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Favored Nations Acoustic Delivers Adrian Legg

Source: All About Jazz
August 24, 2004

New York, NY - Finger-style guitarist Adrian Legg has spent most of the past two years bringing his mesmerizing fretwork to audiences all over the world. Now he has returned and Favored Nations Acoustic is pleased to release Inheritance by Adrian Legg on September 21, 2004.

On Inheritance, his second release for Favored Nations and ninth overall, Legg blends his extraordinary virtuosity with a lush sonic arena of musical textures. A colorful mix of gentle contemplative ballads, percussive jams, rock-edged ...

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Rob Scheps, June Satton, Tommy Thompson Trio in Bend, Oregon

Source: All About Jazz
August 24, 2004

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Mosaic Records: The Complete Columbia Recordings Of Woody Herman

Source: All About Jazz
August 24, 2004

Mosaic Records announces the release of The Complete Columbia Recordings Of Woody Herman And His Orchestra & Woodchoppers (1945-1947)

Woody Herman's career as clarinetist, saxophonist, vocalist, sideman and bandleader was destined for greatness as soon as he hit the road back in 1932 with Tom Gerun's Californians. His magnetic stage presence, ability to sing novelty and ballad numbers as well as his agility on all saxophones was admired by other bandleaders whom he joined like Gus Arnheim and more importantly, ...

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UK Jazz Label Dune Records Enters Us Market With Sept 7th

Source: All About Jazz
August 24, 2004

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J.B.'s bassist Bertand Odom dead at 72

Source: All About Jazz
August 24, 2004

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Film Composer Elmer Bernstein Dies at 82

Source: All About Jazz
August 24, 2004

LOS ANGELES - Film composer Elmer Bernstein, who created a brawny, big-sky theme for “The Magnificent Seven," nerve-jangling jazz for “The Man With The Golden Arm" and heart-rending grace notes for “To Kill a Mockingbird," has died.

Bernstein, whose prolific career spanned seven decades and earned him 14 Academy Award nominations, an Oscar win and an Emmy Award, died in his sleep at his Ojai home Wednesday, August 18, said his publicist, Cathy Mouton. He was 82.

Although he won ...

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Chick Corea Elektric Band Reunites After Decade

Source: All About Jazz
August 24, 2004

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Jon Regen Live in South Orange, NJ Thursday 8/26 @ The Dancing Goat

Source: All About Jazz
August 23, 2004

Singer, Songwriter and Piano Player JON REGEN, currently touring in-support of the critically-acclaimed EP 'ALMOST HOME,' brings his dynamic band and live show to South Orange, NJ's famed DANCING GOAT on Thursday August 26, 2004. Sets for this One-Night Only Performance will be at 8:15 and 9:30 PM. In under a decade, Regen has built a distinguished career, working with celebrated artists such as Jimmy Scott, James Carrington and Kyle Eastwood. In the tradition of songsmiths like Billy ...

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