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News: Interview

Guitarist/Bandleader Chris Jentsch Interviewed at AAJ

February 9, 2010

John Coltrane once said, “Let the music speak for itself." The guitarist/composer and band leader Christopher Jentsch adds an interesting twist on that subject by opting to describe himself when asked about the broader subject of how to capture his music in his own words. “I think of myself as a composer/guitarist working with contemporary improvisational ...

News: Birthday

Jazz Musician of the Day: Steve Wilson

February 9, 2010

All About Jazz is celebrating Steve Wilson's birthday today! JAZZ MUSICIAN OF THE DAY Steve WilsonThese are some of the qualities that have earned STEVE WILSON a prominent position on the bandstand and in the studio with the greatest names in jazz, as well as critical acclaim as a ...

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News: Recording

Top Ten Electric Miles Davis Recordings

February 8, 2010

I decided to list my top ten favorite Miles Davis recordings of the electric period. Miles is not just one of the biggest musicians of all time, but one of the biggest artists of all time—regardless of discipline. His entire career output is of the highest quality, extremely forward thinking, and extremely varied. I am a ...

News: Recording

Postal Service Offers "Love Letters from Ella"

February 8, 2010

Serenade that special someone in your life this Valentine's Day with classic love songs featuring acclaimed music artist Ella Fitzgerald. On sale for a limited time at select Post Offices nationwide, Love Letters from Ella is a collection of the jazz singer's most cherished love songs, recorded with some of her favorite collaborators - including Count ...

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News: Performance / Tour

5th Annual "Jazz in the Gardens"

February 8, 2010

Jazz legends David Sanborn, Cassandra Wilson and Joe Sample are set to take the stage during the 5th Annual “Jazz in the Gardens" hosted by #1 rated, nationally syndicated radio personality Tom Joyner, Saturday, March 20th and Sunday, March 21st at Sun Life Stadium (formerly Dolphin Stadium), 2269 Dan Marino Blvd, Miami Gardens, Florida 33056. Internationally-known ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Performance of Marc Hoffman's "Homeland" Announced

February 8, 2010

Marc Hoffman's work, “Homeland" will be performed by the Lake Norman Orchestra, Eduardo Cedeno, Music Director on the LNOs March 13, 2010 concert. The concert will take place at 7:30 PM in the Mack Gray Auditorium in Statesville, NC. Marc Hoffman's music, whether symphonic, jazz, popular or commercial, is known for its eclecticism. Though at times ...

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News: Video / DVD

Weekend Extra: Woody Herman&Apos;S Second Herd

February 7, 2010

Browsing YouTube, I came across what must be among the rarest pieces of jazz film, a sequence of Woody Herman's Second Herd, the celebrated Four Brothers band. We hear Herman's vocal and a bit of Stan Getz's tenor saxophone on “Caldonia," then most of “Northwest Passage," both pieces holdovers from the First Herd destined to be ...

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News: Festival

Rogue Honors Portland Jazz Festival's Bill Royston with Release of Jazz Guy Ale

February 7, 2010

Rogue Honors Portland Jazz Festival's Bill Royston With Release Of Seventh Limited Edition Jazz Guy Ale Since 2004 the Portland Jazz Festival has brought world class jazz to the Rose City, showcasing iconic jazz performers from across the world. From February 21st-28th, the Portland Jazz Festival will fill up venues throughout Portland providing more than 20,000 ...

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News: Technology

The Willis Conover Facebook Page

February 8, 2010

What three administrations in the White House have refused to do, the people have done. They have recognized Willis Conover, the Voice of America broadcaster who may have been America's greatest cultural diplomat of the Cold War. He now has his own Facebook page, The Willis Conover Club. Will that lead to his getting a long ...

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News: Music Industry

Need an Electronic Press Kit? Make Your Own!

February 7, 2010

As Ive mentioned before, Im in the middle of planning a tour for the Jason Parker Quartet. Were going out in May and Im busy contacting venues up and down the West Coast, from Vancouver BC to San Diego. I realized early on in the process that I needed an EPK, or Eletronic Press Kit. What ...