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Jonathan Russell - Tomorrow's Newsmaker for 2008

October 9, 2008

Jonathan Russell, 13-year-old jazz violinist, has been named the 2008 1010 WINS Tomorrow's Newsmaker Winner in the Arts and Entertainment category. Jonathan was selected by a panel of judges and a people’s choice vote from a pool of other arts and entertainment finalist. Nominees in other categories such as public service, business and sports included many ...

Forest Whitaker to Play Louis Armstrong

October 9, 2008

Oscar Winner Will Also Direct What A Wonderful World Oscar-winning actor Forest Whitaker is about to bring another jazz legend's life story to the big screen. Whitaker, who portrayed Charlie Parker for director Clint Eastwood in Bird, will star in and direct a film on jazz great Louis Armstrong. According to Variety, Whitaker will ...

Duke Ellington Jazz Festival Continues to Hit High Note with DC Residents, Tourists

October 9, 2008

Tourist season has peaked in Washington, DC, but as the leaves began falling and temperatures started to drop, some visitors decided to stay and enjoy the peace and quiet of autumn in the Nation's Capital. As VOA's Doug Levine reports, those who weren't in a hurry to leave were treated to an annual event that continues ...

Stryker/Slagle Band Pay Respects with "The Scene"

October 9, 2008

With their newest release The Scene, The Stryker/Slagle Band serve up a dedication to men and women playing their kind of music: warm, soulful jazz. Each and every track acts as an affectionate ode to personal friends and musical heroes alike, all while demonstrating the skillful guitar playing of Dave Stryker and warm saxophone riffs of ...

Jon Gordon Nonet at Smalls on October 9th

October 9, 2008

Jon Gordon Nonet with John Ellis, Dave Smith, Doug Yates, Bryn Roberts, Nate Radley, and Matt Clohesy Two sessions: 9pm & 10:30pm Smalls 183 West 10th street @ 7th Ave. New York, NY Jon Gordon is currently working on his new project which will be released in 2009. Wayne Shorter states “Gordon ...

Driving Out... Birth of the Cool

October 9, 2008

Saturday, November 8th 2008 at 9:30pm Teatro Troisi - San Donato Milanese - Italy Release of the new CD Driving Out... Birth of the Cool Flight Band (ensemble of 16 musicians) Director: Biagio Coppa Special Guest: Claudio Fasoli If Biagio Coppa, in the making ...

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October 9, 2008

Tubaist Bob Stewart Interviewed at AAJ

October 9, 2008

Over his 40-year career, tubaist Bob Stewart has redefined his instrument's role in modern jazz. His thundering, breathy grooves and fluid improvisations have been integral to the work of a who's who of creative musicians, including Arthur Blythe, David Murray and Carla Bley, as well as to Stewart's own impressive discography as a leader. AAJ Contributor ...

NPR Music Webcasts Bill Charlap Trio at the Village Vanguard

October 9, 2008

NPR Music and WBGO exclusively broadcasted and webcasted a performance by Bill Charlap, one of today's most celebrated pianists, and his trio from the Village Vanguard in New York City. Jazz musician Bill Charlap has a passion for interpretation. He especially delights in selecting the most attractive showtunes of yesteryear and rendering them with tactful, warmly ...

Announcing the Winner of the Legacy Recordings "Miles Davis - Kind of Blue: 50th Anniversary Collectors Edition" Giveaway!

October 9, 2008

Nathan Holaway! Congratulations! You're the lucky winner of the Legacy Recordings Miles Davis - Kind of Blue: 50th Anniversary Collectors Edition giveaway. All About Jazz will contact you about claiming your prize. We'd like to thank everyone who participated in the contest and please visit our website for more Miles Davis recordings. Your Friends at Legacy ...