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Performance / Tour

Isabel Rose Sets Blue Note for 4/11; Heckman Praises "An Authenticity That Reaches into the Classic Traditions of American Pop Song"

Source: Seth Cohen PR
March 13, 2011

Isabel Rose to Perform at Blue Note, NYC April 11th Don Heckman: She “Sings and Swings" with “An Authenticity That Reaches Into the Classic Traditions of American Pop Song" In a 'Pick of the Week' preview for singer Isabel Rose's recent Los Angeles concert debut, legendary jazz critic Don Heckman wrote: “She does it all—co-wrote and starred in the film, Anything But Love, has written a novel—intriguingly titled The J.A.P. Chronicles — and a one-woman musical. As if that wasn't ...

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Event

Oscar Winner David Seidler to be Honored at Our Time Gala 4/11

Source: Seth Cohen PR
March 13, 2011

Academy Award Winner David Seidler to Be Honored at Our Time Gala on April 11th; Best Actor Oscar Winner Colin Firth Confirmed as Honorary Chair, as 'The King's Speech' Shines a Global Spotlight on Stuttering with Best Picture Win Superstar Carly Simon to Perform at Gala as Well Our Time congratulates their 2011 Gala Honoree David Seidler on his Academy Award for writing this year's Best Picture, 'The King's Speech.' Watch his Oscar acceptance speech, in which he accepts the ...

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Career

Queens Theatre Appoints Ray Cullom as Executive Director

Source: Julia Sadlowski
March 14, 2011

New York—The Queens Theatre in the Park Board of Directors today announced the appointment of Ray Cullom as executive director. Cullom brings 20 years of experience in arts administration, programming and production. Prior to this appointment, he was managing director of the Long Wharf Theatre in New Haven, Conn. “Ray's experience and expertise will assure the continued success of our vibrant and diverse performing arts institution in New York," said Frances A. Resheske, Queens Theatre President of the Board of ...

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Performance / Tour

Jazz Bridge Presents Phyllis Chapell and Siora at the Cheltenham Art Center on April 6th

Source: Suzanne Cloud
March 12, 2011

Appearing at the Cheltenham Art Center, 439 Ashbourne Rd, Cheltenham, PA on April 6, 2011 will be singer Phyllis Chapell with her trio featuring pianist Dave Posmontier, bassist Chico Huff, and drummer Paul Jost. Phyllis Chapell performs a unique mix of originals, folk, jazz and international music, including songs in up to 12 languages from the U.S., Brazil, Latin America, Euope, Africa, and the Middle East, and she has performed in concert throughout the world. She has released two solo ...

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Event

Daren Burns' Onibaba to play Tophest 2011, a benefit to help LA Musician Chris Spilsbury, March 25th

Source: Daren Burns
March 12, 2011

Daren Burns ensemble, Onibaba is slated to play Tophest 2011, a benefit to help LA musician Christopher Spilsbury raise funds to pay his medical expenses for a car accident he was involved in last December 2010. Also appearing that night will be Los Angeles jazz musicians, Otmaro Ruiz and Joe LaBarbera and DJ Christoforo LaBarbera. Onibaba is Daren Burns, Frank Macchia, George McMullen, Scott Collins, Craig Bunch, and video artis Kio Griffith. March 25th 2011 8PM Taix restaurant ...

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Interview

Roy Haynes, Master Jazz Drummer, Still Going Strong at 86

Source: All About Jazz @ Spinner
March 12, 2011

I seem to be on a roll lately with getting bone fide living legends on the phone. This time around, I caught up with Roy Haynes on the eve of his 86th birthday—and just after he won a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grammys— at his home on New York's Long Island. To study Haynes' résumé is to basically see the story of jazz unfold before your very eyes. His first gig after leaving Boston at age 19 was with ...

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Contest

Enter the "Matt Nelson - Nostalgiamaniac" Giveaway

Source: All About Jazz
March 12, 2011

All About Jazz members are invited to enter the Chicago Sessions “Matt Nelson—Nostalgiamaniac“ giveaway contest starting today. We'll select FIVE winners at the conclusion of the contest on April 11th. Click here to enter the contest (Following Matt Nelson at AAJ automatically enters you in the contest.) Good luck! Your Friends at Chicago Sessions About Matt Nelson After several years of hearing his dad playing the guitar around the house and of being enthralled with Michael Jackson's Thriller and the ...

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Education

Want to Play Piano? New Age Piano Course Promises Quick Results

Source: Edward Weiss
March 11, 2011

Most courses of instruction for piano require years and years of study. This is a well documented fact. If you want to play the classics, expect to spend at least 5 years in intensive twice weekly lessons. But the classical approach isn't the only one and pianist/composer Edward Weiss has developed a 'new age' method that allows the complete beginner to quickly play chords and improvise. The course now has over 1000 subscribers and is continuing to add new ones ...

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