Jazz News

Rickey Minor Replacing Eubanks on 'Tonight Show'

Source: All About Jazz
April 14, 2010

“American Idol" music director Rickey Minor is headed for “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno." Minor replaces longtime music director Kevin Eubanks, who on Monday's show made his May 28 exit date official. In an announcement Tuesday, NBC said Minor is expected to debut at “Tonight" on June 7. The current season of “American Idol" ends in late May, after which Minor will continue to consult with “Idol" creator Simon Fuller on various projects, NBC said. Minor has also served ...

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John Smoot's Journey to Brazil

Source: Michael Ricci
April 14, 2010

Blending the coolness of jazz with the sensuality of bossa nova, pianist/composer John Smoot, scores with his latest single, “Deus De Toda Criacao" from the upcoming CD, Journey To Brazil. This melodic tune is gaining the attention of Bossa/Jazz fans around the globe and is quickly becoming a radio favorite in Japan, Brazil, Europe and Greece as well as the U.S. “All of the music on this album was inspired by my recent travels to Brazil--Salvador Bahia, Fernando De Noronha, ...

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Choosing Sides in Net Neutrality Battle

Source: Michael Ricci
April 14, 2010

Can we trust telecom firms on net neutrality?

Here's an entry in my bizspeak-to-English dictionary: When executives in certain industries talk about needing to be rid of regulation so they can foster “better customer service," they're really talking about safeguarding their income. Case in point: the cable and telecommunications industry, and the concept of network neutrality. Net neutrality, broadly speaking, is the principle that any Internet service provider, such as your cable or phone company, should be largely blind to ...

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Add Your Facebook, Twitter, MySpace and RSS Feed Locations to your All About Jazz Profile Page

Source: Michael Ricci
April 13, 2010

Use your All About Jazz profile page to drive traffic

If your organization is listed in the AAJ directory, please update your profile with your Facebook, Twitter, MySpace and RSS feed locations.

To update your profile, go to guides.allaboutjazz.com and search by your organization's name. Once you've accessed your listing page, click the EDIT link and add your links.

A completed listing can look like this. Associations & Organizations (100)AllLocalSubmit Blogs (306)AllLocalSubmit Book Stores (2)AllLocalSubmit Festivals (706)AllLocalSubmit Graphic ...

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A2IM Goes to Washington

Source: Michael Ricci
April 13, 2010

The American Association of Independent Music (A2IM), as a part of The Recording Academy's “Grammys On The Hill" event, will lead a delegation to Capitol Hill this week to advocate for a slate of issues of crucial importance to the independent music community. Taking place April 14 and 15, and including meetings and a dinner with congressional leaders, the event is one of the most important advocacy events for the music community as a whole. Says A2IM President Rich Bengloff: ...

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Alan Hewitt to Tour Again with Moody Blues

Source: Cheryl Hughey Promotions
April 13, 2010

Moorestown, NJ -- Following a whirlwind tour as keyboardist for the spring tour of the Moody Blues, Alan Hewitt is scheduled to tour again with the band in the Summer US and UK tour.

“Touring with the Moody Blues is a humbling and phenomenal experience," said Hewitt. “Justin, John, Graeme and the band have a wealth of experience to share. I'm just honored to have been asked to play a part in this fun and exciting tour," he said.

Hewitt, ...

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Mingus Big Band: Live at Jazz Standard Album Release Concert 4.19 @ Jazz Standard, NYC

Source: AMT Public Relations
April 13, 2010

MONDAY APRIL 19TH MINGUS CELEBRATION @ JAZZ STANDARD Approaching the 88th birthday of Charles Mingus, Jazz Standard (116 East 27th Street, NYC)presents a special gift to Mingus fans with the album release of Mingus Big Band: Live at Jazz Standard (Release Date: 4.19.10). Recorded live on New Years Eve 2008 as part of a nationwide NPR-WBGO Toast of the Nation broadcast, the CD celebrates some of Charles Mingus best-known tunes from exactly 50 years ago. Get an exclusive album sneak ...

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Frenette/Rohr/McLellan Trio @ Weirdo Records on 4/19

Source: Michael Ricci
April 13, 2010

Monday, April 19, 2010 Weirdo Records 844 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139 8:00 PM The Frenette / Rohr / McLellan Trio Kevin Frenette (guitar) James Rohr (fender rhodes) John McLellan (drums) Boston area guitarist Kevin Frenette has performed throughout the Northeast USA making music that is inspired by both avant-garde jazz and contemporary improvisation. He studied guitar, composition, and music theory at UMASS-Dartmouth where he received a BA in Theory/Composition. ...

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