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Jazz Musician of the Day: Glenn Miller

March 1, 2013

All About Jazz is celebrating Glenn Miller's birthday today! Shortly after the beginning of the 20th century, in a small rural Southwestern Iowa town, a boy was born to Elmer and Mattie Lou Miller. The date was March 1, 1904 and the town was Clarinda. The boy that was born that night was named Alton Glen ...

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Jazz Musician of the Day: Will Sellenraad

February 28, 2013

All About Jazz is celebrating Will Sellenraad's birthday today! Hailed as a “hidden gem," guitarist/composer Will Sellenraad has earned a fast growing reputation of being at the forefront of a new generation of jazz musicians. Known for his brilliant improvisations and his compelling, emotive compositions, this New York City native melds the various styles, phrasings and ...

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Antonio Adolfo - "Finas Misturas/ Fine Mixtures" (AAM 0705)

February 27, 2013

The immortal composer/arranger/ pianist Tadd Dameron was once overheard telling his ensemble “It has to swing, sure, but it has to be beautiful.” That quote could be a sub-title for composer/arranger/pianist Antonio Adolfo's brilliant new CD, Finas Misturas (fine mixtures) on AAM Music (AAM 0705). Drawing heavily on a musical history that combines his Brazilian heritage ...

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Jazz Musician of the Day: Dexter Gordon

February 27, 2013

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 ...

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Jazz Musician of the Day: Trevor Watts

February 26, 2013

All About Jazz is celebrating Trevor Watts' birthday today! Born in York, England; composer/arranger/alto & sop saxes/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 ...

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Madeleine Peyroux Announces New Album "The Blue Room," Out March 5th

February 25, 2013

VIDEO FOR FIRST SINGLE CHANGING ALL THOSE CHANGES NOW ONLINE CONFIRMED WORLD TOUR INCLUDES TWO NIGHTS AT LINCOLN CENTER IN NYC New York, NY— Decca Records is proud to announce the release of Madeleine Peyroux's new album The Blue Room. Set for a March 5th release, The Blue Room sees Madeleine and longtime collaborator / legendary ...

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Jazz Musician of the Day: Joanna Pascale

February 25, 2013

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 ...

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Jazz Musician of the Day: Gwilym Simcock

February 24, 2013

All About Jazz is celebrating Gwilym Simcock's birthday today! ”I feel confident that Simcock already deserves to occupy the inner circle of the great contemporary pianists along with Mehldau, Jarrett, and Rubalcaba” David Kane, Cadence U.S.A. 28 year old, Gwilym Simcock is one of the most gifted pianists and imaginative composers on the British scene. Able ...

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Join the Jazz Near You Community and Support Jazz in Your City!

February 23, 2013

We're looking for savvy fans to help us build and maintain the venue and festival listings at each of our Jazz Near You websites. We're also looking for help in spreading the word about our free Jazz Near You services to local presenters, musicians and fans. Jazz Near You is 100% free to list and we’re ...

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Jazz Musician of the Day: Wayne Escoffery

February 23, 2013

All About Jazz is celebrating Wayne Escoffery's birthday today! Since moving to New York City in 2000, tenor saxophonist Wayne Escoffery has become one of the Jazz world’s most talented rising stars and in-demand sidemen. He began his professional NY career touring and recording with The Eric Reed Septet. In 2001 he became a steady member ...