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Wolfgang's Vault Releases the Ash Grove Recordings
New York, NY: Wolfgang's Vault has released the first 16 restored and digitized performances frm the Ash Grove blues collection. The releases, including Merle Travis, Mississippi John Hurt, Maybelle Carter and more are available to stream free online on Concertvault.com, or can be downloaded as MP3 or CD quality FLAC files. The 16 shows available here. ...
Steven Witser L.A. Philharmonic's Principal Trombonist Dies
Steven Witser, principal trombonist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, died of an apparent heart attack Monday night in Pasadena, the orchestra announced. He was 48. FOR THE RECORD:The obituary of trombonist Steven Witser in Wednesday's A section stated that the Philharmonic would dedicate its May 30 concert to his memory. In fact, that concert will be ...
Monterey Jazz Festival Announces Members of 2009 Next Generation Jazz Orchestra
22 High School Musicians From 6 States Comprise MJF's Renowned National Big Band NGJO To Perform On 10-Day US Tour from Kansas City To Washington DC's Kennedy Center, July 5 - 15, 2009 NGJO Performs With Wynton Marsalis At 52nd Annual Monterey Jazz Festival, Premiering Winning Piece By Next Generation Festival’s Composition Competition Winner Andy Clausen ...
Melody Gardot's "My One and Only Thrill" in Sores Now!
With her debut album Worrisome Heart, Melody Gardot displayed her instinctive gift for transforming the traditions of jazz and blues with “her personal kiss of life.” But even her most ardent admirers will be amazed at the giant creative leap forward she has taken with the follow-up, My One and Only Thrill. Mixing Latin rhythms, finger-snapping ...
Film Director Slams Microsoft as Non-Talent Friendly
Microsoft/XBox was by far the most dreadful, non-talent friendly company Ive ever worked for, claims director James Gunn following his experiences with the companys Horror Gone Comedy video series. Gunn, who is most notable for writing the two live-action Scooby Doo films, signed on to create a video for Microsoft, for, essentially, no money, based on ...
Krystian Zimerman's Shocking Disney Hall Debut
Poland's Krystian Zimerman, widely regarded as one of the finest pianists in the world, created a furor Sunday night in his debut at Walt Disney Concert Hall when he announced this would be his last performance in America because of the nation's military policies overseas. Before playing the final work on his recital, Karol Szymanowskis “Variations ...
Diverse Musicians in Crosswalk, Pianist Lays Dead, Rapper Too Hip for His Own Good, Jailed
Defense invokes 'Crash,' blaming chance encounter for man's death Witnesses say an enraged David Jassy punched, kicked and ran Osnes over with his SUV. He faces a murder charge and is being held on $1-million bond. Witnesses describe a brutal attack in which a driver punched, kicked and ran over a pedestrian who had hit the ...
Recording the 'Wolverine' Score
A look at Gregson-Williams in the studio It's a Tuesday afternoon in late March on the Newman Scoring Stage at 20th Century-Fox. Harry Gregson-Williams, looking a bit haggard after having been up most of the night finishing the music of “X-Men Origins: Wolverine," stands before a 40- voice choir as they prepare to sing -- in ...
William Morris and Endeavor Set to Form New Talent Agency Powerhouse
Talent agencies William Morris and Endeavor are expected to vote Monday on a merger that would create a representation powerhouse in Hollywood that would rank second only to the long-dominant Creative Artists Agency. The combined entity, easily the most talked about hookup in town since Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, would be better positioned to survive ...
Denise Donatelli Sings at Spazio's May 1
Please join me for a special performance with Otmaro Ruiz, Hamilton Price, and Steve Hass. Denise Donatelli Friday, May 1 Two Sets 9:00pm and 10:30pm Denise Donatelli with Otmaro Ruiz, piano;Hamilton Price, bass; Steve Hass, drums Spazio Jazz Club and Restaurant 14755 Ventura Blvd., #D Sherman ...
