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News: Performance / Tour

Two-Fer Next Weekend? Second, Catch Lynne Arriale at Exodus to Jazz Saturday Evening...

April 4, 2011

Whether or not you caught Antonio Ciacca Trio earlier in the day at Naz, pianist Lynne Arriale makes a stop on her tour promoting a new Motema disc Convergence at Exodus To Jazz, 8:00 pm on April 9th at the Lutheran Church of the Reformation. She will be there with a killing group, joined by saxophonist ...

News: Event

The Vanguard's Japan Relief Plan

April 4, 2011

In the wake of the earthquake and tsunami that devastated northern Japan, artists and arts organizations around the world are helping with relief for the Japanese jazz community. One of the biggest efforts is taking place in New York City. If you live in or near Manhattan or will find yourself there this Monday evening, April ...

News: Education

Jon Faddis to Present Free Master Class This Wednesday, April 6

April 4, 2011

Trumpeter Jon Faddis (pictured) will give a free master class at 1:00 p.m. this Wednesday, April 6 in the Rialto Ballroom of the Centene Center for Arts & Education, 3547 Olive St in the Grand Center district. Faddis will be in town along with with pianist Cyrus Chestnut and his group to do an educational residency ...

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News: Interview

Bridge over Troubled Water

April 4, 2011

Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel don't get enough credit for their contribution to American music. Their recordings from the '60s are rarely played today, never covered and largely viewed as adolescent folk-rock relics from days gone by. They weren't as dramatic as John and Paul, not nearly as menacing as Mick and Keith, not as angry ...

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News: Recording

New Iberians Zydeco Blues Band - Bon Temps Rouge (2011)

April 4, 2011

There is a magic in the old songs, but not necessarily in performing them in the old ways. The New Iberians, a band from the Pacific Northwest named after a fun little Louisiana town, boldly illustrate their understanding of this truth on Bon Temps Rouge. The record takes Cajun roots music and makes it new again ...

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News: Recording

Sam Rivers - The Quest (Red Records, 1976, 2011)

April 4, 2011

During the mid 1970's multi-instrumentalist Sam Rivers was at the forefront of the progressing jazz scene, running the famous jazz loft Studio Rivbea and also recording large and small ensembles for domestic and foreign labels. This particular recording was with his regular trio of the time, supported by bassist Dave Holland and drummer Barry Altschul. This ...

News: Technology

Exclusive: MySpace Music Piloting 'Wildfire' Fan Intelligence Platform...

April 4, 2011

Are you just blasting your social networks, and spreading yourself thin responding to every last tweet? Yes, according to many of the labels, artists, and managers we've talked to, and it's just not working. But, how can this be done more intelligently, with more efficiency and better fan engagement? This is a serious problem in music ...

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News: Recording

David Bowie: "Golden Years" App and E.P.

April 4, 2011

UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR FANS TO REMIX AND SHARE THEIR OWN VERSION OF “GOLDEN YEARS" WITH NEW IPHONE APPLICATION Following the release last year of the David Bowie Space Oddity EP Application, on June 6 EMI will release the “Golden Years" App, and Golden Years Remix EP on CD, 12" & Digital Download. The release will allow ...

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Article: From Far and Wide

New York's New Music And Arts Series M.A.K.

by AAJ Staff
April 3, 2011

New York City has a brilliant new arts foundation, and a related music series. Nikka Arts is a music and arts foundation, founded by New York singer and composer Lola Danza and her business partner JB, of aboptv.com. The organization aims to provide a space where musicians and artists can present their creative work, and also ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Two-Fer Next Weekend? First, Spend an Afternoon with Antonio Ciaccia Trio at Naz...

April 3, 2011

Two impressive jazz pianists who have previously graced the stage of the Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival will be in Rochester on the same day next weekend, April 9th, and it will be possible to see them both if you have a mind to (I'm going to try....). The first of this possible two-fer is being ...