Jazz News

Lenny White Interview

Source: All About Jazz
January 21, 2009

Lenny White 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, Billy Bang, Kahil El Zabaar, Michael Ricci - All About Jazz, Val-Inc, Chico Freeman, Esperanza Spalding, Eddie Henderson, Dinosaur Jr, Lydia ...

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David Sanborn Auctioning off a Private Saxophone Lesson!

Source: Universal Music Enterprises
January 21, 2009

SAXOPHONE LEGEND DAVID SANBORN TO PARTICIPATE IN A SPECIAL eBAY AUCTION TO BENEFIT THE VH1 SAVE THE MUSIC FOUNDATION (NEW YORK, NY) – Maverick saxophonist David Sanborn, who has performed alongside such heavyweights as James Brown, Eric Clapton, Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen, David Bowie, and innumerable others is stepping up in support of young musicians across the country and participating in an exclusive auction to benefit the VH1 Save The Music Foundation, which donates instruments for public school music programs. ...

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AAJ Contributor Michael P. Gladstone Passes Away on January 3, 2009

Source: All About Jazz
January 21, 2009

All About Jazz is deeply saddened to report the news that one of its long-time contributors, Michael P. Gladstone, passed away on January 3, 2009 following a long battle with cancer. He was only 66. In the six years that Mike devoted to AAJ, he covered artists ranging from established names including John Abercrombie, Herbie Hancock and Maria Schneider to up-and-comers like David Binney, Edward Simon, Leonia Ardizzone and Nordic Connect.

Mike was as passionate about the music as they ...

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Jeff Beck Joins the 30th Anniversary of the Festival!

Source: Michael Ricci
January 21, 2009

For as long as you’ve dreamed of seeing him, the Festival has been trying to book him! At long last, welcome legendary British guitarist Jeff Beck to the 30th anniversary of the Festival International de Jazz de Montreal, presented by General Motors in collaboration with Rio Tinto Alcan! This exceptional concert will take place next July 6, at 9:30 p.m., in Salle Wilfrid‑Pelletier, Place des Arts. Save a place under the Christmas tree, because tickets for this concert go on ...

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Namaya's God Sex Politics 2009

Source: All About Jazz
January 21, 2009

Cabaret Voltaire presents the jAzz poet Namaya performing GOD SEX POLITICS a high energy fusion of spoken word, music, and stories. On the 2009 GOD SEX POLITICS tours he will be playing in Honolulu, Sydney, and Melbourne. thejazzpoet.com and www.vermontpoet.com. He has performed on tour in Europe, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, throughout the US and in the famed poetry clubs of the Bowery and the Nuyorican Poetry Caf. “Great show!” said the Nuyorican. Namaya is innovative and irreverent performance artist ...

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Dee Dee Bridgewater Performs at Inaugural Ball Honoring President Obama

Source: Muse Media
January 21, 2009

GRAMMY & TONY-WINNING JAZZ VOCALIST AND UN GOODWILL AMBASSADOR DEE DEE BRIDGEWATER PERFORMS AT OFFICIAL OBAMA INAUGURATION BALL Los Angeles, CA - Grammy & Tony-winning Jazz Vocalist and UN Goodwill Ambassador Dee Dee Bridgewater performed last night at the official inaugural “Health for All Blue Diamond Ball” at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. Bridgewater performed before a packed audience honoring Barack Obama and spoke on behalf of the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization, for which she is ...

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Sutton Foster Sets January 23 Press Conference, Solo CD "Wish" out in February

Source: Seth Cohen PR
January 21, 2009

Sutton Foster Confirms 1/23 Call-In Press Conference, in Advance of 2/17 Solo Debut Wish Barnes and Noble In-Store Performance Set for 2/27 Sold-Out Lincoln Center Songbook Concert Set for 2/19 Sutton Foster’s debut CD Wish will be released February 17th on Ghostlight Records. The album features 15 songs culled from the worlds of jazz, pop, Broadway and cabaret, and highlights Foster’s eclectic choices, ranging from Patty Griffin’s ‘Nobody’s Cryin’’ to Duke Ellington’s ‘I Like the Sunrise’…from Frank Loesser’s ‘Warm All ...

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Andre Canniere Group at Highgate on March 12

Source: All About Jazz
January 21, 2009

On March 12th, The Andre Canniere Group will be giving a special performance as part of Highgate's Subscription Concert Series. The program will be celebrating the music of legendary jazz brass players and composers including Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis, Bob Brookmeyer and Dave Douglas. Details: Andre Canniere Group Highgate Subscription Concert Series Highgate School, North Road, Highgate, London, N6 4AY Thursday, 12 March 7.30 PM Personnel: Andre Canniere – trumpet, ...

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