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Education

Matt Warnock Launches Jazz Guitar Teaching App For iPhone and iPad

Source: Matthew Warnock
October 10, 2012

Jazz guitarist and educator Matt Warnock has recently launched a new jazz guitar learning tool for the iPad and iPhone, the “251 Chord App and Chord Dictionary.“ The App has two main features, the first being a 251 chord generator that teaches you how to play countless variations of 251 chords in all inversions and string sets, all with proper voice leading. From the Website: “The Matt Warnock Guitar 251 Chord App lets you build custom 251 chord progressions in ...

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Recording

Airborne - Christmas: Holiday Music - 2012 Release

Source: Airborne Jazz Blog
October 10, 2012

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Tilt Records In this 2012 season of joy and love we have released a very cheerful and motivating project entitled Airborne - Christmas: Holiday Music Listen to this and all Airborne Compositions - Airborne Airplay Direct Airborne - Christmas: Holiday Music takes you onboard a magical and musical journey through this wonderful season. An enchanted collection of seasonal favorites and original compositions that are powerful and intensely creative yet inspires a peaceful serenity and ...

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Book / Magazine

Drum! Throws Percussive Party For Professor Peart

Source: JCM Media
October 10, 2012

Enter Music Publishing Celebrates Rush In October Issue; Featuring Peart’s Perspective on Clockwork Angels San Jose, Calif., — Neil Peart, the professor, just turned 60. Yet, like his drumming, his age defies time as he continually evolves and is recognized by drummers from all walks of life as an inspiration to drumming. And to recognize his ongoing achievements, Enter Music Publishing features Peart in a compelling, cover story in DRUM!'s October 2012 issue. This masterclass with the Rush stickman runs ...

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TV / Film

Led Zeppelin Celebration Day On October 17 With Global Theatrical Release Of Band's 2007 Concert At London's O2 Arena

Source: 1888 Media
October 10, 2012

Celebration Day Premieres In Four Countries Announced Film To Debut At Ziegfeld Theater In New York On October 9; Press Conference With John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, And Jason Bonham To Precede New York Premiere Hammersmith Apollo To Host London Premiere On October 12 Premieres In Berlin And Tokyo Also Scheduled In Advance Of Global Theatrical Release On October 17 Los Angeles, CA – Led Zeppelin have announced upcoming premieres in four countries for Celebration Day, which documents ...

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Radio

South Florida Jazz Orchestra Performs On WLRN's South Florida Arts Beat, October 12, 2012

Source: Ed Bell
October 10, 2012

Please join our audience for another great musical performance on WLRN's South Florida Arts Beat Friday, October 12th, 2012 Featuring the SOUTH FLORIDA JAZZ ORCHESTRA Under The Direction Of CHUCK BERGERON Founded in 2005, the SFJO quickly became the premier big band in the area. Under the direction of former Woody Herman and Buddy Rich Big Band bassist and composer, Chuck Bergeron, the SFJO released their ...

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Radio

International Jazz Broadcast Series "The Checkout" Returns to Berklee

Source: Allen Bush
October 10, 2012

Berklee, NPR Music and WBGO to Broadcast and Webcast Worldwide The Checkout - Live at Berklee from the Red Room @ Cafe 939 October 18 begins year two of the popular concert series featuring prominent New York- based Berklee alumni Boston, MA: Famed New York area radio station WBGO Jazz 88.3 FM/wbgo.org, NPR Music, and Berklee College of Music are teaming up to present a second year of The Checkout – Live at Berklee. The series brings critically acclaimed, New ...

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Performance / Tour

Andy Lalasis Trio @ Collingswood New Jersey, Thursday Nov. 1st!

Source: Jim Miller
October 9, 2012

Appearing at Jazz Bridge in Collingswood! at the Collingswood Community Center (30 Collings Avenue in Collingswood, New Jersey) on November 1st is jazz bassist Andy Lalasis and his trio. One show at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10, $5 for students, and are only available at the door. For info: 610-745-3011. Jazz Bridge, a 501C public charity that assists area jazz and blues musicians in crisis, is sponsoring this event and others in the Jazz Bridge in Collingswood! series. For nearly ...

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Performance / Tour

Anders Osborne Co-Headlines Headcount Participation Tour

Source: Chris M. Slawecki
October 9, 2012

Award-winning New Orleans guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Anders Osborne, touring in support of his powerful new Alligator Records CD, Black Eye Galaxy, will co-headline the HeadCount Participation Tour, along with Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk. The tour will stop in Baltimore, Philadelphia, Washington, DC, and New York City on November 2, 3, 4 and 5 respectively. The HeadCount Participation Tour is part of a year-long celebration of the collaboration between Magic Hat Brewing Company and national voter registration organization, HeadCount. The main mission is to ...

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