Jazz News

SublimeVideo Hopes to Simplify HTML5 Web Video

Source: All About Jazz
February 2, 2010

Flash might not be disappearing overnight, but theres no denying that HTML5 is gaining momentum every day, particularly when it comes to web video.

YouTube and Vimeo both recently announced support for browser-native video through HTML5, joining other, smaller web video sites that already supported HTML5. But while HTML5 video is here, it isnt quite ready for prime time. There are the codec issues, but even without considering those, the unfortunate fact is that even just watching HTML5 video isnt ...

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Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts, April 7 - May 1, 2011

Source: Michael Ricci
February 2, 2010

Philadelphia, PA - Lights on, curtains up. It's Philadelphia's moment, as the Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts (PIFA) turns a bright spotlight on the city's arts and cultural scene. For three weeks, from April 7 through May 1, 2011, audiences will revel in an array of one-time, only-in-Philadelphia productions by some of the region's top talents--many of whom will partner with or present international performers. PIFA will feature music, dance, fashion, fine arts, poetry, cuisine and more--all generously flavored ...

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Paris, 1910-1920 Inspires the Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts

Source: Michael Ricci
February 2, 2010

Philadelphia, PA -- The time was 1910 through 1920, the waning days of the “Belle Epoque" (or the “Beautiful Era"). The place was Paris, where a previous generation of artists had already changed the rules with their groundbreaking leap into Impressionism. The City of Lights was a magnet for artistic rebels who reshaped and redefined art, and the atmosphere was one of unprecedented imagination and creativity that would dictate how the world defined and interpreted art for the rest of ...

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Tony Bennett Paints the 2010 New Orleans Jazz Festival Poster

Source: Michael Ricci
February 2, 2010

Legendary performer and 15-time Grammy Winner Tony Bennett graced the stage at the New Orleans Jazz Festival in 2009 to the delight of fans that attended that exhilarating performance. This year, the singer who paints under his family name Benedetto, will participate as the official visual artist of the Festival by painting the image to be displayed on the Festival's annual poster. Bennett's portrait of his friend and colleague, the late Louis Prima will be reproduced as the 2010 New ...

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Jazz Icon Sheila Jordan Singing "Bird" in California

Source: Sound Visions Media
February 2, 2010

Ventura, CA -- One of the few remaining legends of jazz vocals and called “one of the most distinctive voices in jazz" according to National Public Radio (NPR), Sheila Jordan, brings her extraordinary bebop style and knowledge to Ventura and Los Angeles, California. Sheila has performed and recorded with some of the worlds greatest musicians spreading her message of love for the music of jazz wherever she travels. Jordan's singing began in Detroit during the 1940's where she was inspired ...

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Free Movie Night! "The Art of the Jazz Soloist" at Tribeca PAC

Source: Michael Ricci
February 2, 2010

Scenes Through the Cinema Lens is an original retrospective focusing on the performing arts in film. Each screening examines a different theme and allows audiences to enjoy selections from well-to lesser-known films. With its strong focus on jazz orchestras and vocalists, this years series will highlight several of the great performers who appeared at the Lost Jazz Shrines and rarely seen footage of luminaries such as Count Basie, Nina Simone, Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong. Make Tuesday the New Friday ...

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

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
February 2, 2010

JACK KLEINSINGER Presents Highlights In JAZZ New York's Longest Running Jazz Concert Series 37th Season The Final Year! According to Jack this is the final year not the final season.... UPCOMING HIGHLIGHTS IN JAZZ SHOWS Thursday, February 11, 2010 37th Anniversary Gala Jay Leonhart, Wycliffe Gordon, Houston Person, Danny Gottlieb, Ted Rosenthal, Howard Alden with special guest George Wein. Upcoming Highlight's Shows Thurs., Mar. 11, 2010 ...

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Frank Vignola's Hot Club Celebrating 100 Years of Django Reinhardt Saturday February 20th 7:30PM at the Union Coffee House

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
February 2, 2010

Frank Vignola's Hot Club with Gary Mazzaroppi (bass) and Vinny Raniolo (guitar). Celebrating 100 Years of Django Reinhardt Saturday February 20, 2010 7:30pm One Night Only! At The Union Coffee House 27 School St Carlisle, MA 01741 978-287-5745 “Guitar virtuosity at its highest level." --DjangoBlog Long Island-born Frank Vignola breaks down the barriers between popular music and traditional jazz to create a unique acoustic string music experience. His ...

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