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News: Birthday

Jazz Musician of the Day: Uri Caine

June 8, 2009

All About Jazz is celebrating Uri Caine's birthday today! JAZZ MUSICIAN OF THE DAY Uri CaineUri Caine was born in Philadelphia and began studying piano with Bernard Peiffer. He played in bands led by Philly Joe Jones, Hank Mobley, Johnny Coles, Mickey Roker, Odean Pope, Jymmie Merritt, Bootsie Barnes ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Lakers Also Have Players in the Stands

June 7, 2009

High above the court at Staples Center, the Lakers pep band performs. The ensemble has been playing at home games since 1979, when Lakers owner Jerry Buss decided he wanted live music in the stands. The team's pep band -- an offshoot of the USC marching band -- has been around longer than Kobe and Phil. ...

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News: Contest

Enter the Jazz Eyes "Kevin Hays - You've Got a Friend" Limited Edition Vinyl Giveaway Contest

June 7, 2009

All About Jazz members are invited to enter the Jazz Eyes “Kevin Hays - You've Got a Friend“ giveaway contest starting today. We'll select THREE winners to receive this 180-gram vinyl numbered limited edition at the conclusion of the contest on July 5th. Click here to enter the contest (Following Kevin Hays at AAJ automatically enters ...

News: Performance / Tour

At 22 and 88, Sharing Admiration and a Bill in Tarrytown

June 7, 2009

AT first blush, the pianists Eldar Djangirov and Dave Brubeck could hardly seem less alike. Mr. Djangirov, 22, who is known professionally by his first name, is just finding a voice to match his dazzling dexterity at the keyboard and pop-star appeal. Mr. Brubeck, 88, long ago saw his experiments become part of the jazz lexicon. ...

News: Performance / Tour

In Downturn, Finding a New Spot for Jazz

June 7, 2009

NYACK has a decades-long tradition of jazz jam sessions. So when Riverspace, a cultural center on Main Street, canceled its jams after 2 ½ years recently, it wasn’t long before the pianist Richard Sussman, who helped run the sessions, found a new home for them directly across the street — at Olive’s. While Olive’s has presented ...

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News: Video / DVD

Sat Eye Candy: Stevie Wonder

June 7, 2009

NO PLAYS, WRITES OR DRESSES QUITE LIKE THIS WONDER-FUL ARTIST Sparked by Phish's performance of “Boogie On Reggae Woman" last evening in Jones Beach, we offer up a hearty compendium of funk-did-li-upmtious Stevie Wonder clips to uplift yo' soul and land y'all on the good foot for the weekend ahead. We begin with one of Motown's ...

News: Music Industry

Pitchfork Fest: Full '09 Lineup

June 7, 2009

SOME SERIOUS WINDY CITY SWEETNESS! Doug Martsch - Built To Spill by Scott Galbraith The 2009 Pitchfork Music Festival, to be held July 17 - 19 at Chicago's Union Park, continues to congeal nicely, including adding Antlers to the bill! Here's the complete festival lineup: Friday - “Write the Night: Set Lists by Request" Built to ...

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News: TV / Film

Bela Fleck Documentary "Throw Down Your Heart" Playing Tonight and Sunday at Webster University

June 7, 2009

Via Joe Williams' movie blog at the Post-Dispatch: The documentary film Throw Down Your Heart, which features banjo player Bela Fleck traveling across Africa learning about the history of his instrument and performing with African musicians, will play at 8:00 p.m. tonight and Sunday night at Webster University's Winifred Moore Auditorium.The film previously was ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Gary Burton Quartet at the Keswick Theatre on June 24, 2009

June 7, 2009

Jazz innovators vibraphonist Gary Burton and guitarist Pat Metheny reunite in an exclusive area concert by the GARY BURTON QUARTET: REVISITED at the Keswick Theatre, Wed., June 24 @ 8 PM. The QUARTET, which also features original member/bassist Steve Swallow plus one of the most prominent drummers of his generation, Antonio Sanchez, released Quartet Live! May ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Peter King and Liane Carroll at Dizzy's - Made in the UK Festival

June 7, 2009

Monday night at Dizzy's at Jazz at the Lincoln Center sees the launch of the Made in the UK jazz concert series, with shows by legendary British saxophonist Peter King (7.30pm) and award-winning singer-pianist Liane Carroll and her trio (9.30pm). For nearly forty years saxophonist Peter King has been internationally recognised as Europe's leading Parker-disciple. His ...