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Visionary Percussionist Babatunde Lea's "Umbo Weti" - A Musical Tribute to Leon Thomas
Visionary Drummer/Percussionist Babatunde Lea Releases UMBO WETI - A Musical Tribute to Legendary Jazz Vocalist & Songwriter Leon Thomas Percussion virtuoso Babatunde Lea first envisioned a tribute to legendary jazz vocalist and composer Leon Thomas shortly after the singer passed in 1999. The efforts reach fruition on Lea's latest release for the Motma label, UMBO WETI. ...
"Songs from the Heart: Ramsey Plays Ramsey" on Concord Jazz - September 29
Ramsey Lewis to Release Concord Jazz Debut, Songs From the Heart: Ramsey Plays Ramsey, Available September 29 On September 29, Concord Jazz will release Songs From the Heart: Ramsey Plays Ramsey, the debut Concord Jazz CD from iconic pianist/bandleader Ramsey Lewis. At the age of 74, Ramsey Lewis has not only continued to be active in ...
All About Jazz Seeks Interns
All About Jazz Internship Program: Apply Now! Philadelphia area interns preferred--not mandatory. About the Positions These are unpaid internship positions that allow you the flexibility of working from home or on occasion, at the All About Jazz home office. Positive references will be given upon successful completion of the internship. Who Should ...
Jazz Aspen Snowmass Labor Day 2009 Lineup
Jazz Aspen Snowmass Adds Elvis Costello To Labor Day Festival Line-Up The Allman Brothers Band, Black Eyed Peas, Doobie Brothers, and Michael Franti are This Year's Highlights Aspen, CO -- The much anticipated JAS Labor Day Festival returns to Snowmass Town Park from Sept. 4-6. Michael Franti and Spearhead will headline on Friday, Sept. 4 ...
Tuscia in Jazz 2009 Festival
Tuscia In Jazz 2009 Goes International From July 18 through August 2, 2009, in the Viterbo region of Italy (about 43 miles from Rome), the countryside town of Soriano nel Cimino will host the 8th edition of the Tuscia in Jazz Festival.For the past seven years, Tuscia in Jazz has been considered one of ...
Jazz Legend Scott Lafaro Celebrated with Previously Unreleased Performances and Interviews: "Pieces of Jade" on Resonance Records' Heirloom Series
Jazz Legend Scott LaFaro Celebrated with Previously Unreleased Performances, Rehearsal Tape and Bill Evans Interview on Resonance Records - Heirloom Series' Pieces of Jade Pieces of Jade to be released with new LaFaro Biography: Jade Visions “His approach to the bass... it was a beautiful thing to see... He was a constant inspiration." --Bill Evans In ...
Mack Ave Records Presents "Detroit" by the Gerald Wilson Orchestra
MACK AVENUE RECORDS PRESENTS DETROIT, THE LATEST RELEASE BY THE JAZZ WORLD'S GREATEST LIVING ORCHESTRAL COMPOSER, GERALD WILSON A SIX-PART SUITE COMMISSIONED BY THE DETROIT INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL; TO BE PERFORMED AT THE 30TH ANNUAL DIJF ON WILSON'S 91ST BIRTHDAY To commemorate its 30th anniversary, the Detroit International Jazz Festival called on Gerald Wilson, the preeminent ...
Herbie Hancock and Lang Lang to Perform with Philadelphia Orchestra at Mann Center
On July 30, at The Mann Center for the Performing Arts, The Philadelphia Orchestra will be joined by two very exciting guests; Herbie Hancock and Lang Lang, whose artistic partnership was inspired by their 2007 Grammy performance. Led by conductor John Axelrod, the Orchestra will perform Dvorak’s Carnival Overture, Vaughn Williams’ Concerto for Two Pianos and ...
Philadelphia Students on Musical Tour to White House
Fifteen middle- and high-school students from Philadelphia embarked this morning on a musical tour to the White House to hear top country music artists and participate in a song writing workshop hosted by First Lady Michelle Obama. The students from five middle schools and five high schools will hear performances by country music stars Charley Pride, ...
Jazzheads at Chris' Jazz Cafe on July 24 & 25, 2009
Chris' Jazz Cafe presents JAZZHEADS on Friday & Saturday, July 24 & 25, 2009. Their new CD Avant Wot Not features Philly's own Ari Hoenig on drums, jingle stick & shells, Chris Cuzme on saxophone, & didgeridoo, Tim Motzer on guitar, synth guitar, banjo, & mandolin, and Ben Bocardo on electric bass, & upright bass. July ...
