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News: Recording

CD Reviews: Pat Metheny, Mose Allison, and More

January 26, 2010

The press kit for Pat Methenys Orchestrion promises that the album redefines solo performance, and for once, that isnt just gently perfumed publicist smoke being blown up your ass its the Gods honest truth. Entranced by the orchestrion, a mechanical instrument array that surfaced in the late 19th century, Metheny enlisted a small army of inventors ...

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News: Recording

Gil Melle: Blue Note and Prestige

January 26, 2010

In the 1950s, there were jazz musicians who lived so far into the future intellectually that other musicians from the period called them “far out." Gil Melle was one of those “out of sight" artists. But to merely refer to Melle (pronounced Mell-AY) as a jazz baritone saxophonist doesn't fully explain this creative dynamo who today ...

News: Performance / Tour

Jazz St. Louis Polling Fans on Potential Bistro Bookings

January 26, 2010

Once again this year, Jazz St. Louis is looking for input from local jazz fans regarding who they'd like to see booked next season at Jazz at the Bistro. Interested individuals may offer their opinions by responding to a survey on the Jazz St. Louis Web site.Musicians listed in the poll as under consideration ...

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News: Contest

Enter the Sunnyside "Dave King - Indelicate" Giveaway Contest

January 26, 2010

All About Jazz members are invited to enter the Sunnyside Records “Dave King - Indelicate“ giveaway contest starting today. We'll select FIVE winners at the conclusion of the contest on February 25th. Click here to enter the contest (Following Dave King at AAJ automatically enters you in the contest.) Good luck! Your Friends at ...

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News: Interview

Bassist John Geggie Interviewed at AAJ...And More!

January 26, 2010

Most cities have them: musicians who act like a lightning rod, focusing and driving their jazz scenes. In Ottawa, Canada, bassist John Geggie has been one of those significant focal points for two decades, but in particular over the past ten years. He's one of the founding organizers and faculty members of Jazzworks which, amongst other ...

News: Birthday

Jazz Musician of the Day: Ken Field

January 26, 2010

All About Jazz is celebrating Ken Field's birthday today! JAZZ MUSICIAN OF THE DAY Ken FieldKen Field is a saxophonist, flautist, percussionist, and composer. Since 1988 he has been a member of the internationally acclaimed electrified modern music ensemble Birdsongs of the Mesozoic, with whom he has recorded eight ...

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News: Obituary

Jimmy Wyble Eclectic Guitarist for Benny Goodman and Red Norvo Dies

January 25, 2010

Jimmy Wyble, 87, a guitarist of great range who played with country-western swing bandleader Bob Wills as well as with the Benny Goodman and Red Norvo jazz combos, died of heart failure Jan. 16 while under hospice care at his home in Altadena, according to his friend and fellow guitarist Larry Koonse. James Otis Wyble was ...

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News: Technology

Apples Got a Lot Planned for It's Wednesday Press Event

January 25, 2010

What to Expect From Apples Tablet Unveiling While the invitation come see our latest creation is broad and vague, its fairly obvious that the biggest news will be the widely anticipated tablet. Its about time. Tech observers have been anticipating an Apple tablet for several years, churning out report after report of rumors and ...

News: Technology

Conditions Imposed on Live Nation, Ticketmaster

January 25, 2010

The U.S. Department of Justice has imposed major conditions upon Live Nation and Ticketmaster in approving the companies' merger, moves that Assistant Attorney General Christine Varney said would have the effect of lowering ticket prices. Shares in both companies jumped in trading Monday after reports surfaced earlier that the merger would be approved. Varney said Ticketmaster ...

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News: Obituary

Larry 'L.A.' Johnson Dies at 62; Filmmaker Collaborated with Neil Young

January 25, 2010

Johnson brought realism and whimsical surrealism to various film and multimedia projects with the rocker, from 1974's 'Journey Through the Past' to last year's 'Neil Young: Archives: Volume I.' Larry “L.A." Johnson met Neil Young at Woodstock in 1969, where Johnson was working on the film of the concert. Their collaboration lasted more than 40 years. ...