Jazz News

Martial Solal International Jazz Piano Competition

Source: Michael Ricci
April 20, 2010

The 5th Martial Solal International Jazz Piano Competition will take place in Paris, from 16th to 24th October 2010, as part of the “Concours internationaux de la Ville de Paris". The Competition is organised by the ACDA (Association pour la Cration et la Diffusion Artistique).

The Jury will be comprised of international musicians and be presided over by Martial Solal.

The Contest is open to high-level jazz pianists of all nationalities, born after October 16, 1977.

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Guitarist Chuck Anderson Interviewed at AAJ

Source: All About Jazz
April 20, 2010

Chuck Anderson's guitar artistry is a cut above the jazz standard. The quality of his execution is so fine that on first hearing, it is literally stunning. His recent CD, Freefall (Dreambox Media, 2010) consists of musical gems--all-original compositions, woven into a tapestry worthy of a master classical guitarist. Yet it is all straight-ahead mainstream jazz played on a Gibson L5 electric guitar in a trio setting.

The question arises as to why he is not better known within the ...

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Advertiser? Bookmark the AAJ Advertiser Start Page

Source: Michael Ricci
April 20, 2010

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Christian Scott's "Yesterday You Said Tomorrow" Listening Party Starts Today!

Source: Michael Ricci
April 19, 2010

Tune in starting today--we'll stream Yesterday You Said Tomorrow in its entirety for a full week. Enjoy!

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Rick Stone Trio at the Bar Next Door, Friday, May 7th, 2010 at 7:00 and 10:00PM

Source: Michael Ricci
April 19, 2010

The Rick Stone Trio at the Bar Next Door Friday, May 7th at 7:00 & 9:00pm. Rick Stone (guitar) Sean Smith (bass) Sylvia Cuenca (drums) Friday, May 7th the Rick Stone Trio presents an evening of jazz standards and originals at the Bar Next Door. Performing with Rick will be bassist Sean Smith and drummer Sylvia Cuenca. The Bar Next Door is located in the basement of La Lanterna Caffe at 129 MacDougal Street. Shows at ...

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Writers Guild Sings Same Tune as Composers and Lyricists

Source: Michael Ricci
April 19, 2010

The quest by Hollywood's composers and lyricists to secure union benefits that their peers on the set enjoy has struck a chord with the Writers Guild of America. At a meeting tonight at the guild's West Coast headquarters in West L.A., guild officials are expected to formally endorse a campaign by composers and lyricists to join the Teamsters. “We're very supportive,” said Writers Guild of America, West spokesman Neal Sacharow. “We consider composers and lyricists our colleagues and we believe ...

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Live Nation Sets up Australia Unit

Source: All About Jazz
April 19, 2010

Live Nation is bowing its concert promotion business in Australia, the seventh-largest music market.

Roger Field has been tapped as VP of promotions, Australia and New Zealand. Hong Kong-based Luke Hede has been named VP of promotions for the Pacific Rim. “Over the last decade, Live Nation has been involved with some of the most successful tours throughout Australia and New Zealand, including U2, the Rolling Stones and many others," said Live Nation Intl. CEO Alan Ridgeway. “The time is ...

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The Greatest Party at Sea Docking in Chicago & L.A. for Special Launch Events

Source: Great Scott P.R.oductions
April 19, 2010

The star-studded lineup for The Smooth Jazz Cruise 2012 will be unveiled April 30th St. Louis, Missouri: Don't miss the boat, Chicago and Los Angeles. The Greatest Party at Sea is heading your way. On Friday, April 30th, The Smooth Jazz Cruise will announce the unprecedented lineup of legends and luminaries that will set sail on The Smooth Jazz Cruise 2012 at launch party celebrations that are already nearly sold-out. Two-time Grammy nominee Jonathan Butler, a special surprise guest and ...

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