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News: TV / Film

Japanese Media Members, Academics Speak out Against Canceling of 'Cove' Screenings in Japan

June 11, 2010

Fifty-five journalists, academics and film directors in Japan condemned intimidation and threats that led movie theaters to cancel screenings of “The Cove," a documentary about the slaughter of dolphins in a Japanese village. Three movie theaters that had been scheduled to show the film later this month canceled their plans last week after receiving a flood ...

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News: Technology

The Defense of Computers, the Internet and Our Brains

June 11, 2010

If you're reading this blog post on a computer, mobile phone or e-reader, please stop what you're doing immediately. You could be making yourself stupid. And whatever you do, don't click on the links in this post. They could distract you from the flow of my beautiful prose and narrative. This is is the alarm currently ...

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News: Birthday

Jazz Musician of the Day: Shelly Manne

June 11, 2010

All About Jazz is celebrating Shelly Manne's birthday today! JAZZ MUSICIAN OF THE DAY Shelly ManneShelly Manne - drums (1920 - 1984) As a jazz drummer, studio musician, bandleader and businessman, Shelly Manne was one of the most prolific instrumentalists of modern times. “I’ve really had the best of ...

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News: Recording

Funk Testament on Chocolate Music's "People Want the Same Thangs" CD

June 11, 2010

"People Want The Same Thangs" is the second release from Los Angeles-based Chocolate Music. Produced by Stevie “Roofa G" Martin and Linus “Limeybean" Bernal collectively known as The DO, “People Want The Same Thangs" is a mixture of Funk,R&B and laid back Jazz vibes, with a hint of the Blues infused with some Hip - Hop ...

News: Crowdfunding Campaign

Mike Baggetta, NYC Guitarist, CD Opportunity on Kickstarter

June 11, 2010

A message from Mike Baggetta: I'm trying to raise funds for my latest project, reissuing 'Canto' my first recording of solo prepared guitar music! Come help out, get rewards for pledging any dollar amount you can, and be a part of it on Kickstarter! Here's the link to pledge or grab the widget: Visit the ...

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News: Festival

Montreal Gears up for Its 2010 Jazz Festival

June 11, 2010

Montreal's winters may be unforgiving exercises in cold weather survival, but the city blooms once the thaw begins. It hosts a number of festivals each summer, but the biggest and best is Festival International de Jazz de Montral, now in its 31st year. Past headliners include Miles Davis, Ella Fitzgerald, Antnio Carlos Jobim, Diana Krall, Wayne ...

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News: Festival

Stockholm Jazz Festival 2010: A Sneak Peek

June 10, 2010

By James Pearse Stockholm Jazz Festival Skeppsholmen, Stockholm June 10-12, 2010 Despite being in its fourth decade of existence, the Stockholm Jazz Festival is still looking rather sprightly. A quick look at the program is enough to understand why it has become one of city's most popular annual music events. The thinking ...

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News: Festival

An Urgent Invitation to Istanbul

June 10, 2010

By Francesco Martinelli Come to an unique city for an unique experience. ISMET SIRAL ISTANBUL CREATIVE MUSIC STUDIO, JULY 29th--AUGUST 8th 2010 Do you need a good reason to visit Istanbul, or have you been there already and would like to go back with a different insight? Search no further, and seize this chance: an eleven-day ...

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News: Education

Monterey Jazz Festival Announces Summer Jazz Camp June 14 - 25, 2010 at Monterey Peninsula College

June 9, 2010

Monterey Jazz Festival Announces Summer Jazz Camp June 14 - 25, 2010 at Monterey Peninsula College Camp Instructors Include 2010 MJF Artist-In-Residence, Grammy-Winning Vocalist, Dianne Reeves Eleven Nationally-Renowned Clinicians Teach Over 150 Monterey County Music Students Free Concerts and Jam Sessions Slated for June 21 - 24 in ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Just Announced! One Night Only!- June 24th, 2010 - Diego el Cigala at the Hammerstein Ballroom in NYC.

June 10, 2010

Special one night only performance by Flamenco singer Diego El Cigala. Spanish Romani Flamenco singer Diego El Cigala will be performing with his band and special guests at The Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City on Thursday June 24th, 2010 at 8:00 PM in celebration of his upcoming release on Deutsche Grammophone titled “Cigala & Tango" ...