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News: Book / Magazine

Angels on My Stage: The True Story of Eddie Benitez

April 18, 2010

Angels on My Stage: The True Story of Eddie Benitez, the autobiography of legendary guitarist Eddie Benitez, is now out on Kindle Books at Amazon.com. Angels on My Stage is a memoir with a mission: It is the extraordinary life story of a celebrated recording artist—Eddie Benitez. But it is much more than a typical celebrity ...

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News: Birthday

Jazz Musician of the Day: Hal Galper

April 18, 2010

All About Jazz is celebrating Hal Galper's birthday today! JAZZ MUSICIAN OF THE DAY Hal GalperWith over 82 recordings to his credit, 20 as a leader in his own right, pianist, composer, publisher, educator, author and touring artist, Hal Galper is best known for his work with Chet Baker, ...

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News: Obituary

Dede Allen Editor Revolutionized Imagery, Sound and Pace in U.S. Films

April 18, 2010

Dede Allen, the film editor whose seminal work on Robert Rossen's “The Hustler" in 1961 and especially on Arthur Penn's “Bonnie and Clyde" in 1967 brought a startling new approach to imagery, sound and pace in American movies, died Saturday. She was 86. Allen, who was nominated for Academy Awards for “Dog Day Afternoon" (1975), “Reds" ...

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News: Music Industry

Academy of Country Music Awards

April 18, 2010

Sunday, Reba McEntire hosts the Academy of Country Music Awards (CBS, 8 ET/PT). Performers include Carrie Underwood and Lady Antebellum. 45th ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS NOMINEES Entertainer of the Year Kenny Chesney Toby Keith Brad Paisley George Strait Taylor Swift Carrie Underwood

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News: Performance / Tour

Guitarist Michael-Louis Smith to Perform at the Iridium's New Faces After Midnight Series

April 17, 2010

Guitarist and composer Michael-Louis Smith's quintet will perform at The Iridium as part of Scobar Entertainment's “New Faces After Midnight" series on Saturday May 1st. The group will appear in support of the new CD, Portrait of MLS (unreleased as of press time)and will include some of the best on the NYC jazz scene; Stacy Dillard ...

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News: Festival

Reggae on the River Lineup

April 17, 2010

HEADLINERS INCLUDE SLY & ROBBIE, DON CARLOS, SUGAR MINOTT, PABLO MOSES, ANTIBALAS Sly & Robbie Mateel Community Center is proud to present the 26th Annual Reggae On The River. Set for Saturday & Sunday, July 17 & 18 at Benbow Lake State Recreation Area in Southern Humboldt County, CA, Reggae on the River is universally acclaimed ...

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News: Performance / Tour

The Czech Connection: John Abercrombie adds another page to his Prague playbook

April 17, 2010

John Abercrombie is considered a modern-day master on electric jazz guitar. His concert next week with his new organ trio is certain to be a highlight of the spring season. Abercrombie, born in 1944, studied guitar at Berklee College of Music in Boston. While he was there, he developed some strong ties to the Czech jazz ...

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News: Interview

Interview: Nancy Wilson (Part 5)

April 17, 2010

In 1966, a shift began in Nancy Wilson's choices for Capitol. Like many pop-jazz artists who were striving to stay current in a market overrun by young radio-listening record-buyers, Nancy began to include rock and soul hits of the day. But unlike most pop artists who awkwardly tried to seem with it, Nancy was naturally comfortable ...

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News: Radio

Listen Up: Two Radio Alerts

April 17, 2010

No doubt there is marvelous jazz being broadcast all over the world this weekend, but here are two instances that we know about. One program is hosted by Jim Wilke on the west coast of the US, the other by Bill Kirchner on the east coast. Both are available to Rifftides listeners through the magic of ...

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News: Education

Nancy King Leads Improv and Duo Workshop in the Languedoc, August 28 to September 4, 2010

April 17, 2010

Nancy King is one of the world's pre-eminent living jazz vocal improvisers. And she's incredibly fun to sing with. This summer 15 lucky people will be able to experience that in person as she leads a week-long jazz workshop for vocalists and duo artists in the wine-making village of Roujan, in Southern France. The workshop, which ...