Jazz News

Public Booted from DVD Copying Trial over Secret CSS Code

Source: All About Jazz
April 28, 2009

Whether the public has a right to make a fair use copy of DVDs is on trial in a San Francisco federal court. Yet the public may never know whether the verdict was reached fairly because the presiding judge removed the press just as the nuts and bolts of the case was to be aired out. U.S. District Judge Marilyn Hall Patels contempt for the media is widely known by the San Francisco tech press. Patel, a Carter appointee, presided ...

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Guitarist/Composer Joel Harrison Releases "Urban Myths" on Highnote Records

Source: Two for the Show Media
April 28, 2009

Joel Harrison, guitar David Binney - alto saxophone Christian Howes - violin Daniel Kelly - keyboards Stephan Crump - acoustic bass Jordan Perlson – drums With Fima Ephron - electric bass Ambrose Akinmusire - trumpet Corey King - trombone Jerome Sabbagh - tenor saxophone “One of the finer composer/guitarists in modern jazz” --Minneapolis Star Tribune “A master composer/guitarist” --San Francisco ...

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Film Director Slams Microsoft as Non-Talent Friendly

Source: All About Jazz
April 28, 2009

Microsoft/XBox was by far the most dreadful, non-talent friendly company Ive ever worked for, claims director James Gunn following his experiences with the companys Horror Gone Comedy video series.

Gunn, who is most notable for writing the two live-action Scooby Doo films, signed on to create a video for Microsoft, for, essentially, no money, based on the idea that he would have complete creative freedom. According to a post on Gunns blog, it didnt quite work out like that.

Shortly ...

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Enter the Blue Note Records "Cassandra Wilson - Closer to You: The Pop Side" 8-CD Giveaway Contest

Source: All About Jazz
April 27, 2009

All About Jazz members are invited to enter the Blue Note Records “Cassandra Wilson - Closer to You: The Pop Side“ giveaway contest starting today. We'll select one grand prize winner and two other winners at the conclusion of the contest on May 24th. Click here to enter the contest

(Following Cassandra Wilson at AAJ automatically enters you in the contest.) The grand prize winner will receive Cassandra Wilson's entire Blue Note catalog, including:

Closer to You: The ...

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Guitarist/Composer Will Sellenraad Live at the 55 Bar on April 29 in Celebration of "Balance"

Source: Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
April 27, 2009

Guitarist/Composer Will Sellenraad Live at The 55 Bar - Monday, March 23 + Wednesday, April 29 In Celebration of Balance CD Available Now at Beezwaxrecords.com and to be officially released on March 31, 2009 Sellenraad will be appearing with Abraham Burton (saxophones), Kiyoshi Kitagawa (bass) + Eric McPherson (drums) The 55 Bar 55 Christopher St. 212-929-9883 55bar.com “...you will definitely be hearing more from Will Sellenraad" - Kenny Barron “sleek original themes..." - The ...

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Brooklyn Jazz Underground Records to Release New Recordings from Arthur Kell, Daniel Kelly + Guilherme Monteiro

Source: Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
April 27, 2009

BROOKLYN JAZZ UNDERGROUND RECORDS To Release New Recordings From Arthur Kell, Daniel Kelly + Guilherme Monteiro - Digital Release Date – May 12, In Stores – June 9 BJURecords Festival at The Jazz Gallery Thurs June 18: Bernard, Emer, Beckham, Ferber, Will Bernard (gtr), Andrew Emer (b), Tom Beckham (v), Mark Ferber (d) Fri June 19: Alexis Cuadrado Cuarteto Ibrico, Alexis Cuadrado (b), Vctor Prieto (acc), Brad Shepik (gtr), Jordan Perlson (d, perc) Sat June 20: Guilherme Monteiro, Jorge Continentino ...

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Krystian Zimerman's Shocking Disney Hall Debut

Source: Michael Ricci
April 27, 2009

Poland's Krystian Zimerman, widely regarded as one of the finest pianists in the world, created a furor Sunday night in his debut at Walt Disney Concert Hall when he announced this would be his last performance in America because of the nation's military policies overseas.

Before playing the final work on his recital, Karol Szymanowskis “Variations on a Polish Folk Theme," Zimerman sat silently at the piano for a moment, almost began to play, but then turned to the audience. ...

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Rick Stone Trio at the Garage

Source: All About Jazz
April 27, 2009

Acclaimed guitarist Rick Stone leads his trio with bassist Corin Stiggall and drummer Tom Pollard for an evening of jazz originals and standards.

From fresh interpretations of jazz standards, to lyrically evocative originals, New York City based guitarist Rick Stone is an artist with a clear musical vision. His fluid, full-bodied sound pays homage to the great jazz guitar masters of the past while maintaining a personal style with a contemporary edge. Rick's latest release “Samba de Novembro" showcases his ...

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