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News: Video / DVD

7 Things You Didn't Know About Chris Botti

April 11, 2009

Chris Botti talks about why his instrument is like an ex-wife, living like a “vagabond" and shots with Joni Mitchell. Newsweek's Friday arts video series continues as they chat with Chris Botti, the famed jazz trumpeter whose latest live-performance album, Chris Botti in Boston is on the Billboard 200 chart.

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News: Performance / Tour

Boos and Barbs for Billy Bob Thornton

April 11, 2009

The civility and hospitality that Canada is known for were in short supply at a Thursday night concert in Toronto by Billy Bob Thornton and his band, the Boxmasters, The Toronto Star reported. The performance came one day after Mr. Thornton gave a cantankerous interview to CBC, the Canadian public radio network, in which he frequently ...

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News: Obituary

Nancy Overton, Singer for the Chordettes Dies

April 11, 2009

Nancy Overton, who joined the pop group the Chordettes in 1958 and melded her mellifluous low tones into their barbershop-quartet-like harmonies on some of their later hits, died on Sunday in Blairstown, N.J. She was 83 and lived in Hackettstown, N.J. The cause was esophageal cancer, her son Rick said. Ms. Overton sang on the original ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Daniela Schachter Quartet at Dizzys NYC

April 11, 2009

Pianist, Vocalist, Composer, & Bandleader Daniela Schachter will be bringing her Quartet to Dizzy’s Club Coca Cola in NYC- from April 21st thru April 25th, 2009 Daniela Schacter Quartet April 21st, 22nd and 23rd Dayna Stevens - saxophones, Oleg Osenkov - bass, EJ Strickland - drums, Daniela Schchter - piano/ vocals. April ...

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News: Technology

FCC Asks Nation for Suggestions on Big Broadband Plan

April 11, 2009

The Federal Communications Commission opened proceedings today to discuss the creation of a national broadband Internet system that will reach every American. The plan is due in Congress by Feb. 17, 2010. The FCC is looking for input on ways to keeps costs manageable, effectively monitor the deployment of new infrastructure and, more expansively, “use broadband ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Calmer FT. Sten Hostfalt Live @ Public Assembly NYC April 14

April 11, 2009

Jazz Guitarist Sten Hostfalt is featured live in concert on electric bass guitar with Electronica & Drum 'N Bass act Calmer aka Collin Palmer (laptop, drums, compositions). As a part of Machine Drum's (Travis Stewart) CD Release party at Public Assembly (front room) Brooklyn N Y C Tuesday APRIL 14 at 10pm. Tickets $10 / or ...

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News: Interview

Interview: Billy Taylor (Part 5)

April 11, 2009

Starting in 1952, Billy Taylor emerged as the progenitor of a new, more elegant style of jazz piano. After forming a critically acclaimed trio, Billy quickly became known for his musical grace and good taste. In some respects, Billy never forgot his fortuitous encounter with Ben Webster at Minton's in 1944. He also was forever indebted ...

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News: Recording

Dave Matthews Band's 'Big Whiskey' is a Toast to Leroi Moore

April 11, 2009

From the bluesy sax solo that opens the album, to the inspired songs and performances throughout, it's clear that this one's for LeRoi. Big Whiskey and the Groogrux King, the Dave Matthews Band's first album since 2005, is due June 2 on RCA. The album shows a number of inspirations: producer Rob Cavallo (Green Day, My ...

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News: Music Industry

Jeff Coffin Officially Joins Dave Matthews Band

April 11, 2009

Jeff Coffin Officially Joins Dave Matthews Band [Jeff Coffin's] boldness, intensity, and verve set him apart from other saxophonists. - JazzTimes Jeff Coffin Jeff Coffin, saxophonist/composer, and three time GRAMMY Award winner with Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, will begin touring as a touring member of Dave Matthews Band on April 14 with their NYC appearance ...

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News: Technology

A Google Whiz Searches for His Place on Earth

April 11, 2009

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. Wheres Sanjay? Do We Need Foreign Technology Workers? Readers are invited to join a conversation with experts about the impact of immigration policy on skilled workers and the industries that rely on them. The question comes from one of dozens of engineers around a crowded conference table at Google. They have ...