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News: Obituary

Oscar Peterson Mourned by Jazz Colleagues

December 26, 2007

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 ...

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News: Award / Grant

Herbie Hancock Suprised by Album of the Year Grammy Nomination

December 7, 2007

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 ...

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News: Music Industry

Frank Sinatra Signs with Warner Records

November 29, 2007

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 ...

News: Obituary

Founder of Newport Jazz Festival Passes Away

November 28, 2007

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 ...

News: Music Industry

Universal Music Group CEO Says Record Industry is in Deep Trouble

November 28, 2007

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 ...

News: Music Industry

24th International Blues Challenge Jan 31 - Feb 2, 2008 in Memphis

November 14, 2007

The Blues Foundation presents the 24th International Blues Challenge (IBC) January 31 through February 2, 2008 in Memphis, TN. The world's largest gathering of Blues acts represents an international competition by The Blues Foundation and its affiliated organizations to provide a career springboard for the winning Blues band and Blues solo/duo artists. Due to the exponential ...

News: Performance / Tour

Jerry Tachoir Concert/Clinic Tour in Charleston, SC and Charlotte, NC

September 21, 2007

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 ...

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News: Festival

Requesting Sponsorship Support for the 1st Annual Jimmie Lunceford Jamboree Festival in Memphis, TN

August 30, 2007

Dear Potential Sponsor, Please join us in this historic occasion to honor one of Memphis' unfairly forgotten yet greatest musicians, visionaries and sons, the incomparable Jimmie Lunceford. Please sponsor and support the first annual Jimmie Lunceford Jamboree Festival. This three day celebration will take place on October 19-21 2007 throughout various locations in the city. Purpose ...

News: Performance / Tour

Vibist Jerry Tachoir September Jazz Clinic Tour

August 30, 2006

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 ...