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Courtney Fortune in the October Issue of Glamour Magazine

July 22, 2009

More Accolades for PJ Parker's "Dreams Are Meant for Two"

July 22, 2009

SOMERSET, NJ -- “Lovely," “tasteful," “a pleasure" are some of the ways in which Larry Taylor describes jazz vocalist PJ Parker's most recent CD, Dreams Are Meant For Two in the latest review praising the singer's third release. Of the title song, which Parker wrote to her late father's music, Taylor writes, “Her feelings come across. ...

Mark Rapp Set to Play WC Handy Jazz Festival

July 22, 2009

This weekend (July 24 & 25), trumpeter and composer Mark Rapp and his NY-based band will come back for a second year in a row bringing his original sounds of contemporary/modern Jazz to Florence, Alabama at the 28th annual WC Handy Festival. Past festivals have had such greats as Dizzy Gillispie, Take6, Henry Butler, Ellis Marsalis ...

Montreux Jazz Winner/Cole Porter Fellow, Dan Tepfer in "Variations on Goldberg"

July 22, 2009

Lampkin Music Group is proud to present “Dan Tepfer in 'Variations on Goldberg" A Solo Piano Concert Sunday, September 13th at 7:00 p.m. Palais Royale at the Morric Performing Arts Center South Bend, Indiana 105 West Colfax Street Tickets are $25.00 Montreux Jazz/Cole Porter ...

Herbie Hancock and Lang Lang Make Duo Debut at the Hollywood Bowl

July 22, 2009

Herbie Hancock and Lang Lang Duo Debut at the Hollywood Bowl with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Friday, August 7 AND Saturday, August 8, 2009, AT 8:30 PM Media Sponsor (Friday): Hollywood and Highland Center Media Sponsor (Saturday): KCET On a tour inspired by their memorable performance at the 2007 Grammy Awards, Herbie Hancock and ...

Los Angeles Music Academy AA Degree Program

July 22, 2009

Los Angeles Music Academy To Offer Associates of Arts Degrees in Music Performance -- Degree Available for Drums, Guitar, Bass and Vocal Departments Pasadena, CA -- LA Music Academy announced today that it has met all requirements by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) to offer students a Professional Associates of Arts Degree in ...

Woodenhead Guitarist Jimmy Robinson Touring Solo

July 22, 2009

New Orleans guitarist Jimmy Robinson is touring in support of his critically acclaimed solo, acoustic CD Vibrating Strings Mr Robinson formed the New Orleans long-running (1975-2009) fusion band Woodenhead, is a member of the New Orleans guitar all-star group Twangorama, with harp guitarist Phil deGruy and veteran player Cranston Clements. After cutting his musical teeth with ...

Bill Evans: Six Vocal Versions

July 22, 2009

I don't generally go for vocal versions of Bill Evans' compositions. Too many attempts feel trite or lack the sensitivity and depth of Evans' piano originals. In other cases, the vocalist doesn't have enough technique, a problem instantly exposed when attempting an Evans piece. But there are exceptions. Here are my favorite vocal interpretations of Evans' ...

Notes from the Net: Miles and Sonny Re-Released; Jazz Times to Publish Again; Plus News, Reviews, Interviews, and More

July 22, 2009

Here's the latest compilation of assorted news briefs and links related to jazz, improvisation, and creative music in St. Louis, including news of musicians originally from the Gateway City, recent visitors, and coming attractions, plus assorted other items of interest:* Starting, as usual, with some Miles Davis-related news, it seems that Concord Music Group ...

Jazz Musician of the Day: Al Di Meola

July 22, 2009

All About Jazz is celebrating Al Di Meola's birthday today! JAZZ MUSICIAN OF THE DAY Al Di MeolaAl Di Meola - guitar, composer, recording artist He holds the most prestigious guitar awards (of any guitarist in the world) from the highest rated guitar poll in the world, Guitar Player ...