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Festival

David Sanborn And Van Morrison Headline Limerick Jazz Festival September 25-28

Source: All About Jazz
September 19, 2014

The Limerick Jazz Festival returns for another eagerly anticipated edition between September 25th and 28th. For its third edition the LJF has upped the stakes by bringing in some big names, not the least of which are Belfast’s legendary Van Morrison, American saxophonist David Sanborn and English saxophonist Julian Siegel. The festival opens at 8pm on Thursday 25th with the sold out concert of Van the Man at the University College Hall. There’s nothing to say that hasn’t already been ...

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Festival

Kansas City's 18th & Vine Jazz And Blues Festival Talent Line Up Announced

Source: Artists Recording Collective + the ARC Record Label
September 19, 2014

Saturday, October 11 presents the 2014 edition of Kansas City’s 18th & Vine Jazz and Blues Festival. The initial American Jazz Museum Press Conference held on July 23 presented the Official Festival Poster designed by David Terrill; and, announced Headliner Talent featuring Lucky Peterson (Blues), Meshell Ndegeocello (Neo-Soul), Roy Hargrove (Jazz), Midnight Star (R&B Party Band). Announced this week, the festival also features a host of outstanding regional and local talent on a variety of great stages: Main Stage, Gem Theater ...

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Obituary

Kenny Wheeler, contemporary jazz musician, dies aged 84

Source: Michael Ricci
September 19, 2014

Trumpeter and composer became part of the free-improvisation movement after joining the London jazz scene Kenny Wheeler, one of the giants of British jazz, has died aged 84. Born in Canada in 1930, the trumpeter and composer joined the London jazz scene after moving to Britain in 1952. He played in groups alongside the likes of Ronnie Scott, John Dankworth and Tubby Hayes as well becoming part of the free-improvisation movement. He gained critical attention in the 1970s with a ...

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Website

All About Jazz Launches "Big Question" Column

Source: All About Jazz
September 18, 2014

All About Jazz has debuted a provocative new column called “The Big Question," a regular feature that's designed to engage jazz aficionados and encourage discussion on the important issues facing jazz today. We kicked off the column with arguably the most important topic currently facing jazz: “Can jazz become culturally relevant again? If so, how?" Please voice your personal thoughts on the subject by posting your comments on this page. All opinions and prejudices are welcome. Also, please share the ...

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Education

Kirill Gerstein To Teach At Berklee College Of Music And The Boston Conservatory - First Joint Appointment For The Two Institutions

Source: Berklee Media Relations
September 18, 2014

Classical pianist Kirill Gerstein will teach at two of Boston’s prestigious music schools – Berklee College of Music, his alma mater, and The Boston Conservatory. Mr. Gerstein is artist-in-residence in the Piano Department at Berklee and a member of the piano and chamber music faculty at The Boston Conservatory. This is the first joint appointment between both institutions. Mr. Gerstein said, “I’m honored and excited to join Berklee College of Music and The Boston Conservatory. Teaching has long been an ...

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TV / Film

Sony Pictures Classics Acquires Sundance Hit "Whiplash"

Source: Michael Ricci
September 18, 2014

New York, NY - Sony Pictures Classics announced today that they have acquired all North American, Australian, New Zealand and German rights to Damien Chazelle’s feature Whiplash. The film, which played as the 2014 Sundance Film Festival’s opening night film, received rave reviews. Written by Chazelle, Whiplash stars Miles Teller (THE SPECTACULAR NOW) and J.K. Simmons (Sam Raimi’s SPIDER-MAN trilogy). A scene from the original feature script WHIPLASH was shot as a proof of concept for the feature, and screened ...

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Event

DivaNation Showcases "A Sisterhood of Singers"

Source: Michael Ricci
September 18, 2014

By Nathea Lee The Philadelphia Jazz Project set out to see what would happen if they brought together a diverse array of vocalists, created a nurturing environment where seasoned performers could mentor younger singers, and gave them all the opportunity to perform on one of the City's premier stages. The result is DivaNation, “a sisterhood of singers" whose jazz stylings range from feisty blues to neo-soul. The project was inspired by pianist Aaron Graves. Pianist/vocalist Dena Underwood and pianist/violinist Kendrah ...

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Event

William Ellis' One LP Project Exhibited At The Archive Of Contemporary Music, September 19 To October 3

Source: All About Jazz
September 17, 2014

The ARChive of Contemporary Music is pleased to present its first gallery exhibition by British photographer William Ellis. The exhibition offers 50 portraits of musicians holding one of their favorite albums. Friday September 19 to Friday October 3 ARChive of Contemporary Music 54 White St New York, NY 10013 Each portrait is accompanied by a short interview that explores the album’s meaning and value for the subject, often offering a profound insight into influences and deep ...

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