Jazz News

Bird Architects Launch New Website

Source: All About Jazz
February 23, 2007

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Jazzman Speaks out for Arts

Source: All About Jazz
February 23, 2007

Young people need to learn sensitivity, says Ramsey Lewis, who'll play Cleveland benefit Despite being known primarily for his laid-back, easy-on-the-ears approach to jazz, pianist/composer Ramsey Lewis isn't coasting on the half-century's worth of recordings, awards and accolades he has accumulated. Instead, the living legend, who released his 76th album, With One Voice, in 2005, is as busy as ever. He is the host of two radio shows -- the recently syndicated Chicago-based Ramsey Lewis Morning Show and the two-hour ...

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Wilson's Jazz Grooves as It Challenges

Source: All About Jazz
February 23, 2007

Drummer Matt Wilson promises a jazz concert by his Arts & Crafts Band that every guest will be able to understand as well as enjoy. His most recent CD, The Scenic Route (Palmetto Records), released in January, is much like that, not easy listening but jazz music that grooves even as it challenges one's perception of a groove. Songs are penned by such well-known artists as Thelonious Monk, Pat Metheny, John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Wilson, who for the past ...

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Bad Plus Brings Its Own Style to Jazz and Rock

Source: All About Jazz
February 23, 2007

The Bad Plus plays rock and jazz too, but its overall sensibility is squarely rooted in jazz improvisation and open-minded creativity. With its primary focus on writing original music, the trio gives equal attention to interpreting rock songs. An early album included a re-read of ABBA's “Knowing Me Knowing You." Four years ago, the trio reinterpreted non-jazz tunes such as Nirvana's “Smells Like Teen Spirit," Blondie's “Heart of Glass" and Aphex Twin's “Film" on its CD, “These Are the Vistas." ...

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Bringing All That Jazz to Montclair Students: Award-Winning Pianist, Composer Gerri Allen to Perform at Hillside

Source: All About Jazz
February 23, 2007

Probably the biggest gift one could give to another is exposure to something new. For award-winning jazz pianist and composer Gerri Allen, sharing her gift of music with students is something that can enlighten their young minds by exposing them to a broader sense of cultural understanding. “My idea is that every time we do a major performance, we do a public outreach," said Allen, a Montclair resident with three children attending Montclair schools. The beginning of Allen's reaching out ...

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"Visions of Miles" - Yves Budin's Book

Source: All About Jazz
February 23, 2007

"Visions of Miles" - Yves Budin's book

Belgian jazz illustrator Yves Budin's book, “Visions of Miles," will be released on the occasion of the coming book fair in Brussels, Belgium. There will also be an exhibition with a selection of originals featured in the book. On March 9, 18h30, a reception will be held in Lige for an exhibition of “Visions of Miles" with projections of rare films about Miles by Jean-Pol Schroeder.

For a glimpse of the book visit ...

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Dom Minasi/ Mike's Master Classes

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
February 23, 2007

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Pete Zimmer Band @ Blues Alley Monday, February 26, 2007, 8PM and 10PM

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
February 23, 2007

Pete Zimmer Band Featuring: Joel Frahm - Tenor Saxophone Toru Dodo - Piano David Wong - Bass Pete Zimmer - Drums

at BLUES ALLEY 1073 Wisconsin Ave., N.W. Washington D.C. Monday, February 26, 2007 8pm and 10pm $18 Cover

Latest CD ? Pete Zimmer Quintet, Judgment George Garzone: tenor saxophone; Michael Rodriguez: trumpet; Joel Frahm: tenor saxophone; Toru ...

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