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Music Reviews: In the Age of Downloads, CDs Still Reign in Jazz
Somehow, in the age of downloads, iPods, file sharing and what-not, great jazz keeps turning up on compact disc. The proof lies in this year's best recordings, which range from the vastness of trumpeter Terence Blanchard's “A Tale of God's Will (A Requiem for Katrina)" to the intimacy of saxophonist Jerry Bergonzi's free-ranging “Tenorist" to the ...
Oscar Peterson Mourned by Jazz Colleagues
Oscar Peterson's dazzling keyboard technique, commanding sense of swing and mastery of different piano styles could leave even his most accomplished peers awe-struck. His death brought forth tributes from jazz pianists spanning the generations. Peterson died Sunday of kidney failure at his home in the Toronto suburb of Mississauga. 87-year-old Dave Brubeck recalled the first time ...
Herbie Hancock Suprised by Album of the Year Grammy Nomination
By Gail Mitchell, L.A. Many artists interviewed after this morning's 2008 Grammy Awards announcement in Hollywood noted a diversity among the list of nominees. A clear example of this may have been the album of the year nomination for jazz veteran Herbie Hancock's River: “The Joni Letter. Probably the most surprised was Hancock himself. “Album of ...
Frank Sinatra Signs with Warner Records
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Who needs Madonna when you can have Frank Sinatra? Just weeks after losing pop star Madonna, music label Warner Bros. has signed up for the full rights to another major star -- Frank Sinatra -- with plans to revitalize and expand the late entertainment legend's career. Warner Music Group Corp and Sinatra's ...
Founder of Newport Jazz Festival Passes Away
Elaine Lorillard, the socialite who encouraged a club owner to start the Newport Jazz Festival, died this week of dementia, nursing home officials said. She was 93. Lorillard died early Monday at the Heatherwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Newport, said Lori Curtin, director of quality assurance. Lorillard is best remembered for inspiring jazz club owner ...
Universal Music Group CEO Says Record Industry is in Deep Trouble
It's Monday afternoon, and Doug Morris, chair and CEO of Universal Music Group, is eating lunch in his private dining room at the company's Manhattan headquarters. Morris hasn't been here much in recent months, though it's hard to imagine he misses the place. For one thing, workers have been renovating the building: To reach his corner ...
Jerry Tachoir Concert/Clinic Tour in Charleston, SC and Charlotte, NC
Contemporary jazz vibraphonist, Jerry Tachoir will be featured artist/clinician at the College of Charleston, SC on Sept. 24. At Western Carolina University on Sept 25 At Univ. of N. Carolina - Charlotte on Sept. 26. Jerry will be presenting improvisation clinics and evening concerts at these universities with award winning pianist/composer, Marlene Tachoir. These events are ...
Vibist Jerry Tachoir September Jazz Clinic Tour
Grammy nominated contemporary jazz vibist Jerry Tachoir will be on a clinic tour the week of Sept. 11 - 15. He will present jazz improvisation clinics and a concert with award winning pianist/composer, Marlene Tachoir. The dates are: Sept 11 - Auburn University Sept 12 - Univ. S. Alabama, Mobile ...
