Results for "Michael Ricci"

Bill Frisell Debuts New Trio at Largo

March 12, 2010

Apple Pushes for Quality in Apps

March 12, 2010

Apple's recent purge of sex-tinged iPhone apps and its lesser- known ban of “cookie- cutter" apps signifies the company's new focus on quality in its App Store, rather than quantity. Last month, Apple removed about 5,000 apps with “overtly sexual content" from its App Store. And this week Apple told Mobile Roadie, a company that provides ...

Jeff Lofton's 1950's Miles Davis Tribute

March 12, 2010

The arrival of jazz trumpeter Jeff Lofton By Michael Barnes | Thursday, March 4, 2010, 05:27 PM Austin American Statesmen Did jazz trumpeter Jeff Lofton really immigrate to Austin just three years ago? It seems like he and his writer/publicist wife, Dean Lofton, along with collaborating artists, have permeated local jazz for ages. Without the benefit ...

UK Blues Rock Legends Wishbone Ash to Play Select US Dates

March 12, 2010

Classic rock legends Wishbone Ash will be performing a select number of US dates on their current major world tour that began this past October. Wishbone Ash embarked on an intensive 6-month tour plan, a 'final fling' taking the band 'round to next July in celebration of the 40th anniversary of its long career. The October ...

Jazz in New York

March 12, 2010

J. D. ALLEN TRIO / MARCUS STRICKLAND TRIO Wednesday At 8 and 10 p.m. Iridium 1650 Broadway, at 51st Street (212) 582-2121 MICHAL ATTIAS AND RENKU +2 Saturday At 9 and 10:30 p.m. Cornelia Street Caf 29 Cornelia ...

Sones de Mexico Ensemble Creates a Fiesta Mexicana for Children

March 12, 2010

Ancient Aztec Myths, Cowboy Mice, and Dancing Iguanas: Sones de Mexico Ensemble Creates a Fiesta Mexicana for Children What do a crawfish, a cowboy mouse, and a 100-year-old woman have in common? They are all characters in Fiesta Mexicana: Mexican Songs & Stories for Ninos & Ninas and their Papas & Mamas (release April 24, 2010), ...

Jorge Calandrelli Tapped to Arrange Music for Sting's Summer Tour

March 12, 2010

Arranger and composer Jorge Calandrelli was recently tapped by Sting to arrange several songs for his upcoming world tour this summer. Accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, the tour will find Sting performing his most celebrated songs re-imagined for symphonic arrangement. The Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra will be conducted by Maestro Steven Mercurio (Pavarotti, Bocelli). ...

Benefit for Chile March 20

March 12, 2010

Claudia Acuna & (le) Poisson Rouge presents MUSIC FOR CHILE: A Benefit Concert Hosted by Ambassador Heraldo Muoz CLAUDIA ACUNA BAND featuring JON COWHERD, piano; MARK KELLEY, bass; YAYO SERKA, drums; JUANCHO HERRERA, guitar; plus special guest MESHELL NDEGEOCELLO Also featuring EVA AYLLON, DAVID GILMORE, JASON LINDNER, and PABLO VERGARA QUARTET SATURDAY, MARCH 20, 2010: 7pm ...

Chris Burton Jacome Reinterprets a Tradition in the Spanish Southwest

March 12, 2010

Flamenco Rising: Chris Burton Jacome Reinterprets a Tradition in the Spanish Southwest Sometimes it takes an outsider to innovate within a tradition. And sometimes that outsider is less outside than it appears. Flamenco guitarist Chris Burton Jacome is just that kind of outsider. His new album, Levanto (release: April 13, 2010), is a studio adaptation of ...

Sings with the Stones, Parties with Prince: Not Your Average Fado Singer

March 12, 2010

Outrageous Fortune: The Sultry Ana Moura's Fresh Take on Portuguese Fado She sings the traditional three-song set at storied fado houses in Lisbon, picking her songs right before stepping out on stage in front of the candlelit room, following the call of her heart at that moment. She improvises vocal lines on stage with Mick Jagger ...