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News: TV / Film

Cable Company Makes a Move on Internet Video

May 16, 2010

Four hundred eighty channels and nothing to watch on TV? Liberty Global, one of the largest cable service providers in Europe, is adding a few more options for its customers. The company will soon introduce a set-top box that will marry traditional cable content with apps, widgets and access to web-based video, Wired has learned. “It's ...

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News: Festival

Summer Stages: Pop and Jazz

May 16, 2010

California HOLLYWOOD BOWL June 12-Oct. 8. It's become somewhat de rigueur to pair a pop act with an orchestra (one gets a little extra bombast, the other a little extra edge), and each summer, the Hollywood Bowl plays matchmaker. On June 15 Sting will perform with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra; on July 2-4 ...

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News: Obituary

Rosa Rio, Organist from Silent Films to Soap Operas, Dies at 107

May 16, 2010

On Oct. 6, 1927, the day “The Jazz Singer" splashed noisily across American movie screens, Rosa Rio broke down and wept. Al Jolson was talking, and the very sound of him, she knew, would put her out of business. But Miss Rio's fears went unrealized, and for the next eight decades--until her final performance, last year ...

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News: Technology

Google Data Admission Angers European Officials

May 16, 2010

European privacy regulators and advocates reacted angrily Saturday to the disclosure by Google, the world's largest search engine, that it had systematically collected private data since 2006 while compiling its Street View photo archive. After being pressed by European officials about the kind of data the company compiled in creating the archive -- and what it ...

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News: TV / Film

Scorsese is 'Living in the Material World'

May 16, 2010

Martin Scorsese revealed Thursday that he has finished shooting documentary “Living in the Material World: George Harrison," working in tandem with Olivia Harrison, the musician's widow. Producers are Scorsese, Harrison and Exclusive Media co-chair/CEO Nigel Sinclair. A 2011 release date is being eyed. Exclusive, which holds worldwide rights, is shopping the project at Cannes, where Scorsese ...

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News: TV / Film

Re-Issue of Stones Album Spawns Cannes Documentary

May 16, 2010

The intoxicating blend of sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll never spoils, particularly if it's of an early '70s vintage. And it never hurts to use film and TV to sell it, particularly if the film makes its debut at Cannes. “Exile on Main Street," the Rolling Stones' down-and-dirty double album that was reviled upon its ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Lisle Atkinson's Neo Bass Ensemble "A Bass Extravaganza," All-Star Bass Line-up and More @ Symphony Space on June 11

May 16, 2010

In it's fifth consecutive year at Symphony Space, Karlisle Pro 1 presents Lisle Atkinson's NEO BASS Ensemble, a unique multi-bass ensemble that features the bass as “lead" instrument, putting the full range of the double bass on display: from lead instrument, harmonic front line, solo and rhythm section for a concert that's history in the making! ...

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News: Birthday

Jazz Musician of the Day: Woody Herman

May 16, 2010

All About Jazz is celebrating Woody Herman's birthday today! JAZZ MUSICIAN OF THE DAY Woody HermanAfter early experience in Chicago with the bands led by Tom Gerun and Harry Sosnik, Woody Herman toured with Gus Arnheim. In 1934, he joined Isham Jones... more Website | Photos | ...

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News: Radio

The Jazz Session #168: Dana Hall

May 15, 2010

Drummer Dana Hall has made a name for himself in the bands of Terrell Stafford, Malachi Thompson, Bobby Broom and many others. Now he's taking the lead with his debut recording, Into The Light (Origin, 2009). In this interview, Hall talks about the recording of the new album; the idea of “pacing" a recording session; and ...

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News: Award / Grant

I/O Jazz Awards

May 15, 2010

The nominees for the I/O Jazz Awards have been posted for voting on the Lucid website. Make sure and go online and vote. The I/O Jazz Awards will be held Monday, May 31 at Benaroya Halls S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium. Outstanding Vocalist: Alisha Roney, Greta Matassa, Emily McIntosh, Flora McGill, Bridgid Roney Outstanding Instrumentalist: Eric ...