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Philadelphia Jazz Calendar 2007 Features Area Musicians and Photographers

February 4, 2007

Philadelphia area jazz listeners can support local jazz musicians in need of medical care by purchasing a Jazz Bridge Project wall calendar. Developed by local jazz musicians and vocalists, this 12-month wall calendar on high quality paper features a prominent Philadelphia jazz musician with a personal quote highlighting their musical philosophy and the region's unique jazz ...

For Don Byron, the Music Has to Feel Right

February 4, 2007

Near the close of a concert a few years back in Seattle, Don Byron asked the intimate crowd what they wanted to hear next. “Whatever you feel like!" came the reply from one audience member. “It's gonna be that no matter what," shot back Byron. That intangible thing called “feel" may be the only element that ...

Dianne Reeves Speaks on Judged Jazz Artist (Billy Strayhorn)

February 4, 2007

If jazz legend Billy Strayhorn were straight, his work may have not been underrecognized. A companion soundtrack to the 90-minute documentary film about the pioneering composer, arranger and pianist, “Billy Strayhorn: Lush Life," will take a hard look at the intolerant society Strayhorn infiltrated his music with and his complex relationship with Duke Ellington. The documentary ...

New Film Examines Billy Strayhorn's Rich Contributions to Jazz

February 4, 2007

Anyone familiar with Pittsburgh's rich jazz legacy will recognize the name Billy Strayhorn and his contributions to the 20th-century jazz canon. But folks outside the cognoscenti might wonder: Who was Strayhorn, and why does he matter? Before his death from cancer at 51 in 1967, Strayhorn shared a musical relationship with Duke Ellington that spanned nearly ...

Wendy Alane Wright's Debut Album "As I AM"

February 4, 2007

Pop/r&b singer, writer and producer Wendy Alane Wright has released her first solo album, As I Am, which consists of 10 tracks of mid-tempo love songs flavored with pop, jazz and light r&b. Grammy-nominated songwriting team Allan Rich and Jud Friedman contributed the title track, Steven Cahil (Touched By An Angel) and Carol Hall (Best Little ...

Cleveland Jazz Orchestra and Ann Hampton Callaway March 14

February 4, 2007

ANN HAMPTON CALLAWAY to perform with CLEVELAND JAZZ ORCHESTRA (CLEVELAND, OH) - Presented by local non-profit arts organization, Cleveland Jazz Orchestra (CJO) will present jazz headliner, vocalist and pianist, Ann Hampton Callaway in a one show only, family appropriate, musical event. Ms. Callaway will perform this show with the CJO. Co-beneficiary of the proceeds will go ...

Silard Somorjay Concert Pianist in Tokyo Japan

February 4, 2007

Wendy Alane Wright's Debut Album "As I Am"

February 3, 2007

Pop/r&b singer, writer and producer Wendy Alane Wright has released her first solo album, As I Am, which consists of 10 tracks of mid-tempo love songs flavored with pop, jazz and light r&b. Grammy-nominated songwriting team Allan Rich and Jud Friedman contributed the title track, Steven Cahil (Touched By An Angel) and Carol Hall (Best Little ...

AAJ Tops One Million MP3 Downloads!

February 2, 2007

The All About Jazz Download Center which features a daily MP3 track as well as archived tracks has generated over one million total downloads since its launch back in October 2005. AAJ presents an eclectic mix of tracks by a diverse group of jazz artists including Rob Reddy, Ted Nash, Mingus Big Band, Exploding Star Orchestra, ...

AAJ Introduces "Take Five" For Musicians

February 2, 2007

All About Jazz is introducing a new way for artists to deliver their message to the site's ever-expanding readership. Take Five presents artists with nearly 20 questions, along with a brief biography. Take Five will require musicians who have not already done so to create a profile at the Musician Center. To submit a Take Five ...