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News: Technology

May 3, 1815: Blown Away by Horn with Valves

May 3, 2010

1815: A Prussian composer reports a new contrivance. A local chamber musician has modified his brass concert horn, adding valves that allow him to play all the notes in the chromatic scale deftly and with total precision. Brass instruments were exceedingly limited at the time, and the invention put the concert horn technically on par with ...

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News: Recording

Multi-Instrumentalist Paul Adams Explores the 'Heavens' with His New Release

May 3, 2010

Peoria, IL - Is there something Paul Adams doesn't do? He's built instruments for some very well known musicians, he's a writer and poet, he plays a vast array of exotic instruments, composed music for major corporations, and has eight critically acclaimed albums out in about 5 different genres of music. I'm no genius, says Adams. ...

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News: Technology

Internet Security 101: What Not to Post on Facebook

May 3, 2010

A Consumer Reports survey found that more than half of adults who use social networks post information that puts them at risk for identity theft and other cyber crimes. A survey of 2,000 U.S. households in January showed 9% of those who used social networks were victims of malware, identity theft, scams of harassment within the ...

News: Technology

Apple Sells 1 Million iPads, Outdoing First iPhone

May 3, 2010

Apple Inc. said Monday that sales of the iPad have topped 1 million units less than one month after the touch-screen tablet device first went on sale. The company released the WiFi version of the iPad on April 3, while devices that connect to 3G wireless networks went on sale Friday. Sales have already outstripped initial ...

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News: Obituary

Lynn Redgrave Dies at 67 After Breast Cancer Battle

May 3, 2010

Actress Lynn Redgrave died Sunday night at her Connecticut home with her three children and other friends present, her rep tells the Associated Press. The younger sister of Vanessa Redgrave had battled breast cancer for years after finding a lump in 2002. “She lived, loved and worked harder than ever before," her children said in a ...

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News: Recording

Six Bing Crosby Special Releases Set for May 18 Debut

May 3, 2010

Collectors' Choice and the Bing Crosby Archive to Reissue Three Classic (Deluxe Format) Albums, a Previously Unreleased Album, a New Compilation, and a 2-CD Set of Crosby Rarities Who was the greatest pop singer of all time? Well, opinions certainly do vary on that topic, but one thing is certain: Bing Crosby has to be part ...

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News: Performance / Tour

World Jazz Circuit Latin America 2010-2011

May 3, 2010

Five major concerts by famous jazz musicians hit the Dominican Republic! World Jazz Circuit Latin America 2010-2011 is an extraordinary event that offers a series of five jazz concerts of the highest level, which for the first time will take place in Latin America and will have world- class musicians playing at different venues in the ...

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News: TV / Film

Krisanthi's Song on "Parenthood" on NBC

May 3, 2010

Krisanthi Pappas, Boston-based composer, lyricist and jazz vocalist is happy to have her song “One Slow Dance A Day" chosen to be featured on upcoming episodes of “Parenthood" on NBC. You can download this song on iTunes or check it out on the album “My Back Yard" krisanthi.com. About Krisanthi Pappas Krisanthi (which means “golden flower" ...

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News: Performance / Tour

NYC's Swing46 Jazz & Supper Club Celebrates 13th Year Anniversary!

May 3, 2010

SWING 46 JAZZ & SUPPER CLUB 349 West 46th Street Restaurant Row New York, NY 10036 Ph: 212-262-9554 13th Year Anniversary Special SWING46 JAZZ & SUPPER CLUB remains committed to the tradition of a “Great American Legacy" Their style, their product, their catalogue of music is ...

News: Performance / Tour

George Gee Swings in Harlem Every Monday, Starting May 24th

May 3, 2010

Gospel Uptown (GU LIVE!) Harlem's Hottest Entertainment Night Spot Presents UPTOWN SWING every Monday starting May 24th Featuring The George Gee 17pc. Big Band (aka The George Gee Swing Orchestra) With Jazz and Blues Vocalist John Dokes New York, New ...