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News: Interview

Russ Freeman in Canada

July 23, 2009

To those who who knew Russ Freeman or his work it was a source of frustration that he elected during his final years not to play the piano. Freeman died in 2002 at the age of 76. He was part of the west coast jazz scene before it was called that. He worked in Los Angeles ...

News: Event

U2, Boss, Clapton, Simon, Wonder: MSG Shows for R&R Hall of Fame

July 23, 2009

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary with Two Huge Concerts U2, Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, Simon & Garfunkel, Metallica, Paul Simon Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Crosby, Stills Nash & Friends and Eric Clapton Along with Special Guests Set to Perform in Concert at Madison Square Garden Bruce Springsteen ...

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News: Interview

Interview: Dick Katz

July 23, 2009

It's hard to peg Dick Katz. The pianist was on the New York jazz scene starting in the early 1950s. He has played with virtually all of the greats, including Oscar Pettiford, Coleman Hawkins, J.J. Johnson and others. He has recorded on quite a few significant albums, including Benny Carter's masterpiece Further Definitions. He has arranged ...

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News: Birthday

Jazz Musician of the Day: Steve Lacy

July 23, 2009

All About Jazz is celebrating Steve Lacy's birthday today! JAZZ MUSICIAN OF THE DAY Steve LacySteve Lacy, one of the greatest soprano saxophonists of all time and a New England Conservatory faculty member since fall 2002, died Friday [June 4th, 2004] at New England Baptist Hospital... more ...

News: Recording

Bowie Joins Fan Remix Fun with "Space Oddity"

July 23, 2009

Virgin/EMI is celebrating the 40th anniversary of Bowie's “Space Oddity" with the release of a commemorative digital EP and a new fane remix app for the iPhone and iPod touch. The EP features four versions of “Space Oddity" plus its original eight multi-track stems, enabling fans to remix the song using any software or a new ...

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News: Radio

B.J. Jansen Interviewed Rome Neal on the Jazz Life.

July 22, 2009

B.J. Jansen interviewed Rome Neal, Vocalist/Actor (in “Monk"), Promoter/Producer of Banana Puddin' Jazz Jam and Art Director/Chairman for the Nuyorican Poet's Cafe in New York City This interview is Part 5 of Jansen's Jazz Industry Talks, exploring the future of the Jazz Industry behind the music. Jansen created ...

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News: Event

"2009 Jazz Artist of the Year," Earl R. Johnson Jr. - Performing at Sambuca's Jazz Cafe in Atlanta - August 13

July 22, 2009

(ATLANTA, GA) – 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 ...

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News: Festival

Dallas Center for the Performing Arts to Present Jazz Roots

July 22, 2009

Dallas Center for the Performing Arts Brings JAZZ ROOTS to North Texas Series Created by Renowned Jazz Producer Larry Rosen to Feature Al Jarreau, Manhattan Transfer, Eddie Palmieri and Other Jazz Greats DALLAS - The Dallas Center for the Performing Arts, together with acclaimed record/television producer Larry Rosen, announced today that it will present JAZZ ROOTS, ...

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News: Festival

Blues for Food Fest 2009

July 22, 2009

Saturday, September 5 Groove to Local Blues Legends and Shake your Moneymaker for One Last Summertime Blast at the Magnuson Park Amphitheatre & P-Patch Proceeds Support P-Patch Trust, local food banks, and Musician's Relief Fund What: Spend a picture perfect day at one of the most beautiful gardens in Seattle. Blues For Food Fest is an ...

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News: Recording

New Arrivals at JazzLoft.com

July 22, 2009

Recent arrivals at The Jazz Loft Jody Diamond In That Bright World (New World) Catalog: New Classical Price: $14.95 Listen Now Margaret Lancaster io (New World) Catalog: New Classical Price: $14.95 Listen Now Daniel Rosenboom If Plymouth Rock had Landed on the Pilgrims (New World) Catalog: ...