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News: Birthday

Jazz Musician of the Day: Lou Donaldson

November 1, 2009

All About Jazz is celebrating Lou Donaldson's birthday today! JAZZ MUSICIAN OF THE DAY Lou DonaldsonLou Donaldson, alto saxophonist, recording star and entertainer extraordinaire was born in Badin, North Carolina on November 1, 1926. He is the child of parents, Lucy Wallace Donaldson, mother, and Louis Andrew Donaldson, Sr., ...

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News: Interview

Other Places: Doing Monk

October 30, 2009

In his blog I Witness, Ed Leimbacher muses about the pervasiveness of Thelonious Monk as a model for or influence on other pianists. In an essay packed with album citations, he acknowledges 18 pianists from Jelly Roll Morton to Keith Jarrett who have made an impact, then writes: ... but I still think that over the ...

News: Event

(Free Concerts) Jazz Month 2009 @ Monmouth County Library-HQ

October 31, 2009

Manalapan, NJ: JAZZ MONTH 2009 On four Sundays in November, Monmouth County Library's Livingstone Auditorium is transformed into a JAZZ ONLY destination... continuing Jack Livingstone's 35+ year dedication to bringing extraordinary jazz talent to the people (free for everyone-whether or not you have a Library card). Please join us; each concert begins at 2PM; plenty of ...

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News: Birthday

Jazz Musician of the Day: Ethel Waters

October 31, 2009

All About Jazz is celebrating Ethel Waters' birthday today! JAZZ MUSICIAN OF THE DAY Ethel WatersEthel Waters - vocalist (1896 - 1977) Vocalist and actress Ethel Waters was a key figure in the development of African American culture between the two World Wars. She broke barrier after barrier... more ...

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News: Video / DVD

Jazz to be Seen and Heard: New Series of "Jazz Icons" DVDs

October 30, 2009

I've always been less than ecstatic to sit at home and watch live jazz performances on TV. As someone who still hits the clubs with regularity, it just doesn't measure up to the visceral excitement of watching a set unfold right in front of me (Ironically, I find it easier to concentrate on sports at home ...

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News: Interview

Jamie Cullum on Fame, Fortune and All That Jazz

October 30, 2009

Jamie Cullum is telling me that he never dreamt of success on this scale. He is outlining the upcoming tours of the UK, France, the US, Japan, Australia and, oh, pretty much most of the known world, that will accompany the anticipated multimillion sales of his new album. “I honestly, honestly never thought it would pan ...

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News: Birthday

Jazz Musician of the Day: Clifford Brown

October 30, 2009

All About Jazz is celebrating Clifford Brown's birthday today! JAZZ MUSICIAN OF THE DAY Clifford BrownClifford Brown - trumpet, composer, recording artist, bandleader (1930-1956) He was the most brilliant trumpet player of his generation, an original and memorable composer... more Website | Videos | Articles Follow Clifford ...

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News: Event

Lenny Pickett Live Interview with Dave Schroeder at Barnes & Noble (NYC) on Friday, October 30th at 7:00 P.M.

October 29, 2009

Lenny Pickett Live Interview with Dave Schroeder at Barnes & Noble (NYC) on Friday, October 30th at 7:00 p.m. Join us this Friday, October 30th, for an in-store Barnes & Noble interview with saxophonist extraordinaire Lenny Pickett Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm Barnes and Noble 150 East 86th Street New York, NY 10028 ...

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News: Interview

From Jazz Royalty, Boston Drum Talent Zeke Martin Makes a Musical Mark for Himself

October 29, 2009

You don't have to go back too far to find the musical inspiration in Zeke Martin's past. His father, Stu Martin, accompanied some of jazz's great talents, including Herbie Hancock, Charlies Mingus, Quincy Jones, and John McLaughlin. But the Brussels-born/Boston-bred offspring quickly began to make a name for himself, culminating in his band's newest record, U4RIA. ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Upcoming Zeke Martin Shows in Boston

October 29, 2009

Check out Zeke Martin at these upcoming venues in the Boston area. The performance will feature music from his newest release U4RIA. Nov, 1st at Hennessy's in Boston at 7pm to 8pm - Persian Blue Nov, 4th at The Fireplace in Brookline, MA at 9:30pm to 12:30am - The ZMP Nov, 15th at Wedding - Pat ...