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News: Recording

Nat King Cole and Frankie Laine

Nat King Cole and Frankie Laine

By the time Frank Sinatra arrived at Capitol Records in March 1953, Nat King Cole had been with the label since its start in 1942. During those years, in the mid-1940s, Cole set the standard for the relaxed, swinging jazz singer, starting with his appearance in the 1944 film Swing in the Saddle, singing By the ...

News: Birthday

Jazz Musician of the Day: Nat "King" Cole

Jazz Musician of the Day: Nat "King" Cole

All About Jazz is celebrating Nat “King" Cole's birthday today! Nat King Cole was one of the most popular singers ever to hit the American charts. A brilliant recording and concert artist during the 40\'s, 50\'s and 60\'s, he attracted millions of fans around the world with a sensitive and caressing singing voice that was unmistakable. ...

Article: Multiple Reviews

Jazzy Christmas - Creole Christmas

Read "Jazzy Christmas - Creole Christmas" reviewed by Angelo Leonardi


I canti natalizi si sono trasformati nel tempo da inni prettamente religiosi, derivati da laudi o ninne-nanne in onore a Gesù bambino, a pop song strutturate sul modello Tin Pan Alley, che celebrano il Natale in un'ottica secolarizzata, mantenendo i valori di amore e fratellanza. La relazione tra jazz e canti di ...

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News: Birthday

Jazz Musician of the Day: Nat "King" Cole

Jazz Musician of the Day: Nat "King" Cole

All About Jazz is celebrating Nat “King" Cole's birthday today! Nat King Cole was one of the most popular singers ever to hit the American charts. A brilliant recording and concert artist during the 40\'s, 50\'s and 60\'s, he attracted millions of fans around the world with a sensitive and caressing singing voice that was unmistakable. ...

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Article: Interview

Danilo Perez: Bridging Cultures and Dimensions of Jazz

Read "Danilo Perez: Bridging Cultures and Dimensions of Jazz" reviewed by Victor L. Schermer


Whether with his own ensembles or as a sideman, Danilo Perez has long been an iconic jazz pianist, but above and beyond his success as a performer and recording artist, he has become a manifestation and symbol of cross-cultural dialogue. His music brings together mainstream and Latin influences in a unique way. He always brings something ...

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Article: Take Five With...

Take Five With Mike McKoy

Read "Take Five With Mike McKoy" reviewed by AAJ Staff


Meet Mike McKoy: Mike McKoy is a former member of the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain with professional experience in musical theatre. He has performed in six European countries and aboard the Majesty of the Seas for Royal Caribbean Celebrity Cruises. He made his debut at London's Ronnie Scott's club opening for Elvin Jones ...

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Article: Live Review

Diana Krall Sextet at Mesa Arts Center

Read "Diana Krall Sextet at Mesa Arts Center" reviewed by Patricia Myers


Diana Krall Sextet Mesa Arts Center Mesa, Arizona April 8, 2014 Diana Krall applied her sultry voice and dynamic piano style to a captivating if surprising concert that combined jazz with tender childhood memories, silent-film clips and Seinfeld-style mischievous humor. In a stage setting that resembled an old-time theater, Krall mostly ...

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Article: Interview

Ambrose Akinmusire: Painting Saviors

Read "Ambrose Akinmusire: Painting Saviors" reviewed by DanMichael Reyes


Trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire (pronounced ah-kin-MOO-sir-ee) is as imaginative as the sonic soundscapes he creates and as informative as the titles that he bestows on his songs. Ambrose Akinmusire's allure stems from the complexity of his albums; a complexity that requires the listener to fully participate and engage with the artist and ask questions as to who ...

News: Birthday

Jazz Musician of the Day: Nat "King" Cole

Jazz Musician of the Day: Nat "King" Cole

All About Jazz is celebrating Nat “King" Cole's birthday today! Nat King Cole was one of the most popular singers ever to hit the American charts. A brilliant recording and concert artist during the 40\'s, 50\'s and 60\'s, he attracted millions of fans around the world with a sensitive and caressing singing voice that was unmistakable. ...

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Article: Book Review

Storie poco standard. Le avventure di 12 grandi canzoni tra Broadway e jazz

Read "Storie poco standard. Le avventure di 12 grandi canzoni tra Broadway e jazz" reviewed by Maurizio Zerbo


Storie poco standard. Le avventure di 12 grandi canzoni tra Broadway e jazz Luca Bragalini 224 Pagine ISBN: # : 978-88-5920-383-4 EDT 2013 Capita raramente di imbattersi in saggi così originali come questo di Luca Bragalini, brillante musicologo e storico del jazz. La sua è una opera di ...


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