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News: Performance / Tour

Movements in Jazz, with Pollock and Coltrane

March 2, 2010

Lar Lubovitch opened his two-week run at the Joyce Theater last Tuesday night with a program underlining his abiding interest in jazz. But my mind kept running to two unrelated dance responses to jazz music: “The Spirit Moves," Mura Dehn's miraculous history of black social dance, and the scene from the Charlie Brown Christmas special, when ...

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News: Recording

Minneapolis Funkster, JP Delaire, Releases New Single "Romance, Rumors and Lies"

March 2, 2010

Minneapolis funkster and noted sideman for Prince and Michael Bolton, JP DeLaire, has just released his new single, “Romance, Rumors and Lies". The track contains a funky bass groove, innovative hip-hop beats, and blazing rock guitar. The amazing soulful vocals from DeLaire are ever-present . “Romance, Rumors and Lies" was co-written by DeLaire and Tre Balfour. ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Lea Delaria to Perform Cabaret Show Friday, April 16 and Saturday, April 17

March 2, 2010

Singer, actress and comic Lea DeLaria (pictured) is coming back to St. Louis to perform at 8:00 p.m. Friday, April 16 and Saturday, April 17 at the Lip Room at Nancy's Place, 4510 Manchester (in the Grove neighborhood).A native of Belleville, IL, DeLaria began in show business as a stand-up comic, but her career ...

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News: Award / Grant

Tom Silverman to Receive NARM 2010 Independent Spirit Award

March 2, 2010

Music trade association NARM will honor Tom Silverman, the founder, chairman and CEO of Tommy Boy Entertainment, with its Independent Spirit Award at the Annual NARM Convention in Chicago on Monday, May 17.The NARM Independent Spirit Award was established in 2009 to recognize a music industry executive who embodies the spirit of new thinking, ...

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News: Recording

Jon Irabagon - The Observer (Concord)

March 2, 2010

Dream session fantasies are still favorite fodder of many jazz players and interviewers alike. In the case of saxophonist Jon Irabagon a fantasy came true thanks to well-deserved win at the 2008 Thelonious Monk International Saxophone competition. Part of the prize purse was a Concord recording date with the players of his choosing. Irabagon, an improviser ...

News: Birthday

Jazz Musician of the Day: Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis

March 2, 2010

All About Jazz is celebrating Eddie “Lockjaw" Davis' birthday today! JAZZ MUSICIAN OF THE DAY Eddie “Lockjaw" DavisEddie Lockjaw Davis - tenor saxophone (1922 - 1986) Eddie Lockjaw Davis was one musician who provided a link from the big band era through to the soul jazz phenomenon of the ...

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News: Education

School Wants to Ban iPods

March 2, 2010

One U.S. school official may have inadvertently found the solution to the sales slump in record music. Torrington, CT school superintendent Christopher G. Leone wants to stamp out digital music players at the local high school. Leone recently told the school board he believes iPods likely outnumber the students. “I just don't see the need," Leone ...

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News: Festival

Playboy Jazz Fest Annual Event Bows June 12-13 at Hollywood Bowl

March 1, 2010

The star-studded Chick Corea Freedom Band, the return of George Benson and the Manhattan Transfer, Malian world music superstar Salif Keita, and a smooth jazz salute to the Stax Records legacy are among the highlights of the 32nd Playboy Jazz Festival, taking place June 12-13 at the Hollywood Bowl. The announcement was made at the Playboy ...

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News: Event

Live Jazz Every Tuesday at the Mix in Georgetown (Seattle)

March 1, 2010

Located in the historic Georgetown neighborhood of Seattle, the Mix hosts live music five nights a week. Every Tuesday is jazz night and features Don Mock, Steve Kim and Jacques Willis. Check out our newly expanded beer and wine selection and enjoy what is truly one of Seattle's best kept secrets. Live jazz every Tuesday at ...

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News: Recording

Incognito "Live in London - The 30th Anniversary Concert" Coming to DVD, Blu-Ray, and CD on April 20, 2010

March 1, 2010

Incognito “Live In London - The 30th Anniversary Concert" Coming to DVD, Blu-ray, and CD on April 20, 2010 Nearly 3 hours of performance and bonus features... Recorded in High Definition! Inakustik and MVD Visual are proud to announce the DVD, Blu-ray, and CD release of Incognito “Live In London - The 30th Anniversary Concert" on ...