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James Taylor's "One Man Band" Grand Summer Tour

May 8, 2008

James Taylor has mapped out an impressive summer tour as he takes last year's live CD/DVD, “One Man Band," out for a spin around Europe and North America. The legendary singer/songwriter, accompanied by his full band for the US and Canadian dates, will kick off the summer trek May 22 in Virginia Beach, VA. The outing, ...

Jazz in the White House

May 7, 2008

Who Let Them In! Even though jazz was highly popular in the 1920's and 1930's in the U. Street area in D.C., the earliest performance of jazz in the White House did not occur until November 19, 1962. This first performance was during a children's program in the East Room by the Paul Winter Jazz Sextet. ...

Django on the Go

May 7, 2008

Half a century after his death, Gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt inspires festivals that make their way across the U.S. The season kicks off this week. Django Reinhardt never had a hit record. He only toured the United States once, as a guest with Duke Ellington's band in 1946, a jaunt legendary for Reinhardt's nonchalance: He arrived ...

Frank Sinatra Stamp May 13th

May 7, 2008

Three locations to hold first-day-of-sale ceremonies for 42-cent stamp A new stamp honoring Frank Sinatra goes on sale next week. First-day-of-sale ceremonies for the 42-cent stamp will be held Tuesday at three locations familiar to the famed singer and actor. The price of a first-class stamp goes up a penny to 42 cents on Monday. The ...

Sojourn to Musicians Final Mecca

May 7, 2008

The warm summer breeze soon begin to blow, the concert season is upon us, music lovers around the world are making plans to enjoy the seasons musicians on tour. Perhaps you'll find your self basking in the sun of Los Angeles. For jazz lovers an afternoon outing to the small garden oasis in Westwood can bring ...

Hot Jazz Cool Cause: Matt Savage at Stephen Wise Free Synagogue on Saturday, May 10 at 8PM

May 7, 2008

Come hear 16 year-old Bosendorfer artist and jazz piano phenom Matt Savage in an electrifying performance of award winning original compositions and jazz standards. Saturday, May 10 at 8pm At Stephen Wise Free Synagogue 30 West 68th Street New York, NY 10023 $20 adults/$10 students and seniors Proceeds will support ...

Bobby Previte & the New Bump "Set the Alarm for Monday" Available May 13th

May 7, 2008

New York, NY - On May 13, 2008 Palmetto Records will release Set the Alarm for Monday. For his first release on Palmetto Records, composer and drummer Bobby Previte brings us The New Bump, a logical musical extension of Previte's original Bump The Renaissance bands. Sonically intriguing and cinematically centered, Set The Alarm For Monday grooves ...

National Guitar Workshop Launches New Website

May 7, 2008

The National Guitar Workshop is proud to our new website (guitarworkshop.com) that outlines our 25th season of presenting quality music workshops across the country and featuring guest artists such as Paul Gilbert, John Scofield Trio, Lisa Loeb, Kenny Burrell, Vernon Reid, Sonny Landreth, Michael Angelo Batio and many more. Litchfield, CT--May 7, 2008 - The National ...

Pre-Order Al Green's "Lay It Down" and Get an Exclusive Free Download

May 7, 2008

30th Playboy Jazz Festival on June 14-15 Stars Hancock, Jarreau, Dr. John, Tower of Power, More

May 6, 2008

The 30th annual Playboy Jazz Festival, one of the largest jazz festivals in the nation, will be staged in the Hollywood Bowl on June 14 and 15, 2008. The diverse program in the 18,000-seat outdoor amphitheater will feature mainstream and contemporary jazz, big bands, R&B and Latin sounds. Among the headliners will be Herbie Hancock, Al ...