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News: Award / Grant

Jazz Master Randy Weston Named "Berkshires Jazz Living Legend"

June 17, 2010

“Berkshire Blues" composer recollects his career start-up in western Massachusetts Berkshires Jazz, Inc., has presented its first Living Legend award to the NEA Jazz Master pianist, Randy Weston. After a “meet the media" panel, which preceded Weston's concert in Pittsfield on May 29, 2010, Berkshires Jazz President Edward Bride presented the pianist with an engraved granite ...

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Article: Multiple Reviews

Pianos in the Foreground: Six Modern Masters

by Eugene Holley, Jr.
June 11, 2010

Because of its huge range, the piano might be the most expressive and adaptable instrument in western music. And since jazz is a product of western culture, it's no surprise that jazz pianists have been the genre's foremost creators, interpreters and stylists. This has been true since the days of ragtime, New Orleans, stride and swing, ...

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Article: Album Review

Jacky Terrasson: Push

by George Kanzler
June 11, 2010

Since winning the Thelonious Monk Piano Competition 17 years ago, Jacky Terrasson has ranged far and wide from his original, striking early trio (with minimalist drummer/percussionist Leon Parker), exploring formats from solo and various duos to larger ensembles. For this, his first album for a new label, he returns with a new trio, featuring recent Monk ...

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News: Radio

JazzWeek Radio Chart: May 31, 2010

June 8, 2010

TW LW 2W Artist TW LW Move Add Rpts Peak Wks 1 21 10 Mike LeDonne The Groover (Savant) 178 103 +75 3 56 1 14 2 24 — Dr. Lonnie Smith Spiral (Palmetto) 169 102 +67 15 52 2 2 3 5 2 John Pizzarelli Rockin In Rhythm: A Tribute To Duke Ellington (Telarc) 163 ...

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Article: Live Review

Borneo Jazz Festival 2010

by Ian Patterson
June 3, 2010

Miri International Jazz Festival Sarawak, Malaysia, Borneo May 14-15, 2010 The Miri International Jazz Festival in Sarawak province Malaysia, on the island of Borneo, can lay claim to being the only jazz festival on the South China Sea. A long line of tankers and cargo ships stretches across the horizon ...

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Article: Interview

Bill Cosby: If You Could Hear It, You'd Smile

by Victor L. Schermer
June 2, 2010

Bill Cosby is a gentle giant, and not just physically. He is a powerhouse of energy and achievement. He's best known as a standup comedian non pareil. Moreover, his TV shows, such as The Cosby Show, have topped the ratings for many years, and he uses them as a way to promote racial reconciliation and disseminate ...

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News: Radio

JazzWeek Radio Chart: May 24, 2010

June 1, 2010

TW LW 2W Artist TW LW Move Add Rpts Peak Wks 1 21 15 One For All Incorrigible (JLP) 183 107 +76 8 56 1 4 2 13 13 Nnenna Freelon Homefree (Concord) 181 126 +55 8 55 2 5 3 18 17 Anat Cohen Clarinetwork Live At The Village Vanguard (Anzic) 178 117 +61 9 ...

News: Radio

JazzWeek Radio Chart: May 17, 2010

May 25, 2010

TW LW 2W Artist TW LW Move Add Rpts Peak Wks 1 9 6 Tom Harrell Roman Nights (HighNote) 207 150 +57 1 54 1 6 2 1 3 John Pizzarelli Rockin In Rhythm: A Tribute To Duke Ellington (Telarc) 166 211 -45 0 37 1 11 3 3 1 Catherine Russell Inside This Heart Of Mine ...

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News: Festival

Two Great Cities, Two Great Festivals Unite to Celebrate Rich History of Jazz

May 18, 2010

TWO GREAT CITIES, TWO GREAT FESTIVALS UNITE TO CELEBRATE RICH HISTORY OF JAZZ SISTER FESTIVALS: CareFusion Newport Jazz Festival (August 6 - 8), Newport, RI Voll-Damm Barcelona International Jazz Festival (November 3 - December 4), Barcelona, Spain Jazz Impresario George Wein Performed at May 17 Reception in Barcelona to Announce Collaboration Celebrate the rich history of ...

News: Radio

JazzWeek Radio Chart: May 10, 2010

May 18, 2010

TW LW 2W Artist TW LW Move Add Rpts Peak Wks 1 3 2 John Pizzarelli Rockin In Rhythm: A Tribute To Duke Ellington (Telarc) 211 206 +5 2 47 1 10 2 2 24 Trombone Shorty Backatown (Verve Forecast) 194 273 -79 3 60 2 4 3 1 3 Catherine Russell Inside This Heart Of ...