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Latinjazz Pianist Hilton Ruiz Passes

Source: All About Jazz
June 6, 2006

Pianist Hilton Ruiz Passes this Morning Latin music and Jazz artists get together for Hilton

New York, NYJune 6, 2006Famed Puerto Rican/New York Composer, Pianist and Jazz musician Hilton Ruiz passed away this morning at 3:51 a.m. at the East Jefferson General Hospital, in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was still on life support when he peacefully expired. His daughter and wife, both named Aida, were by his side.

Hilton Ruiz had been in a coma at the New ...

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Jazzman Hilton Ruiz Dies

Source: All About Jazz
June 6, 2006

JANET McCONNAUGHEY Associated Press

NEW ORLEANS - Jazz pianist and composer Hilton Ruiz, who came to New Orleans to work on a Hurricane Katrina benefit recording, died early Tuesday, his agent and manager said.

Ruiz, who turned 54 on May 29, had been comatose at East Jefferson General Hospital since he fell early May 19 in front of a French Quarter bar.

He died about 3:50 a.m. Tuesday, agent Joel Chriss said in a telephone interview from New ...

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Singer-Songwriter Billy Preston Dead at 59

Source: All About Jazz
June 6, 2006

Billy Preston, the exuberant keyboardist who landed dream gigs with the Beatles and the Rolling Stones and enjoyed his own series of hit singles, including “Outta Space" and “Nothing From Nothing," died Tuesday at 59. Preston's longtime manager, Joyce Moore, said Preston had been in a coma since November in a care facility and was taken to a hospital in Scottsdale Saturday after his condition deteriorated. “He had a very, very beautiful last few hours and a really beautiful passing," ...

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Ravi Coltrane Signs With Ted Kurland Associates

Source: All About Jazz
June 6, 2006

Boston, MA, June 6, 2006-- Saxophonist, bandleader and composer, Ravi Coltrane has signed to the Ted Kurland Associates agency for booking in all territories except Europe. Prior to this exclusive signing, TKA has booked Ravi as a member of the Alice Coltrane Quartet with Jack DeJohnette and Charlie Haden. A true renaissance man, Ravi is at the forefront of the restless few who are carving up new paths within jazz. “This is what jazz sounds like now," exclaimed Ben Ratliff, ...

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ALCAN returns as co-presenter of the Festival International de Jazz de Montral!

Source: All About Jazz
June 6, 2006

Montreal--It's with unreserved delight that president and co-founder of the Festival International de Jazz de Montral Alain Simard this morning announced the signing of an important agreement with one of the most prestigious partners possible, Alcan, which has now become a major sponsor and co-presenter of the event.

Noting the critical role Alcan played in the growth of the Festival between 1987 and 1992, Simard pronounced himself particularly proud at the renewed expression of confidence. “Alcan was instrumental in our ...

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Trumpeter Paul Cacia's Releases "Legacy -- The Last Sessions" on Empressario

Source: All About Jazz
June 6, 2006

Las Vegas, NV June 7, 2006 -- Empressario is proud to announce the new CD release of Trumpet Artist Paul Cacia. Legacy -- The Last Sessions is a monumental achievement for Paul Cacia, 15 years in the making, it features “The Paul Cacia Jazz Orchestra" and 25 legendary jazz guest stars, including Louie Bellson, Tito Puente, Marshal Royal, “Sweets" Edison, “Snooky" Young, Chuck Findley, Don Menza, Pete Christlieb, Jack Sheldon, Pete Candoli, Conte Candoli, Bill Watrous and more. The jewel ...

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Mosaic Records: Father's Day & Last Chance Before "Select" Price Increase

Source: All About Jazz
June 6, 2006

THE GIFT OF JAZZ FOR FATHER'S DAY

Or for any day or for any lover of this rewarding music. We've got our new Mosaic Single series plus our recent Oliver Nelson set. The new Dizzy Gillespie set will probably not be available until after Father's Day although if you wish to order it for Father's Day we can send a card noting that it will be forthcoming.

Also a Mosaic Gift Card makes a great gift for Father's Day, June ...

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The Crates - Weblog About Rare and Obscure Records from Eastern Europe

Source: All About Jazz
June 6, 2006

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