Jazz News

African Footprint Fossils Are Oldest Evidence of Keeping Time

Source: All About Jazz
March 24, 2010

Despite a penchant for hanging out in trees, human ancestors living 3.6 million years ago in what's now Tanzania extended their legs to stride much like people today do, a new study finds. If so, walking may have evolved in leaps and bounds, rather than gradually, among ancient hominids. The discovery comes from the famed trackway site in Laetoli, Tanzania, where more than 30 years ago researchers discovered footprint trails from two, and possibly three, human ancestors who had walked ...

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Which Photo Do You Prefer in Obituary

Source: Michael Ricci
March 24, 2010

Faithful readers of the obituary page often comment on the photos that run with the stories.

Sometimes the image is one from the deceased's prime, perhaps taken in the person's20s or 30s or when heor shehad a hit TV series or was in the news. Other times the photo that accompanies the news obituary is one taken closer to the end of the person's life.

Many times the photo that runs with the story is the only one available. Ideally, ...

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China Firm Dumps Google

Source: All About Jazz
March 24, 2010

An Internet company run by one of Asia's richest men said Tuesday it has ended its affiliation with Google Inc. as the American search giant stopped censoring the Internet in violation of Chinese regulations. Making good on threats made more than two months ago, Google began shifting its Chinese-based search functions to Hong Kong, a Chinese territory where companies are not legally required to censor Internet search results. TOM Online, a mainland Chinese Internet firm controlled by Hong Kong tycoon ...

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Virginian Pilot Review of "Introducing Justin Kauflin"

Source: Michael Ricci
March 24, 2010

By Marvin Leon Lake, Virginian-Pilot Musically speaking, 20-something jazz pianist Justin Kauflin is an old soul. Talented beyond his years, the blind wunderkind has been channeling the muses of established jazz artists as well as his personal ones for some time. Now Kauflin, a graduate of Salem High School in Virginia Beach who has amazed audiences in Hampton Roads and elsewhere, has released his first CD. It's a fine showcase of Kauflin's impressive musicianship in a variety of styles, and ...

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Follow All About Jazz on Twitter - Expanded Tweets

Source: Michael Ricci
March 23, 2010

Tune in to what's new at All About Jazz by following us at Twitter.

All About Jazz provides daily bits of information about what's new at our website plus what publisher Michael Ricci is listening to every day at twitter.com/allaboutjazz. “I'm on a lot of mailing lists, so I receive high volume music and I wanted to highlight some of the quality releases I listen to every day. Some of this music is featured on the AAJ home page under ...

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New Brubeck, Pass, Monk, Pepper and Rollins OJC Remasters at shop.allaboutjazz.com

Source: Michael Ricci
March 23, 2010

Available now at shop.allaboutjazz.com

About the new OJC Remasters

An extension of the popular Original Jazz Classics series, the new OJC Remasters releases reveal the sonic benefits of 24-bit remastering-a technology that didn't exist when these titles were originally issued on compact disc. The addition of newly-written liner notes further enhances the illuminating quality of the OJC Remasters reissues. “Each of the recordings in this series is an all-time jazz classic," says Nick Phillips, Vice President of Jazz and Catalog ...

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Spirit of a True Sculptor: The Emergence of Mastery Sculptor Franco Castelluccio is the Artscene's Next One to Watch

Source: Michael Ricci
March 23, 2010

MIAMI, FL -- It only takes one glance to see in the sculpture of Franco Castelluccio the work of a true master. Mr. Castelluccio was in his twenties before he touched his first piece of clay. His life was never the same; his inspiration seemed to spring from a newly awoken passion within. Herein lies the beauty of true genius.

Currently living with his family outside of Orlando, Florida, Mr. Castelluccio's studio is a veritable treasure trove of pieces that ...

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Gospel, Blues Artist Marva Wright Dies

Source: All About Jazz
March 23, 2010

New Orleans blues and gospel singer Marva Wright died Tuesday at age 62, her former manager said. Adam Shipley confirmed that Wright died of complications from a stroke she suffered last year. She sang traditional jazz and gospel standards but was better known for sultry, sometimes bawdy blues songs. Among her best known songs were Heartbreakin' Woman and Mama, He Treats Your Daughter Mean. She released a series of albums on local and international record labels, and frequently performed in ...

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