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Jazz Musician of the Day: Francesco Cafiso

May 24, 2009

All About Jazz is celebrating Francesco Cafiso's birthday today! JAZZ MUSICIAN OF THE DAY Francesco CafisoOne of the most precocious talents in the history of jazz. When he was barely nine years old Francesco took his first steps, working with internationally famous musicians. First of all... more ...

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Jazz Musician of the Day: Artie Shaw

May 23, 2009

All About Jazz is celebrating Artie Shaw's birthday today! JAZZ MUSICIAN OF THE DAY Artie ShawArtie Shaw - clarinet, composer, bandleader, (1910 - 2004) Artie Shaw, a brilliant jazz clarinetist, was one of the most enigmatic, daring and adventurous bandleaders of the swing-era. An intellectual... more Website ...

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Jazz Musician of the Day: Sun Ra

May 22, 2009

All About Jazz is celebrating Sun Ra's birthday today! JAZZ MUSICIAN OF THE DAY Sun RaEclectic, outrageous, sometimes mystifying but always imbued with a powerful jazz consciousness, the music of Sun Ra has withstood its skeptics and detractors for nearly three generations. And well it should... more ...

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Jazz Musician of the Day: Fats Waller

May 21, 2009

All About Jazz is celebrating Fats Waller's birthday today! JAZZ MUSICIAN OF THE DAY Fats WallerJazz music\'s first organist and one of the giants of piano jazz Thomas Wright “Fats" Waller was born on May 21, 1904 in Harlem into a musical family. His grandfather was an accomplished violinist ...

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Jazz Musician of the Day: Bob Florence

May 20, 2009

All About Jazz is celebrating Bob Florence's birthday today! JAZZ MUSICIAN OF THE DAY Bob FlorenceFor close to 50 years now the release of a new Bob Florence recording has been a major cause for celebration in the jazz world and with each album, going all the way back ...

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Jazz Musician of the Day: Sonny Fortune

May 19, 2009

All About Jazz is celebrating Sonny Fortune's birthday today! JAZZ MUSICIAN OF THE DAY Sonny FortuneWhen critics speak of Sonny Fortune, names like Coltrane, Cannonball, Young, Bechet, Hawkins and Parker are mentioned. Quite a legacy - but well deserved - for Sonny Fortune embodies all of the finest qualities ...

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Jazz Musician of the Day: Big Joe Turner

May 18, 2009

All About Jazz is celebrating Big Joe Turner's birthday today! JAZZ MUSICIAN OF THE DAY Big Joe TurnerBig Joe Turner - Blues Singer (1911 - 1985) “The Boss of the Blues” Providing an essential link between the blues and rock \'n\' roll, Big Joe Turner is best remembered for ...

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Jazz Musician of the Day: Bill Bruford

May 17, 2009

All About Jazz is celebrating Bill Bruford's birthday today! JAZZ MUSICIAN OF THE DAY Bill BrufordBill Bruford grew up with jazz. As an amateur drummer in the 1960s, and after a handful of lessons from Lou Pocock of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, he began his professional career in 1968... ...

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Jazz Musician of the Day: Woody Herman

May 16, 2009

All About Jazz is celebrating Woody Herman's birthday today! JAZZ MUSICIAN OF THE DAY Woody HermanAfter early experience in Chicago with the bands led by Tom Gerun and Harry Sosnik, Woody Herman toured with Gus Arnheim. In 1934, he joined Isham Jones... more Website | Videos | ...

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Jazz Musician of the Day: Benito Gonzalez

May 15, 2009

All About Jazz is celebrating Benito Gonzalez's birthday today! JAZZ MUSICIAN OF THE DAY Benito GonzalezThe fusion of world rhythms and straight-ahead jazz make this passionate performer an audience favorite all over the world. Benito Gonzalez is being recognized as an exciting pianist and composer for his well-received debut ...