Jazz News

Spider Saloff Appears at South Bend Museum of Art in Speakeasy

Source: Lampkin Publicity Service
September 27, 2008

Spider Saloff’s Speakeasy: Songs of the 1920’s. November, 19th at 6:30 p.m. South Bend, Indiana. Tickets are $28.00 available @ 1-574-235-9102.

Nationally acclaimed vocalist Spider Saloff will make a rare appearance in South Bend for this lively evening of 1920’s jazz. Saloff will also interject her own special brand of humor into the performance with antidotes about the songs and the prohibition era.

Since the great success of her nationally syndicated radio series “Word & Music”, Spider is ...

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Moutin Reunion Quartet Ends Tour in NY at Dizzy's at Lincoln Center

Source: Lampkin Publicity Service
September 27, 2008

Critically acclaimed France based jazz group and Blujazz/Nocturne recording artists “Moutin Reunion Quartet” return to NY for their final USA appearance. Featuring gifted twins, Louis and Francois, with Rick Margitza on saxophone and Pierre de Bathmann on piano.October 6th - Dizzy's Coca Cola Club – Jazz @ Lincoln Center – NY, NY.- 1-212-258-9877

2008 brought the highly energetic critically acclaimed group to the states, with appearances in Ann Arbor and Detroit, Michigan; Syracuse, NY; Chicago, Ill and a ...

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Google Patent Could Kill off Cellphone Contracts

Source: All About Jazz
September 27, 2008

Google's keyword auctions redefined web advertising. Now, a patent filing reveals, the search company wants to do the same thing for wireless services.

Google's patent filing describes “devices, systems and methods" that would automatically poll nearby wireless services to find the best price for a voice or a data connection for a “portable communications device." That connection might come via a cellphone carrier, a WiMax provider, or even a Wi-Fi hotspot. According to the patent, users can either manually select ...

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Dan Tepfer Tours in Support of Latest CD "Oxygen"

Source: Lampkin Publicity Service
September 27, 2008

OXYGEN Midwest CD release tour!

Chicago Andy's Jazz Club 11 East Hubbard Street 312-642-6805 Thursday, October 2nd, 9:00 p.m. Cover Charge - $10.00 -------------------------- Trio's Restaurant and Jazz Club Tuesday, September 30th at 8:00 p.m. 129 N. Michigan Street 574-288-8746 Cover Charge - $10.00

Indianapolis Jazz Kitchen 5377 North College Ave.

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Legendary Film Star Paul Newman Dies at 83

Source: Michael Ricci
September 27, 2008

Paul Newman, the legendary movie star and irreverent cultural icon who created a model philanthropy fueled by profits from a salad dressing that became nearly as famous as he was, has died.

Newman died Friday at his home near Westport, Conn., after a long battle with cancer, publicist Jeff Sanderson said. He was 83.

Stunningly handsome, Newman maintained his superstar status while protecting himself from its corrupting influences through nearly 100 Broadway, television and movie roles. As an actor and ...

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James Emery Trio Performs at Erie Art Museum

Source: All About Jazz
September 27, 2008

The Erie Art Museum's Contemporary Music Series presents the String Trio of New York on October 4. The performance will be held in the Erie Art Museum Annex, 423 State Street. This tour is made possible by a grant from the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts Regional Touring Program and is sponsored locally by Connoisseur Media. The String Trio of New York will present a workshop for parents and their preschoolers as ...

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Announcing the Winner of the Mosaic Records "Oscar Peterson Trio" Giveaway!

Source: All About Jazz
September 27, 2008

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Vicki Burns Interview on KCSM Jazz 91 with Chris Cortez

Source: All About Jazz
September 27, 2008

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