Jazz News

Analysts Ask if the iPad Can Live up to its Hype

Source: Michael Ricci
March 31, 2010

When the Apple iPad goes on sale on Saturday, most of the major questions surrounding the device will have been answered, save for one: can it live up to the hype?

Apple fans have breathlessly awaited Apple's entry into the tablet computer market. Since the company unveiled the iPad in late January, investors have jumped on the bandwagon, too, running up Apple's stock more than 10 percent. Part of that rise can be attributed to the steady rise in sales ...

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In Spain Internet Piracy is Part of the Culture

Source: Michael Ricci
March 31, 2010

Picasso and bullfighting are cultural touchstones in Spain. Now add Internet piracy. The unauthorized downloading and streaming of movies and television shows from the Web is a growing problem for the entertainment industry around the world. In a few key countries such as Spain, however, it has become an epidemic that is forcing movie studios to consider no longer selling DVDs in the country. A cavalier attitude toward piracy has made it mainstream behavior in Spain. “Almost everybody I know ...

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Video Gives a Glimpse of What's Inside iPad App Store

Source: All About Jazz
March 31, 2010

With the iPad launch still days away, a developer appears to have leaked a video showing the iPad App Store. Multiple independent reports over the weekend included purported screenshots of the iPad App Store. Those screenshots match the images in the screencast above, lending credence to the video's authenticity. Posted by MacStories, the video appears to have been made by a developer with special privileges to access the App Store through the iPad's software development kit and emulator. As expected, ...

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Act Label Founder/Producer Siggi Loch Interviewed at AAJ

Source: All About Jazz
March 31, 2010

With a half-century in the music recording business, Siegfried Loch, known to friends and associates as Siggi, has had a huge impact on the jazz music scene in Europe. Jazz isn't the only thing he's been involved in as a producer over all those years, but having his own jazz label--ACT Music, based in Munich, Germany--was always his dream. It's a vision he brought to fruition in 1992, resulting in more than 250 recordings that have received accolades in Europe ...

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Herb Ellis Guitarist with Oscar Peterson Trio Dies

Source: Michael Ricci
March 31, 2010

Herb Ellis, a jazz guitarist perhaps best known for his work with the influential Oscar Peterson Trio, has died. He was 88. Ellis, who had Alzheimer's disease, died Sunday morning at his home in Los Angeles, said his son, Mitch. During his long and varied career, Ellis played with Jimmy Dorsey and Ella Fitzgerald. He also worked as a studio musician and played in the bands of several television shows, including Steve Allen's and Merv Griffin's. “There have been changes ...

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Herb Ellis Dies at 88; Jazz Guitarist

Source: Michael Ricci
March 30, 2010

He was perhaps best known for his work with the Oscar Peterson Trio but also played with Jimmy Dorsey and Ella Fitzgerald during his long and varied career. Herb Ellis, a jazz guitarist perhaps best known for his work with the influential Oscar Peterson Trio, has died. He was 88. Ellis, who had Alzheimer's disease, died Sunday morning at his home in Los Angeles, said his son, Mitch. During his long and varied career, Ellis played with Jimmy Dorsey and ...

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All About Jazz Launches shop.allaboutjazz.com

Source: Michael Ricci
February 3, 2010

The web's premier jazz music website launches retail store with Mosaic Records.

All About Jazz has teamed with Mosaic Records to offer its readers convenient access to jazz CDs, vinyl, DVDs, books, posters and prints. Jazz enthusiasts will find the best new releases, classic titles, overlooked gems, boxed collections... all hand-picked by expert Michael Cuscuna for AAJ. Those new to jazz will want to explore the “Build a Jazz Library“ section for choice suggestions when starting a classic jazz collection. ...

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Rich Harney Quintet in Austin on April 1

Source: Michael Ricci
March 30, 2010

Austin is looking forward to a rare concert appearance of The Rich Harney Quintet on April 1, 2010 at The Elephant Room. Featuring Rich Harney on piano, and Alex Coke on sax and flutes, this promises to be an unforgettable evening of truly great jazz.

Harney, a prolific composer, has been illuminating Austin jazz as one of its brightest stars for many years. His remarkable talents as pianist, composer, and vocalist have gained him acclaim from musicians as one of ...

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