Results for "Michael Ricci"

Saxophonist Sir John Dankworth Dies

February 7, 2010

Sir John Dankworth, a totemic figure of the British jazz scene who worked as a musical director for artists including Nat King Cole and Ella Fitzgerald, has died at the age of 82. The saxophonist, whose career spanned more than half a century, died yesterday in King Edward VII hospital, London. He had been ill for ...

Jazz Musician of the Day: Eubie Blake

February 7, 2010

All About Jazz is celebrating Eubie Blake's birthday today! JAZZ MUSICIAN OF THE DAY Eubie BlakeEubie Blake - pianist (1883 - 1983) Ragtime music, with its syncopated, polyrhythmic style, was born, in the 1890s in the black saloons and brothels of southern and mid-western cities like Baltimore and St. ...

Super Bowl Events Around South Florida

February 6, 2010

Super Bowl XLIV: Concerts roundup. Who's in town? Yep, and so are Black Eyed Peas, Rihanna, Barenaked Ladies and others. The band is among the plethora of performers that will stream into South Florida for the Super Bowl. It's one thing to know The Who is scheduled to rock the Super Bowl on Feb. 7 at ...

New Orleans Super Bowl Week of Music

February 6, 2010

NEW ORLEANS MUSIC NEWS The latest music updates from New Orleans and South Louisiana Entertainment, Music. A week's worth of good music starting Friday, February 5, 2010 FRIDAY The Dirty Bourbon River Show celebrates the release of its new album at Tipitina's. At One Eyed Jacks, the New Orleans Bingo! Show debuts its new lineup. The ...

When Generations Collide: The Who at the Super Bowl

February 6, 2010

As Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend left their Super Bowl news conference Thursday, Daltrey carried a Saints helmet and Townshend one for the Colts. Minutes before, the two leaders of the Who held acoustic guitars for an expressive mini-concert that included “Behind Blue Eyes," “Pinball Wizard" and “Won't Get Fooled Again." “Meet the new boss. ... ...

A Man for All Seasons: Alto Saxophonist David Sanborn Returns with a New Album

February 6, 2010

By Tad Hendrickson In many ways, David Sanborn's career shouldn't work. The alto saxophonist will play with just about anybody at any time, ranging from 'Diamond Dogs'-era David Bowie to Cheech and Chong to famous jazz arranger Gil Evans to the 'Lethal Weapon' soundtracks, yet his own material is steadfastly jazz. No matter the context, his ...

Some Thoughts from New Music Seminar LA

February 6, 2010

Some random thoughts and takeaways from this week's NMS LA: It was exciting to see both a sold out crowd and this great event coming into its own. It's a credit to the tenacity of Tom Silverman and Dave Lory and bodes well for the future of the new music business. It's also refreshing that ...

James Brown Gives Dance Lessons

February 6, 2010

Warner Nashville Tries Cutting the Album in Half

February 6, 2010

Sales of full albums are falling faster than an Olympic ski racer on an ice covered slope. And then time between releases can leave too-long gaps in the marketing cycle. Warner's Nashville is looking for an answer by dividing Blake Shelton's “Hillbilly Bone" as a “Six Pak," a 6 song album of new material to be ...

Telepath | 01.31 | Lake Tahoe

February 6, 2010

Words by: Brennan Lagasse | Images from: telepathmusic.com Telepath :: 01.31.10 :: Crystal Bay Club Casino - Red Room :: Lake Tahoe, CA Telepath Coming off three solid shows in the San Francisco Bay Area, Telepath showed up to the Crystal Bay Club (CBC) ...