Jazz News

Acclaimed Musician, Composer and Educator Shelton G. Berg Named Frost School of Music Dean

Source: All About Jazz
June 22, 2007

CORAL GABLES, FL - The University of Miami has announced the appointment of Shelton G. Berg as the new dean of the Phillip and Patricia Frost School of Music. Berg, the McCoy/Sample Endowed Professor of Jazz Studies in the Thornton School of Music at the University of Southern California (USC) will replace William Hipp, who has served as dean since 1983. He is an internationally recognized pianist, composer, arranger, and educator and is widely acclaimed for his energetic and innovative ...

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Steamin' Hot Summer Jazz on Freedom Jazz Dance

Source: All About Jazz
June 22, 2007

Sunday from 5-7 PM on 90.1 FM WDCE and www.wdce.org Tune in to Freedom Jazz Dance this Sunday for modern jazz from bebop to freebop and beyond on 90.1 FM WDCE www.wdce.org, live from the beautiful campus of the University of Richmond. The temperature's rising, so I'll be adding fuel to the fire with selections by Miles Davis, saxophonist Jim Snidero, brilliant fretman Tal Farlow and the always superb Donald Harrison. Now that I think about it, I should play ...

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Summer Jazz Film and Concert Series at Nopl

Source: Jessica Fagan
June 22, 2007

Looking At: Jazz, America's Art Form" video discussion and concert series starts at the Northern Onondaga Public Library at North Syracuse, NY WHAT: The Northern Onondaga Public Library, North Syracuse, NY will host a free six-part film viewing, discussion, and concert series called “Looking At: Jazz, America's Art Form." The series uses documentary films and text to engage the public in a discussion of the cultural and social history of jazz as it developed as an ...

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Jazz My Soul by the Jazz Explorers Receiving International Airrplay and Praise

Source: All About Jazz
June 22, 2007

Press Release: Rhythm Dynamics, June 20, 2007 Subject: The Jazz Explorers, “Jazz My Soul" release by Rhythm Dynamics #2 On WNMC Top 10 Jazz 6/1 - 6/7

“Tim Duffy ...a romantic, especially with Carmen Lundy's interpretation of his song, “Autumn"...a premier appearance... her embellished phrasing reminds me of the great past jazz singers, Sarah Vaughn, Carmen McRea and Dakota Staton...should be played over and over on those fragile late nights..." Dick Crockett, 88.7 fm Sacramento, CA

“This is one of ...

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Live Chat Session with Ingrid Pastorius and Michiel Borstlap

Source: All About Jazz
June 22, 2007

CHAT SESSION WITH INGRID PASTORIUS and MICHIEL BORSTLAP JUNE 30, 2007 3 PM U.S. EASTERN TIME - 8 P.M. GREENWICH MEAN TIME (GMT) INGRID PASTORIUS is the widow of Jaco Pastorius, the mythical bass player who changed the course of modern music history. MICHIEL BORSTLAP Award winner Michiel Borstlap is one of today's most celebrated musicians, regularly performing on renowned stages across the globe. Over the past decade, the pianist and composer has gained international acclaim for his original music ...

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TD Canada Trust Toronto Jazz Festival News and Highlights

Source: All About Jazz
June 21, 2007

Chris Potter Joins Herbie Hancock Line Up

Labeled as one of the finest saxophonists of his generation, Chris Potter replaces guitarist Lionel Loueke in the Herbie Hancock Quartet. The Herbie Hancock Quartet performs on Tuesday, June 26 as part of the GRANDMASTERS Series, presented by Panasonic. The Quartet is rounded out with Vinnie Colaiuta on drums and Nathan East on bass.

Also appearing that night are three gifted students from the Yamaha School of Music. Fourteen-year-old Maria Kundakcioglu, Annette Wong ...

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Greg Adams Interviewed at AAJ

Source: All About Jazz
June 21, 2007

Greg Adams is a pioneer. As one of the founding members of Tower of Power, the trumpeter helped to create its signature sound. He has, since the age of eighteen, been the luminary behind an astonishing number of hits for countless artists, himself included along with the likes of Rod Steward and Elton John. Few horn sections have not played one of his riffs. He is credited on over a thousand recordings which have led to both Grammy and Emmy ...

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Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey with Steve Kimock at the World Cafe Live on June 24, 2007

Source: All About Jazz
June 21, 2007

To say that JFJO's music transcends boundaries and expands minds is an understatement. Since 1994, JFJO has brought their progressive, improvisational vision from the Midwest's Bible-Belt to many of the world's finest music festivals and clubs.

Steve Kimock is one of today's most talented guitarists and composers, a master musician known for his uncanny ability to balance passion and power with soaring grace. Relix magazine recently dubbed him “The Guitar Monk" for his relentless pursuit of 'Zen and the art ...

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