Jazz News

Thomas Dolby: The Silence is Over, the Science is Back

Source: conqueroo
October 23, 2006

Fall U.S. Tour with Electronic Music Pioneer BT Sets Stage for Live Indie CD & DVD The Sole Inhabitant

If you're wondering what Thomas Dolby has done in the two decades since he cunningly fused pop and electronic music, the answer is in the palm of your hand. Twelve years ago Dolby left music and proceeded to develop the Beatnik software technology used in two-thirds of the world's cell phones. Unlike many performers who return to the stage, he doesn't ...

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New Eleni Mandell CD Out February 6

Source: conqueroo
October 23, 2006

ELENI MANDELL READIES NEW CD 'MIRACLE OF FIVE' FOR FEBRUARY 6 RELEASE

Musicians include Nels Cline (Wilco), DJ Bonebrake (X), and longtime players Kevin Fitzgerald, Ryan Feves and Jeff Turmes; Andy Kaulkin produced; Rob Schnapf (Beck, Elliot Smith) mixed

LOS ANGELES, CA - From her first album, 1999's Jon Brion-produced Wishbone, to her fifth, 2004's Afternoon (upon which Los Angeles magazine named her “best local singer"), LA-based singer / songwriter Eleni Mandell has been feeling the love from critics and ...

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Michel Gentile & Denominators at Brooklyn Conservatory of Music November 4

Source: All About Jazz
October 23, 2006

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Trombonist Chris Washburne Interviewed at AAJ

Source: All About Jazz
October 23, 2006

Trombonist, composer and educator Chris Washburne has added another title--activist. Washburne and his longtime partners, The SYOTOS Band, are making a bold political statement on their new album, Land of Nod (Jazzheads, 2006). Like all bold political statements, this one is ... danceable? You read that right. Washburne manages to pack the same punch on the dance floor as always, but he's coupling it with an ideological message intended to give listeners a meaning behind the music.

AAJ Contributor Jason ...

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First Annual Slought Jazz Fest October 26- in Philadelphia

Source: All About Jazz
October 22, 2006

Philadelphia's Slought Foundation presents their first annual Jazz Fest. The festival inaugurates a new series of concerts at Slought and this year the Fest will highlight local jazz musicians. Tickets are available on an indivual show basis, as well as a four-day all event pass.

2006 FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

Thursday, October 26th: 7:30 - Steve Beskrone Group / 9:00 - The Cliftones

Friday, October 27th: 7:30 - The Chance Trio / 9:00 - Bobby Zankel

Saturday, October ...

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Joe Piscopo at Chris's Jazz Cafe in Philadelphia

Source: All About Jazz
October 22, 2006

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My Favorite Things with Russ Neff for The Week of October 22, 2006

Source: All About Jazz
October 22, 2006

This week's music on My Favorite Things: Life's A One-Way Ticket - Bluesiana Triangle - Bluesiana Triangle Too Close For Comfort - Dianne Reeves - Good Night & Good Luck Secret Love - Christian Tamburr - Arrivals Peacocks - Jay Lawrence Trio - Thermal Strut Dancing On The Ceiling - Royce Campbell - Six By Six Don't Be That Way - Tony Monaco - East To West What'll I Do - Taylor/Fidyk Big Band - Live At Blues Alley The ...

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Iridium Jazz Club Presents Historic Jazz Concert Thursday & Friday October 26 & 27 The Cecil Taylor Trio Featuring Henry Grimes And Phreeroan akLaff

Source: All About Jazz
October 22, 2006

IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB 1650 BROADWAY (Corner of 51st) NEW YORK, NY 10023 RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121 http://www.iridiumjazzclub.com/ 8:30 & 10:30PM, Fri. & Sat. 3rd Sets AT MIDNIGHT

IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB PRESENTS HISTORIC JAZZ CONCERT THURSDAY & FRIDAY OCTOBER 26 & 27 THE CECIL TAYLOR TRIO FEATURING HENRY GRIMES AND PHREEROAN akLAFF

The Iridium Jazz Club is pleased to present The Cecil Taylor Trio in an historic ...

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