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Recording

Restored Versions Of Miles Davis

Source: All About Jazz
August 21, 2002

Music Industry

Palmetto Records Scores on Down Beat Critic's Poll

Source: All About Jazz
August 21, 2002

According to the 2002 Down Beat Critics' Poll, Palmetto Records follows only Blue Note, ECM and Verve as the best label recording jazz period.

And now - as of the end of last week's Yellow Dog radio report - Palmetto has the: #1 record in Bobby Watson's “Live & Learn" a #3 chart-topper in Larry Goldings' “Sweet Science" (out on the road this fall with James Taylor); and over on CMJ's charts, the #1 record on jazz radio ...

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Recording

Zappa Anthologized by Phish, Primus Members on Rykodisc

Source: All About Jazz
August 20, 2002

Zappa Picks By Jon Fishman Of Phish And Zappa Picks By Larry Lalonde Of Primus: Rykodisc Readies First Two Albums In Series Of Zappa Compilations By Famous Fans

October 15 Street Date Set

GLOUCESTER, Mass. -- Rykodisc has announced an October 15 street date for the first two releases in its Zappa Picks series: Zappa Picks -- By Jon Fishman of Phish (Rykodisc RCD 10584) and Zappa Picks -- By Larry LaLonde of Primus (Rykodisc RCD 10585). These compilations, comprised ...

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Performance / Tour

The Old Town School Of Folk Music Is Proud To Be A Participant In Jazz Club Tour 2002

Source: All About Jazz
August 20, 2002

WHAT: The Jazz Club Tour and The Old Town School of Folk Music WHERE: At The Old Town School of Folk Music (4544 N. Lincoln Ave) and thirteen other locations throughout the city of Chicago WHEN: Wednesday, August 28 * 6pm-11:30pm TICKETS: $17 in advance, $20 day of tour * on sale now at the Old Town School of Folk Music

The Jazz Club Tour, sponsored by the Jazz Institute of Chicago, is an ...

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Performance / Tour