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News: Performance / Tour

Craig Brenner Featured at New Orleans Jazz National Park During 1st Weekend of Jazz Fest

April 12, 2010

Craig Brenner to Perform at the Jazz National Park on April 24, 2010, 2 p.m. Pianist Craig Brenner will perform at the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park on Saturday, April 24, from 2 - 3:30 p.m. The Park is located at 916 N. Peters in the French Quarter, New Orleans, LA. Called “a fine and ...

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News: Recording

Otis Redding's 2-CD 'Live on the Sunset Strip' from 1966 Readied by Stax Records

April 12, 2010

Three full sets available in their entirety for the first time, with digital remastering and extensive liner notes LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- In 1966, Otis Redding had emerged not only as the star of Stax Records but as one of nation's most influential soul singers. With his version of “Satisfaction" climbing the charts in April 1966, ...

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News: Festival

Pianist and Songwriter Cyrus Chestnut to Headline Billy Taylor Jazz Festival

April 12, 2010

Greenville, NC -- Again this year the East Carolina University School of Music Jazz Studies Program brings a world-class jazz performer to Greenville for the Billy Taylor Jazz Festival on April 22-23. Critically-acclaimed pianist and songwriter Cyrus Chestnut headlines this year's event at the Murphy Center on ECU's campus on Friday, April 23, backed by the ...

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News: TV / Film

Treme Recap: Just One Episode and Already More Jazz Than That Whole Ken Burns Documentary!

April 12, 2010

You hear Treme, David Simon's new television series, before you see it. Over black, with title cards that read “New Orleans, Three Months Later," a trumpet sounds the staccato clarion call that traditionally convenes the brass bands and second-liners and announces the beginning of the street parade--Puh-PAH puh-PAH. With those four notes, Simon makes two things ...

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News: Obituary

Graciela Perez Grillo Afro-Cuban Musician Dies

April 12, 2010

Graciela Perez Grillo, an Afro-Cuban music pioneer who was known as the First Lady of Latin Jazz, has died. She was 94. Graciela, as she was known professionally, died April 6 of natural causes at the Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York, where she had been hospitalized for some time, according to her representative, Richie ...

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News: TV / Film

WGA Supports Composers, Lyricists

April 12, 2010

Last week's Writers Guild of America endorsement of film and TV composers' attempts to union ize through the Teamsters was a big boost for the musicians. It not only adds the backing of some heavyweight Hollywood names, but it also comes with a good deal of historical precedent. Nearly 20 years ago, the WGA supported the ...

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News: Recording

Hear Martin Taylor's New Album on AAJ

April 12, 2010

If you can imagine the ideal soundtrack to driving through the scented country roads of France on a hot lazy summer's day then it would be the music of Martin Taylor's Spirit of Django. To mark the 100th Anniversary of the birth of one of the founders of European jazz Django Reinhardt, Martin Taylor has reformed ...

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News: Recording

Erik Telford - Kinetic (2010)

April 12, 2010

By Pico We all know that Austin, TX is a hotbed for music, with so many artists located there to take advantage of its vibrant scene. Normally when we think of Austin music, blues-rock, roots, folk and singer-songwriter acts come to mind, like The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Eric Johnson, Monte Montgomery, Marcia Ball and James McMurtry, just ...

News: Birthday

Jazz Musician of the Day: Herbie Hancock

April 12, 2010

All About Jazz is celebrating Herbie Hancock's birthday today! JAZZ MUSICIAN OF THE DAY Herbie HancockHerbie Hancock is a true icon of modern music. Throughout his explorations, he has transcended limitations and genres while still maintaining his unique, unmistakable voice... more Website | Photos | Articles Follow ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Chicago Live Jazz Music Schedule (April 9-April 19, 2010)

April 12, 2010

Here is what's happening with the live Chicago Jazz Scene for the dates April 9th thru April 19th, 2010...Andy's Jazz Club11 East Hubbard St.Chicago, IL 60611312.642.6805ANDY'S WEEKENDSFRIDAY & SATURDAY HEADLINERS!$10 Admission until 8:30 pm; $15 Admission after 8:30 pmApril9 & 10 Brandon Meeks Quartet / Frank ...