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News: Obituary

Louis Armstrong House Mourns Passing of David Reese, Curator

March 1, 2016

The Louis Armstrong House Museum is deeply saddened to announce the passing of David L. Reese, Louis Armstrong House Museum curator since 2012. David Reese joined the Louis Armstrong House Museum with an impressive resume of historic preservation experience. With a Masters in Historic Architecture from the University of Virginia, David had devoted his entire career ...

News: Birthday

Jazz Musician of the Day: Richie Cole

February 29, 2016

All About Jazz is celebrating Richie Cole's birthday today! Richie Cole fans continue to praise the jazz/bebop artist who is recognized worldwide for the sweet sounds of his alto sax and the creativity behind his Alto Madness Orchestra. The Alto Madness Orchestra was developed by Richie in the early 90\'s and its continuing popularity is proof ...

News: Birthday

Jazz Musician of the Day: Charles Gayle

February 28, 2016

All About Jazz is celebrating Charles Gayle's birthday today! Charles Gayle blew down with hurricane force- the pun is too obvious- out of Buffalo. He drifted in and out of the first great free jazz scenes of the Sixties, playing with Pharoah, Archie Shepp, and other trailblazers. But he says now that his sound then was ...

News: Birthday

Jazz Musician of the Day: Dexter Gordon

February 27, 2016

All About Jazz is celebrating Dexter Gordon's birthday today! Dexter Gordon is considered to be the first musician to translate the language of Bebop to the tenor saxophone. Dexter Keith Gordon was born on February 27, 1923 in Los Angeles, California. His father, Dr. Frank Gordon, was one of the first African American doctors in Los ...

News: Radio

JazzWeek Radio Chart: February 29, 2016

February 26, 2016

All About Jazz publishes the weekly JazzWeek radio chart. Discover new releases, track chart movement, and learn what is being played on jazz radio stations around the United States. Enjoy! TW LW 2W Artist TW LW Move Add Rpts Peak Wks 1 1 1 Ken Fowser Standing Tall (Posi-Tone) 221 238 -17 3 52 1 5 ...

News: Birthday

Jazz Musician of the Day: Trevor Watts

February 26, 2016

All About Jazz is celebrating Trevor Watts' birthday today! Born in York, England; composer/arranger/alto & sop saxophones/piano/percussion. Trevor Watts\' family moved to Halifax in Yorkshire when he was 6 months old, and that is where he was brought up. Trevor is a completely self taught musician, and his early inspirations came from his fathers love of ...

News: Birthday

Jazz Musician of the Day: Joanna Pascale

February 25, 2016

All About Jazz is celebrating Joanna Pascale's birthday today! Since emerging onto Philadelphia's jazz scene, vocalist Joanna Pascale has established herself as a compelling and skilled vocalist. At just 24 years old Joanna already has a working repertoire of over 400 songs. She brings a strong emotional element as well as a solid sense of swing ...

News: Recording

ECM Records Releases Vijay Iyer / Wadada Leo Smith's "A cosmic rhythm with each stroke"

February 25, 2016

Vijay Iyer / Wadada Leo Smith's A cosmic rhythm with each stroke Wadada Leo Smith: trumpet Vijay Iyer: piano, Fender Rhodes, electronics A cosmic rhythm with each stroke features pianist Vijay Iyer and the musician he has described as his “hero, friend and teacher”, trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith. Vijay has previously played extensively with ...

News: Birthday

Jazz Musician of the Day: David "Fathead" Newman

February 24, 2016

All About Jazz is celebrating David “Fathead" Newman's birthday today! David “Fathead" Newman was born in Corsicana, Texas on February 24, 1933. His family soon moved to Dallas, where they settled and David stayed through graduating Lincoln High School. After school, David found gigs in local bands. He received a scholarship to Jarvis Christian College where ...

News: Website

All About Jazz and Jazz Near You: We're moving and improving!

February 23, 2016

Dear Readers, All About Jazz and Jazz Near You are moving to a new hosting service today, and we're busy configuring our server and addressing issues. Please bear with us as we migrate to our new location; we should be fully back up and running tomorrow. Thank you for your patience. Michael Ricci Founder / ...