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News: TV / Film

YouTube Show: America's Hot Musician Offered as a Free Syndicated Public Service Television Program

November 11, 2006

Effort intended to promote instrumental music within The MTV- Hip Hop generation America's Hot Musician, the new “American Idol"-like reality talent competition which features instrumental musicians, is being syndicated free to television stations in an effort to promote instrumental music within the MTV- Hip Hop Generation. The program, which is produced by the American Youth Symphony ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Vibist Tom Beckham at Twins Jazz, Washington DC, Oct. 26th

October 5, 2006

TOM BECKHAM GROUP at Twins Jazz 1344 U. St. NW Washington, DC (202) 234-0072 www.twinsjazz.com THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26th, 2006 8pm $12 cover Celebrating the release of his new CD Center Songs (Sunnyside/Apria) Featuring: Tom Beckham - vibraphone Chris Cheek - saxes

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Article: Live Review

Ann Hampton Callaway Swings Blues Alley

by Franz A. Matzner
September 22, 2006

Ann Hampton Callaway Blues Alley Washington, DC September 14, 2006 Showmanship is a rare commodity in the jazz world today. Too many performers believe it contradicts true artistry. In some cases they may be right. But add a healthy dose of real talent and the two can offer a winning ...

News: Award / Grant

Armenia's Tigran Hamasyan Wins First Place in 2006 Thelonious Monk Internatioanl Jazz Piano Competition

September 18, 2006

THELONIOUS MONK INSTITUTE OF JAZZ CELEBRATES 20th ANNIVERSARY MUSIC LEGENDS JOIN POLITICAL LEADERS FOR STAR-STUDDED GALA STEVIE WONDER HONORED BY FORMER SECRETARIES OF STATE MADELEINE ALBRIGHT AND COLIN POWELL Armenia's Tigran Hamasyan Wins First Place in 2006 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Piano Competition Washington, DC--The world's greatest jazz artists were on stage at The ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Buck Hill Upcoming Appearances In Celebration Of His New CD "Relax" (Severn Records)

August 3, 2006

Severn Records Is Pleased To Announce Upcoming Appearances For Buck Hill In Celebration Of His New CD Relax (Severn Records) August 5th Sabang Restaurant Sabang Restaurant 2504 Ennalls Avenue Wheaton MD 20902 301-942-7859 August 21st Blues Alley Blues Alley 1073 ...

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Article: Live Review

Steve Turre Honors Rahsaan Roland Kirk

by Franz A. Matzner
March 10, 2006

Steve Turre Kennedy Center Jazz Club Washington, DC Whether it is discovering a previously unknown player or genre, or a new take on an old favorite, venturing out to live music leaves us open to discovering new sounds in one of the most satisfying ways possible: by chance. In the case of ...

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Article: Live Review

The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra Plays with Regina Carter

by Franz A. Matzner
February 26, 2006

The Kennedy Center is one of several venues in Washington, DC for really good jazz, but when it comes to big bands, there's no place else in the city that can effectively spotlight a large group like the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra. The eighteen-member Jazz Orchestra celebrated its 20th anniversary together with feature violinist Regina Carter at ...

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Article: Live Review

Hiromi Plays Blues Alley

by Franz A. Matzner
January 20, 2006

Celebrating the upcoming release of her third album, Spiral, international piano sensation Hiromi Uehara, together with British bassist Tony Grey and Slovakian drummer Martin Valihola, took command of Washington, D.C.'s Blues Alley this weekend for a three night pre-release party. Bringing to the stage an awesome display of ingenuity, enthusiasm, and power, all three musicians proved ...

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Article: Live Review

Moody's Mood at Blues Alley

by Erik R. Quick
October 22, 2005

James Moody Blues Alley October 2005 Washington, DC In an era where vapid commercial conglomerates seemingly dictate the aural pabulum streaming through monolithically controlled media that would prove Terry Gilliam's dreary and expressionistic worldview as accurate, intelligent and well performed music is always welcomed. If, however, one is extremely fortunate, ...

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Article: Live Review

Duke Ellington Jazz Festival 2005

by Franz A. Matzner
October 18, 2005

It's all around, the sound of jazz, leaking from half-open windows, spilling out of doorways, flowing down the street in little pockets of music escaping restaurants, bars, and clubs. Couples wander in and out, patrons call for drinks over twanging pianos and swinging beats, intent listeners bend forward to catch every note, and lines of guests ...