Jazz News

Herman Leonard, Famed Photographer, Dies at 87

Source: Michael Ricci
August 16, 2010

Herman Leonard, a celebrated photographer whose iconic images of Billie Holiday, Duke Ellington, and Frank Sinatra documented one of the most creative eras of jazz from the late 1940's through the 1960's, has died. He was 87. Leonard died August 14, 2010 at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles. Leonard was best known for his smoky, backlit portraits of jazz artists in New York, Paris and London. His images graced the covers of numerous albums and helped to form the visual ...

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Herman Leonard dies at 87; photographer chronicled mid-century jazz scene

Source: Michael Ricci
August 16, 2010

Leonard's smoke-filled images of jazz greats in dark clubs documented a musical era. Many of his black-and-white prints were lost in Hurricane Katrina. Herman Leonard, a photographer best known for his iconic images of such jazz greats as Billie Holiday, Duke Ellington and Miles Davis, has died. He was 87. Leonard died Saturday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, a family spokeswoman said. No cause was given. He had been living in Los Angeles since Hurricane Katrina struck New ...

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Albert Beger Releases His Ninth Album 'Peacemaker' in September

Source: Michael Ricci
August 16, 2010

Peacemaker is the name of Albert Beger's new creation. It is also a way of life for the experienced, innovative, free-jazz cult hero. The new album is an open invitation, a possibility for an individual to take a deep, thorough look inside and have a self examination. It is an opportunity to restart, and make the little amendments in the world, using the big values of men. 51 Years old Beger, is conceived as one of the most respected and ...

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Download a Free MP3 from Mike Metheny's Latest Release "60.1"

Source: Michael Ricci
August 16, 2010

An All About Jazz exclusive!

Download “Syncomation" (7:39) By Mike Metheny From 60.1

About Mike Metheny

Trumpet/flugelhorn soloist Mike Metheny is a native of Lee's Summit, Missouri and has degrees from the University of Missouri/Columbia (B.S. in Music Education) and Northeast Missouri State University (Masters in Music Education). His teachers included Keith House and John Alexander.

From 1971 to 1974, he was a trumpeter in the U.S. Army Field Band in Washington D.C., and in 1976 ...

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Jazz Band Classic announces auditions for the 2010-2011 season!

Source: Matt Holman
August 16, 2010

Are you a jazz instrumentalist looking for a new musical challenge? Are you 22 or under and enrolled in a Tri-State Region conservatory, college, or high school? Are you looking to play and network with other like-minded musicians and perform with world-renown guest soloists in some of NYC's best venues? Now accepting audition applications for Jazz Band Classic's upcoming season! About Jazz Band Classic The New York Youth Symphony's opportunities for young musicians include a merit-based tuition-free swing-era jazz band ...

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Dave Valentin at Chico's House of on August 28, 2010

Source: Rouse Public Relations
August 16, 2010

Chico's House of Jazz presents a night with Dave Valentin on August 28th, 2010 August 28th, 2010 (ASBURY PARK, NJ)—Chico's House of Jazz is pleased to host Mindi Abair in our Smooth Stars Concert Series. There will be two shows on August 28th at 8:00 pm and 10pm. Tickets are available now by logging on to ChicosHouseofJazz.com or at our box office at the club. Tickets are $25 and going fast. Grammy award winner Dave Valentin, who has recorded 25 ...

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Mindi Abair at Chico's House of Jazz - August 27, 2010 - Asbury Park, NJ

Source: Rouse Public Relations
August 16, 2010

Chico's House of Jazz presents a night with Mindi Abair on August 27th, 2010 August 27TH, 2010 (ASBURY PARK, NJ)—Chico's House of Jazz is pleased to host Mindi Abair in our Smooth Stars Concert Series. There will be two shows on August 27th at 8:00 pm and 10pm. Tickets are available now by logging on to ChicosHouseofJazz.com or at our box office at the club. Tickets are $25 and going fast. Saxophonist Mindi Abair has reached that critical juncture. After ...

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Jennifer Hartswick Band at Chico's House Jazz - Sept. 14th

Source: Rouse Public Relations
August 15, 2010

Chico's House of Jazz presents a night with Jennifer Hartswick Band on September 14th (ASBURY PARK, NJ)—Chico's House of Jazz is pleased to host Jennifer Hartswick Band. There will be one show on September 14th at 8:00 pm. Tickets are available now by logging on to ChicosHouseofJazz.com or at our box office at the club. Jennifer Hartswick is one of the most exciting, best-kept secrets in jazz today. A skilled trumpeter and versatile vocalist, Jennifer's soulful, dynamic performances are known ...

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