Jazz News

Babatunde Olatunji, Nigerian Drummer, Dies at 76

Source: All About Jazz

Babatunde Olatunji, the Nigerian drummer, bandleader and teacher who was a tireless ambassador for African music and culture in the United States, died on Sunday in Salinas, Calif. He was 76 and lived at the Esalen Institute in Big Sur, Calif.

The cause was complications of advanced diabetes, said his daughter Modupe Olantunji Anuku.

Mr. Olatunji's 1959 album, Drums of Passion, was the first album of African drumming recorded in stereo in an American studio, and it introduced a generation ...

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Pianist George Colligan Premiers New Work "Post 9/11" At the Jazz Gallery May 8, 2003

Source: All About Jazz

New York based Pianist George Colligan is pleased to announce the world premier of his new multi-movement suite “Post 9/11". The performance of “Post 9/11" will take place Thursday, May 8, 2003 at The Jazz Gallery 290 Hudson Street at 9:00 PM 212-242-1063.

George Colligan was one of eleven winners of the prestigious Chamber Music America New Works Grant for Jazz Composition selected from 150 entrants.

The new work was inspired by the tragic events of September 11th and how ...

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Brubeck Festival 2003 To Bridge Borders Of Contemporary Music, April 10-14

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Buster Williams Quartet at the The Village Vanguard

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Late Night Jam At The Iridium Every Thursday Beginning April 24th Hosted by Aaron Scott

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Sheer Group Dominates South African Music Awards

Source: All About Jazz

SHEER GROUP DOMINATES SOUTH AFRICAN MUSIC AWARDS

The Sheer Group once again dominated the 2003 South African Music Awards ceremony, winning 10 Awards!

Awards were received in the following categories:

McCoy Mrubata: Face The Music Best South African Traditional Jazz Album

Sheer All Stars: Dance With Me Best Contemporary Jazz Album

Shaluza Max: Impilo Best Zulu Album

Peter Pearlson, for The Sheer All Stars: Dance with Me Best Engineer

Tony ...

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New Jazz Diva Night proves to be BIG success

Source: All About Jazz

An interesting experience last evening (Tuesday):

The Concorde Club at Eastleigh, (perhaps the best U.K. provincial jazz club in terms of facilities and ambience) had the first of a new series of “Jazz Diva" evenings.The Club, which promotes various types of jazz on different evenings each week decided that 'the jazz diva genre' is becoming so popular that a dedicated night could be tried.

The opening event,last evening, had Clare Teal, with her usual accompanying quintet. It attracted a full ...

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Third Annual Verizon Music Festival Opens in New York on May 16

Source: All About Jazz

NEW YORK...The Third Annual Verizon Music Festival opens in New York on May 16, featuring three consecutive days of dynamic R&B, Latin, soul and jazz performances. Concerts are scheduled at Alice Tully Hall and Josie Robertson Plaza at Lincoln Center, The Apollo Theater, and The Copacabana.

“Because of its diversity and talent level, New York has historically been the kick-off point for the Verizon Music Festival," said Bruce Gordon, president of Verizon Retail Markets group. “As in past years, the ...

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