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Earshot Jazz Presents the Charles Lloyd New Quartet, December 6th at Town Hall

November 26, 2009

The legendary saxophonist Charles Lloyd brings his brilliant New Quartet, featuring pianist Jason Moran, bassist Reuben Rogers, and drummer Eric Harland, to Town Hall Seattle, 1119 Eighth Ave (at Seneca), at 7:30pm, December 6th, 2009. The quartet unites three stellar representatives of jazzs younger generation with the venerable artist Charles Lloyd, whos distinctive tone is defined ...

Finally a Use for All Those Old Albums

November 26, 2009

U.S. Visa Restrictions Could Hurt Touring Acts

November 26, 2009

(CelebrityAccess MediaWire) Members of the touring industry warn that stricter enforcement of U.S. immigration regulations could interfere with the U.S. touring plans of international artists. According to Billboard, no new regulations have been enacted, but the U.S. Citizens and Immigration Service has begun using a much more restrictive reading of current regulations in approving ...

Recent Listening: W.L. Smith, Tebar, QSF

November 26, 2009

Wadada Leo Smith's Golden Quartet, Spiritual-Dimensions (Cuneiform). The exploratory trumpeter follows up last year's triumphal Tabligh with a reshuffled quartet and goes himself one better by adding an excursion into electronic territory. The first CD again has Vijay Iyer at the piano and synthesizer and John Lindberg on bass, but in place of drummer Shannon Jackson ...

The Baroness of Be-Bop - Nica and Monk: A Lyrical Love Story That Plays so Right

November 26, 2009

Juicy and jammed with side men and side dishes, “The Jazz Baroness" has all the meat and the trimmings that make it a thanks-worthy special this holiday season on Nov. 25 on HBO2. And what better to sip at this service than vintage Rothschild. That's what viewers get in this un-be-bop--believable docu which details the Jew ...

Take Five: Geoff Lapp

November 26, 2009

If you were to spend just a bit of time poking around geofflapp.com, you might think that the Montreal pianist was one of these 20-something musicians who is new to the scene but has plenty of Web mojo. His site links to his Facebook and Twitter accounts and indeed, via song.ly, he tried this year to ...

Announcing the Winners of the "Keith Jarrett - Paris/London: Testament" Giveaway!

November 26, 2009

Fred Price, Cliff Guren, Philip DiTullio, Dave Lisik and Bebra Washington, Congratulations! You're the lucky winners of the ECM Records “Keith Jarrett - Paris/London: Testament“ giveaway. All About Jazz will contact you about claiming your prize. We'd like to thank everyone who participated in the contest and please visit ECM Records for more releases. Enjoy the ...

Jazz Musician of the Day: Guy Buttery

November 26, 2009

All About Jazz is celebrating Guy Buttery's birthday today! JAZZ MUSICIAN OF THE DAY Guy ButteryAs you drive about 13 miles north of Durban, the largest city in the province of Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa, you pass a lush fertile belt where the rich green shades of the sugar ...

Orchestra Atlanta Announces Name Change to Jazz Orchestra Atlanta

November 25, 2009

Orchestra Atlanta, a 23-year-old, not-for-profit arts organization based in Atlanta, GA, today announces its official name change to “Jazz Orchestra Atlanta, “ reinforcing the organization's shift in commitment to the advancement of the best in jazz education and performance. The group continues to produce professional jazz performances by a resident repertory big band featuring high-caliber jazz ...

December Schedule at Hiroshi's

November 25, 2009

Pony Boy Records Presents JAZZ and SUSHI Hiroshis Restaurant 2501 Eastlake Avenue East, Seattle, WA ph: (206)726-4966 no cover 7:30 - 10:00 Jazz & Sushi web page with photos, schedules, map and more: Sushi master Hiroshi and his gang prepare a full menu of Japanese cuisine ...