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News: Contest

Announcing the Winners of the Hank Jones/Frank Wess Giveaway

September 5, 2009

Leslie Grossman, Pat Krueger, Tim Fearnside, Pamela White and Kandie Webster, Congratulations! You're the lucky winners of the Lineage Records “Hank Jones/Frank Wess - Hank and Frank, Vol. 2“ giveaway. All About Jazz will contact you about claiming your prize. We'd like to thank everyone who participated in the contest and please visit Lineage Records for ...

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Article: Album Review

Laurence Hobgood: When the Heart Dances

Read "When the Heart Dances" reviewed by Joel Roberts

by Joel Roberts
September 4, 2009

Laurence Hobgood is one of those artists whose undeniable talents beg the question, “Why isn't he better known?" In Hobgood's case, part of the reason may be that he's spent most of the past decade and a half in a supportive role, as pianist and musical director for singer Kurt Elling--a pretty good gig, but one ...

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Article: Dan's Den

Big Awards Day in Gotham

by Dan Morgenstern
August 25, 2009

It's been a while since we last met in my Den, so I thought I'd share a very special summer doubleheader with you.June 16 was a big jazz day in New York. It began in mid-afternoon at the Jazz Standard, with the 13th Annual Jazz Journalists Association Jazz Awards. Arriving not long after starting ...

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Article: Live Review

George Wein's CareFusion Jazz Festival 55 a Triumph

by R.J. DeLuke
August 19, 2009

There seemed to be a distinct feeling in the air at this year's jazz festival in Newport, R.I. It would be easy to imagine that there was something in the air, because the festival that was started by impresario George Wein way back in 1954 and became the model for all to follow had suffered an ...

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Article: Take Five With...

Take Five With Bob Albanese

by AAJ Staff
August 12, 2009

Meet Bob Albanese: Bob Albanese was born in Newark, N.J. in 1957. Growing up and the Jersey shore, he began practicing the piano at age 8. At age 15, he won top honors in the Garden State Talent Expo which culminated in a solo performance at the Garden State Arts Center in Holmdel, N.J. This was ...

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News: TV / Film

New Jazz It Up! Episode Features: Cyrus Chestnut, Jon Gordon, First Lady Michelle Obama, Cannonball Adderley and Todd Barkan

August 11, 2009

New York, NY -- The good news of jazz is the musical message of season 2, episode 7 of Jazz it Up! Pianist Cyrus Chestnut performs an uplifting jazz rendition of the gospel classic “We Fall Down, But We Get Up" (by Donnie McClurkin) outdoors in Harlem. The other featured artist is alto saxophonist Jon Gordon, ...

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Article: Big Band Report

Jacksonville: Big City, Big Band, Big Plans

by Jack Bowers
August 5, 2009

Almost everyone who's even mildly interested knows that the big band scene in the US isn't what it used to be. On the other hand, the big bands aren't yet dead, as some alarmists have claimed, or even on life support. Thanks in part to college and armed services programs, there are perhaps as many or ...

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Article: Multiple Reviews

Eddie Gomez: Duo & Trio

by Ken Dryden
August 2, 2009

Jeremy Steig & Eddie Gomez Outlaws Enja 2009 Great Jazz Trio Chapter II Test of Time 2009 Eddie Gomez has long been one of the most valuable bassists in jazz, especially ...

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News: Contest

Enter the Lineage Records "Hank Jones/Frank Wess - Hank and Frank, Vol. 2" CD Giveaway Contest

July 31, 2009

In celebration of Hank Jones's 91st birthday, All About Jazz members are invited to enter the Lineage Records “Hank Jones/Frank Wess - Hank and Frank, Vol. 2“ giveaway contest starting today. We'll select FIVE winners at the conclusion of the contest on August 30th. Click here to enter the contest (Following Hank Jones at AAJ automatically ...

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News: Birthday

Jazz Musician of the Day: Hank Jones

July 31, 2009

All About Jazz is celebrating Hank Jones' birthday today! JAZZ MUSICIAN OF THE DAY Hank JonesThe oldest of the three Jones brothers (Hank, Thad and Elvin), Henry “Hank" Jones (born July 31, 1918) was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi and grew up in Pontiac, Michigan... more Website | ...