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Notes from the Net: A Rare Miles Davis TV Appearance; the J@LC Visits London; Plus News, Reviews, Interviews and More

June 29, 2010

Here's the latest compilation of assorted news briefs and links related to jazz, improvisation, and creative music in St. Louis, including news of musicians originally from the Gateway City, recent visitors, and coming attractions, plus assorted other items of interest:* There's lots of Miles Davis news this week, starting with, appropriately enough, a post ...

Jazz Musician of the Day: Julian Priester

June 29, 2010

All About Jazz is celebrating Julian Priester's birthday today! JAZZ MUSICIAN OF THE DAY Julian PriesterJulian Priester is an American jazz trombonist and composer. He has played with many artists including Sun Ra, Max Roach, Duke Ellington, John Coltrane and Herbie Hancock. Priester attended Chicago\'s DuSable High School... more ...

Guitarist Alex Machacek Interviewed at AAJ...And More!

June 29, 2010

Be careful what you wish for, for you may get it--so the saying goes. When Alex Machacek asked drummer Marco Minnemann if he had a drum solo he could pass his way to compose around, he could never have expected a drum improvisation lasting 51 minutes. Before he could say, “Hey, 13/16 is a really odd ...

ER Doctors Call for End to Raves at L.A. Coliseum

June 29, 2010

Several emergency room physicians Monday called for an end to raves at the Los Angeles Coliseum and Exposition Park after a massive weekend event sent scores of teenagers and young adults to hospitals, mostly for drug intoxication. At least two people were in the intensive care unit for drug intoxication at California Hospital Medical Center, including ...

Southland Jamming July Jazz

June 29, 2010

Los Angeles Basin Jazz Scene July 4th Weekend Thursday Night Jazz Jam Session The World Stage Thu., July 1 USC to South L.A. Jazz SUMMER JAZZ SERIES Descanso Gardens Thu., July 1, 5:30pm-7:00pm Crescenta Valley Jazz FARMERS MARKET THURSDAY NIGHT JAZZ

Black Music Legends Visit the Jewish Songbook on "Black Sabbath" Compilation

June 29, 2010

Interplay of Jewish Culture & Black Music Chronicles on Black Sabbath: The Secret Musical History of Black-Jewish Relations CD compilation with deluxe booklet to be released by the Idelsohn Society on September 14; features Billie Holiday, Cab Calloway, Aretha Franklin, Jimmy Scott, Cannonball Adderly, Nina Simone, the Temptations and more Los Angeles, CA - Black Sabbath: ...

Eli "Paperboy" Reed and the True Loves

June 29, 2010

Eli “Paperboy" Reed, the Boston-born, Broolyn-local soul wunderkind, has been tearing it up in the states. On his way to Europe now, if you missed him here, never fear. He'll be back! Check out the video for his new single, Come And Get It. The album of the same name will be out on ...

French Ready to Nab 50,000 Infringements Every Day

June 29, 2010

Is The U.S. Next? Recent French vows to stop illegal file sharing have new teeth with the anti-piracy outfit Trident Media Guard being chosen to track and report illegal file-sharers . The company, also known seeding of file-sharing networks with fake data, will provide much of the evidence needed to prosecute users under France's tough ...

Ahmad Jamal - "Poinciana" (2005)

June 29, 2010

Enter the Motema "Geri Allen 2-CD" Giveaway

June 29, 2010

All About Jazz members are invited to enter the Motema “Geri Allen--2-CD" giveaway contest starting today. On July 29th, we'll select FIVE winners at the conclusion of the contest to receive both CD's listed below. Click here to enter the contest (Following Geri Allen at AAJ automatically enters you in the contest.) Good luck! Your ...