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Education

PlayJazzNow.com Releases Innovative Backing Track App

Source: PlayJazzNow PR
June 14, 2012

The jazz education website PlayJazzNow.com has just released JazzPlayer, a desktop application that revolutionizes play-along track technology. JazzPlayer is a 4-track music player designed to give jazz musicians of all levels complete control of the “mix” of their backing tracks. Each instrument – keyboard, bass, guitar and drums – is on a separate track. Users dial in whatever instruments they want to hear, at whatever ever volume levels they prefer. The app looks like a simple recording studio console, and ...

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Interview

Ty's Take: Darryl White Quartet Featuring Bobby Watson

Source: C. L. Burnett, American Jazz Museum
June 14, 2012

During the Jazz heyday of Kansas City in the 1930’s I would be looked at as such a square for not going to my first Jazz concert until I was 25. And quite frankly after spending Saturday night at the Blue Room I would have to agree. The Darryl White Quartet featuring saxophone legend Bobby Watson put on quite a show that really opened the eyes and ears of this Jazz rookie. White and his quartet played it up for ...

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Education

New York Jazz Academy Summer Jazz Intensives, NYC Music Camps For Adults And Teens, Now Enrolling

Source: New York Jazz Academy Publicity
June 14, 2012

MAKE THIS SUMMER YOUR HOTTEST YET NEW YORK, NY: New York City’s newest music school is offering affordable Summer Jazz Intensives to adults and teens who can make it to their exciting new space on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. New York Jazz Academy, recently featured on NBC’s Today in New York, CNBC, and CBS News, is offering week-long summer jazz workshops to jazz players who want to freshen their improv or tighten their skills in a setting that’s ...

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Recording

Singer-Songwriter Alicia Saldenha releases "Dance With The Sun"

Source: Alicia Saldenha
June 14, 2012

After the success of her collaboration with Japanese instrumental band, indigo jam unit, on the album, “Rose," Trinidadian soul singer-songwriter, Alicia Saldenha steps out on her own to release her debut solo CD. The album, Dance with the Sun, showcases Saldenha's talent as a singer-songwriter as well as co-producer. It is an independent self-release under her own label, Jem Adar Music. Recorded live in the studio in New York City, it features the organic sound of her original funky soul ...

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Festival

2012 Rhythm & Ribs Jazz And Blues Festival Press Conference  is Tuesday, June 19th At 10:00 Am In The Blue Room

Source: Artists Recording Collective + the ARC Record Label
June 14, 2012

Headline Talent will be announced and Official Poster will be presented - Media Kits on flash drives will be distributed American Jazz Museum Board of Directors Chairman, Al Pearson will welcome distinguished guests and attendees. American Jazz Museum CEO, Greg Carroll will announce the 2012 Headline Talent, Vendor Information and recognize 2012 Sponsors. Both, gentlemen will unveil the Official Logo for the 2012 festival designed by graphic Artist David Terrill of C3 marketing, whose graphic work on the Rhythm & ...

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Festival

Bill Cosby Announces The Upcoming Playboy Jazz Festival, Set For June 16th And 17th, Will Be His Last As Master Of Ceremonies

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June 14, 2012

After more than 30 years, legendary comedian and jazz aficionado Bill Cosby will give up the best seat in the house and relinquish his role as Master of Ceremonies for the renowned Playboy Jazz Festival held every year in June at the Hollywood Bowl. Cosby will again emcee the upcoming Festival set for Father’s Day weekend June 16th and 17th, but will pass on the microphone after this year’s show. Almost as closely associated with the Festival as founder Hugh ...

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Book / Magazine

Enter Music Publishing Rushes To Mike Portnoy For July Cover Of DRUM!; Portnoy Proves His Drumming Diversity Since Dream Theater

Source: JCM Media
June 14, 2012

San Jose, Calif., — Enter Music Publishing, print and online publishers of percussion mags features a compelling editorial on Mike Portnoy in the July 2012 Issue of DRUM!. And, if anything can be said of Portnoy since his departure from Dream Theater it is that he is not resting on his laurels. In fact, it’s amazing that Andrew Lentz, DRUM! assistant editor, had the chance to write this story given that Portnoy's schedule seemingly leaves no time for anything, including ...

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Recording

David Starfire Announces "Jumpin Off" EP

Source: Chris M. Slawecki
June 13, 2012

David Starfire returns with a catchy new, “glitch hop" anthem, Jumpin Off, featuring infectious MC work from iCatching and production assistance from Koian. The new Jumpin Off EP also includes stellar remix work from Beats Antique's Sidecar Tommy and glitch favorite Samples. Now available exclusively on Beatport, the new tracks & remixes should be heating up dance-floors around the world throughout the summer. David Starfire is a producer/DJ and multi- instrumentalist who has performed at Coachella, Burning Man, Shambhala, Love ...

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