Jazz News

Jazzed Media to Produce Stan Kenton Documentary

Source: All About Jazz
October 1, 2007

Jazzed Media, a jazz record label and film production company, has started production of a documentary on jazz legend Stan Kenton entitled “Artisty in Rhythm".

Stan Kenton is acknowledged as one of the pioneers in developing contemporary big band jazz, with a career as bandleader starting in the 1940's and lasting through the late 1970's. Kenton was also responsibile for helping bring to fame many jazz stars including June Christy, Maynard Ferguson, and Lee Konitz. Many great arrangers wrote for ...

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Les Paul (Mon) Mingus Legacy (Tues) Jonathan Kreisberg Mel Bay CD Release (Wed) Mark Murphy (Thu-Sun) at the Iridium Jazz Club

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
October 1, 2007

IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB 1650 BROADWAY (Corner of 51st) NEW YORK, NY 10023 RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121 Sets At 8:00 & 10:00PM This Week At Iridium Wed., Oct. 3 JONATHAN KREISBERG QUINTET Mel Bay CD release party for “THE SOUTH OF EVERYWHERE" Jonathan Kreisberg-Guitar, Gary Versace-Piano, Loren Stillman-Alto, Matt Penman-Bass, Mark Ferber-Drums Oct. 4-7 MARK MURPHY with the Misha Piatigorsky Quartet Misha Piatigorsky - piano, Edward Perez ...

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The New School Presents "Monk at 90"

Source: All About Jazz
October 1, 2007

Monday Nights At Sweet Rhythm Features Student Ensembles led by Reggie Workman, Vic Juris, Joe Chambers, Others NEW YORK, NY -- The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music celebrates the 90th birthday of Thelonius Monk with two concerts featuring top artists including Slide Hampton, Junior Mance, Jimmy Owens, Ben Allison, and Matt Wilson as part of its October programs. The legendary pianist and composer will be honored with two different takes on his work: an October 10th concert, The ...

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AllAboutJazz-New York October 2007 Issue Now Available

Source: All About Jazz
October 1, 2007

Jazz, a music of deep history, loves anniversaries. This month is a particularly important one: the 90th birthday of one Thelonious Sphere Monk. There are few musicians in jazz history as significant both as a player and composer as Monk and his influence is still being absorbed, some 25 years after his death. There are a gaggle of events marking this important occasion throughout the city. Browse our Event Calendar for more details. And also check out our Special Feature ...

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AAJ Sets Single Day Visitor Mark With 52,200

Source: All About Jazz
October 1, 2007

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Saxophonist Wayne Escoffery Interviewed at AAJ

Source: All About Jazz
October 1, 2007

Saxophonist Wayne Escoffery has plotted a smart course to success in jazz, one based on strong educational foundations and constant exposure to the best musicians in the business. From his early days with the Jazzmobile and Artists Collective to his time at The Hartt School and the Thelonious Monk Institute, Escoffery used every opportunity to grow as an improviser, composer and bandleader.

His new album is Veneration (Savant, 2007). All About Jazz contributor Jason Crane talked with Escoffery about Jackie ...

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Bucks County Community College Presents Jazz Guitar Master Class with Tom Giacabetti

Source: All About Jazz
October 1, 2007

Thursday November 8th at 6:00 pm Bucks County Community College Music and Multimedia Center, Room 001 275 Swamp Road, Newtown Pennsylvania 18940 About Tom Giacabetti Tom Giacabetti is a well-known guitarist/educator in the Philadelphia and Atlantic City area. Much sought after for his versatility, Tom has performed in every major theater and showroom in Philadelphia and Atlantic City. He has appeared in concert with Peter Nero and the Philly Pops, the Philadelphia Orchestra, the ...

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Raggy's off Limits Radio Show (#42) - Sack Full of Dreams!

Source: All About Jazz
October 1, 2007

Click on the link below for info on how to listen to the Off Limits Shows ON-DEMAND. If you want a download of the show, you have to add your email address here offlimitsradio.com - spread the word, and tell your friends to add their email on the site too! STRICTLY b-a-a-a-d original vinyl music on this show, watch out for the HEAVYWEIGHT deep-pocketed Bobby Hamilton Quintet, we give you even more from my main man Phil Ranelin, soul, soul, ...

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