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Gerry Mulligan, Live in Paris
Inner City Records happily announces the re-release of IC 7017 - Gerry Mulligan, Live in Paris. This album, recorded at the Salle Pleyel in Paris in 1954, presents Mulligan in one of his famed pianoless quartets. He is joined by Bob Brookmeyer on trombone, Red Mitchell on bass, and Frank Isola on drums. Though French audiences ...
Enter the "B.D. Lenz - Hit It and Quit" Giveaway Contest
All About Jazz members are invited to enter the “B.D. Lenz - Hit It and Quit“ giveaway contest starting today. We'll select FIVE winners at the conclusion of the contest on August 14th. Click here to enter the contest (Following B.D. Lenz at AAJ automatically enters you in the contest.) Good luck! Your Friends ...
Alec Haavik and Willow Neilson - Double Sax Attack in Shanghai
The Alec Haavik Friction Seven is pleased to welcome special guest saxophonist Willow Neilson for Thursday at JZ: June 25, July 2 and July 9. Come witness two of Shanghai's fiercest saxophonists teaming up for a double-saxophone extravaganza! We will feature some brand new works by Willow which utilize the diverse talents of Alec's top-notch band, ...
Innovative Memoir of Jazz Genius Dizzy Gillespie Back in Print
To Be, or Not... to Bop Dizzy Gillespie with Al Fraser University of Minnesota Press | 576 pages | 2009 ISBN 978-0-8166-6547-1 | paperback | $19.95 BACK IN PRINT! This extensive biography is intertwined with reflections from famous Gillespie associates Cab Calloway, Count Basie, Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, Mary Lou Williams, Ella ...
Chicago Jazz Festival Announces New Presenting Sponsor
The Chicago Jazz Festival is pleased to announce its brand new presenting sponsor, CareFusion Corporation. This year's festival includes headliners Gonzalo Rubalcaba Quintet, Dave Holland Big Band and The Arthur Hoyle Orchestra led by Muhal Richard Abrams. In a year where many festivals across the nation have been cancelled or put on hiatus, the 31st Annual ...
The Parallels Between Michael Jackson and Judy Garland Are Haunting
In the wake of Michael Jackson's death, I've found myself returning to the interview I did with Lorna Luft for my current book, The Lives Our Mothers Leave Us. She spoke poignantly and honestly about her mother, Judy Garland. THE fame that came so early, the prescription drugs that also came early, and the people around ...
Michael Jackson Pushed into Too Many Tour Dates
Bucking assurances from managers who had seen Michael Jackson's final concert rehearsals, Joe Jackson said his son would not have been able to complete the 50 shows scheduled for the pop icon's “This Is It" tour and was forced into booking more performances than he was capable of. Tour promoter and former manager say M.J. was ...
British Conductor Sir Edward Downes and His Wife Die at Swiss Clinic
The distinguished British conductor Sir Edward Downes and his wife Lady Joan have ended their lives at the Dignitas clinic in Zurich, their children revealed today. The 85-year-old maestro had become virtually blind and had lost some of his hearing, while his 74-year-old wife had been suffering from cancer, according to a statement released by their ...
EMI Music Releases New iMix Compilations
EMI Music brings two new iMix compilations that celebrate the finest jazz in honor of Jazz Fest 2009 and the best of New Orleans jazz. The collection mixes include jazz classics by Buddy Guy, Tony Bennett, Aaron Neville, Wynton Marsalis and Fats Domino. You can now download the iMixes from iTunes: Jazz Fest 2009! -- http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewIMix?id=308739240&s=143441 ...
Pianist/Composer Tony Foster 2009 Debut Trio Release "In Between Moods"
Canadian-born jazz pianist/composer Tony Foster puts all the jazz piano influences together to create a personal sound running the emotional gamut of explosive to soulful to melancholic. An equally gifted composer and arranger, his trio takes you on a trip. May 2009 marks the release of jazz pianist and composer Tony Foster's debut trio recording entitled ...
