Jazz News

Sampling Barcelonas Jazz Beat

Source: Michael Ricci
May 16, 2009

Almost as a rule, jazz musicians travel more widely than their audiences. Because the jazz economy stretches well across the Atlantic Ocean, most viable careers in the music involve a number of local scenes.

The New York club circuit bears pervasive evidence of this fluidity, especially now. But sometimes its good to get the message in a stronger dose.

Thats one reason the Catalan Jazz Festival, a five-night series at the Jazz Standard, makes sense. As a reflection on the ...

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The Piano's Status in U.S. Living Rooms is Declining

Source: Michael Ricci
May 16, 2009

They were once a symbol of success and a love of music.

Giovanni Lovatelli and his family lucked into a long-term loan of a 1948 baby grand piano when a friend moved to New York years ago. Five-year-old Giacomo began taking lessons, practicing diligently for a year or so.

“We had to keep pushing a little bit," Lovatelli said, adding that he promised a basketball hoop if his son persevered through his teacher's recital. Giacomo got the hoop but soon ...

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Lebowski Fest Hits the East Coast

Source: All About Jazz
May 16, 2009

After a legendary 2-night run in Los Angeles, that included re-enactments by stars from the film, a video greeting from Jeff Bridges, a performance by 9-year-old guitar prodigy Yuto, and roughly 2,500 Los Angeles Achievers, Lebowski Fest is loading up the ‘Speed of Sound' tour bus and hitting the road. In addition to the previously announced West Coast dates, Lebowski Fest will be spreading the gospel of The Dude in Denver, Minneapolis, Chicago, Toronto, Boston, New York, Philadelphia, the DC ...

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Kendrick Scott Oracle Interview

Source: All About Jazz
May 16, 2009

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Wayman Tisdale, NBA Star & Smooth Jazz Artist Dies

Source: All About Jazz
May 15, 2009

Wayman Tisdale, a three-time All-American at Oklahoma, who played 12 seasons in the NBA, died after a two-year battle with cancer. He was 44. Tisdale died Friday morning at St. John Medical Center in Tulsa, hospital spokeswoman Joy McGill said. Tisdale learned of a cancerous cyst below his right knee after breaking his leg in a fall at his home in Los Angeles on Feb. 8, 2007. His leg was amputated last August. He made several public appearances since, including ...

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Industry Professional? Bookmark the AAJ PRO page

Source: All About Jazz
May 15, 2009

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100 New Additions to AAJ Upcoming Jazz CD/DVD Release Center

Source: All About Jazz
May 15, 2009

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Bassist Wayman Tisdale Dies at 44

Source: All About Jazz
May 15, 2009

By Andrew Lienhard Smooth jazz bassist Wayman Tisdale lost his two-year battle to cancer early this morning at a hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was 44. The celebrated musician was also a well-known NBA Power Forward who played for the Phoenix Suns until his retirement in 1997. In his twelve-year NBA career, Tisdale scored more than 12,800 points and 5,000 rebounds. In 1984 Tisdale won a Olympic Gold Medal playing for the United States Basketball Team. But his off-court career ...

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