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Chicago Underground Duo Interviewed at AAJ

April 3, 2006

The Chicago Underground collective has been a trio, a quartet and, more recently, a duo. But its two mainstays--percussionist Chad Taylor and cornetist Rob Mazurek--have never been less than completely intriguing and forward-reaching. Contributing Editor Paul Olson's insightful interview with Taylor and Mazurek, Chicago Underground Duo: Two Voices, One Sound is up today, and of interest ...

Lineup Announced for 49th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival, September 15-17, 2006

April 3, 2006

With an array of over 500 artists appearing on 7 stages for 3 nights and 2 days of nonstop jazz, the 49th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival Presented by Verizon offers a wealth of sparkling musical gems and riches for families and fans of all ages. From celebratory anniversaries reflecting the music's storied past to today's “New ...

AAJ March 2006 Visitors: 920,736

April 2, 2006

Bassist Harvie S Second Place Winner In This Year's International Songwriting Competition

April 2, 2006

Zoho Music is pleased to announce that the original composition “S" by bassist Harvie S was chosen as second place winner in this year's International Songwriting Competition in the Jazz Category. Click here For International Songwriting Competition - Winners “S" appears on the new Zoho Music CD (200605 Street Date: April 11, 2006): Harvie S Funky ...

Melvin Gibbs with Pete Cosey/Joe Lovano/DJ Logic concert from 3-01 at Tagworld

April 2, 2006

Now at Tagworld: a concert from 3-23-01 featuring a special edition of Melvin Gibbs' Liberation Theology band performing at Symphony Space in New York at the “Wall-to-Wall Miles" sessions. Melvin Gibbs has been called “the greatest bassist in the world" by Time Out New York Magazine. This version of his band features Downbeat poll ...

"Pastellic Reflections" by Joe Battaglia and Terrence McManus now available

April 2, 2006

My Favorite Things For The Week of April 2, 2006

April 2, 2006

My Favorite Things For The Week of April 2, 2006 New music from guitarists Rick Haydon and John Pizzarelli headlines this edition of My Favorite Things. We also listen to a live recording by the Bill Mays Trio and a solo piano concert from Ellis Marsalis. Join us for this week's edition of My Favorite Things. ...

Jackie McLean: Renowned Alto Saxophonist and Educator

April 2, 2006

By Todd S. Jenkins Born: May 17, 1932 in Harlem, NY Died: March 31, 2006 in Hartford, CT Alto saxophonist Jackie McLean, who began his stellar career while in his teens and became one of America's foremost jazz educators, died on Friday, March 31, 2006. He was 73 years old. John Lenwood “Jackie" McLean, ...

The Abyss of Jazz by Richard V. Duffy

April 2, 2006

THE ABYSS OF JAZZ A Worldly Phenomenon The Abyss Of Jazz is the most unorthodox and powerful dissertation on jazz existent. Every chapter is designated to one jazz artist, including three of the most renowned divas of jazz: Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughn, and the First Lady of Song, Ella Fitzgerald. At the end of ...

All About Jazz Launches Outernet Jazz Coverage!

April 1, 2006

In a stunning conceptual leap, All About Jazz founder/publisher Michael Ricci has come up with a new technology that he terms “the outernet," which he will use to expand coverage at the web site this April. In the process of revolutionizing jazz journalism with advances like RSS, podcasts and live content, AAJ has set benchmarks right ...