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Antone's Label Ressurected Under Texas Music Group Umbrella; Ryko to Distribute

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Sun Ra's Career Documented On Five CDs

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Chick Corea Set To Make Only U.S. Solo Piano Appearance Trio Recording At The New Blue Note Las Vegas Club Also Planned

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Pianist/Composer Chick Corea will make his only scheduled U.S. solo performance on a double bill with the legendary John Lewis of the Modern Jazz Quartet at the Blue Note in New York from Tuesday, August 29 through Sunday, September 3. These U.S. only dates immediately follow solo performances in Norway, Japan and Korea.

The mercurial pianist will work the first half of September in California and Oregon with his Origin group rhythm mates, bassist Avishai Cohen and drummer Jeff Ballard ...

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Michael Wolff Launches His New Project Impure Thoughts Amidst A Treasure Trove Of Exciting Endeavors

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Many know pianist/composer Michael Wolff from his long, respected tenure as pianist for jazz legends such as Cannonball Adderley, Sonny Rollins, Cal Tjader and the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra. Then again there are others who first caught wind of this versatile performer in his five years as band leader on late night television with Arsenio Hall. Here he collaborated with the likes of Herbie Hancock, B.B. King, Al Green, Wayne Shorter, Bobby McFerrin and countless others. As a solo performers ...

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Seawing Jazz Master Guitar Technique

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THEODOSII SPASSOV THE FISH ARE PRAYING FOR RAIN

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32 Records Is Poised For The 21st Century With A New Crew And A Host Of Hot New Releases

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32 Records Announces Hiring of Todd Barkan, Noted Jazz Producer

NEW YORK, N.Y., July 5, 2000. 32 Records, an independent record company and wholly-owned subsidiary of CDbeat.com, Inc. (OTCBB: CDBT), announced today Todd Barkan, noted jazz producer, has been hired as Creative Director of the label.

Longtime jazz promoter and record producer Todd Barkan was the owner and manager of the internationally renowned San Francisco jazz club Keystone Korner from 1972-1983. From 1985-1990, he was the manager of the world ...

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MUSIC LEGEND GEORGE BENSON HOME SAFE AFTER EMERGENCY LANDING ON BRITISH AIRWAYS CONCORDE

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New York, July 31st, 2000-Guitar/vocal great George Benson, one of the passengers on the British Airways Concorde that was forced to make an emergency stop early this morning, is back at home resting comfortably, although a bit shaken by the experience.

The music legend was returning home after a just-completed, five-week tour of Europe in support of his latest release, Absolute Benson (GRP Records). The British Airways Concorde flight on which he was traveling was forced to make an emergency ...

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