Jazz News

Google, Apple in Regulators' Cross Hairs Again

Source: Michael Ricci
June 14, 2010

What happens with Silicon Valley companies is not staying in Silicon Valley. Regulatory scrutiny is on the rise as two of the region's most prominent companies find themselves at the center of two different online security and privacy brouhahas that are getting attention in Washington. The Federal Communications Commission said Friday that it would increase scrutiny of online security and privacy issues in the wake of security breaches involving Apple Inc.'s iPad and Google Inc.'s inadvertent collection of private data ...

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Simon & Garfunkel Old Friends Tour 2010

Source: All About Jazz
June 14, 2010

July 3 Sat Vancouver BC General Motors Place

July 5 Mon Calgary AB Pengrowth Saddledome

July 6 Tue Edmonton AB Rexall Place

July 8 Thu Winnipeg MB MTS Centre

July 9 Fri Saskatoon SK Credit Union Centre

July 11 Sun Fargo ND Fargodome

July 12 Mon St. Paul MN Xcel Energy Center

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Simon & Garfunkel Come Together for Unexpected Mrs. Robinson

Source: Michael Ricci
June 14, 2010

Hollywood's A-List turns out to celebrate Mike Nichols at AFI tribute

The ambiance at the Sony Pictures Studios soundstage, where Judy Garland once walked down the Yellow Brick Road, had a couple of differences from the Academy Awards: The tribute for the 78-year-old was more intimate and, as Helen Mirren said while waiting for her car after the festivities, “there was lots of love in the room."

How much?

Enough to warrant a surprise appearance by Simon & Garfunkel performing ...

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Introducing Braata Folk Singers: June 27 at the Lang Recital Hall (Hunter College)

Source: Michael Ricci
June 14, 2010

NEW YORK, NY - Braata Folk Singers is set to make its New York launch on Sunday June 27 at 4 pm at the Lang Recital Hall, Hunter College North. After a year of well received performances across New York City, the group will kick off its anniversary season with this first offering. Tickets for the event are $25 and will serve to assist the company's fund raising initiative. Presented by Braata Productions, this launch will be the first in ...

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Airborne Explores New Horizons with "Winds of Change"

Source: Michael Ricci
June 13, 2010

Airborne the Musical Peacemakers of Contemporary Jazz are rising higher and soaring on New Horizons with their new and 7th CD to date. The warm, yet cool atmosphere of this wonderful project takes you on a magical and musical journey to a new day filled with joy and hope. Its Smooth Jazz theme rides on the successful inspiration of their last Chart Topping CD Winds of Change. Groove music with depth and character that is captivating and entrancing. Joyful Jazz ...

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Rolling Jazz Revue Releases Third CD

Source: Michael Ricci
June 14, 2010

To A Planet, Rolling Jazz Revue's latest release on the Startlingly Fresh Records label, is the group's third collection of original jazz, and the first with the Nick Walker/Thad Brown rhythm section. Nick contributed three original compositions, including the title track, “To A Planet." Veteran RJR members, Jim Cavender, Newt Johnson and Ben Cohen, wrote the other seven tunes featured on the disc. Like the two previous outings, this music is influenced by a wide range of sounds, such as ...

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Tortoise / Isotope 217 / Causa Sui : Special Release

Source: Michael Ricci
June 14, 2010

Adluna Records is announcing the release of the Chicago Odense Ensemble album as a subscription, offer a FREE track from the album, and talks about a special contest.

Chicago Odense Ensemble is a unique collaboration that came together in the winter 2008, the band is : Rob Mazurek, Dan Bitney, Jeff Parker, Matt Lux, Brian Keigher, Jonas Munk and Jakob Skott.

As Jonas Munk says: “The result is something quite unique: a musical blend that exists somewhere in between the ...

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Triple Bass Fantasy Releases "A Secret Sign" on Kopasetic Productions

Source: Michael Ricci
June 14, 2010

New CD from Swedish indie label Kopasetic Productions Triple Bass Fantasy: A Secret Sign Distribution: Naxos Sweden A Secret Sign is the first CD by the Scandinavian group Triple Bass Fantasy. The record consists of newly composed original music by Swedish sax player Cennet Jonsson and free improvisations in a wild and unblushing mix performed by an unorthodox quintet. It features exciting grooves and strong melodies inspired by music from West Africa, Brazil and Cuba. Triple Bass Fantasy is: Cennet ...

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