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News: Obituary

Argentine Folk Singer Mercedes Sosa Dies

October 4, 2009

The latest album by the “voice of Latin America" is nominated for three prizes in next month's Latin Grammy awards in Las Vegas. BUENOS AIRES, Argentina Argentine folk singer Mercedes Sosa, the “voice of Latin America" whose music inspired opponents of South America's brutal military regimes and led to her forced exile in Europe, died today, ...

News: Performance / Tour

Bowled over by L.A.s New Maestro

October 4, 2009

And so, Saturday, it came to pass. After all the extraordinary buildup the billboards and the bilingual media frenzy 18,000 people from every corner of the city came to the Hollywood Bowl to bear witness. He goes by many names: Gustavo the Great. Gustavissimo. The Dude. Some have taken to referring to the new music director ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Oleg Kireyev and Nicolas Bearde Quartet, Yoshis Jazz Club, Oakland, October 12th.

October 4, 2009

Combine Bay Area Jazz/R&B recording artist Nicolas Bearde---whose big, velvet tone and perfectly controlled vibrato frequently complements Bobby McFerrins vocal ensemble Voicestra With Russian born tenor sax/composer, Oleg Kireyev, and youll be treated to a collaboration of world-class jazz greats together on a single stage! Earlier this year, these two critically acclaimed jazz icons paired up ...

News: Performance / Tour

Denise Donatelli Plays Charlie O's

October 4, 2009

Denise Donatelli Quartet at Charlie O's Jazz Club Denise Donatelli is a mesmerizing jazz vocalist, in command of her expressive instrument while offering her heart and soul with each note. There is kind-heartedness and a quiet beauty to these songs, which allow a true sense of artistry to emerge. Quite simply, her new CD, What Lies ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Patricia Adams Quartet Celebrates Six Years Playing Ryles Jazz Club Sunday Brunch

October 4, 2009

The first Sunday of every month finds The Patricia Adams Quartet center stage at Ryles Jazz Club in Cambridge for their popular jazz brunch from 10:00am to 3:00pm The Friday before, Patricia drives from her home in Somers, New York to the Days Hotel in Boston which hosts her stay. Saturday she rehearses with her music ...

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News: Birthday

Jazz Musician of the Day: Steve Swallow

October 4, 2009

All About Jazz is celebrating Steve Swallow's birthday today! JAZZ MUSICIAN OF THE DAY Steve SwallowSteve Swallow was born in New York City in 1940, and spent his childhood in Fair Lawn, New Jersey. Before turning to the acoustic bass at age 14, he studied piano (with Howard Kasschau, ...

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News: Event

The Farm Aid 2009 Music Concert Event of the Year

October 3, 2009

The Farm Aid 2009 music concert event of the year, presented by Horizon Organic, will be October 4 at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in St. Louis, Missouri. Farm Aid is the longest running benefit concert series in America, inspiring millions of Americans to support American farmers. Musicians already confirmed for the Farm Aid 2009 music concert ...

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News: Radio

The Jazz Session #91: Mike Stern

October 3, 2009

Guitarist Mike Stern has played with everyone. And yes, that includes Miles Davis. After decades in the business, he could easily be resting on his laurels. Instead, hes pushing himself into new territory, as displayed on his CD Big Neighborhood (Heads Up, 2009), which finds him in the company of everyone from Esperanza Spaulding to Randy ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Gustavo Dudamel: ready for the spotlight

October 3, 2009

The day finally is here and L.A. is ready for him. Gustavo Dudamel conducts his first concert today as the new music director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. A live audience of 18,000 awaits him for the welcome party -- titled “Bienvenido Gustavo!" -- at the Hollywood Bowl. Many more are expected to watch and listen ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Josh's King Froopy Allstars AKA Extended Constellations

October 3, 2009

JOSH ROSEMAN’S EXTENDED CONSTELLATIONS AT BAMcafe Friday October 9th, 9pm. Trombonist, composer, producer and band leader Josh Roseman is presenting his most ambitious project, his 12 piece ensemble Extended Constellations at BAMcafe. The group features live electronics, a trombone choir, two drummers and an array of innovative soloists including Shane Endsley, Andrew D'Angelo, and Barney McAll. ...