Jazz News

Playboy Jazz Festival Ushers In New Era

Source: All About Jazz
June 23, 2004

Playboy Jazz Festival Ushers In New Era By Ricky Richardson The 26th Annual Playboy Jazz Festival presented in co-operation with the L.A. Philharmonic Association ushered in a new era for the Historic Hollywood Bowl. The newly renovated bandshell at the Hollywood Bowl cost a hefty 24 million dollars. Ask any of the 35,000 jazz fans in attendance, they would say that it was worth every penny. An improved sound system was installed as well as a new giant screens, so ...

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L'Esprit Manouche 2003 CD Due to be Released Shortly

Source: All About Jazz
June 23, 2004

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Jazz Film about The Harlem Blues and Jazz Band "The Last of The First" at 2004 LA Film Festival

Source: All About Jazz
June 23, 2004

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The Frank & Joe Show Make Their Philadelphia Debut July 30 at Zanzibar Blue

Source: All About Jazz
June 22, 2004

Everything old really is new again...

Hyena Recording Artists The Frank & Joe Show reinvent vintage music like few to have come before them. They draw upon elements of Django Reinhardt, Les Paul, Bo Diddley, Mozart, The Doobie Brothers, Cole Porter, Duke Ellington & Spiderman, resulting in music that is so joyously swinging, one can't help but be swept up by its resounding energy.

Guitarist Frank Vignola is one of the greatest guitarists the world over. He has the rare ...

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Jazz Aspen Snowmass Announces First Ever Band Edition

Source: All About Jazz
June 22, 2004

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Melissa Manchester and Dave Brubeck Create Blockbuster

Source: All About Jazz
June 22, 2004

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (June 2004) - The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa is pleased to announce Grammy Award winning singer Melissa Manchester has been added to the resort's 13th annual “All That Jazz" Weekend, January 28 - 30, 2005.

Manchester will sing her timeless classics as well as featuring jazz selections from the “American Popular Songbook" on Friday night, January 28, 2005 in the resort's Grand Ballroom. Then, on Saturday night January 29, incomparable jazz legend Dave Brubeck returns with ...

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The Basie Centennial Ball - The Music, The People, The Dance

Source: All About Jazz
June 22, 2004

October 9, 2004 8pm - 2am Roone Arledge Auditorium Alfred Lerner Hall, Columbia University 2920 Broadway, New York, NY 10027 Featuring Music by:

Frank Foster's 12-piece Swing Plus Band with spotlight tributes by veteran Count Basie Orchestra members and other jazz greats such as Junior Mance, Earl May, Barbara Morrison, Benny Powell, Irene Reid, Dennis Rowland, Clark Terry, Frank Wess & Joe Wilder.

For the past ...

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Bebel Gilberto Performs Songs From Her New Album!

Source: All About Jazz
June 21, 2004

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