Jazz News

A Master Improviser is Remembered with Masterly Improvisation

Source: Michael Ricci
February 11, 2010

Joe Maneri, who died last August, was the sort of musician who leaves a deep and tangled impression.

During his 37-year teaching career at the New England Conservatory in Boston and a longer but more intermittent run as a multireedist and composer he put his stamp on generations of improvisers, along with some perplexedly enchanted audiences.

Thats probably a reason for the sting of his absence, still, among those who knew him well. It was surely a reason for the ...

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Should the Web Abandon Flash?

Source: All About Jazz
February 11, 2010

The public battle between Adobe and Apple over bringing Flash to the iPhone, and now iPad, platforms has heated up the debate over the life expectancy of Flash as newer technologies, specifically the emerging HTML5 standard, enter the scene. Adobe Flash helped to fill a void for a cross-platform multimedia experience on the Web. With the glaring exception of the iPhone and upcoming iPad, Flash can be found on virtually every other operating system desktop and mobile, and for every ...

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Using Google Buzz? Here's a Privacy Checklist

Source: All About Jazz
February 11, 2010

If you've heard of Google Buzz, chances are you've also heard about some of the privacy concerns that surround it. The social media service offers some cool ways to share photos, links, status messages, and more with fellow Google Buzz users. But if you're not careful, you may end up sharing more than you expect.

Silicon Alley Insider raised some very real privacy concerns about Google Buzz this week, noting that the service ends up exposing many of your e-mail ...

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Highlights in Jazz 37th Anniversary Gala w/ Special Guest George Wein

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
February 11, 2010

Jack Kleinsinger Presents Highlights in Jazz 37th Anniversary Gala w/ Special Guest George Wein Thurs., Feb. 11th 8PM Tribeca Performing Arts Center

JACK KLEINSINGER Presents Highlights In JAZZ New York's Longest Running Jazz Concert Series 37th Season The Final Year!

UPCOMING HIGHLIGHTS IN JAZZ SHOWS

Thurs., Feb. 11, 2010 37th Anniversary Gala Jay Leonhart, Wycliffe Gordon, Houston Person, Danny Gottlieb, Ted Rosenthal, Howard Alden with special guest George Wein.

Thurs., ...

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Lillias White One Night Only Special Midnight Valentine's Day Show at Iridium

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
February 11, 2010

We are pleased to announce Tony Award Winner Lillias White for one night only on Sunday evening February 14th for a special midnight Valentine's Day show at Iridium on 51st & Broadway.

Lillias White One Night Only! Sunday, February 14th for a special Midnight Valentine's Day show

Iridium 1650 Broadway New York Corner of 51st St. 212-582-2121

Ms. White will perform an evening that's all about love - the good, ...

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Andre Canniere Group @ Con Cellar Bar

Source: All About Jazz
February 11, 2010

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Jazz Night with the Jesse Elder Trio at Barge Music

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
February 11, 2010

Imagine a truly unique New York City location with charm, history and spectacular water views. A location that will delight even the most sophisticated socialite or businessperson. And envision this against the magnificent backdrop of the New York City skyline. The venue is Bargemusic, a floating concert hall that The New York Times calls “inviting... ideally intimate... with grand views." The 102-foot long covered barge, which was once used to transport coffee, is beloved by discriminating concertgoers around the world ...

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NEA Jazz Master Chico Hamilton Returns to Bohemian Caverns

Source: AMT Public Relations
February 11, 2010

NEA Jazz Master Chico Hamilton Returns to Washington, DC, February 20th @ Bohemian Caverns

88-year old jazz legend/band leader/percussionist Foreststorn Chico Hamilton celebrates his latest album Twelve Tones of Love. Described as being more creative and artistic than ever (Hot House Jazz), Chico is considered one of the most important living jazz artists and composers. Despite being an octogenarian, he continues to compose music, release albums, tour regionally, and work with artists more than half his age. To view video ...

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