Jazz News

Tony Adamo at Capitol Records

Source: All About Jazz
May 23, 2004

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Bass Hits: Richard Davis, Eddie Gomez, Buster Williams

Source: All About Jazz
May 22, 2004

New York, NY - May 21 - Three elite bassists whose combined credits represent a Who's Who in Jazz will share the stage on Monday, May 24 in New York City in a special “Bass Hits" program at Merkin Concert Hall at the Kaufman Cultural Center Goodman House (129 West 67th Street). Jazz masters Richard Davis, Eddie Gomez and Buster Williams will appear as the featured performers, accompanied by the dynamic drummer Lenny White and renowned pianist James Williams. Tickets ...

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Williamsburg Music Center Debuts WMCJazz.com

Source: All About Jazz
May 22, 2004

Brooklyn, New York, May 22, 2004- The Williamsburg Music Center, a long-standing player on the Brooklyn music scene, has launched its new Web site at www.WMCJazz.com. The site features news and information about the Center, its resident band, the Williamsburg All Stars; its educational programs; and its jazz incubator, the Contemporary Composers Orchestra. The site also airs cuts from the band's latest album, Lovecentric. Located in historic Williamsburg, Brooklyn, the Willamsburg Music Center has been entertaining local audiences with weekly ...

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Virtuoso Bassist Richard Davis in Clinic Crafters Workshop at Birdland Sunday, May 23

Source: All About Jazz
May 22, 2004

From the audience, a great performance comes across like a seamless miracle. If you could get the performer's commentary on what he does, though, you'd learn that each combines theory, technique and tricks of the trade with his talent in a totally individual way - and that's what students and fans have the opportunity to discover in an intimate series of workshops at Birdland, 315 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036 from 1pm - 3 pm.

Richard Davis is ...

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Sue Auclair Promotions Launches Website And New Company Image

Source: All About Jazz
May 21, 2004

Sue Auclair is pleased to announce the launch of her new website at www.sueauclair.com.

Designed by Steve Tetrault of Tetrault Design Associates, the site features subtle flash effects, a new logo, extensive information and many photos, most of which were photographed by Auclair over her years of work in the entertainment industry. Shots of Auclair herself were provided by Boston's well known photographer, Susan Wilson and Auclair's biography was written by noted writer Fred Bouchard.

“It took a long time ...

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This Weekend on SIRIUS: Fats Waller Centennial, Elvin Jones Remembered, Guest DJ Benny Golson

Source: All About Jazz
May 21, 2004

SIRIUS music channels now reach millions of homes on DISH Network!

The Joint is Jumpin': Fats Waller Centennial (May 21) [Swing Street/73] Today on SIRIUS we honor Thomas “Fats" Waller (b. 5/21/04-d. 12/14/43). You'll hear the records that confirmed Waller as one of the great stride pianists of his day-and certainly one of the funniest. His sly humor, expressive voice and musical mastery are all in abundance on favorites like “Ain't Misbehavin'," “Jitterbug Waltz," “Honeysuckle Rose," ...

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Elvin Jones, 76; Coltrane Drummer Helped Propel Jazz

Source: All About Jazz
May 21, 2004

By Matt Schudel Washington Post Staff Writer

Elvin Jones, 76, the drummer who lit the rhythmic fire under the transcendental jazz of saxophonist John Coltrane, died May 18 at a hospital in Englewood Cliffs, N.J. He had a heart ailment.

In his five years with Coltrane's quartet in the 1960s, Mr. Jones set the standard for modern jazz drumming, incorporating the polyrhythmic patterns of African drumming into his incendiary, almost overwhelming technique. McCoy Tyner, the group's pianist, called ...

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Bill King's Jazz Preview @ Jazz.Fm 91.1 - May 23, 2004

Source: All About Jazz
May 21, 2004

Bill King's Jazz Preview May 23, 2004 Jazz.Fm 91.1

Harvey Mason - If I Should Lose You Denny Zeitlan - Put Your Little Foot Right Out Pat Metheny - Bright Size Life Janis Seigal - Showcase Dave Holland - Homecoming Stacey Kent - What The World Needs Is Love Ladysmith Black Mambazo - Homeless Jane Bunnett - Heavens Gate Sierra Maestra - ...

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