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News: Interview

Have You Heard Evan Christopher?

January 28, 2010

Once you get past the outsized ego of its leader, trumpeter Irvin Mayfield, the burgeoning New Orleans Jazz Orchestra is potentially an exceptional representation of both the modern and traditional jazz fruits of the city. The orchestra, or NOJO as it is known, boasts such gifted players as saxophonists Ed Peterson and Derek Douget, trombonist Ron ...

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News: Recording

Chuck Wayne: String Fever

January 28, 2010

Had Charlie Christian not died of tuberculosis at age 25 in 1942, he certainly would have been the first guitarist to record bebop. His single-string attack on Up on Teddy's Hill with Dizzy Gillespie, captured live at Minton's in 1941, was clearly ahead of its time. But the solo was more blues than bop, a jazz ...

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News: Event

Jason Parker Quartet Pays Tribute to Miles Davis, and Some Thoughts on Tributes

January 28, 2010

Every jazz trumpet player in the world has some kind of relationship with Miles Davis. Love him or hate him, study him or eschew him, we've all had to deal with Miles in some way. He's that much of a giant. In a career that spanned 50 years, Miles was at the forefront of many of ...

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News: Radio

The Jazz Session #138: Mike Reed

January 28, 2010

Drummer Mike Reed is a mainstay on the Chicago music scene, both as a performer and a presenter. Reed and his band People, Places & Things have a new album called About Us (482 Music, 2009). Its part of a trilogy showcasing the past, present and future of the Chicago scene. In this interview, Reed talks ...

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News: Recording

Salvatore Bonafede Trio "Sicilian Opening" (Jazz Eyes)

January 28, 2010

After many releases ranging from trio to larger bands, featuring several jazz notables--from Joe Lovano and John Abercrombie to Enrico Rava--renowned Italian pianist and composer Salvatore Bonafede gets back to his roots with a trio featuring two fellow Sicilians now based in New York: Marcello Pellitteri on drums and Marco Panascia on electric and double bass. ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Jazz This Week: A Benefit for Zimbabwe Nkenya; Brian Owens; Erin Bode; Larry Brown, Jr.; and More

January 28, 2010

There's a brief respite from major touring jazz acts this week in St. Louis, but there are still a number of events over the next few days with potential appeal for fans of jazz and creative music.On Thursday, Washington University's Jazz at Holmes series continues with a free concert from pianist Ptah Williams and ...

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News: Birthday

Jazz Musician of the Day: Ronnie Scott

January 28, 2010

All About Jazz is celebrating Ronnie Scott's birthday today! JAZZ MUSICIAN OF THE DAY Ronnie ScottThe son of a musician, Scott became a saxophonist in his teens. Eventually, as the owner of the UK\'s most famous jazz club, his name was virtually synonymous with jazz in the country. Working ...

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News: Festival

Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival Tickets on Sale Now for Gladys Knight & Herbie Hancock

January 27, 2010

Rochester, NY - January 27, 2010 - Tickets are on sale now for two more headliner concerts for Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival the Festival's Ninth Edition June 11-19, 2010. Gladys Knight, the Atlanta-born R&B songstress and songwriter, will perform on opening night, Friday June 11 at 8 p.m. Herbie Hancock, jazz legend, composer and pianist, ...

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News: Performance / Tour

John Beasley Jazz Circle Concert: Live Webcast

January 27, 2010

On Thursday, Jan 28, 8pm to 10pm you can watch the John Beasley Jazz Circle Concert via the new LIVE web-TV Jazz Concert series at networksconcerts.com. Available for fans and music lovers from all over the world, this is a unique performance and event! Featuring ORIGINAL music spanning John Beasley's solo recording career from his critically ...

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News: Festival

Carefusion/George Wein Announce Details of NY Jazz Fest, Dates for Newport Fest

January 27, 2010

CAREFUSION, GEORGE WEIN ANNOUNCE DETAILS OF NEW YORK JAZZ FESTIVAL, DATES FOR NEWPORT FESTIVAL NEW YORK, Jan. 27, 2010 -- On the heels of a well-received 2009 jazz festival series, CareFusion, a leading global medical device company, and Jazz Impresario George Wein, announced today details about the CareFusion Jazz Festival New York and dates for the ...