Results for "Michael Ricci"

Recent Listening: Kuhn, Alexander, Griffin, Assadullahi

July 28, 2009

Steve Kuhn, Mostly Coltrane (ECM). Kuhn pays homage to John Coltrane, who briefly employed him in 1960 when the pianist was on the doorstep of his career. His tribute encompasses elegiac, earthy and wildly exploratory facets of the great saxophonist. It may remind listeners that, despite a relatively low profile, Kuhn is a major pianist of ...

JazzWeek Radio Chart: July 20, 2009

July 28, 2009

TW LW 2W Artist TW LW Move Add Rpts Peak Wks 1 1 3 Christian McBride & Inside Straight Kind Of Brown (Mack Avenue) 271 258 +13 1 69 1 6 2 3 2 David ‘Fathead’ Newman The Blessing (HighNote) 259 190 +69 3 59 2 6 3 4 4 Joe Locke & David Hazeltine Mutual ...

Jazz and Tourism Can Go Hand-in-Hand

July 28, 2009

In a year when more than a few jazz-related entities have been on the ropes, closed their doors or reinvented themselves, it is interesting to see that the aura of jazz remains alive and well.The hipness, the essence of cool, the going against the grain, a music that doesn't appeal to our least-common-denominator culture ...

"Songs from the Heart: Ramsey Plays Ramsey" on Concord Jazz - September 29

July 28, 2009

Ramsey Lewis to Release Concord Jazz Debut, Songs From the Heart: Ramsey Plays Ramsey, Available September 29 On September 29, Concord Jazz will release Songs From the Heart: Ramsey Plays Ramsey, the debut Concord Jazz CD from iconic pianist/bandleader Ramsey Lewis. At the age of 74, Ramsey Lewis has not only continued to be active in ...

Guitarist Vic Juris Interviewed at AAJ

July 28, 2009

Vic Juris is one of the premier jazz guitarists in the business today. Perhaps less known than some of his peers, he is nevertheless admired by all of them and has accumulated, since his emergence on the scene in the 1970s, an impressive portfolio of live performances and recordings. His international career has included associations with ...

B.J. Jansen Interviewed Matt Vacanti on the Jazz Life

July 28, 2009

B.J. Jansen interviewed Matt Vacanti, Bassist and Owner of Spider Records on The Jazz Life. This interview is Part 6 of Jansen's Jazz Industry Talks, exploring the future of the Jazz Industry behind the music. Jansen created his show, “The Jazz Life," to bring audiences to the next ...

Jazz Musician of the Day: Delfeayo Marsalis

July 28, 2009

All About Jazz is celebrating Delfeayo Marsalis' birthday today! JAZZ MUSICIAN OF THE DAY Delfeayo MarsalisDelfeayo Marsalis was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on July 28, 1965. He began studying trombone at age 13, and attended the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts high school... more Website ...

All About Jazz Seeks Interns

July 27, 2009

All About Jazz Internship Program: Apply Now! Philadelphia area interns preferred--not mandatory. About the Positions These are unpaid internship positions that allow you the flexibility of working from home or on occasion, at the All About Jazz home office. Positive references will be given upon successful completion of the internship. Who Should ...

Charlie Harrington Becomes Member of the Professional Drum Teachers Guild

July 27, 2009

Earl R. Johnson Jr. Named "2009 Jazz Artist of the Year" at South Bay Music Awards

July 27, 2009

Bursting out on the Jazz landscape in a big way, Los Angeles-based pianist/composer Earl R. Johnson, Jr. won '2009 Jazz Artist of the Year' at the recent 5th Annual South Bay (Los Angeles) Music Awards in Southern California. Additionally, the talented musician was selected as one of only six Finalists to compete in the '6th Annual ...