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Jazz Scribe/Saxophonist Zan Stewart Intervewed at AAJ

December 13, 2007

For the last five years, Zan Stewart has been the voice of New Jersey jazz. A tenor saxophonist who occasionally plays in local clubs, Stewart, who has also written for the Los Angeles Times, appears several times a week in the Newark Star-Ledger, the Garden State's largest newspaper. He reviews performances in a variety of Jersey ...

Sten Hostfalt's Ghost Factor Live at Otto's NYC, Dec 13

December 13, 2007

Frank Macchia Receives Grammy Nomination

December 12, 2007

Composer/Arranger/Saxophonist Frank Macchia has received a nomination in the category of Best Arrangement for the 50th Annual Grammy Awards. The nomination is for the arrangement of the traditional folk song “Black Is the Color of My True Love's Hair" which was performed by The Prague Orchestra and Frank on tenor saxophone. You can hear the entire ...

Jazz Composers Symposium Issues Call for Scores/Papers

December 12, 2007

2ND INTERNATIONAL JAZZ COMPOSERS' SYMPOSIUM JUNE 12-14, 2008 PARK CITY, UTAH USA SPONSORED BY: THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA CENTER FOR JAZZ COMPOSITION & THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR JAZZ EDUCATION in partnership with BMI CALL FOR SCORES & PAPERS The second International Jazz Composers' ...

Waxahachie's James Davis Releases New CD

December 12, 2007

Considering the music environment that nourished his childhood, it's no surprise James Davis made a career in music. He recently released his first CD, “Angles of Refraction," as part of the James Davis Quintet, a group of jazz musicians. The 1997 Waxahachie High School graduate participated in band from sixth through 12th grade and is one ...

Anat Cohen Rises in Jazz World

December 12, 2007

Anat Cohen's clarinet wailed like a woman scorned, dispensing with any need for a vocalist as she played the soulful 1950s torch song “Cry Me A River" with her Anzic Orchestra during a recent jazz club run that saw her perform with four of her bands. Cohen, who comes from a family of prominent musicians, has ...

Music Legend Ike Turner Dies

December 12, 2007

SAN DIEGO--Ike Turner, whose role as one of rock's critical architects was overshadowed by his ogrelike image as the man who brutally abused former wife and icon Tina Turner, died Wednesday at his home in suburban San Diego. He was 76. who brutally abused former wife and rock icon Tina Turner, has died. Scott M. Hanover ...

Ike Turner, Rock Pioneer and Ex-Husband of Tina Turner, Dead at 76

December 12, 2007

SAN DIEGO - Ike Turner, whose role as one of rock's critical architects was overshadowed by his ogrelike image as the man who brutally abused former wife and icon Tina Turner, died Wednesday at his home in suburban San Diego. He was 76. “He did pass away this morning" at his home in San Marcos, in ...

Duane Andrews Wins USA Songwriting Competition (Jazz Category)

December 12, 2007

Newfoundland, Canada guitarist Duane Andrews won first prize in the jazz category of the 2007 USA Songwriting Competition with his song “Isaac's Blues" from his 2006 album Crocus. About Duane Andrews: Heavily influenced by the brilliance of early twentieth century French Gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt, Duane Andrews' unique blend of jazz and folk music is consistently ...

Sisters Jazz Festival 2007 Was Event's Last Stanza

December 12, 2007

Smaller crowds, other factors took toll on a 17-year tradition After 17 years of bebop bliss, the Sisters Jazz Festival is ceasing operations indefinitely, festival Chairman Steve Mills announced Tuesday. There are several reasons for the decision, but the primary factor is declining attendance, Mills said. “Over the past few years the number of people that ...