Jazz News

Michael Jackson Transformed Neverland Ranch Much as He Did Music

Source: Michael Ricci
July 3, 2009

The architecture on his Santa Barbara County property reflects his androgynous, perpetually childlike model of superstardom -- and his unique if disjointed take on the celebrity compound.

It was while I was bumpily making my way across a rope bridge in a quiet corner of Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch on Thursday morning -- next to an elaborate treehouse crowned with a ship's wheel, and overlooking a bronze sculpture of smiling children -- that I finally figured out what the late ...

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Bill Bruford Yes/King Crimson/ Earthworks Drummer Interview Part Deux

Source: All About Jazz
July 3, 2009

Part Two of my in-depth interview with former Yes/King Crimson/Earthworks drummer Bill Bruford is now playing at We Will Rock You

In this segment we discuss the mythos of sex, drugs and rock and roll vs. the working musician's view of the business; back room deal making and influence trading and how that helped launch the career of Yes; payola and how it has evolved into €œindependent record promotion€; personality clashes in bands and whether that conflict is healthy or ...

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In a World of Female Bassists Mimi Jones Sets the Bar with Her Debut CD “A New Day”

Source: Sound Visions Media
July 3, 2009

With the musical world buzzing about Esperanza Spalding it’s no wonder that the timing is perfect for the release of yet another extraordinary female bassist, composer and vocalist.

Introducing Mimi Jones and her debut CD “A New Day” (Hot Tone Music) set for release on September 15th, 2009. Mimi Jones recently gave a sneak preview of her debut CD during the Mary Lou Williams Jazz Festival at the prestigious Kennedy Center along with performances featuring the world's top female ...

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Reminder: The Michele Richardson Band July 4, 2009

Source: All About Jazz
July 3, 2009

...is doing a fundraiser SATURDAY, JULY 4, 2009, 5:00 - 8:00pm .. entitled “The All American Music Show".

The Michele Richardson Band will be doing jazz & blues .. following us is the River Lights Barbershop Group from our area who have won international acclaim! About 30 women with killer harmonies .. come on out and enjoy the show in the very clean and very cool (in many ways) brand new world-class auditorium!!

We're gonna have fun! See ...

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Sten Hostfalt Quartet at Spike Hill NYC July 6

Source: All About Jazz
July 3, 2009

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Celebrating the Sounds of Appalachian Strings

Source: Michael Ricci
July 3, 2009

At the Ole Time Fiddler’s and Bluegrass Festival in Union Grove, N.C., jam sessions seem to be natural phenomena.

“First contest, first first-place,” said Brennen Ernst, a 15-year-old banjo player from Leesburg, Va., minutes after picking up a blue ribbon at the 85th annual Ole Time Fiddler’s and Bluegrass Festival in Union Grove, N.C. It was afternoon on the festival’s second day, and Brennen, wearing a black derby and a pink T-shirt, had been playing all but nonstop since before ...

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Explosions in the Sky: Take Better Fireworks Photos

Source: All About Jazz
July 3, 2009

Is your city puting on a massive pyrotechnics display this weekend? Or maybe just your neighbor Carl? Either way, you can learn how to capture the moment in all its noisy, exploding glory with a digital camera.

Ideally, it pays to use a camera that offers some level of manual control over the settings. That way, you can dial in the best exposure, aperture and focus settings to achieve the best results.

But you can still take good photos of ...

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"Birdland, the Jazz Corner of the World" - - Charlie Parker

Source: All About Jazz
July 2, 2009

BIRDLAND JULY SCHEDULE

LEW TABACKIN & TOSHIKO AKIYOSHI QUARTET Wednesday-Saturday, July 1-4 @ 8:30 & 11pm Music Charges: $30, general seating; $40, premium seating

Lew Tabackin is one of the few jazz musicians who maintains a dual musical personality. As a tenor saxophonist, he is a hard-driving, tough-toned player reminiscent of Sonny Rollins or Don Byas. But as a flutist, he can also sound like a highly expressive master of Asian classical music. Lew moved to ...

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