Results for "Michael Ricci"

Interview: Laurie Verchomin (PT. 1)

August 18, 2009

From May 1979 to September 1980, Laurie Verchomin was pianist Bill Evans' lover. After their meeting in Edmonton, Canada, in April 1979, Laurie and Bill struck up a letter-writing relationship that led rapidly to romance. Within a month and a half, Laurie, who was 22 years old at the time, visited Evans in New York. Over ...

Jim Dickinson: RIP

August 18, 2009

Jim Dickinson: RIP Jim Dickinson Famed producer and musician James Luther “Jim" Dickinson died Saturday August 15, 2009 following a triple bypass heart surgery. He was 67. Father to Luther and Cody Dickinson of North Mississippi Allstars, Jim recorded with everyone from Bob Dylan to Big Star and the Replacements to Little Richard and he played ...

Playing for Change Tour PBS Doc Airs This Month

August 18, 2009

PLAYING FOR CHANGE ANNOUNCES NATIONWIDE FALL TOUR KICKING OFF OCTOBER 20 DOCUMENTARY “PLAYING FOR CHANGE: PEACE THROUGH MUSIC" AIRS NATIONALLY IN AUGUST ON PBS Playing For Change After a series of shows that generated rave reviews in Los Angeles, New Orleans and the U.K., it was announced that Playing For Change will launch a ...

Fundraising Events to Combine Jazz, Visual Art

August 18, 2009

Two St. Louis not-for-profit presenters have announced upcoming fundraising events involving jazz and the visual arts.Jazz St. Louis will present a meet-and-greet and art sale with artist Russell Kraus on Friday, August 28 at Jazz at the Bistro, 3536 Washington Ave. The 91-year-old Kraus is a St. Louisan who's known both as a graphic ...

MFLA Seeks Donations of Musical Instruments, Cash

August 18, 2009

The good folks of Musicians for Lifelong Achievement (MFLA) are just about ready to launch their annual drive to collect donated musical instruments, which will be held this year from September 11 to October 11. MFLA is a not-for-profit organization based at the Sheldon Concert Hall that seeks donations of used and new musical ...

Swing on Down to New York Town! Capital of Jazz!

August 18, 2009

New York City's place in the history of Jazz is second to none. Just look at the length of the list provided by the New York Times of this week's jazz offerings; HOWARD ALDEN AND WARREN VACH (Thursday) Mr. Alden, a nimble guitarist, teams up here with Mr. Vach, a soulful cornetist. Both musicians are trustworthy ...

Radiohead Release New Song: Free Download Now Available

August 18, 2009

Radiohead Release New Song: “These Are My Twisted Words" For Free Download Radiohead Rumors of an entire Radiohead EP being delivered today turned out to be just that, rumors, but the good Brits did give up a new song. Speaking from the band's blog Dead Air Space, Jonny Greenwood had this to say: So here's a ...

Jazz Musician of the Day: John Escreet

August 18, 2009

All About Jazz is celebrating John Escreet's birthday today! JAZZ MUSICIAN OF THE DAY John EscreetSince moving to New York in 2006, John Escreet has had a powerful impact, and is emerging as one of the most creative and original pianists on the music scene there. He is highly ...

The Orchard Reports Revenue Increase of 13% in Second Quarter 2009 as Compared to Second Quarter 2008

August 18, 2009

The Orchard reported financial results for the second quarter of 2009. Second Quarter Results For the second quarter of 2009, revenues were $15.1 million, compared to $13.4 million for the second quarter of 2008, an increase of 13%. The Orchard’s gross profit margin was 27% in the second quarter of 2009, as compared to 26% in ...

2009 AAJ Orchestra Concert Photos

August 17, 2009