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News: Festival

Pete Seeger, Joan Baez, Play 50th Anniversary Newport Folk Festival

April 17, 2009

For its 50th anniversary, the Newport Folk Festival has recruited two artists who took the stage at the inaugural 1959 event: Joan Baez and Pete Seeger. Newer acts like Fleet Foxes, Iron & Wine, the Decemberists, Neko Case and Breaking artists the Low Anthem will also take part in George Weins Folk Festival 50, scheduled for ...

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News: Music Industry

Ray Brown Defined the Modern Jazz Rhythm Section

April 16, 2009

Grammy Award-winning double-bassist Ray Brown was a leader in defining the modern jazz rhythm section -- in addition to being a first-rate soloist. His unique dynamic and innate sense of swing graced performances by Dizzy Gillespie, Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, Oscar Peterson and countless others. Raymond Matthews Brown was born October 13, 1926, in Pittsburgh, PA ...

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News: Recording

The Complete Tony Bennett / Bill Evans Recordings Available Now

April 14, 2009

The Concord Music Group released The Complete Tony Bennett / Bill Evans Recordings this week via Fantasy Records. The sublime 2-CD collection spotlights the iconic song stylist Tony Bennett dueting with legendary jazz pianist Bill Evans from their two albums. Disc 1 combines the originally issued recordings, The Tony Bennett / Bill Evans Album and Together ...

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Article: Big Band Report

Louie Bellson: Tasteful Drummer, Sweeter Guy

by Jack Bowers
April 2, 2009

To say that drummer extraordinaire Louie Bellson, who left us on February 14, 2009 at age eighty-four, had a remarkable career would be to explicitly understate the record. Bellson's success at age 17 in a nationwide contest sponsored by one of his idols, Gene Krupa, and Slingerland Drums set the talented wunderkind on a path that ...

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News: Website

Smucker's Products

April 1, 2009

It all began with Jerome Monroe Smucker and a family recipe for apple butter back in 1897. Jerome hand signed each crock jar as his personal guarantee of quality. Today, we continue to back up that commitment as our fruit makes its way from field to jar. We still proudly display our name on every jar ...

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Article: Interview

John di Martino: Piano Man In/On Demand

by Marcia Hillman
March 31, 2009

John di Martino is a New York area based pianist, composer, arranger and Venus recording artist. He is a sought after musical director and is in demand by many singers as an accompanist, having accompanied such singers as Jon Hendricks, Sylvia Sims, Diane Schuur and Billy Eckstine. His talents as a pianist and arranger can be ...

News: Performance / Tour

Billy Joel Opens Concert Venue in the Desert

February 21, 2009

A grand-opening performance by Billy Joel is guaranteed to boost the profile of a concert venue. So The Show at Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa near Palm Springs in Rancho Mirage, Calif., snagged the musical legend for its opening show last week. The $76 million, 2,000-seat theater is about two hours by car from L.A. and ...

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Article: Film Review

'Tis Autumn: The Search for Jackie Paris

by Victor L. Schermer
February 17, 2009

Jackie Paris'Tis Autumn: The Search for Jackie ParisOutsider PicturesWritten and Directed by Raymond De FelittaProducer: David Zellerford 2009 “You don't understand! I coulda had class. I coulda been a contender. I coulda been somebody."--Marlon Brando as Terry Malloy in On the Waterfront

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News: Obituary

Louie Bellson Dies at 84

February 16, 2009

We regret to announce the unexpected passing of Louie Bellson on February 14, 2009. Tenative plans are for an L.A. area funeral, followed by funeral and burial in Moline, Illinois, his boyhood home. Details forthcoming. Condolences and cards to: Mrs. Louie Bellson c/o Remo, Inc. 28101 Industry Drive ...

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News: Festival

Bon Jovi Set for First Jazz Fest Appearance New Orleans

February 7, 2009

Bon Jovi has been added to the lineup of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this spring. The rock act will make its first appearance at the festival on May 2. Bon Jovi joins previously announced performers Aretha Franklin, Dave Matthews Band, Wilco, James Taylor, Wynton Marsalis, Kings Of Leon, ...