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News: Recording

CDs of Note...

July 3, 2009

Here's a dose of CDs of interest, as I head out for a week of travels to Freihofer's Jazz Festival in Saratoga NY and the Montreal International Jazz Festival. Yes, the sun is out today and my summer festival season is getting under way. Hope to see you here and/or there.Burgstaller Martignon 4, Mozart's ...

News: Festival

Montreal's Amazing Block Party

July 3, 2009

One of these years, I am truly tempted to go to the Montreal International Jazz Festival strictly for its free, outdoor concerts. The great variety of talent for the paid, indoor concerts in 10 or more venues each night makes it difficult.But the outdoor stages transform downtown Montreal's Place des Arts (soon to be ...

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News: Festival

Bruce Lundvall Rewarded for His Contributions to the Music Industry

July 3, 2009

In keeping with a tradition dating back to the 10th edition and repeated every fifth year with the addition of a new prize, the Festival International de Jazz de Montral marks its 30th anniversary with the creation of the Bruce Lundvall Award, to be presented annually to a non-musician who has left a mark on the ...

News: Music Industry

Jazzwax Mindblowers (Vol. 6)

July 3, 2009

quarter I gather the best quotes from interviews I conducted over the last three months and place them in a single post. I call this feature “JazzWax Mindblowers," because the quotes I choose contain revelations or shed light on a period of music or recording session. I do this in case you missed the interviews and ...

News: Music Industry

Notes from the Net: Jimmy Wilkins Profiled; Rollins, Elling and Botti on the Road; Plus News, Reviews, Interviews, and More

July 3, 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 with some Miles Davis-related items, it seems that the commemoration of the 50th ...

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News: Recording

In a World of Female Bassists Mimi Jones Sets the Bar with Her Debut CD “A New Day”

July 3, 2009

With the musical world buzzing about Esperanza Spalding it’s no wonder that the timing is perfect for the release of yet another extraordinary female bassist, composer and vocalist. Introducing Mimi Jones and her debut CD “A New Day” (Hot Tone Music) set for release on September 15th, 2009. Mimi Jones recently gave a sneak preview ...

News: Performance / Tour

Reminder: The Michele Richardson Band July 4, 2009

July 3, 2009

...is doing a fundraiser SATURDAY, JULY 4, 2009, 5:00 - 8:00pm .. entitled “The All American Music Show". The Michele Richardson Band will be doing jazz & blues .. following us is the River Lights Barbershop Group from our area who have won international acclaim! About 30 women with killer harmonies .. come on ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Sten Hostfalt Quartet at Spike Hill NYC July 6

July 3, 2009

Acclaimed modern Jazz guitar virtuoso Sten Hostfalt appears live in concert in New York City with his quartet on Monday, July 6 2009. One set only, at 8 pm / no cover. Ole Mathisen - tenor saxophone, Tim Luntzel - bass, Dave Miller - drums, Sten Hostfalt - guitar/compositions. At Spike Hill, 184 Bedford Ave. Williamsburg, ...

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News: Festival

Celebrating the Sounds of Appalachian Strings

July 3, 2009

At the Ole Time Fiddler’s and Bluegrass Festival in Union Grove, N.C., jam sessions seem to be natural phenomena. “First contest, first first-place,” said Brennen Ernst, a 15-year-old banjo player from Leesburg, Va., minutes after picking up a blue ribbon at the 85th annual Ole Time Fiddler’s and Bluegrass Festival in Union Grove, N.C. It was ...

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News: Technology

Explosions in the Sky: Take Better Fireworks Photos

July 3, 2009

Is your city puting on a massive pyrotechnics display this weekend? Or maybe just your neighbor Carl? Either way, you can learn how to capture the moment in all its noisy, exploding glory with a digital camera. Ideally, it pays to use a camera that offers some level of manual control over the settings. That way, ...