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News: Recording

Nicole Henry's Catapult Return to Billboard Charts After Singing

January 25, 2010

International jazz vocalist Nicole Henry opened the FedEx Orange Bowl with an inspiring a capella version of the National Anthem that catapulted her 2008 release, The Very Thought of You, back onto the Billboard Jazz Chart at #86. On Tuesday, January 5th, donned in a full-length, strapless, cranberry-colored Nicole Miller dress, international jazz vocalist Nicole Henry ...

News: Event

MIDEM 2010 so Far

January 25, 2010

They say they numbers are down about 10% over last year to closer to 7000 attendees, but on the streets and cafes it seems as busy as always. They included admission to MidemNet in the MIDEM badge this year, so numbers their appeared to be up. A few highlights and impressions: MySpace really appears to get ...

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News: Radio

The Jazz Session #137: Matthew Shipp

January 25, 2010

To me, music is an occult alphabet of frequencies and vibrations that are transmitted on an instrument. So says pianist Matthew Shipp, whose new solo piano recording, 4D (Thirsty Ear, 2010) comes out on January 26. In this interview, Shipp talks about the joy of solo piano; the lessons he learned from David S. Ware and ...

News: Festival

New Arts Festival in October to Include Dave Brubeck Concert

January 25, 2010

A new St. Louis arts festival set to launch in October 2010 will feature a performance by pianist and composer Dave Brubeck at the Sheldon Concert Hall, and likely will include other jazz events as well.According to a story by Diane Toroian Keaggy in the weekend Post-Dispatch, the American Arts Experience-St. Louis will “will ...

News: Video / DVD

Weekend Extra: Oscar Peterson and NHOP

January 24, 2010

Here is a lovely opportunity to hear and see two masters toward the ends of their lives. Oscar Peterson played at the Montreal Jazz Festival in July of 2004 with bassist Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen, guitarist Ulf Wakenius and drummer Alvin Queen. The piece is “Cakewalk." NHP died the ...

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News: Recording

Gotham Wind Symphony Release 3rd CD: "New Year, New Music"

January 25, 2010

Gotham Wind Symphony, a NYC-based 45-piece wind band, has released their 3rd CD, their first on the ArtistShare label, entitled: New Year, New Music. The CD features five premier recordings, three of which were commissioned by GWS. The music: Mike Holober- “Seven Gables"-Roam Poem #1 (premier, GWS commission) Jonathan Newman- “Avenue X" (premier) Bob Brookmeyer- “Ceremony" ...

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News: Event

18th Annual Junior Jazz Festival Returns to Please Touch Museum (Philadelphia)

January 25, 2010

It's time for Please Touch Museum's jazziest festival of the year! The 18th Annual Junior Jazz Festival, the only area event to introduce young children to the wonderful world of jazz, will transform Memorial Hall into the biggest and hippest jazz club around! Live music, theater performances, and educational activities will fill the museum for five ...

News: Event

Action Begins #midem: The Artist's Perspective

January 24, 2010

On the artist's panel Amanda Palmer told about how sharing her frustration with her record label - i.e. when they told her she looked fat in her photos - cemented her relationship with her fans. Palmer opened with ukulele and a short version of Radiohead's “Creep". Watch Palmer remains constantly connected with her fans. She ...

News: Music Industry

#Midem: Global Music Consumption Survey

January 24, 2010

8500 interviews in 13 countries 63% are passionate about music 14% would listen to music every minute of the day if they could. Streaming a favorite delivery method for 21% 29% admit to downloading without paying 30% bought a CD in the last month 11% bought a download within the month Video ...

News: Recording

The Long Wait is Over: New Picks

January 25, 2010

SFJAZZ Collective, Live 2009 (SFJazz). Last year's tour by the all-star septet was built around their arrangements of music by pianist McCoy Tyner. It also included new compositions by its members, Joe Lovano, Miguel Zenn, Dave Douglas, Robin Eubanks, Renee Rosnes, Matt Pennman and Eric Harland. This two-CD set, recorded in halls across the US, is ...