Results for "Michael Ricci"

Twitter's Musical Potential Unlocked by K'naan, Moonalice

April 9, 2009

Crossover hip-hop artist K'naan is revising one of his hits using his fans' tweets. After securing $35 million in February and continuing its explosive growth, the only thing that is left for Twitter to do now is to go viral with innovation. A pair of musical projects that use the microblogging service could help make that ...

Saxophonist Charles Langford Releases "That's Wassup" on Blue Canoe Records

April 9, 2009

That's Wassup is the debut release from Charles Langford. This imaginative creator displays his knowledge of musical history on his latest release, That's Wassup. Mr. Langford seems to move effortlessly from straight ahead swing to funk to crooning, romantic ballads...there is literally something for every taste on this album. “Chucky's Funk" lays down some classic Stanley ...

Tomasz Stanko Interview

April 9, 2009

Firehouse 12 to Present the George Colligan Trio April 10th

April 9, 2009

On Friday, April 10th, Firehouse 12 will present a two-set performance by New York-based pianist/composer George Colligan and his trio featuring bassist Josh Ginsburg and drummer E.J. Strickland. Colligan, who is known to critics as “an advanced jazz pianist and composer who has done high-ranking work as a sideman and a leader" (David R. Adler, All ...

Denver Hosts the 6th Annual 5 Points Jazz Festival

April 9, 2009

6th Annual 5 Points Jazz Festival Historic Five Points with venues all along Welton Street. Free Saturday, May 16, 2009. Get cool, crazy and hot! The Denver Office of Cultural Affairs and the Five Points Community on May 16, 2009 at the 6th Annual 5 Points Jazz Festival. The festival will take place in ...

Jazz Musician of the Day: Dave Allen

April 9, 2009

All About Jazz is celebrating Dave Allen's birthday today! JAZZ MUSICIAN OF THE DAY Dave AllenThe Dave Allen Quartet brings together some of the best young talent that New York City has to offer. Their debut recording, Untold Stories, documents a well-crafted group sound rarely found in music today... ...

Read an AAJ Article - Download a Free MP3

April 8, 2009

All About Jazz now includes free MP3s with our articles, CD reviews and news announcements. Read the Bob Sneider & Joe Locke Film Noir Project review and download “Black Dahlia," read the Barney McAll interview and download four MP3s, read guitarist Will Sellenraad's new CD release announcement and download three MP3s, or... you get the picture. ...

Incus Records Returns with Release of "Lot 74"

April 8, 2009

Incus Records was set up in 1970 by Derek Bailey, Tony Oxley, Evan Parker, and Michael Walters. It was the first independent, musician-run record company in Britain. Its independence extended to its releases which were always centred on improvisation. Incus has issued over 100 recordings on diverse formats including an EP, LPs, reel to reel tapes, ...

Triple Star Power Every Night at Ottawa International Jazz Festival '09

April 8, 2009

Ottawa (Wednesday, April 8, 2009): Dynamic, award-winning programming continues in the 29th year of the TD Canada Trust Ottawa International Jazz Festival. After its extraordinary lineup last year, 2009's star power is bigger with more music and more concerts! From June 25 - July 5 the Ottawa Jazz Festival will present over 800 musicians in more ...

Jazz Stars Hold Live Recording Session at the Elephant Room

April 8, 2009

Austin - The Ron Westray / Thomas Heflin Jazz Project performs Friday, April 24, at 9:30 p.m. at the Elephant Room, 315 Congress Avenue. Both musicians are recording artists for Blue Canoe Records, the first all-digital jazz label. Westray is perhaps best known for his work as lead trombonist for the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra conducted ...