Results for "Michael Ricci"

Cratedigger: The 5th Dimension, "The Magic Garden"

February 14, 2010

There are very few songwriters who have enjoyed careers as storied as Jimmy Webb. For more than 40 years he's been sending songs up the pop charts, creating stars along the way. My own appreciation of Webb began with the Richard Harris recording of Webbs epic “MacArthur Park" in 1968. Its a song that has inspired ...

On Target Media to Work with Jeff Beck on New Release

February 14, 2010

Theresa Andersson Launches New Website

February 14, 2010

Please visit the newly launched theresaandersson.com to download a free track and get all the latest info, including an upcoming special event... On Sunday, February 28, 2010, Theresa will be performing live at the Le Petit Theatre with very some very special guests, including the legendary musician, composer and producer Allen Toussaint. The show will be ...

Interview with Freddy Cole Now Online at Jazz St. Louis Website

February 14, 2010

Jazz St. Louis has put online a new audio interview with singer/pianist Freddy Cole, who's coming to St. Louis to perform Wednesday, February 17 through Saturday, February 20 at Jazz at the Bistro.You can listen to a stream of the interview here. However, I couldn't find a way to download the the interview as ...

Jake Hanna, 1931-2010

February 14, 2010

Drummer Jake Hanna died last night in Los Angeles of complications from a blood disease. He was 78. Versatile across all jazz styles, in small groups and large Hanna swung with unremitting flexibility and power. He was the spark plug of big bands led by Woody Herman, Maynard Ferguson and Toshiko Akiyoshi. Here is Hanna in ...

STLJN Saturday Video Showcase: Spotlight on Freddy Cole

February 14, 2010

This week, we've got some clips of pianist and singer Freddy Cole, who will be in St. Louis starting this Wednesday, February 17 through Saturday, February 20 to perform at Jazz at the Bistro.Though Freddy hasn't quite achieved the same level of fame and commercial success ...

2010 Tanglewood Jazz Festival Tickets on Sale Feb 14

February 14, 2010

TICKETS GO ON SALE FOR THE 2010 TANGLEWOOD SEASON, SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14, INCLUDING ANNUAL TANGLEWOOD JAZZ FESTIVAL, TO TAKE PLACE OVER LABOR DAY WEEKEND 2010 TANGLEWOOD JAZZ FESTIVAL TO FEATURE KURT ELLING, JOHN PIZZARELLI, THE LEGENDARY COUNT BASIE ORCHESTRA, EDDIE DANIELS, BOB JAMES, DONAL FOX, JULIAN LAGE, JESSICA MOLASKEY, LAURENCE HOBGOOD TRIO AND MORE On Sunday, ...

Telluride Jazz Celeb '09 Lineup

February 14, 2010

26TH ANNUAL FEST TAKES PLACE JUNE 5-7INCLUDES THE DUO, BILL FRISELL, OZOMATLI, JIMMY HERRING Jimmy Herring Since 1977, Telluride's majestic perch has been the site of the Telluride Jazz Celebration, an annual cultural event produced by the Telluride Society for Jazz. Combining performances on outdoor stages during the day with theater and club shows at ...

Geaux Saints, with a Trumpeter's Fanfare

February 13, 2010

Once in a while, jazz and popular culture conveniently cross paths. And how fitting that it was on the sporting world's biggest stage last weekend with the NFL's Super Bowl XLIV festivities. CBS's pre-game broadcast leading up to the New Orleans Saints' gritty, stunning--and most welcome--win over the Colts included Wynton Marsalis's music-and-spoken word tribute to ...

Pianist / Vocalist Marcia Ball to Perform in Sellersville, PA

February 13, 2010

Texas-born, Louisiana-raised pianist/vocalist/songwriter Marcia Ball, touring in support of her Grammy-nominated CD, Peace, Love & BBQ, will perform in Sellersville on March 16, 2010. Ball's groove-laden New Orleans R&B, heart-wrenching ballads and driving Gulf Coast blues have made her a one-of-a-kind favorite of music fans all over the world. Her music mixes equal parts simmering soul ...