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News: Technology

New Jazz It Up! Episode Features: Chico Hamilton, Grace Kelly, Vintage Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Radio Deejay Russ Davis, and Coverage of the Freddie Hubbard Memorial at St. John the Divine

June 18, 2009

New York, NY -- From elder statesman Chico Hamilton to rising star Grace Kelly, the current episode of Jazz it Up! bristles with a cool edge that tempers the warmth of summer. On one of her two featured numbers, alto saxophonist Kelly arranges Bill Withers' “Aint No Sunshine" into a jazz showcase; during the second, she ...

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News: Event

The Swing Solution Big Band Performs at Campbell Summer Concert Series

June 18, 2009

The City of Campbell, CA's 2009 Summer Concert Series presents The Swing Solution, a 17-piece big band that can really get the joint jumpin' with its high-energy swing music. Founded in 1990, The Swing Solution brings together talent from all walks of life, all of whom are great musicians and share a common love of this ...

News: Event

Jazz Vocalist Deborah Latz is Performing Live at Soule International Restaurant!

June 18, 2009

Soule International Restaurant, located at 920 Fulton Street between Washington and St. James in the Clinton Hill section of Brooklyn, will feature Deborah Latz on Saturday, June 27th from 8 - 11pm. Deborah Latz is a jazz vocalist, writer, actor, and private vocal instructor. She is certified in Somatic Voicework and has coached students in theater ...

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News: Music Industry

A Day in the Jazz Life

June 18, 2009

As days go, yesterday was pretty fabulous. First came lunch with Doug Ramsey and Bill Kirchner. Doug, of course, posts at Rifftides, has written hundreds of jazz album liner notes, and is author of Take Five: The Public and Private Lives of Paul Desmond here. Bill is a jazz saxophonist, jazz historian who has written award-winning ...

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News: Obituary

Charlie Mariano Versatile Alto Saxophone Player Dies

June 18, 2009

Charlie Mariano, 85, an alto saxophonist best known for his association with Stan Kenton's big band in the 1950s, his playing on two albums by Charles Mingus in the 1960s, and his later stint in Europe with Eberhard Weber's jazz-rock group Colours, died Tuesday of complications from cancer at a hospice in Cologne, Germany, according to ...

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News: Festival

Minton's Playhouse Announces Second Annual Jazz Marathon

June 18, 2009

The Uptown Lounge at Minton's Playhouse is proud to announce its Second Annual Jazz Marathon, as part of the Underground Big Apple Jazz Fest. Beginning at noon, July 4th, and running until noon, July 5th, Minton's Playhouse will program non-stop jazz performances throughout the days. All artists who wish to participate in the performances are invited ...

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News: Recording

Astronauts of Antiquity Release "Rocket Science for Dummies"

June 18, 2009

Hollywood, CA--June 15, 2009- The Astronauts of Antiquity sport a very unique name and to their credit the music they produce is fitting and true to their moniker. The sound of AOA has been described as urban-electro-organica to a jazzy, neo-soulful, electronic exploration. Think of it as musical Art Nouveau in constant ...

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News: Award / Grant

Jazz Journalists Association Names Arturo O'Farrill's "Song for Chico" Latin Album of the Year

June 18, 2009

Song for Chico (Zoho Records), Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra’s 2008 release that pays tribute to the pianist’s bandleader father, the late Chico O'Farrill, has been named Latin Album of the Year by the Jazz Journalists Association. The organization, an international collective of more than 400 writers, editors, photographers, broadcasters, filmmakers, educators and media ...

News: Recording

MAXJAZZ Celebrates 10th Anniversary, Two New Releases and Artist Tour Schedule

June 18, 2009

Greetings from MAXJAZZ! We have some exciting news to share with you. We have two new releases on the way. Our artists are performing at some top-notch venues and festivals. We have our tenth anniversary celebration in September. Thank you for your continued support of our artists. We hope you'll forward this newsletter to your friends. ...

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News: Music Industry

Fleet Foxes Thank Piracy for Success, Pledge to Stay Indie

June 18, 2009

One of the breakout indie bands of 2008 was Sub Pop's Fleet Foxes, and the band openly credits online piracy for providing both inspiration and a promotional boost for its 200K+ selling debut album. As much music as musicians can hear, that will only make music richer as an art form," singer Robin Pecknold told the ...