Jazz News

SXSW: Twitter Ceo Launches @anywhere to Tepid Audience Reaction

Source: Michael Ricci
March 16, 2010

Twitter CEO Evan Williams announced a new app platform Monday that will integrate the service into the rest of the web. Dubbed @anywhere, the simple script empowers sites to link web content to Twitter accounts that users can follow without leaving the site. Williams told a massive crowd at South by Southwest that participating sites can now use a hover card a little window that pops up on third-party websites when they mouse over an authors byline, for instance not ...

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Mose Allison to Release Anti Debut "The Way of the World" March 23

Source: Michael Ricci
March 15, 2010

Mose Allison's new album and ANTI- debut The Way of the World arrives March 23rd, 2010, marking his return to the recording studio after a 12 year absence. Working with maverick producer Joe Henry, Allison has found his most sympathetic setting in years, surrounded by young, vibrant players, who add surprising slide guitar and some sinewy saxophone to the classic Mose sound; The Way of the World also features Mose' first-ever duet with his daughter, singer Amy Allison. Yet this ...

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Stanford Jazz Workshop's 2010 Workshop Program Registration Now Open!

Source: Michael Ricci
March 15, 2010

Study & Play with the Best in Jazz Each summer, Stanford Jazz Workshop's education programs create a lively and supportive community of jazz artists, educators, students and enthusiasts on the beautiful campus of Stanford University. A unique learning opportunity for adults and youth ages 12 and up, SJW offers the chance to work alongside faculty including Joshua Redman, Larry Grenadier, Dave Douglas, and other jazz artists. Program Dates

Jazz Camp Week 1: July 18-23 Jazz Camp Week 2: ...

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Gilberto Gil Makes Chicago Symphony Center Debut Friday April 2

Source: Michael Ricci
March 15, 2010

The Chicago Symphony Center Presents series of outstanding world music concerts brings legendary Brazilian singer-guitarist Gilberto Gil to Chicago for his Symphony Center debut on Friday, April 2, at 8 p.m. In this special program, entitled “The String Concert," he is joined by his son Bem Gil (guitars) and cellist Jaques Morelenbaum, and together the trio re-imagines acoustic interpretations of his enormous catalog.

Gilberto Gil has had led an acclaimed, four-decade career as a singer, composer and guitar player of ...

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Chamber Music Society of New York Presents Chopin, Schumann, and Beyond by Kenny Drew, Jr. on March 24th

Source: Michael Ricci
March 15, 2010

Ever thought you would hear Chopin, Schumann, and Jazz all in the same sentence? Come celebrate Chopin and Schumann's 200th anniversaries with jazz pianist Kenny Drew, Jr. in a rare New York City appearance at the Lyric Chamber Music Society of New York. Drew Jr. will perform pieces by Chopin, Schumann, as well as his own Variations on a Theme of Schumann. Playing a mix of jazz and classical styles, Drew is sure to impress all who attend. Meet the ...

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PurrrrrLe Kat seducing music & video fans

Source: Great Scott P.R.oductions
March 15, 2010

Boudoir Rouge garnering favorable album reviews, steamy Wikked Lil Grrrls video debuts on YouTube Hollywood, CA - A glamour girl enchanted by Paris and the Golden Age of Hollywood, chanteuse Le Kat has pounced on the music and video scene with a theatrical debut album and a devilishly delicious music video. Brimful of elegantly diverse jazz vocals and moody pop songs that ooze sensuality, Boudoir Rouge was released last month (February 16th) and is earning the praise of reviewers. Answering ...

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Benefit Performance by Barry Harris Trio

Source: Michael Ricci
March 15, 2010

UNIVERSITY OF THE STREETS PRESERVATION CAMPAIGN Join us for an evening of exciting musical performances, delicious food, drink and fun with friends. University of the Streets celebrates its 41st year as a thriving institution of the New York arts community. Thanks For The Memories: A Musical Tribute to Muhammad Salahuddeen To benefit the University of the Streets Preservation Campaign Saturday, March 27th, 2010 7:00p.m. (followed by Open Mic & JAM) Muhammad Salahuddeen Memorial Jazz Theatre, 2nd Floor 130 ...

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Dolphin Hunt Town Shrugs off Cove Oscar

Source: All About Jazz
March 15, 2010

TAIJI, Japan - The gala crowd in Los Angeles cheered as “The Cove" won the best documentary Oscar with its grisly portrayal of dolphin hunting. Half a world away, residents of the small Japanese village shown in the film abhorred the attention and said it won't end their centuries-old tradition. In Taiji on the rocky coast of southwest Japan, residents gathered in whale eateries with names like “Tail" and rolled their eyes Monday when told of Oscar laurels for the ...

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