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A Merger In Jazz Education
by Ed Hamilton
A musical merger of higher education has been established at the last university to include jazz into their curriculum--UCLA. Jazz Studies, under Director/guitarist Dr. Kenny Burrell, The Herb Alpert School of Music , and the Thelonious Monk Institute, guided by Herbie Hancock, have all joined jazztistical bonds in providing not only jazz but all-around musical learning ...
"The Many Faces of Barbara Morrison" opens May 5 at The Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center
LOS ANGELES—Barbara Morrison will sing songs popularized by Aretha Franklin, Dinah Washington, Ella Fitzgerald and Big Mama Thornton, the performing artists who were the greatest influences on her career, in “The Many Sides of Barbara Morrison" at the Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center in Leimert Park. The show opens May 5 and continues May 12, May ...
A Peep Into The World of Putumayo
by Raul d'Gama Rose
The Putumayo label has been doing a remarkable job of bringing music from different corners of the world to hungry new ears, always including an element of surprise in the repertoire. Almost every album is brimful with tracks that delight and are a reminder that there are many more musicians out there than the industry is ...
Jazz Great Barbara Morrison to Headline at Hands for Africa: Reach for the Sky Benefit
Hands for Africa is honored to announce the addition of Jazz and Blues great, Barbara Morrison to the Reach for the Sky event to benefit amputee victims in Haiti and Sierra Leone. Fresh off a 33 US City tour, co-headlining in an all-star tribute to legendary composer Harold Arlen (most recognizable for his genius behind the ...
Summertime Jazz: Still Alive and Swingin' in Los Angeles
by Chuck Koton
When the news hit that the Jazz Bakery's last shows (at least at its Culver City location) would take place at the end of May, I feared that a bleak summer lay ahead for Angeleno jazz lovers. Even the reassurances and optimism of the Bakery's long-time director, Ruth Price, about reopening at a new site, did ...
Take Five With Charmaine Clamor
by AAJ Staff
Meet Charmaine Clamor: The creator of Jazzipino, Charmaine Clamor is America's foremost Filipina jazz and world vocalist. With two consecutive albums in the JazzWeek World Music Top-10, Charmaine has been credited with introducing Filipino languages, melodies, and musical instruments to listeners around the globe. She records internationally for Viva Records and in the United States for ...
Barbara Morrison's 60th Birthday Celebration Jazz and Blues Party Set for Saturday, September 12th at John Anson Ford Theatre
Special Guests Include Gerald Wilson, Tierney Sutton, and Other Top Artists “She’s earthy, real, sassy, swingin’, sensual, blues-drenched, and epitomizes everything great jazz singing is all about.” --Short North Gazette, Ohio Celebrate the life and legacy of Barbara Morrison when the acclaimed jazz and blues vocalist commemorates her 60th birthday and 35th anniversary in show ...
Jazz Legend Barbara Morrison to be Honored
On September 20th, 2009, jazz legend Barbara Morrison will be honored by the Levitt Pavilion Pasadena at their 6th annual gala. The event, themed A Night in New Orleans, will take place at Twin Palms Restaurant in Old Pasadena. Twin Palms will be transformed into “Club Orleans,” featuring southern food and drinks, live and silent auctions, ...
Howlin' Blues and Dirty Dogs Starring Barbara Morrison Held over to May 16th
Howlin Blues and Dirty Dogs about the life and times of legendary blues singer Big Mama Thornton has been held over by popular demand beyond April 12th and will run until May 16th at the Stella Adler Theatre in Hollywood. Starring blues and jazz vocalist Barbara Morrison as Thornton, the play includes music, dancing, comedy and ...
Howlin' Blues and Dirty Dogs Returns to the Stage January 22 Starring Blues & Jazz Vocalist Barbara Morrison
Blues and jazz vocalist Barbara Morrison returns to the stage in the play Howlin Blues and Dirty Dogs, about the life and times of legendary blues singer Big Mama Thornton. Enjoying a sold-out five week run at the Secret Rose Theatre in North Hollywood last summer, this play of music, dancing, comedy and drama re-opens on ...
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