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Kieran Hebden Of Four Tet Tours With Legendary Jazz Drummer Steve Reid In Support Of Two-Part Series On Domino

Source: All About Jazz
March 26, 2006

"My life changed the day we recorded the Exchange sessions. I couldn't believe I was involved in making this music. It was such a revelation to be able to create improvised music with this epitome of African-American rhythmic drum tradition"--Kieran Hebden

Kieran Hebden is a name you most likely already recognize via his groundbreaking work as Four Tet, and as a member of post-rock collective Fridge. From his debut album Dialogue to his most recent full-length Everything Ecstatic, Kieran's sound ...

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AAJ Visual Arts Center Update: March 2006

Source: All About Jazz
March 25, 2006

David “Fathead" Newman by Ben Johnson

The All About Jazz Visual Arts Center now showcases 156 exhibits and 10,226 jazz photos, paintings, and illustrations. Updated daily, look for new contributions from Aigars Lapsa, Anna Armellino, Dimitar Traychev, Jose Manuel Horna, Juan-Carlos Hernandez, Phocus Agency, Tom Kiebzak and Tony Rodgers.

We're currently featuring the work of noted photographers Ben Johnson, Guy Fonck, Ron Hudson, Sue Storey and painter Thomas Anderson on the AAJ home page.

February's featured artists included ...

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AAJ Design Upgrade

Source: All About Jazz
March 25, 2006

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Big Tall Wish Releases New Album Leverage

Source: All About Jazz
March 25, 2006

Big Tall Wish is proud to announce the release of their new album Leverage. The band combines tight grooves, a jazz sensibility and inspired soloing for a new and unique sound, all delivered with a sense of fun and a small dose of irreverent humor. The CD contains stellar guest star performances by Texan sax player Rex Gregory (Irvin Mayfield, Jason Marsalis), tenor saxophonist Ed Petersen (Kurt Elling, Fareed Haque, vibraphone players James Westfall (The Thelonious Monk Institute, Terri Lyne ...

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AAJ Seattle March-April 2006 Issue Now Available

Source: All About Jazz
March 25, 2006

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Bosendorfer New York -- Series of Jazz Piano Duos, Trios, Quartets Next Event The Jazz Expressions Wednesday, March 29th; 7:30-9PM

Source: All About Jazz
March 25, 2006

Bosendorfer New York -- Series of Jazz Piano Duos, Trios, Quartets, curated by Dr. Roberta Zlokower Publisher of “All that Jazz" - Bosendorfers do dream of this... For further information and to RSVP: All-that- [email protected] You can also call 212.684.1956 for further information. Tickets for all concerts & performances are required, RSVP is mandatory and advanced ticket purchases are highly recommended to save your seat: Adults $35, Seniors $25, Students $15 - inquire about our season pass. All events are ...

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Mon David Wins First LIJC Award

Source: All About Jazz
March 25, 2006

The final of the first London International Jazz Competition was held at the Cadogan Hall, Sloane Terrace, London SW1, on Wednesday 23rd March, 2006.

Being the first, it was restricted to vocalists only, to facilitate a slightly easier learning curve for the organisers and sponsors (as if any project of this nature can be termed 'easy'). It is hoped to expand on this in future years. Over one hundred applications were received from around the world. The quality of entrant ...

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Dom Minasi 'Live' Interview

Source: All About Jazz
March 25, 2006

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