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Seattle Times Review: Jazz Port Townsend Showcases a New Generation of Jazz
PORT TOWNSEND — During a workshop she helped teach on the art of vocal jazz, Gretchen Parlato confessed that many of her favorite singers were those who “don't really sing." Several hours before she took the big stage at McCurdy Pavilion for her festival debut, she explained some of the singers she liked the most did ...
Zuhal Sultan's National Youth Orchestra of Iraq Sets 8/16 Gala
Worldwide Debut of National Youth Orchestra of Iraq Confirmed for Next Month Gala Concert to Take Place in Suleymaniya on August 16th Teen Piano Prodigy Zuhal Sultan Forms Landmark Youth Orchestra, the First of its Kind – Grassroots Fundraising Sought to Keep NYOI Program Moving Forward Details have been confirmed for the first-ever NATIONAL YOUTH ...
How an Apple Tablet Could Pit iTunes Against Amazon.com
With rumors piling up about a forthcoming Apple tablet, it appears more and more likely that such a device will emerge soon. But whats still unclear is how this gadget will set itself apart from Apples multimedia-savvy product line, including the iPhone and iPod Touch, as well as the scores of failed tablet PCs that have ...
Jackson Doctor Injected Drug That Killed Him
A law enforcement official with knowledge of the investigation into Michael Jackson's death says the pop star's personal doctor administered the powerful drug that authorities believe killed him. Jackson regularly received the anesthetic propofol (PROH'-puh-fahl) to go to sleep. The official, who requested anonymity because the probe is ongoing, told The Associated Press today that Dr. ...
Merce Cunningham Dies at 90; Revolutionary Choreographer
Merce Cunningham refused to interpret music, tell stories, depict characters or even to accept the idea of the choreographer as a kind of all-knowing god. Cunningham challenged the conventions of how dances are performed, letting chance lead him to new possibilities. A former member of the Martha Graham Dance Company, he formed his own company in ...
Betty Allen Mezzo-Soprano and Music Teacher Dies
Allen was one of the first black singers to reach prominence on the international opera stage. Later as a teacher and mentor she introduced classical music to children who, like her, grew up poor. Betty Allen, one of the first African American singers to reach prominence on the international opera stage, died June 22 of complications ...
Earma Thompson, 1923-2009: Pianist Was a South Side Classic
Musical career spanned more than half-century Chicago pianist Earma Thompson never really had a chance to become famous. Emerging as a professional in the early 1940s, when few female instrumentalists attained stardom in the male-dominated world of jazz, she focused instead on honing her craft and raising her family. But in a career spanning more than ...
Maxmus: Nu Jazz Project Brings Artists Together
Composer and collaborator Max Makin's music project 'Maxmus' brings together a wealth of musical talent from across the world. This accomplished guitarist and composer from Luzern, Switzerland has created a number of unique works. With a diverse range of musical partnerships ranging from samplists, flautists, vocalists and bass players his music is a diverse mix of ...
Greg Loughman Trio Featuring Aubrey Johnson at Ryles (Boston) on August 4th
As part of its ongoing Artist Showcase series, Ryles welcomes back the Greg Loughman Trio with special guest, 2008 Downbeat Student Music Awards' “Best Jazz Vocalist" Aubrey Johnson, Tuesday August 4, 8:30pm ($7 cover). Bassist Greg Loughman once again steps into the bandleader role for another appearance at Ryles. A year ago almost to the day, ...
Bob Sheppard Sax Master Class Kicks Off New LA JAZZPRO Master Class Series on August 1, 2009 in Studio City, CA
Los Angeles JAZZPRO Master Class Series Studio City, CA August 1, 2009 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Looking for inspiration this summer? In an effort to join communities together by presenting local and international jazz artists that share themselves with students, young professionals and music aficionados,we offer this new and ...
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