Jazz News

Nick D'Virgilio Releases Genesis "Lamb" Tribute on Progrock Records

Source: Glass Onyon PR - Keith James
October 14, 2008

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 14 September 2008 Nashville-based recording engineer/producer and a Los Angeles-based performer have teamed up to create a unique twist on a classic Genesis album. This fall, Nick D'Virgilio of Spock's Beard fame and engineer/producer Mark Hornsby are re-recording the Genesis classic: “The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway," in it's entirety. Produced at Java Jive Studio in Nashville, the album features some of Music Citys best musicians, taking the songs in a whole new direction. “We wanted ...

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Kenn Cox Named King, Chavez, Parks Visiting Scholar at University of Michigan - Dearborn

Source: JazzStage Productions
October 14, 2008

Kenn Cox, internationally acclaimed jazz musician, composer and educator, has been awarded the King, Chavez, Parks (KCP) Visiting Professorship for 2008-2009 at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. Mr. Cox has been named to this post in recognition of his extraordinary brilliant and productive career as a jazz leader, pianist and composer of music in widely diverse genres. His fame began with the highly-esteemed Contemporary Jazz Quintet (CJQ), which he founded and developed during the 60's and 70's. Jazz historian and critic ...

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Kevin Frenette Quartet at Third Life Studios on October 18th

Source: All About Jazz
October 14, 2008

Saturday, October 18, 2008 The Kevin Frenette Quartet Third Life Studios (Open Sound Music Series) 33 Union Square (Somerville Avenue) Somerville, MA Doors open at 7:30. / music at 8:00 p.m. $7 donation Kevin Frenette (guitar) James Rohr (fender rhodes) Curt Newton (drums) Ryan McGuire (bass) Boston area guitarist Kevin Frenette has performed throughout the Northeast USA making music that is inspired by both avant-garde jazz and contemporary ...

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Jazz is in the Air at Rehoboth Festival

Source: All About Jazz
October 14, 2008

REHOBOTH BEACH -- When you consider taking in performances from Joe Piscopo, Charlie Thomas' Drifters and The Neville Brothers, you may anticipate quite a drive. But that's not the case. Every year, the Rehoboth Beach Autumn Jazz Festival, to be held through Sunday, brings some of the biggest names and all-time favorites to the Delaware coast. In the past, performers including Queen Latifa, James Ingram and Al Green have taken the stage. “And we haven't even gotten to our 25th ...

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Music Hits Streets in Marsden Jazz Festival

Source: All About Jazz
October 14, 2008

Marsden was in full swing at the weekend as it hosted its annual Jazz Festival. Thousands of music lovers descended on the village as many of its venues played host to some of the best jazz and blues artists in the business. Over 60 events, featuring both big names and up-and-coming artists, were staged over the weekend, most of which were free. The music extravaganza, now in its 17th year, kicked off in style on the Friday night with a ...

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Gray Skies Did Not Put a Damper on Seafood, Blues and Jazz Festival

Source: All About Jazz
October 14, 2008

Die hard jazz fans ignored gray skies on Saturday to hear the blues. The 15th annual Pleasure Island Seafood, Blues and Jazz Festival kicked off this weekend. Gray skies and light rain didn't keep Micki Jay from the festival. “The music for me is very spiritual. I love it,” said Jay. “For true blues and jazz lovers we're coming despite rain. There's no frost in the air. it's not cold, it's really quite nice.” Fourteen year olds Stephanie Beckett and ...

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Liveblog: Apple Macbook Event 2008

Source: All About Jazz
October 14, 2008

Steve Jobs Unveils MacBook Pro

10:14am: We had a really significant breakthrough that culminated in the Macbook Air.You couldn't build a product as thin, light and strong as the Air with the old way. Rather than start with a thin piece of aluminum, and then add material, we started with thick piece of aluminum and then remove material.

That's how they do the Air's palmrest. (Showing the milling of the Air's top plate.) Constantly recycling the ...

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For the Love of Jazz Marks 34th Year with Reno Concert

Source: All About Jazz
October 14, 2008

Pat Glancy attended the first For the Love of Jazz concert in 1974. Thirty-four years later, the Carson City resident still makes the trip to Reno for the concerts. “This is one of the best investments I've ever made in my life," said Glancy, 77. Glancy was among dozens at the local organization's annual meeting and concert Sunday at the Sands Regency Casino & Hotel. The concert featured renowned musicians from Reno and California and the winner of the first ...

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