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Award / Grant

Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation Announces Second Round Grants for Jazz.NEXT Program

Source: Graziella D'Amelio
October 13, 2010

Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation Announces Second Round Grants for Jazz.NEXT Program $462,350 Awarded to Support Jazz Through the Use of Technology Baltimore, MD—Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation has announced the second round of grants for the Jazz.NEXT program. Jazz.NEXT is a national jazz initiative focused on how innovative approaches incorporating technology can profoundly influence the operating practice of jazz artists and organizations in relation to developing audiences; communicating with the public; marketing, distributing, and selling the work of jazz artists; and ...

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Event

Dave Douglas & Keystone play to film in NYC

Source: Dave Douglas / Greenleaf Music
October 13, 2010

On October 24th, 2010, Dave Douglas & Keystone play the Highline Ballroom in New York. More than a concert, this event will feature the East Coast Premiere of the Bill Morrison film, Spark Of Being. Douglas, who composed the soundtrack to the film and has since released a 3CD box set of the same title chronicling the themes penned for the project, alternate versions, as well as themes written for but not used in the film, will lead his electric ...

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Interview

Dave Brubeck Recovering After Pacemaker Surgery

Source: Patrick Giblin
October 13, 2010

Jazz legend Dave Brubeck is recovering in a Connecticut Hospital after having a pacemaker installed Monday. Brubeck, 89, underwent surgery after complaining of fatigue and dizziness. Doctors concluded a pacemaker was necessary. Because of the surgery, all of his performances for October have been canceled. Brubeck is expected to be released from the hospital this week and he is expected to resume touring in November. “Dave's doctors are confident he will be rehearsing in a few weeks time and back ...

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Performance / Tour

Ladies of Jazz: All Female Jazz Singer/Songwriters Concert

Source: Jeff Rzepiela
October 13, 2010

Four of the San Francisco Bay Area's top Jazz Singer/Songwriters are featured in a concert of jazz standards and originals. Performers include Jennifer Lee, Melissa Dinwiddie, Cathi Walkup, and Leanne Weatherly. Backing them will be David Udolf on piano and Paul Smith on bass. Jennifer Lee is a vocalist/pianist/guitarist with a warm, lovely voice, extraordinary musicality, and hip sense of time. Whether on guitar or piano, Jennifer accompanies herself with a simple elegance and sweetness, while maintaining a deep and ...

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Performance / Tour

Simons/Graham/Frenette/Cook at the Outpost on October 16th

Source: Kevin Frenette
October 12, 2010

Saturday October 16, 2010 OUTPOST 186 186 1/2 Hampshire Street Cambridge, MA 02139 8:00 PM Simons / Graham / Frenette / Cook Junko Simons (cello) Forbes Graham (trumpet) Kevin Frenette (guitar) Laurence Cook (drums) Cellist Junko Fujiwara Simons is both a “creative musician"/improviser and an active classical musician. She has performed with Joe Morris, Allan Chase, Jim Hobbs, Charlie Kohlhase, Tom Plsek, Jane Wang, Laurence Cook, and Luther ...

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Recording

Matt Haimovitz and Uccello release MEETING OF THE SPIRITS: Jazz milestones re-imagined for a big band of cellos

Source: Shira Gilbert PR
October 12, 2010

"Haimovitz's ingenuity, inventiveness and the sheer range of sounds he is able to produce from his instrument is jaw-dropping." —All Music Guide OXINGALE RECORDS PRESENTS Matt Haimovitz | Uccello MEETING OF THE SPIRITS Jazz milestones re-imagined for a big band of cellos in arrangements by David Sanford FEATURING JOHN MCLAUGHLIN, ELECTRIC GUITAR MATT WILSON PECUSSION + JAN JARCZYK KEYBOARD DIGITAL RELEASE: SEPTEMBER 28, 2010 | CD RELEASE: NOVEMBER 9, 2010 Renowned for his fascinating and far-reaching ...

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Performance / Tour

Carl Allen/Rodney Whitaker Project To Perform Music From Their Mack Avenue Cd Work To Do, At Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola, November 9-14

Source: DL Media
October 12, 2010

"Work to Do features reworked pop-classics and originals that range from achingly beautiful tunes to those possessing an energized post-bop feel." - All About Jazz “On Work To Do, rhythm section par excellence Carl Allen and Rodney Whitaker tap into their roots and offer an engaging and user-friendly repertoire that includes standards, pop classics, soul music, gospel influences, and post-bop originals...crafting music that keeps listeners tapping their toes, snapping their fingers and generally having a good time." - Audiophile Audition ...

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Performance / Tour

Bassist-Composer Kyle Eastwood To Tour Select U.S. Cities in November

Source: DL Media
October 12, 2010

"Kyle Eastwood's Metropolitain achieves an original jazz sound that combines the tradition of his father, Clint's record collection with a new generation of influences. [His] music allows impressions to exist clearly, with a full-body experience that lives on through his jazz ideas." - All About Jazz “Eastwood has put together an intriguing collection of modern jazz that borrows a little from contemporary, funk, and even Latin jazz." - Blogcritics Music “Thoughtful, contemplative, admirably understated and highly listenable." - Evening Standard ...

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