Results for "Michael Ricci"

4G: What is It and Where It's Headed

June 14, 2010

The first cellphone in the U.S. to use fourth-generation wireless technology better known as 4G debuted this month with the promise of super-fast download speeds, smooth video streams and even video chat. But how revolutionary is 4G? Forrester Research analyst Charles Golvin talked to The Times about how it could change mobile communication. How much faster ...

Jimmy Dean Country Singer and Sausage Entrepreneur Dies

June 14, 2010

Jimmy Dean, a country music legend for his smash hit about a workingman hero, “Big Bad John," and an entrepreneur known for his sausage brand, died on Sunday. He was 81. With his drawled wisecracks and quick wit, Dean charmed many fans. But in both entertainment and business circles, he was also known for his tough ...

MOJA Radio/Weekly Features: June 14-20, 2010

June 13, 2010

This Monday, June 14th, well present another Happy Birthday edition of our special feature, MONDAY WITH THE MASTERS on MOJA Radio. This time the focus is on one of the most celebrated pianists, composers and bandleaders in MOJA and all of jazz history, CHICK COREA, just two days after he celebrates his 69th birthday on Saturday, ...

Loren Stillman/Russ Lossing Duo Live at the Rubin Museum in New York City on June 18th, 2010.

June 13, 2010

Loren Stillman/Russ Lossing DuoHarlem in the Himalayas Friday June 18, 2010 @ 7:00 PM $18.00 in advance / $20.00 day of Member Price: $16.20 Rubin Museum of Art 150 West 17th Street, New York, NY 10011 212.620.5000 The music of Brooklyn-based saxophonist and composer Loren Stillman has found acclaimed reviews in such publications as the New ...

Oscar and Frank

June 13, 2010

Lately, I've been listening to Oscar Peterson's album A Jazz Portrait of Frank Sinatra, recorded in Paris in May 1959. This was one of the first albums Peterson recorded with his new trio partner, drummer Ed Thigpen, who replaced guitarist Herb Ellis; bassist Ray Brown remained. As a fellow Frank Sinatra fan - particularly of his classic ...

Michael Orias of Tula's (Seattle) Dies

June 13, 2010

STLJN Saturday Video Showcase: Spotlight on the Funky Butt Brass Band

June 13, 2010

With no major touring jazz acts scheduled to visit St. Louis in the next couple of weeks, it seems like a good time to turn our video spotlight on some local talent. And what better way to enliven a muggy early summer weekend than with the Funky Butt ...

Sten Hostfalt 3 or 4 at Spike Hill NYC Feat. Ole Mathisen & Marko Djordjevic

June 13, 2010

Sten Hostfalt 3 or 4 at Nublu NYC feat. Ole Mathisen and Marko Djordjevic Monday June 14 at 9pm No Cover Ole Mathisen - tenor saxophone Marko Djordjevic - drums Sten Hostfalt - guitar/compositions 184 Bedford Ave Brooklyn NY 11211 L train ...

Charlie O's June Jazz

June 13, 2010

Doug Mac Donald Trio With John Heard, bass and Roy McCurdy, drums June 14th John Altman Quartet June 15th Latin Jazz Louie Cruz Beltran Quartet June 16th Janis Mann Quartet June 17th Scotty Barnhart, Trumpet John Heard Trio John Heard, ...

Jazz Musician of the Day: Jim Miller

June 13, 2010

All About Jazz is celebrating Jim Miller's birthday today! JAZZ MUSICIAN OF THE DAY Jim MillerI\'ve been involved in the professional music business since 1970, but incredibly, still enjoy playing the drums anyway. I consider it very fortunate that my Indianapolis grade school had a full band program and ...