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A Grammy Twist That's Good for Jazz
Bassist and singer Esperanza Spalding has taken the jazz world by storm with her talent and youthful enthusiasm. That's not a bad thing. A smattering of White House jazz gigs and performing at President Obama's Nobel Peace Prize concert were a help. So, too, will be her high profile at the 53rd annual GRAMMY Awards in ...
CMA Announces $285,000 In Grants To Jazz Ensembles and Presenters
Twenty-three jazz artists, ensembles, and presenters in the U.S. and France to receive support NEW YORK, NY—Chamber Music America (CMA), celebrating its 34th year of service to ensemble music professionals, today announced the recipients of grants supporting jazz projects and performances. Approximately $285,000 will be distributed to 23 musicians and presenters through two of CMA's major ...
Helmut Lipsky's Melosphere CD "Tempi con Variazioni" Garners Prix Opus Best Album World Music
"Tempi con Variazioni is a toast to the art of music—in all its diversity of styles, time periods and genres..." Violin virtuoso/composer Helmut Lipsky's Melosphere CD Tempi con Variazioni (Chestnut Hall Music) garnered the prestigious Conseil Québécois de la Musique (CQM- Quebec Music Council) Prix Opus (Opus Prize) for Album of the Year in the World ...
The Jazz Corner recognized as one of the top 150 jazz venues in the world
The Jazz Corner, the southeast's premier jazz club, located in Hilton Head Island, SC, has been recognized as a top jazz club in Downbeat Magazine's rankings in the February edition. The Jazz Corner, now in it's 11th year, has hosted many of the jazz greats including George Shearing, Dave McKenna, Scott Hamilton, Warren Vache , and ...
Catching up with the NEA Jazz Masters
When the National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Masters Awards ceremony and associated events happened a couple of weeks ago, I was caught on the horns of adeadline dilemma and had to skip the televised proceedings. I've been catching up with the honors to David Liebman, Hubert Laws, Orrin Keepnews, Johnny Mandel and the Marsalises. Better ...
2010 Earshot Golden Ear Award Nominations
The nominations for the 2010 Earshot Golden Ear Awards have been released in the February issue of Earshot Magazine. Pick up a copy at your local record store or jazz club, or download a PDF version from Earshot's website. The awards will take place, Sunday, March 20 at 7pm at Tula's Jazz Club. NW Recording of ...
Composer-Trumpeter Sarah Wilson Wins Gerbode Composer's Grant For Music Production With Aerial Dance At SF's De Young Museum
Wilson's recent CD “Trapeze Project" Earns Critical Acclaim Composer/trumpeter Sarah Wilson is one of 6 California composers awarded a prestigious Composers Collaborative grant from the Wallace Alexander Gerbode Foundation and The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation. The grants of $75,000 each will fund the creation and world premiere of new works by gifted California composers, created ...
Grammys Get Social with Rdio Powered Music App
Rdio has partnered with the Grammy Awards for their MusicMapper app. The app lets users tag locations on a map with their favorite songs and memories. Non-Rdio users will able to stream thirty-second samples of songs, while paid subscribers will be able to hear full songs. The Grammy's goal is to create a narrative about how music ...
Dave Koz, Sade Leads Nominees In 2011 Oasis Contemporary Jazz Awards
Nominees for the 2011 Oasis Contemporary Jazz Awards were announced on January 20th. The event makes its return after a long hiatus and celebrates the best in contemporary jazz. The awards gala will be the highlight of a four day gathering, taking place March 10th through the 13th. Over 40 artists are scheduled to attend. Nominees ...
Urban Funk Heroes and Legends nominated for Jazz/Recording at the 25th Annual Wammy Awards
Urban Funk's CD Heroes and Legends has been nominated for Jazz/Recording of the year from WAMA, (Washington Area Musican's Association) . The 25th Wammies are scheduled for February 20th at the historic State Theater in Falls Church Virginia. SaxMan Productions presents Urban Funk and their debut CD, Heroes and Legends. Produced by woodwind artist Wayne Sulc ...
