Jazz News

5 Ways the Cellphone Will Change How You Listen to Music

Source: All About Jazz
January 17, 2009

The portable music revolution has only been with us for a few years, but we may already be on the cusp of the another paradigm shift: With smartphones becoming commoditized -- and with so many excellent music apps being designed for them -- it's becoming viable to leave your MP3 player at home and tune into the cloud.

This change will not be driven by cellphones that act like MP3 players, dishing out music that must be organized by the ...

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The Dream of the Ants Perform in Brooklyn

Source: All About Jazz
January 17, 2009

On February 5 the chamber ensemble, The Dream of the Ants, will make its first performance of the new year.

The performance will take place at the Brooklyn based art space, Issue Project Room. The ensemble, led by guitarist Terrence McManus, will perform the new work, The Machine, which is inspired by the music of Morton Feldman, Gyorgy Ligeti, and Bela Bartok.

The Can Factory 232 3rd Street 3rd Floor Brooklyn, NY Terrence McManus-electric classical guitar, ...

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Giorgio Dini New Ruby Flower Records Artist Director

Source: All About Jazz
January 17, 2009

Ruby Flower Records is pleased to welcome Giorgio Dini as its new Consultant and Artistic Director. Dini brings to Ruby Flower Records a broad range of experience in the independent music industry as well as a history of successful partnerships with some of the world's leading jazz musicians. Dini's widely considered a talented and respected bass instrumentalist in contemporary music today, varied career in jazz music has included performances with internationally known artists in the likes of Percy Heath, Charlie ...

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Traditional Dixieland Jazz New Jersy

Source: All About Jazz
January 17, 2009

Cape May Traditional Jazz Society Presents Atlantic City Jazz Band Herb Roselle trombone, Franny Smith banjo, Bob Rawlins clarinet, and their Red Garter friends on trumpet, tuba and drums playing great Traditional Dixieland Jazz.

Sunday January 25, 2009 from 2 to 4 pm VFW Post 386 419 Congress St. Cape May, NJ 609-884-7961

Ticket charge - $10 advance purchase $15 at door everyone is welcome $10 CMTJS member ...

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"Jazz Devine" Features Shigeki Kawhara

Source: All About Jazz
January 17, 2009

Jazz music program “Jazz Devine" (every Sunday 8PM-10PM USA/EST) plans to feature music of Shigeki Kawhara.

The date and time of the 1 hour program fully featuring Shigeki Kawahara with interview will be anounced later.

Airing four songs this week: The Streamliner; Snap Out of It; Night Flight; and Jam of Q. Want to give listeners a preview. DJ Zse Zse

On air schedule is as the followings. January 18th, Sunday 08PM-10PM USA/EST January ...

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Jeremy Manasia After Dark CD Release Party

Source: All About Jazz
January 17, 2009

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The Obama Inauguration Music Guide

Source: All About Jazz
January 16, 2009

President-elect Barack Obama The official Presidential Inauguration kick-off event featuring Bono and Bruce Springsteen on Jan. 18 is one of dozens of Washington D.C. bashes celebrating President-elect Barack Obama's Jan. 20 swearing-in.

Aretha Franklin, the Grateful Dead, Beyonce, Death Cab For Cute and the Beastie Boys are among the diverse lineup of artists performing at the 10 official inaugural balls and a slew of other unofficial galas and concerts.

Below is an extensive schedule of inaugural events featuring ...

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Quincy Jones Lobbies Obama for Secretary of Culture Post

Source: All About Jazz
January 16, 2009

Quincy Jones decade-long effort to establish a Secretary of Culture post representing arts and the humanities in the Cabinet might be one step closer to reality next week when President-elect Barack Obama is sworn into office.

According to reports, 76,000 people have signed an online petition started by two musicians who were inspired by the legendary producer. In a recent radio interview, Jones said that he would implore Obama to create the post: The next conversation I have with President ...

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