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News: Obituary

Ed Thigpen, 1930-2010: "Mr. Taste" Drummed for Pianist Oscar Peterson's Trio in the Late 1950s And '60s

January 15, 2010

Jazz lovers called him “Mr. Taste," and the nickname couldn't have been more fitting. Always fashionably dressed -- and sounding as impeccable as he looked--Ed Thigpen conveyed elegance in every aspect of his life and art. At the same time, his ability to generate propulsive, hard-hitting swing rhythm made him a driving force in pianist Oscar ...

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Ed Thigpen Jazz Drummer Dies

January 14, 2010

Jazz drummer Ed Thigpen, who often was described as “Mr. Taste" for his sensitive accompaniment of instrumentalists and singers such as Ella Fitzgerald, Oscar Peterson, Bud Powell and Billy Taylor, died Wednesday at Hvidovre Hospital in Copenhagen. He was 79. Thigpen, who suffered from Parkinson's disease, was hospitalized before Christmas with heart and lung problems. His ...

News: Obituary

Dennis Stock Friend and Photographer of James Dean Dies

January 14, 2010

Dennis Stock, a photographer whose iconic images of James Dean helped seal the actor's legacy after his death in 1955, died Monday in Saratoga, Fla., the Magnum photo agency announced today. He was 81. Stock shot Dean during the filming of Rebel Without a Cause and in the actor's hometown of Fairmount, Ind. But his best ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Mose Allison at Largo at the Coronet

January 14, 2010

Regarded as “the William Faulkner of jazz," pianist and songwriter Mose Allison counts Elvis Costello, Van Morrison and Ray Davies among his legion of fans. Possessed with a honeyed voice and a humorist's eye for detail, Allison is midway through a six-city tour previewing the spring release of his first album in 12 years, The Way ...

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News: Education

Danilo Perez Heads Berklee Global Jazz Institute in Boston

January 14, 2010

Berklee announces the inaugural class for the Berklee Global Jazz Institute, a unique center at the college designed to foster creativity and musicianship through various musical disciplines. World-renowned pianist Danilo Perez serves as its artistic director. Students may pursue a performance degree, diploma, or a two-year certificate through the Institute. BGJI has three main goals: to ...

News: Performance / Tour

Tiptons Sax Quartet US Tour; 1/27/2010 - 2/6/2010

January 14, 2010

TIPTONS SAX QUARTET & DRUMS US TOUR PERFORMERS: Amy Denio: alto sax, clarinet, voice Jessica Lurie: alto & tenor sax, voice Sue Orfield: tenor sax, voice Tina Richerson: baritone sax, voice Lee Frisari: drums TOUR: Weds 27 Jan: Brooklyn, NY 9pm Rose Live Music ...

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Landon Knoblock Realistic Band at Rose Live Music, Sunday Jan. 24

January 14, 2010

The Landon Knoblock Realistic Band will perform at Rose Live Music on Sunday, Jan. 24. at 8:30pm. The Realistic Band features Oscar Noriega and Noah Preminger on saxophones, Matt Pavolka on bass, Jeff Davis on drums, and Landon Knoblock on rhodes. Following the Realistic Band will be Noah Preminger's Group at 9:30pm. Rose Live Music is ...

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News: Event

A Great Night in the Fillmore Benefit Concert at Yoshi's (SF) on February 21

January 14, 2010

"A GREAT NIGHT IN THE FILLMORE" Benefit Concert for The California Jazz Foundation John Handy, Bobby Hutcherson, Tuck & Patti, Denny Zeitlin, The Wayne Wallace Latin Jazz Quintet, Cultural Heritage Choir with Linda Tillery Hosted by Rita Moreno, Academy Award, Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony winner, legendary singer, dancer, and actress Master of Ceremonies: Chuy Varela ...

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News: Event

All Jason Parker Quartet CD Sales Donated to Haiti Quake Relief Through Jan. 22nd

January 14, 2010

As you know, there is severe devastation in Haiti right now in the aftermath of the 7.0 earthquake that hit the island. This is a tragedy not only for the people in Haiti but also for those around the world that have family and friends there. One of our own is just such a person. David, ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Cindy Blackman Explorations - Live at the Zinc Bar 1/26-27/2010

January 14, 2010

Drummer, Bandleader, & Recording Artist, Cindy Blackman will be performing with her Group, Explorations at The Zinc Bar in New York on January 26th & 27th, 2010. Cindy Blackman Explorations Antoine Roney- saxes Rashaan Carter- bass Zaccai Curris- fender Rhodes Marc Cary - synth Cindy Blackman ...