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Sidsel Endresen Interview

Source: All About Jazz
February 4, 2009

Sidsel Endresen Interview

This interview is part of the book project “under your skin" which will include Interviews with: Anthony Braxton, Ornette Coleman, Cindy Blackman, Taj Mahal, Yusef Lateef, Matt Waugh, Bob James, Skip Mcdonald, Erika Stucky, Living Colour, Dj Rob Swift, Marilyn Crispell, Dick Griffin, Bill frisell, KutMasta Kurt, Billy Bang, Kahil El'Zabar, Michael Ricci / Allaboutjazz.com, Val-Inc, Chico Freeman, Lonnie Liston Smith, Bobby Watson, Eddie Henderson, Dinosaur Jr, Lydia ...

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Wayne Shorter Live at Montreux 1996 - Available on DVD February 17

Source: All About Jazz
February 4, 2009

On February 17, 2009, Eagle Rock Entertainment, through its Eagle Eye subsidiary, will release Wayne Shorter Live at Montreux 1996 on DVD. This fascinating night captures an American treasure on one of his many stops at the acclaimed jazz festival. Coming up in Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers in the 1950s, Shorter became an important component of the second Miles Davis Quintet of the 1960s, and later played in jazz-fusion super group Weather Report in the 1970s. Not only did he ...

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David Sanborn Live at Montreux 1984 - On DVD February 17

Source: All About Jazz
February 4, 2009

A frequent visitor to the prestigious Montreux Jazz Festival, master-of-the-sax David Sanborn has wooed crowds with his smooth cool jazz, swinging bebop, wild rock fusion, and mesmerizing solos. Whether a sideman or solo artist, he knows how to keep that Swiss crowd salivating for more. On a very special night in 1984, he headlined the festival, which is now captured on DVD for the masses, with a run time of 117 minutes of pure jazz satisfaction. Eagle Rock Entertainment is ...

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Yes to Get Double-Disc Treatment - Eagle Rock Releases "Symphonic Live" 2-CD on February 24

Source: All About Jazz
February 4, 2009

For five decades, Yes has been a reigning pinnacle of rock music, bringing a level of craftwork, creativity, and innovation that most bands can only wish to achieve. Going far beyond the parameters of traditional Rock 'N' Roll, they have created symphonic masterpieces. Eagle Rock Entertainment, through their Eagle Records subsidiary, is proud to present Symphonic Live, an epic 2CD set which captures these progressive rock titans live. Previously released as a 2DVD set (that is now certified platinum in ...

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Chocolate Tango - The Event - February 14th, 2009

Source: Two for the Show Media
February 4, 2009

Chocolate Tango -“The Event” is coming to Montclair State University Memorial Auditorium this Valentine’s Day, February 14th, 2009. Chocolate Tango “The Event” is coming to Montclair State University this Valentines Day 2009. The event will take place at the Montclair State University Memorial Auditorium on Saturday February 14th, 2009 from 3pm-6 pm. Chocolate Tango is a variety show that brings together under one roof, the best chocolate makers in America, tango artists from Argentina, and today’s top stand-up comedians. The ...

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3-Day Charles Mingus Tribute at Manhattan School of Music, February 20-22

Source: All About Jazz
February 4, 2009

A 3-day tribute to Charles Mingus will take place at Manhattan School of Music, Feb. 20 - 22. It begins on Friday, Feb. 20, with a keynote address to be given by Gunther Schuller, followed by a panel discussion on Mingus and his music--panelists moderated by Justin DiCioccio, will include musicians who performed with Mingus, as well as Gunther Schuller and Sue Mingus; and on Saturday and Sunday performances by Manhattan School jazz ensembles as well as the Mingus Dynasty ...

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Lynne Arriale Forms New Alliances to Release "Nuance - The Bennett Studio Sessions"

Source: All About Jazz
February 4, 2009

Motema Music proudly announces the release of Lynne Arriale's Nuance - The Bennett Studio Sessions - featuring Randy Brecker, George Mraz and Anthony Pinciotti, on-sale May 12, 2009. In a departure from her ten previous trio recordings, leader / composer / arranger Arriale is collaborating with an extraordinary new lineup of iconic musicians: Grammy winning Randy Brecker on trumpet/flugelhorn; jazz legend George Mraz on bass; and critically acclaimed Anthony Pinciotti on drums.

The project was recorded at the multi-Grammy and ...

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"Soul Men" Comes to DVD and Blu-Ray February 10th

Source: Special Ops Media
February 4, 2009

Soul isn’t the only thing in The Weinstein Company and Genius Products’ newest comedy release, Soul Men, singing its way to shelves February 10th. This hilarious DVD is filled with numerous featurettes including tributes to both its star Bernie Mac and Isaac Hayes. Twenty years after an argument that destroyed their friendship and soul band, lead singers Loius and Floyd must re-connect in order to honor their late bandleader at his funeral. In a trip that takes them on a ...

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