...

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Recording

Gary Nicholson Pays Homage to Home State in "Texas Songbook," out June 21 on Bismeaux Records

Source: conqueroo
May 10, 2011

Known for his songs for artists like Delbert McClinton, George Strait, Guy Clark, Bonnie Raitt and Gregg Allman as well as Oscar-winning 'Crazy Heart,' Nicholson's Lone Star homage, out June 21, features Ray Benson and Asleep at the Wheel AUSTIN, Texas—Gary Nicholson is a musical renaissance man—a number one hit songwriter, a two time Grammy winning record producer, a guitarist, singer, and recording artist. A consistent presence on the upper reaches of the country chart hit parade for the last ...

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Education

Tranquility for Teachers: Quiescence Music Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week

Source: Edward Weiss
May 10, 2011

Teachers ... they do so much for us. And many of them are stressed out. Long days and draining schedules make it difficult for many instructors to simply relax. But help is on the way. The online course 'Piano Lessons by Quiescence Music' by pianist/composer Edward Weiss is helping teachers find a way to relax and get creative at the same time. Here's what course creator Edward Weiss has to say about the lessons: “I created an online course where ...

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Performance / Tour

Feinstein's At Loews Regency Presents The Debut Of Six-Time Grammy Nominated Jazz Vocalist Nnenna Freelon

Source: Miller Wright & Associates
May 10, 2011

FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY, the nightclub proclaimed “Best of New York" by New York Magazine and “an invaluable New York institution" by The New York Post will continue its Spring 2011 season with the debut of six time Grammy Award nominee NNENNA FREELON from May 10 through 14. The show “Lena: A Lovesome Thing" honors Lena Horne's legendary music career, with a specific focus on her friendship and professional association with the composer Billy Strayhorn. It will feature his compositions ...

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