Jazz News

Billboard Don't Talk No Jazz

Source: All About Jazz
June 19, 2008

On the Eve of Live Nation's President Announcing they were Making Every Effort to Eliminate Jazz from the American Culture, Blogs are Blogging.

Maybe I am crazy or have been lobotimized but I am 26 years old and really cannot recall the last time I saw a jazz album break the top 10 on the Billboard charts. The jazz medium is not a single-heavy medium. It seems that music sales of late are very dependent on a radio smash. Just ...

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How to Enjoy the Bowl

Source: Michael Ricci
June 19, 2008

The Bowl's a hassle, yes. But there are ways to do it.

CARVED into the side of a canyon, the Hollywood Bowl has the majestic permanence of a geological formation. Yet as the Bowl officially starts its 87th season Friday, musical change is afoot. The opening night gala features a new principal guest conductor of the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, Thomas Wilkins, leading a lineup that includes flutist Sir James Galway, singer Liza Minnelli and bluesman B.B. King. In July, Bramwell ...

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Live Nation Plans to Eliminate Jazz from American Culture

Source: All About Jazz
June 19, 2008

Fort Lauderdale tells music fest promoter: Streisand, not Metallica NO JAZZ!

Don't count on watching Ozzy Osbourne bite the head off a bat at the proposed Live Nation music festival on Fort Lauderdale beach next year. City commissioners made clear Tuesday that they would only agree to allow the massive event next spring if the bands are palatable, and family friendly. That means probably no Metallica, no Incubus. Live Nation is the largest global producer of live concerts ...

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Solange Knowles New Music Video for "I Decided"

Source: Special Ops Media
June 19, 2008

Check out the terrific new video for “I Decided" from Solange Knowles. Geffen Records presents the sophomore release from Solange Knowles, SoL-AngeL and The Hadley Street Dreams due for release on August 26th. “I Decided" Video on Yahoo! Music Audio Stream Talented singer, songwriter, artist, and entrepreneur, Solange Knowles AKA SoL-AngeL, is ready to set the world on fire with a sound that is sure to breathe life into a sometimes stagnant music scene. With her ...

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Theo Croker to Perform at Rubin Museum of Art

Source: Mosnar Communications, Inc
June 19, 2008

Jazz sensation 20ish, Theo Croker is making a global name for himself within the jazz community. Croker the grandson of legendary jazz great Doc Cheatham is leading the family legacy in the jazz world. On June 20, 2008 Theo Croker will perform at the Rubin Museum of Art New York City. The show starts at 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Theo Croker Upcoming Appearances: June 20 - The Billy Hart Academy Featuring Theo Croker July 11 - The Theo Croker ...

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Jazz in July Festival at the 92nd Street Y

Source: All About Jazz
June 19, 2008

July 22-31, 2008 BILL CHARLAP, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR DR. BILLY TAYLOR, KURT ELLING, CEDAR WALTON, FREDDY COLE, FRANK WESS, CAROL SLOANE, MULGREW MILLER, FRED HERSCH, THE VANGUARD JAZZ ORCHESTRA All Concerts at 8:00 p.m. 92nd Street Y / Lexington Avenue & 92nd Street Information: www.92Y.org/jazz or 212-415-5500 Tickets: $55 / $50 All 6 Concerts: $256 / $234 Any 4 Concerts: $184 / $168 New York, NY: April 4, 2008 - Jazz in July ...

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Riffs Jazz Notes International Jazz Fest Has a Star-Studded Lineup

Source: All About Jazz
June 19, 2008

Hartford's bustling summer jazz scene will make a smooth transition into the fall, thanks to the classy Hartford International Jazz Festival, which has just announced its exciting Main Stage lineup for its annual Columbus Day weekend bash. Inspired by popular European cultural fests and aimed at pumping up the city's nightlife and stimulating its downtown economy, HIJF's bumper crop of top talent opens in high style Oct. 10 with the Danilo Perez Trio and closes with a flourish Oct. 12 ...

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Philharmonic Jazz Spins Timeless Improvisations

Source: All About Jazz
June 19, 2008

The Rochester International Jazz Festival last night gave local jazz fans a delightful taste of a long-standing jazz tradition -- Jazz at the Philharmonic. Conceived originally in New York City and on the road in the capitals of Europe, the JATP was basically an all-star show, with a wide range of jazz stars, playing great jazz standards in various configurations. Last night's version at the Eastman Theatre featured an all-star team of saxes Eric Alexander, Houston Person and Vincent Herring; ...

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