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News: Recording

Billboard World Song Contest Winning Songwriter / Violinist Catya Mare Releases New Album

February 5, 2010

Catya Mare, winner of the Billboard World Song Contest and the prestigious Hollywood Music in Media Award 2009, will release her much anticipated new album Destination Love worldwide on February 8th, 2010. This uplifting, touching and soul-caressing CD will be available from every major digital music outlet, such as iTunes, Amazon and CD Baby. Destination Love ...

News: Recording

Tommy Money Orchestra Releases Debut CD

February 5, 2010

Trumpeter and bandleader Tommy Money has released the debut CD from his 17-piece big band, the Tommy Money Orchestra.Titled Unblued, the disc (pictured) features 15 tracks of mostly familiar material in the straightahead swing style identified with Count Basie, Duke Ellington, and bandleader and arranger Nelson Riddle's work for Frank Sinatra, with St. Louisan ...

News: Radio

Peter Martin on KWMU's "Cityscape" This Friday, February 5

February 5, 2010

Pianist Peter Martin will be a guest on KWMU's “Cityscape" program tomorrow, talking with host Steve Potter about his new jazz concert series; the first performance in the series this Friday evening at the Sheldon Concert Hall with singer Dianne Reeves; and next Tuesday's benefit at the Sheldon for earthquake victims in Haiti.“Cityscape" airs ...

News: Recording

Steve Schenkel and Ashley Mason Releasing New CD on Valentine's Day

February 5, 2010

Guitarist Steve Schenkel and singer Ashley Mason will issue their latest duo CD, Hold On To Love, on Sunday, February 14.An official release date on Valentine's Day makes perfect sense thematically, since “this is an album of songs about all aspects of love - romantic love, love for family, and love for friends," said ...

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News: Festival

2010 Women in Jazz Fest Honoring Robin Bell Stevens, Emme Kemp and the Centennial of Mary Lou Williams

February 5, 2010

A note from the International Women In Jazz: Dear Friends: April is “Jazz Appreciation Month." We are happy to announce that the International Women in Jazz is producing the Women in Jazz Festival 2010. IWJ will recognize and pay tribute to the achievements and significance of women Jazz musicians and give them the opportunity to ...

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News: Event

Oregon Live Interview with Dave Schroeder at Barnes & Noble (NYC) on Friday, February 5th at 4:00 P.M.

February 5, 2010

Oregon Live Interview with Dave Schroeder at Barnes & Noble (NYC) on Friday, February 5th at 4:00 p.m. Join us this Friday, February 5th, for an in-store Barnes & Noble interview with the members of the legendary ensemble Oregon. Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm Barnes and Noble 150 East 86th Street New York, ...

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News: Birthday

Jazz Musician of the Day: Vinnie Colaiuta

February 5, 2010

All About Jazz is celebrating Vinnie Colaiuta's birthday today! JAZZ MUSICIAN OF THE DAY Vinnie ColaiutaVincent Colaiuta is a highly regarded drummer based in Los Angeles. Originally from Brownsville, Pennsylvania, he began playing drums as a child and received his first full drum kit from his parents at the ...

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News: Music Industry

R & B Singer Jill Scott Sued by Record Label

February 4, 2010

R&B superstar Jill Scott was sued this morning by her longtime record label, which is accusing the multi-platinum songstress of skipping out halfway through a six-album contract and potentially owing millions of dollars in damages. The lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles Superior Court by L.A.-based Hidden Beach Records, claims that the label and its founder, Steve ...

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News: Obituary

Vocal Coach to Stars Maurice Finnell Dies

February 4, 2010

Teacher, composer and vocal coach Maurice Finnell, who taught talent including Tony Bennett, Bette Midler, Tyne Daly and Warren Beatty, died Jan. 5 in New York from complications from a fall. He was 93. Finnell was born in New Jersey, and started singing as a boy, performing the theme song for Douglas Fairbanks film “Reaching For ...

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News: Technology

ISP Defeats Hollywood Copyright Claims

February 4, 2010

A leading Australian internet service provider was cleared of copyright allegations Thursday when a federal judge ruled against Hollywoods lawsuit that iiNet was responsible for infringing BitTorrent data traveling its pipes. The Australian Federal Court decision siding with the countrys third-largest ISP was a legal blow to worldwide efforts to make ISPs liable for the unlawful ...