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News: Award / Grant

Brian Wilson Feted as Trailblazer

May 5, 2009

ASYM honors music legend Brian Wilson June 10th The American Society of Young Musicians is set to fete music legend Brian Wilson with its 2009 Trailblazer award at the 17th annual spring benefit concert on June 10 in Hollywood. The org, which awards scholarships to students of accredited music schools and programs, will induct Wilson into ...

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News: Performance / Tour

U.S. Sends Musicians to Make Overtures in War Zones.

May 5, 2009

In March four musicians from Alvin Atkinson and The Sound Merchants, traveled with the U.S. State Department for a new diplomacy program called Musicial Overtures. When pianist Jonathan Lefcoski walked into a rehearsal at a Baghdad music club, he didn't know what to expect. He didn't know whether the Iraqi musicians would welcome him or whether ...

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News: Recording

"KPLU School of Jazz - Volume 5" to be Released on May 19

May 5, 2009

Several of the finest Western Washington high school bands and jazz professionals are showcased on KPLU School of Jazz-Volume 5, the result of this years mentoring project. The CD features some of the same high school jazz bands as the previous years projects, and includes a number of new guest artists. The ...

News: Interview

Flugelhorn Legend Hugh Masekela Interviewed at AAJ

May 5, 2009

"I think it is incumbent, not just on every artist, but every person who has as their source communities that are disadvantaged, to give back," says Hugh Masekela, antiapartheid champion, friend of the downtrodden and musician extraordinaire who is still going strong at the age of 70. “If you don't give back, I think you end ...

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News: Contest

Announcing the Winners of the "Eli Degibri - Live at Louis 649" Giveaway!

May 5, 2009

Ronald Manley, Amy Cervini, Mirce Nesovski, Jaleel Shaw and Daniel Brame, Congratulations! You're the winners of the Anzic Records “Eli Degibri - Live at Louis 649“ giveaway. All About Jazz will contact you about claiming your prize. We'd like to thank everyone who participated in the contest and please visit Anzic Records for more jazz releases. ...

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News: Festival

From Shaky Start to Enduring Tradition

May 5, 2009

NEW ORLEANS — Gospel singers were harmonizing and brass-band horns were pumping out a parade oompah. Between them, Glen David Andrews was dressed like an R&B star in shades and a heavily sequined T-shirt, shouting to the rafters, singing about the Lord. It was Friday afternoon in the gospel tent at the New Orleans Jazz and ...

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News: Birthday

Jazz Musician of the Day: Tomasz Kiebzak

May 5, 2009

All About Jazz is celebrating Tomasz Kiebzak's birthday today! JAZZ MUSICIAN OF THE DAY Tomasz KiebzakBorn in Detroit and raised in the Midwest heartland, Tom began as a jazz trumpet and flugelhorn musician nearly thirty years ago. Equipped with a B. S... more Website | Videos | ...

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News: Interview

Trumpeter/Composer Jon Hassell Interviewed at AAJ... And Much, Much More!

May 4, 2009

He may well be one of the most insidious influences in modern music. Trumpeter, composer and deep thinker Jon Hassell may not have the same name recognition as, say, Miles Davis, but his unmistakable approach to music--he calls it Fourth World music--has affected musicians around the globe, ranging from now friend/co-conspirator Brian Eno, British post-rock crooner ...

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News: Festival

Trumpet Summit: The Friends of Jazz Team with the International Trumpet Guild for 29th Annual Festival

May 4, 2009

The eyes and ears of brass players around the world will turn to Harrisburg, PA on May 26-31, 2009. First, the International Trumpet Guild (ITG) visits May 26-30 for its 34th International Conference. It is hosted this year by Messiah College and features an eclectic mix of Classical, Jazz, Fusion, Latin and World music. The conference ...

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News: Event

A Night of Jazz at the New Black Hawk Fundraiser Event Set For May 9, 2009!

May 4, 2009

Saturday May 9, 2009 at 7:30 pm Post performance reception at 10:30 pm. The North of Market/Tenderloin Community Benefit District is hosting a special ONE NIGHT performance event with legendary Jazz performers: Eddie Duran, guitar Dean Reilly, bass Vince Lateano, drums John Handy, saxophone In addition to these musical icons, ...