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Take Five With Mike Pope

by AAJ Staff
November 14, 2014

Meet Mike Pope: Mike Pope is a virtuoso acoustic and electric bassist who has toured extensively with Chick Corea, David Sanborn, Al Di Meola and Bill Bruford, and more recently, Joe Locke and Eldar Djangirov. Raised in Ohio by two parents who were both classical musicians and educated at the University of North Texas, Pope came ...

News: Book / Magazine

"Playboy On Stage" A History Of The World's Sexiest Nightclubs By Patty Farmer

October 28, 2014

The first-ever oral history of the influential entertainment empire launched by Playboy “For anyone interested in the good old days of jazz, rye old-fashioneds and life after dark, this book brings back the music, rough glamour and excitement of the Playboy clubs in all their exhilarating, ground-breaking glory. It's well-researched, breezily written, incredibly informative, and a ...

News: Education

Celebrated Jazz Vocalist, Al Jarreau, To Share His Craft With Young Artists

September 26, 2014

This October, up-and-coming vocalists from three Philadelphia high schools will experience an infusion of artistic excellence and mentorship during a three-day master class with jazz great, Al Jarreau, thanks to the work of The Mann Center for the Performing Arts. From October 14 to 16, Jarreau and three teaching artists, including Marc Johnson, Michal Beckman and ...

News: Recording

Father Knew Best: Kiki Ebsen Records A Jazz Tribute To Her Late Dad, Actor Buddy Ebsen

August 15, 2014

Scarecrow Sessions, due September 30, is comprised of standards and songs associated with her father’s showbiz career; “If I Only Had A Brain” is the No. 2 most added radio single this week. Calabasas, CA: Singer-songwriter Kiki Ebsen stubbornly refused her famous father’s repeated suggestions to learn how to sing jazz standards. Rebelliously she insisted upon ...

Article: Live Review

Umbria Jazz Festival 2014

by Thomas Conrad
August 5, 2014

Umbria Jazz Festival 2014 Perugia, Italy July 11-20, 2014 There are many jazz festivals held in beautiful places. There are many festivals that run for 10 or more days and consistently offer first-rate programs. There are even a few that claim a history as long as 41 years. But there is ...

News: Recording

Al Jarreau To Honor The Legacy Of His Dear Friend George Duke

June 7, 2014

MY OLD FRIEND: CELEBRATING GEORGE DUKE Domestic Release Scheduled for August 5, 2014 Includes Guest Artists Gerald Albright, Dianne Reeves, Marcus Miller, Lalah Hathaway, Jeffrey Osborne, Kelly Price, Dr. John and More Plus a special performance by George Duke Los Angeles, CA: The world of music was forever changed in 2013 with the passing of legendary ...

News: Festival

Playboy Jazz Festival Soars June 14th And 15th At The Hollywood Bowl

May 28, 2014

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC PRESENTS 36TH ANNUAL PLAYBOY JAZZ FESTIVAL AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL JUNE 14-15, 2014 PERFORMERS INCLUDE CELEBRATED ICONS OF THE GENRE, EMERGING ARTISTS AND A TRIBUTE TO THE LEGENDARY GEORGE DUKE Headliners include: Dianne Reeves, George Benson with special guest Earl Klugh, Jamie Cullum, Fantasia, Al Jarreau and Stanley Clarke celebrating George Duke George ...

Article: Take Five With...

Take Five With Carole Troll

by AAJ Staff
April 13, 2014

Meet Carole Troll: I am a jazz vocalist, professional actor, writer, activist and small business owner. I've appeared at numerous jazz venues and clubs, have been seen on several episodes of the Law and Order franchise as well as many other commercials, television and film projects. I am always looking to collaborate and perform with ...

News: Interview

Catching Up With Nathan East

March 15, 2014

Nathan East is one of the world’s premiere session musicians. He’s perhaps best known as Eric Clapton’s favorite bassist, but that’s also Nathan East on Michael Jackson’s Bad and Daft Punk’s recent Grammy winning album. Of course he’s a founding member of the highly successful jazz group Fourplay. Some of his other credits include: Anita Baker, ...

News: Birthday

Jazz Musician of the Day: Al Jarreau

March 12, 2014

All About Jazz is celebrating Al Jarreau's birthday today! Al Jarreau\'s unique vocal style is one of the world\'s most precious treasures. His innovative musical expressions have made him one of the most exciting and critically-acclaimed performers of our time with five Grammy Awards, scores of international music awards and popular accolades worldwide. It\'s not surprising ...