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E! Announces New Series "Mrs. Eastwood & Company" to Debut May 20

March 24, 2012

Chronicling the lives of Dina Eastwood, the wife of Oscar-winning film legend Clint Eastwood, and their daughters Francesca (18) and Morgan (15), and the all-male six member vocal group from South Africa managed by Dina, Overtone, Mrs. Eastwood & Company is an unprecedented look at the surprisingly normal extended and blended family behind one of Hollywood's ...

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Documentary: Jimmy Smith

March 23, 2012

In the fall of 1965, organist Jimmy Smith traveled to Europe to play a series of dates with guitarist Quentin Warren and drummer Billy Hart. In November, the trio was in Germany, along with Dizzy Gillespie, James Moody and others, and then in Helsinki, Finland, before returning to New York. Along for the ride was a ...

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Marian McPartland Film Screenings

March 20, 2012

In Good Time, The Piano Jazz of Marian McPartland, A Film By Huey, 86 minutes, 2011 Upcoming in person screenings this weekend are in NJ and MA. Next in person screenings: March 24, Saturday Garden State Film Festival 6PM Chico's House of Jazz Asbury Park, NJ

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Jazz It Up: BMCC Tribeca PAC Presents Screening of Sing Me a Song of Jazz: New Discoveries

March 14, 2012

New York, NY: Next month, we jazz it up with the continuation of our “Scenes through the Cinema Lens" series with the film retrospective Sing Me a Song of Jazz: New Discoverieson Tuesday, April 10 at 7:30PM. The retrospective takes the audience on a musical journey into the past to celebrate some legendary jazz performers. The ...

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The Beatles: Apple Records Doc

March 10, 2012

APPLE RECORDS DOCUMENTARY ABOUT APRIL 24 In 1968, under a haze of publicity, The Beatles opened their collective door to all manner of musicians, writers, artists, film-makers, inventors, designers, freaks and more than a fair share of opportunist sharks. But, despite a hefty investment, little of substance was forthcoming from these assorted misfits outside of the ...

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Catalina Film Festival: May 4-6, 2012

February 27, 2012

MAY 4TH-MAY 6TH, 2012 About Catalina Film Festival Catalina Film Festival, an annual celebration of film on the only West Coast resort island, features more than 75 films, nightly events and entertainment. From Charlie Chaplin to Marilyn Monroe, celebrities and filmmakers have flocked to Catalina for inspiration. Clear blue water and coastal breezes provide ...

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CBC Radio And Sirius - Finding Carlton - Uncovering The Story Of Jazz In India

January 27, 2012

Susheel Kurien, the filmmaker of FInding Carlton—the documentary film that uncovers the story of jazz in India was interviewed on CBC Radio One—Dispatches with Rick McInnes Rae. The film follows Carlton Kitto , a guitarist in Calcutta, India and through his and other musician's stories, tells a remarkable and fascinating tale of how African-American musicians brought ...

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PBS' 'American Masters' to Air New Tribute to Cab Calloway for Black History Month

January 25, 2012

A new documentary on legendary bandleader and showman Cab Calloway will air on the PBS program “American Masters" as part of Black History Month. Cab Calloway: Sketches premieres nationally on Monday, February 27. Best known for his signature song “Minnie the Moocher," his inspirational role in the creation of Sportin' Life for Porgy and Bess, and ...

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Peter Gabriel to Celebrate Anniversary of So with Badly Needed Reworking of 1987 Concert Film

January 23, 2012

Peter Gabriel's 1986 project So has long been critically and commercially beloved. The accompanying Martin Scorsese-directed concert film, “Peter Gabriel: POV"? Not so much. Look for reissues of both in the coming months, as Gabriel puts the finishing touches on a special 25th anniversary edition of the original album and a long-needed reworking of the 1987 ...

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New Documentary Explores the Making of Paul Simon's Graceland, 25 Years Later

January 18, 2012

"Under African Skies," a new documentary from Joe Berlinger on the making of Paul Simon's Graceland, will debut on Jan. 22 at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival. The premiere kicks off a year-long celebration of the groundbreaking album's 25th anniversary. That includes a commemorative edition deluxe collector's box set as well as a special two-disc set ...