Jazz News

Internet Security 101: What Not to Post on Facebook

Source: Michael Ricci
May 3, 2010

A Consumer Reports survey found that more than half of adults who use social networks post information that puts them at risk for identity theft and other cyber crimes. A survey of 2,000 U.S. households in January showed 9% of those who used social networks were victims of malware, identity theft, scams of harassment within the last year, according to Consumers Union, which publishes Consumer Reports. (The group did not say how that rate compares with similar households that do ...

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Apple Sells 1 Million iPads, Outdoing First iPhone

Source: Michael Ricci
May 3, 2010

Apple Inc. said Monday that sales of the iPad have topped 1 million units less than one month after the touch-screen tablet device first went on sale. The company released the WiFi version of the iPad on April 3, while devices that connect to 3G wireless networks went on sale Friday. Sales have already outstripped initial Wall Street estimates, and the company cannot fully meet all the demand. The company plans to launch the device in international markets later this ...

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Lynn Redgrave Dies at 67 After Breast Cancer Battle

Source: Michael Ricci
May 3, 2010

Actress Lynn Redgrave died Sunday night at her Connecticut home with her three children and other friends present, her rep tells the Associated Press. The younger sister of Vanessa Redgrave had battled breast cancer for years after finding a lump in 2002. “She lived, loved and worked harder than ever before," her children said in a statement. “The endless memories she created as a mother, grandmother, writer, actor and friend will sustain us for the rest of our lives." The ...

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Six Bing Crosby Special Releases Set for May 18 Debut

Source: Michael Bloom Media Relations
May 3, 2010

Collectors' Choice and the Bing Crosby Archive to Reissue Three Classic (Deluxe Format) Albums, a Previously Unreleased Album, a New Compilation, and a 2-CD Set of Crosby Rarities Who was the greatest pop singer of all time? Well, opinions certainly do vary on that topic, but one thing is certain: Bing Crosby has to be part of the discussion. Collectors' Choice Music feels most blessed and honored to bring you the first in a series of releases direct from the ...

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World Jazz Circuit Latin America 2010-2011

Source: Michael Ricci
May 3, 2010

Five major concerts by famous jazz musicians hit the Dominican Republic! World Jazz Circuit Latin America 2010-2011 is an extraordinary event that offers a series of five jazz concerts of the highest level, which for the first time will take place in Latin America and will have world- class musicians playing at different venues in the region. In the case of the Dominican Republic the events will be presented by Jazz en Dominicana and sponsored by the Dominican Fiesta Hotel ...

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Krisanthi's Song on "Parenthood" on NBC

Source: Michael Ricci
May 3, 2010

Krisanthi Pappas, Boston-based composer, lyricist and jazz vocalist is happy to have her song “One Slow Dance A Day" chosen to be featured on upcoming episodes of “Parenthood" on NBC. You can download this song on iTunes or check it out on the album “My Back Yard" krisanthi.com.

About Krisanthi Pappas

Krisanthi (which means “golden flower" in Greek) has been dubbed the “golden voice" by her jazz colleagues. She has been supporting herself successfully as a full-time professional entertainer ever ...

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NYC's Swing46 Jazz & Supper Club Celebrates 13th Year Anniversary!

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
May 3, 2010

SWING 46 JAZZ & SUPPER CLUB 349 West 46th Street Restaurant Row New York, NY 10036 Ph: 212-262-9554

13th Year Anniversary Special

SWING46 JAZZ & SUPPER CLUB remains committed to the tradition of a “Great American Legacy" Their style, their product, their catalogue of music is very specialized...... The Fabulous Swing Era! Their vintage collection of rare and re-mastered pure swing recordings are unmatched!

SWING46 - Where the concept of ...

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George Gee Swings in Harlem Every Monday, Starting May 24th

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
May 3, 2010

Gospel Uptown (GU LIVE!) Harlem's Hottest Entertainment Night Spot Presents UPTOWN SWING every Monday starting May 24th Featuring The George Gee 17pc. Big Band (aka The George Gee Swing Orchestra) With Jazz and Blues Vocalist John Dokes

New York, New York -- Beginning May 24, 2010, The George Gee 17-piece Big Band will begin a weekly Monday night engagement at Harlem's newest hotspot - ...

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