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125 New Additions to AAJ Upcoming Jazz CD/DVD Release Center

Source: Michael Ricci
June 18, 2010

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Concerts in Churches Presents Jacqui Dankworth

Source: Michael Ricci
June 18, 2010

Concerts in Churches presents Jacqui Dankworth accompanied by Chris Allard on Guitar in St Albans and Guildford. Jacqui Dankworth is 'one of our finest singers regardless of category', according to The Times, which is no surprise given her musical pedigree. Like all Jazz greats, Jacqui is a regular at such iconic venues as Ronnie Scott's in London, The Jazz Bakery in Los Angeles and international festivals and major venues. Her Concerts in Churches programme will include such evergreens as 'Blue ...

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B.J. Jansen Interviewed Scott Reeves on the Jazz Life

Source: JM Creative
June 18, 2010

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Premik Russell Tubbs with a Night of Originals

Source: Michael Ricci
June 18, 2010

Premik Russell Tubbs will be joined with an ensemble of top NY players entertaining, stretching both sound and instruments, with a special segment of the evening dedicated to young composers on the rise. Lets just call this night coloring outside the lines as there are so many places to go! Some of the students joining in will be performing their own compositions and directing the professionals.

This is the 2nd of a series of six shows at Cinema Arts Centre ...

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Daddy-O! Father-and-Son Teams in Jazz

Source: Michael Ricci
June 18, 2010

Hey Dad, can I borrow the saxophone keys? Night Lights crosses the generational divide this week with an exploration of father-and-son teams in jazz: How did Duke Ellington come to use his son Mercer as a songwriter? What father-and-son record date prompted a young jazz reviewer named Studs Terkel to proclaim it “an ear opener for jazz bigots and cultists?" What famous saxophonist used his 10-year-old son as a drummer on a recording date for a renowned jazz label? Which ...

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Summer Music Festivals Span Indie Rock, Blues and Beyond

Source: All About Jazz
June 18, 2010

It takes more than big-name artists to throw a great music festival.

While well-established festivals such as Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza have gained popularity over the years, others have either underwhelmed (the much-hyped revival of Lilith Fair) or fallen by the wayside (All Points West), despite impressive lineups. On the other end of the spectrum, niche festivals with a focus on regional culture, such as sold-out Sasquatch in Washington and Austin City Limits in Texas, are chugging right along. “There are ...

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Joined at the Hip/ Pinetop Perkins and Willie 'Big Eyes' Smith

Source: All About Jazz
June 18, 2010

“Walking Down the Highway" is one of the treasures from Pinetop Perkins and Willie “Big Eyes" Smith's new album Joined at the Hip.

They have 170 years of living-legend status between them. Go Walking Down the Highway with Pinetop Perkins and Willie “Big Eyes" Smith.

“Walking Down the Highway," Pinetop Perkins and Willie “Big Eyes" Smith

This is how it's done.

The former Muddy Waters sidemen turned blues elder statesmen pour every one of their combined 170 years of living ...

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iPhone 4 + Glitchy Launch = Huge Demand Anyway

Source: All About Jazz
June 18, 2010

Apple has taken orders for more than half a million next-gen iPhones despite numerous website errors and two AT&T security glitches exposing customers personal data.

Now that's impressive.

Many customers itching for an iPhone 4 this week reported server failures when they attempted to pre-order the handset. In some instances, customers were even erroneously logged into other peoples accounts through AT&Ts website. Acknowledging the security glitch, AT&T temporarily suspended iPhone 4 preorders to resolve the problem. The AT&T website error ...

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