Jazz News

Jeff Beck, Gladys Knight, Herbie Hancock, John Pizzarelli, Keb' MO' & Bernie Williams to Headline Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival 9th Edition June 11 - June 19

Source: Dalmath Associates Inc.
March 30, 2010

More than 1000 Musicians to Perform at 285 Concerts, in 17 Venues Rochester NY - March 30, 2010 - The Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival presented by M&T Bank today announced its largest lineup ever with more than 1000 artists performing at 285 concerts and a record number of international artists. Jeff Beck, Gladys Knight, Herbie Hancock, Keb' Mo', Bernie Williams and John Pizzarelli will headline the nine-day event that runs from Friday June 11 through Saturday June 19. After ...

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Stax Compilation out Today

Source: On Target Media Group
March 30, 2010

Stax Number Ones, a compilation of 15 chart-topping hits by Stax's best-known artists is available now via Concord Music Group and features #1 hits by Booker T. & the MGs, Sam & Dave, Eddie Floyd, Otis Redding, Johnnie Taylor, Rufus Thomas, Isaac Hayes, The Staple Singers, The Dramatics and more. Stax Number Ones represents all 15 songs that hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and R&B charts from the label's golden era.

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Jazz Hopefuls Get Their Chance to Learn & Play with the Stars

Source: Michael Ricci
March 30, 2010

An initiative launched by PureSolo.com in association with Jazz FM will provide undiscovered jazz musicians with the break they've been looking for, in a series of online talent competitions.

London -- For most budding jazz musicians, the thought of performing with some of the genre's biggest stars is a pleasant daydream--but one that is seemingly unattainable. PureSolo and Jazz FM have teamed up to make that dream a reality for a chosen few, in a unique series of ...

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French Jazz Pianist, Sbastien Paindestre Joins ARC

Source: Artists Recording Collective + the ARC Record Label
March 30, 2010

Artists Recording Collective (ARC) is pleased to announce that French jazz pianist, Sbastien Paindestre has become a member of their artists roster. He will be releasing a new CD this summer titled, “Live @ Le Duc des Lombards (ARC-2178). Paindestre is a respected pianist, composer, teacher and concert promoter in Malakoff (La Fabrica'son, France, near Paris).He started piano lessons at 15 years-old and graduated to formal classical study in just two short years. Within the next four years of training, ...

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Clarinetist Ben Goldberg Interviewed at AAJ

Source: All About Jazz
March 30, 2010

The diversity of clarinetist Ben Goldberg's musical interests may only be matched by the intensity of his study. He grew up on The Beatles and classic jazz, started playing Klezmer music at the University of California, Berkeley in the early '80s, and studied with renowned classical clarinet teacher Rossario Mazzeo. In 1984, he became the clarinetist for The Klezmorim, touring throughout the U.S. and Europe, where he also met and learned from the legendary soprano saxophonist Steve Lacy. In 1987, ...

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Evening Spotlights History of Black Music

Source: Michael Ricci
March 30, 2010

"The night culminated with a grand finale -- a “cherry on top" in the form of an original composition incorporating elements from the three title genres of bebop, doo-wop and hip-hop. The mash-up of these instrumentations felt natural and uplifting. After all, they hailed from the same humble origin. The final performance, however, included a surprise element -- the inclusion of the USC Kazan Taiko Ensemble. Some, justifiably, felt that traditional Japanese drums were out of place amid brass and ...

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Composer Paul Dunlop Dies

Source: All About Jazz
March 30, 2010

Paul Dunlap, a composer whose scores included such sci-fi and horror classics as “The Angry Red Planet" and “I Was a Teenage Werewolf," died of natural causes March 11 in Palm Springs, Calif. He was 90. Dunlap launched his film-scoring career with a 1950 Sam Fuller film, “The Baron of Arizona," and did four more for the director: “The Steel Helmet," “Park Row," “Shock Corridor" and “The Naked Kiss." But he was best known for his music for low-budget horror ...

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The Life and Music of Legendary Musician Cal Tjader - March 30th

Source: Michael Ricci
March 29, 2010

The Life and Music of legendary musician Cal Tjader will be featured Tuesday, March 30th at 6:30 p.m. ET/PT on “Getting To Know You" hosted by Susan McCray on KSAV.org. Cal Tjader was undoubtedly the most famous non-latino leader of Latin Jazz bands, which is an extraordinary distinction. Before forming his own band, he had played with music greats including George Shearing, Dave Brubeck, and numerous others. To hear “Getting To Know You" every Tuesday evening is easy... go to ...

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