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News: Recording

Stephanie Nakasian Sings Billie Holiday

November 25, 2009

Inner City Records proudly presents “Billie Remembered," the newest album from jazz vocalist Stephanie Nakasian. “From my earliest years listening to jazz... I'd often wondered if it would be possible to recreate Billie's first and finest recordings. It wasn't until 2009 that I encountered a singer equal to the task," says Irv Kratka, president of Inner ...

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News: Birthday

Jazz Musician of the Day: Paul Desmond

November 25, 2009

All About Jazz is celebrating Paul Desmond's birthday today! JAZZ MUSICIAN OF THE DAY Paul DesmondHe is revered for the pure, gentle tone of his alto saxophone, and the elegant lyricism of his improvisations. For seventeen years he was the lead soloist in the most commercially successful jazz combo ...

News: Interview

Philadelphia Radio Icon Bob Perkins Interviewed at AAJ

November 25, 2009

"It's BP with the GM!" That's how the famed and venerable jazz disc jockey Bob Perkins signs on the air, with the code for “Bob Perkins with the good music." And it's not just a slogan. Perkins has a way of selecting jazz that resonates with his listeners' tastes and represents thoughtful choices on his part ...

News: Interview

Ubiquitous Bassist Christian McBride Interviewed at AAJ

November 24, 2009

Christian McBride has, over the course of the past two decades, emerged as one of jazz's leading bassists, equally comfortable in the fusion territory of his recent tour with Chick Corea and John McLaughlin's Five Peace Band as he is a more straight-ahead session, like his own new release, Kind of Brown (Mack Avenue,. 2009). He's ...

News: Festival

Berlin and All That Jazz

November 24, 2009

Jazz Fest Berlin Brings the Funk BERLIN JAZZ: Like most cities, yet unlike any other city, Berlin bubbles along, continuing on its ambitious and evolutionary path. It oscillates between the old east and west and historic and contemporary aspects. Then, suddenly the city is in prime time and in the world news cycle's sights again with ...

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News: Recording

Andrew Neu Tempts Fans to Try Something Neu

November 24, 2009

From his appearances with Peter Nero and the Philly Pops, Brian Pastor Big Band and Philadelphia Orchestra to his live performances in front of thousands of people while regularly touring with legendary crooner Bobby Caldwell, Andrew Neu is one of the most exciting, multi-genre musicians today. Now, in his third solo CD release, it is indeed ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Sten Hostfalts 3 or 4 at Puppets (NYC) on November 28

November 24, 2009

STEN HOSTFALT's 3 or 4 live at Puppets Jazz NYC Saturday, November 28, 2009 6pm / $6 with a 2 item minimum Ole Mathisen - tenor saxophone Marko Djordjevic - drums Sten Hostfalt - guitar/compositions Puppets Jazz Bar 481 Fifth Ave. Park Slope Brooklyn ...

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News: Education

Grammy Award Winner & Founding Member of the Flecktones Howard Levy to Launch Online Harmonica School

November 24, 2009

Levy Announces Partnership with ArtistWorks, Inc. Grammy Award winner Howard Levy is thrilled to announce he has partnered with online video exchange pioneers, ArtistWorks, Inc. The team will be launching The Howard Levy Harmonica School (HLHS) later this month- the first ever online portal that will teach harmonica to students around the world. Levy is widely ...

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News: Education

NYC Bata Drum Workshops, Presented by New York Jazz Academy, Now Registering

November 24, 2009

NYC Afro/Cuban Bata Drum Workshops, presented by New York Jazz Academy, are now open for pre-registration. For Bata enthusiasts, ages 16 and older, these weekly workshops offer a hands-on exploration of Bata drumming in an intimate setting. Led by Bata drummer and bassist, David Ambrosio, these workshops are open to players at all levels. For more ...

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News: Education

NYC Vocal Jazz Workshops with Carolyn Leonhart, Presented by New York Jazz Academy, Now Registering

November 24, 2009

NYC Vocal Jazz Workshops with Carolyn Leonhart, presented by New York Jazz Academy, are now registering interested students. Led by Carolyn Leonhart, long-time vocalist with Steely Dan, acclaimed jazz singer, and professor at Berklee School of Music, these workshops are open to teens and adults at all levels. For jazz vocal enthusiasts, these weekly workshops offer ...