Results for "Michael Ricci"

Other Places: Studios and Sound

February 21, 2010

In their list of priorities, most serious listeners put music's content before the quality of its sound. In one of our listening sessions at my house, I apologized to Paul Desmond for the scratchy surface of the old vinyl LP I was playing for him. “I don't care if it's recorded on cellophane strips," he said, ...

Jazz Benefit to Raise Funds for O'Fallon HS Band

February 21, 2010

St. Louis area jazz musicians and student bands will perform to raise money for the marching band program at O'Fallon (IL) High School during “O' That Jazz," a benefit event at 6:00 p.m. Friday, February 26 at the Regency Conference Center, 360 Regency Park Drive in O'Fallon, IL.Performers will include the St. Louis Jazz ...

STLJN Saturday Video Showcase: Introducing Alyssa Graham

February 21, 2010

This week, we've got some clips of singer Alyssa Graham, who will be making her St. Louis debut starting Wednesday, March 3 and continuing through Saturday, March 6 at Jazz at the Bistro.The New Jersey native released her first album What Love Is in 2005 and ...

Saxophonist David S. Ware - Featured Artist

February 21, 2010

Audio and video: “Mikuro's Blues" Live at the Sant'Anna Arresi Jazz Festival “Ganesh Sound (Renunciation)" with Peter Brotzmann Ensemble More Ware music at lala.com David S. Ware website ...

Roca Presents Jon and Lynn in Benefit Concert at Rockland Center for the Arts on March 7th at 2pm.

February 21, 2010

Vocal/bass duo? Amazing! Jon and Lynn perform soulful re-inventions that express the essence of the American Songbook, 60's Pop and contemporary jazz. Jon Burr, acoustic bass virtuoso, has worked with Tony Bennett, Chet Baker, Stephane Grappelli, Barbara Cook and others. Artist/curator Lynn Stein returns to her musical roots as a vocalist. The duo will be performing ...

Accordion Jazz Legend Art Van Damme, 1920-2010

February 21, 2010

By Rob Howard Art Van Damme died on February 15th 2010 after being ill with pneumonia for several weeks. A Memorial to this great accordion jazz legend is now online and you can add your Tribute to his Tribute Wall on the Art Van Damme memorials site. Art Van Damme was born on April 9th 1920 ...

Video: Mastering the Art of Social Networking

February 21, 2010

Radio Fights Performance Royalties with New Ads

February 21, 2010

SHOULD BROADCAST RADIO PAY PERFORMANCE ROYALTIES? VOTE HERE The National Association of Broadcasters has recently stepped up efforts to fight proposed legislation that would charge broadcast radio stations performance royalties. Internet and satellite broadcasters already pay the royalty. The latest NAB campaign includes some aggressive television advertising that touts ...

Urban Funk Releases Their Second Single, "Mercy Mercy Me" from Their Debut Release "Heroes and Legends

February 21, 2010

Urban Funk is pleased to announce the dynamic release of their second single “Mercy Mercy Me" from their debut CD, Heroes and Legends. The classic Rhythm And Blues vocal originally performed and written by Marvin Gaye is re-cut with Tommy Lepson on lead vocals. Produced by local, legendary woodwind artist Wayne Sulc and percussionist Tim Cutrona, ...

We Remember Wilby Fletcher, Jr. "A Celebration of the Life & Music of Wilby Jr."

February 21, 2010

Join us to pay tribute to Wilmington musical legend, Wilbert “Wilby" Fletcher, Jr. The program, coordinated by the Fletcher family in partnership with CCAC, celebrates the life of this extraordinary drummer and features music, dance, photography and spoken word performances. Musicians who have collaborated with Fletcher will also perform, including Philly's own violinist John Blake, Jr., ...