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News: Career

Danny Bennett on Managing Tony Bennett, Alternative Marketing and Digital Music [part 1]

October 19, 2011

Danny Bennett has been instrumental in the career of his father, Tony Bennett, yet he's received relatively limited public attention over the years. I recently spoke with Danny about his career, his marketing approach for Mr. Bennett and his longtime desire to push the music industry towards digital music and the web. Though this is a ...

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Article: Live Review

Hong Kong International Jazz Festival, Days 7-8, October 1-2, 2011

by Ian Patterson
October 18, 2011

Days 1-3 | Days 4-6 | Days 7-8 Hong Kong International Jazz Festival Hong Kong, ChinaSeptember 25-October 2, 2011 Hong Kong is, without a doubt, one of Asia's most iconic cities, with views from the upper levels of its numerous skyscrapers which really take the breath away. Watching the lights ...

News: Performance / Tour

Jazz Bridge Presents Larry McKenna at the Unitarian Universalist Church on October 19th

October 7, 2011

Opening our new season of Jazz Bridge Neighborhood Concerts at Jazz in Media! will be saxophonist Larry McKenna at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 145 W. Rose Tree Road in Media, PA, on October 19th, 2011. With him will be vibraphonist Tony Miceli, bassist Kevin McConnell and drummer Dan Monahan. One Show: 7:30-9 p.m. $10/$5 students. No ...

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Article: Extended Analysis

The Twenty 20s: Uh! Oh!

by Chris May
September 22, 2011

The Twenty 20sUh! Oh!Self Produced2011 Late summer 2011 has produced two off-piste jazz vocal gems. The first was CTI Masterworks' reissue of Jackie Cain and Roy Kral's A Wilder Alias (CTI, 1974). The second is Hetty Kate and The Twenty 20s' Uh! Oh!. The disc focuses, lovingly, ...

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Article: Take Five With...

Take Five With Laura Ainsworth

by AAJ Staff
September 19, 2011

Meet Laura Ainsworth: I was born in Los Angeles but came to Dallas as a tot when my dad, jazz sax/clarinetist Billy Ainsworth, relocated to become a part of the growing commercial recording industry. Came up in the music biz (details to follow!). Graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a B.S. in Radio-TV-Film. ...

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News: Event

Charlie Harrington named as Invitational Judge

September 13, 2011

Award-Winning acclaimed artist, Charlie Harrington, has accepted an invitation to judge the Guitar Center's 2011 Drum Off Competition. Charlie, a child prodigy and former student and protege of jazz drumming legend Ray Bauduc, has shared the stage with such luminaries as Woody Herman, Kirk Whalum, Larry Coryell, Tony Bennett, Ira Sullivan, Ari Brown, and Richie Cole. ...

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News: Event

Jazz Great Barbara Morrison To Be Honored in "A Benefit Evening of Jazz Legends For Barbara Morrison" at Local 47 Musicians Union in Hollywood, CA on September 11th

September 5, 2011

Music producers Stuart Elster and Richard Simon will present A Benefit Evening of Jazz Legends for Barbara Morrison, co-hosted by Helen Borgers, on-air talent for KJAZZ 88.1 FM and James Janisse, on-air talent for KCRW 89.9 FM for One Night Only on Sunday, September 11, 2011 at Local 47 Musicians Union; 817 Vine Street; Hollywood, CA ...

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Article: Interview

Jimmy Scott: Across the Universe

by Chris M. Slawecki
August 30, 2011

Listening to Little Jimmy Scott sing is different from listening to any other singer. His high-pitched voice carries more emotion than any instrument can reasonably bear, and seems to come from a special place deep within his heart. Yet that voice also seems to resound from a profound source far beyond any one man, a place ...

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News: Birthday

Jazz Musician of the Day: Tony Bennett

August 3, 2011

All About Jazz is celebrating Tony Bennett's birthday today! Tony Bennett turns 80 this year and amidst the tributes, honors and accolades, the world\'s most down- to-earth living legend is celebrating this milestone the same way he essentially lives his life: enjoying each moment to the fullest, weathering the storms with good cheer and optimism, and ...

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News: Festival

George Wein’s Foundation Already Set for Newport Festivals in 2012

July 30, 2011

By Dan Kassell As impresario and swing jazz pianist, George Wein is best known for creating the first Newport Folk Festival (NFF) in 1954 and Newport Jazz Festival (NJF) in 1959, supported almost entirely by jazz fans Louis and Elaine Lorillard and, at that point in time, nonprofit entities. In a telephone interview, just before this ...