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Chicago Calling: Unsung Heroes of the City's Hardbop Scene

February 2, 2010

Chicago is a historic capital of early jazz and post-World War II blues, but in the 1950s and early 60s it also had a thriving hardbop scene. While jazz luminaries such as Gene Ammons, Eddie Harris and Johnny Griffin all emerged from this scene, it also featured numerous talented players who achieved varied or limited degrees ...

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The Jazz Session #139: Linda Oh

February 1, 2010

Bassist Linda Oh was born in Malaysia to Chinese parents, grew up in Perth, Australia, and now plays the bass in New York City. Her debut recording, Entry (self-produced, 2009), is a strong trio statement featuring trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire and drummer Obed Calvaire. In this interview, Oh discusses her decision to challenge herself on her first ...

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Ancient Future Radio 1/28/10

January 29, 2010

The Ancient Future radio program is produced & hosted by Willard Jenkins for WPFW 89.3 FM (www.wpfw.org), Pacifica Radio for the Washington, DC metro area. HAITIAN RELIEF Joanne Brackeen Haiti B Tring-A-Ling Choice Mingus Big Band Haitian Fight ...

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Lou Donaldson Interviewed in New Jazz St. Louis Podcast

January 29, 2010

Jazz St. Louis has put online another installment in their ongoing series of podcast interviews. The latest podcast features a conversation between JSL's Bob Bennett and alto saxophonist Lou Donaldson, who will be in St. Louis from Wednesday, February 3 through Saturday, February 6 to perform at Jazz at the Bistro.You can download the ...

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David Leonhardt Charts at CMJ #29 with "Bach to the Blues"

January 29, 2010

David Leonhardt Charts with Bach to the Blues 2 weeks into promotions - Congrats David! CMJ Jazz issue #1136 TWLW2WPKWKSArtistRecordingLabel13316DANA HALLInto The LightOrigin221112BEN ALLISONThink FreePalmetto312110VIJAY IYER TRIOHistoricityACT4131046WAYNE ESCOFFERYUptownPositone510446JOHN COLTRANESide StepsConcord68-63JACQUES SCHWARZ-BARTAbyssObliqSound75657MIGUEL ZENONEsta PlenaMarsalis89767WADADA LEO SMITHSpiritual DimensionsCuneiform9-1878MULATU ASTATKENew York - Addis - London The Story Of Ethio Jazz 1965-1975Strut1071678KAT EDMONSONTake To The Sky111127115OLIVER JONES AND HANK JONESPleased ...

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Jazzilosophy Special on 1.FM - Adore Vocal Jazz

January 29, 2010

Tune in to Jazzilosophy on Friday February 12, 2pm CET and Monday, February 15 2pm PST Adore Jazz on 1.FM proudly presents Jazzilosophy. Words of music. Words on music. Listen. wonder. think. Enjoy. smile. Spoken words on music, jazz and and life accompanied by ...

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Riverwalk Jazz Goes to the Movies: A Look at Jazz Music and Musicians in Film

January 28, 2010

Get the popcorn ready. The curtain is about to go up on Kid Ory-- Lionel Hampton--and Louis Armstrong. This week, we take a look at some of the world's top jazz artists--who not only provided music for Hollywood movies--but appear on the silver screen as well. Scott Yanow, author of Jazz on Film, joins David Holt ...

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The Jazz Session #138: Mike Reed

January 28, 2010

Drummer Mike Reed is a mainstay on the Chicago music scene, both as a performer and a presenter. Reed and his band People, Places & Things have a new album called About Us (482 Music, 2009). Its part of a trilogy showcasing the past, present and future of the Chicago scene. In this interview, Reed talks ...

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Fat Cat Big Band's Face is Chartbound at JazzWeek

January 27, 2010

LATEST RELEASE(s) For Jade Synstelien Face is the product of years of reflection on unification and the end of war and suffering through music. A highly talented and uniquely gifted young composer, Synstelien has immersed himself in the traditions of jazz and world music while developing an irrepressible individuality in his compositions and performance. Bathed in ...

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JazzWeek Radio Chart: January 18, 2010

January 26, 2010

TW LW 2W Artist TW LW Move Add Rpts Peak Wks 1 26 — Steve Hobbs Vibes, Straight Up (Challenge) 197 79 +118 18 49 1 2 2 6 13 Roni Ben-Hur Fortuna (Motema) 174 157 +17 3 48 2 10 3 5 11 The Mike Longo Trio Sting Like A Bee (CAP) 152 159 -7 ...