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Charlie Harrington Becomes Member of the National Association of Rudimental Drummers
The award-winning jazz drummer, Charlie Harrington, has been accepted as a new member of the National Association of Rudimental Drummers (NARD). Charlie auditioned for none other than Percussive Arts Society Hall of Fame Member Al Payson. Playing for Mr. Payson, a true legend in the percussion world, and passing muster with him speaks volumes about Charlie's ...
CMA Announces $253,000 in Grants to Jazz Ensembles
NEW YORK, NY -- Chamber Music America (CMA), celebrating its 32nd year of service to ensemble music professionals, today announced the recipients of 12 grants through CMAs New Jazz Works: Commissioning and Ensemble Development program. The grantees were selected in June by an independent, five-member panel of professional jazz musicians. CMA received 161 applications from jazz ...
Charlotte Glasson: A Cat, Hat and a Grammy
Musician Charlotte Glasson named her cat after Bernard Herrmann, the Oscar-winning composer of Alfred Hitchcock's films including the famous Psycho shower scene. Now Herrmann's widow, Norma Dice, who says her husband would have been more moved by this personal tribute than by all the film honours bestowed upon him, has given Charlotte one of his three ...
Roy Haynes Receives the Highest Award of the San Sebastian Jazz Festival
Roy Haynes received the award given by the Director of the Heineken Jazzaldia, Miguel Martin, for his outstanding career. The Donostiako Jazzaldia Award is the highest recognition given by the San Sebastian Jazz Festival to a musician every year. In that way Roy Haynes adds his name to the list of outstanding musicians who have received ...
David W. King to be Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who
Author/publisher/public speaker/internet broadcaster/videographer/digital publicist/grant writer/music industry consultant/ and television host David W. King (known to his friends simply as Dave) has received word that he is to be recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who and will recognized for the sizable contribution that he has made to the music community in general, and more particularly to independent Blues. ...
Led Bib Shortlisted for the 2009 Barclaycard Mercury Prize
Young British jazz band Led Bib were today announced as an 'Album of the Year' in the 2009 Barclaycard Mercury Prize. Led Bib are creators of a new euphoric jazz-rock sound that’s as brutal as it is seductive. They caught the ear of the Mercury judges with their latest album and third studio recording 'Sensible Shoes', ...
Jimmie Lunceford Awarded Note on Memphis' Beale Street Walk of Fame
Jimmie Lunceford, storied bandleader and educator was awarded a note on the Beale Street Walk of Fame in Memphis, Tennessee on Sunday, July 19. His note will join the likes of those who have had a tremendous impact on the City of Memphis as a musical center. Lunceford, who first came to Memphis in 1926 as ...
Kenny Wheeler Receives Honorary Doctorate from University of York
On 17 July 2009, Kenny Wheeler attended the final graduation ceremony of 2009 at the University of York and received an honorary doctorate degree. In attendance were several of Kenny's family members and speaking on behalf of Kenny Wheeler were Mark Wheeler (his son) and Dr. Jonathan Eato (Lecturer in Music). As part of the ceremony, ...
Alan Pasqua Renowned Pianist Appointed Chair USC Thornton School of Music Jazz Studies
Acclaimed Artists Saxophonist/Composer Bob Mintzer and Drummer Peter Erskine also Named to Jazz Faculty. USC Thornton introduces New Bachelor of Arts in Vocal Jazz. Legendary jazz pianist Alan Pasqua has been appointed Chair of USC Thornton School of Musics illustrious jazz studies department. The announcement was made by Dr. Robert Cutietta, dean of the school, who ...
Old Globe's 'Sammy' Musical Receives Edgerton Award
The Old Globe in San Diego has received the Edgerton Foundations prestigious New American Play Award for its upcoming world premiere production of “Sammy," a musical biography of the late Sammy Davis Jr. As part of the award, the company will receive $75,000 that will go toward an extension of the rehearsal period for “Sammy," which ...
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