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New "Idol-like" TV Show for Instrumentalists, America's Hot Musician, Begins Production in March 2006

March 19, 2006

The American Youth Symphony (AYS), a non-profit organization in the forefront of music education and awareness, has announced it will produce a reality television talent competition for instrumental musicians called America's Hot Musician. The program will air its first 12 episode season in early 2007 in about 200 markets via a coordinated cable network/paid programming schedule, ...

Jazz Returns to Weekly Network Television after 40 Years with "LEGENDS OF JAZZ with Ramsey Lewis"

March 13, 2006

“LEGENDS OF JAZZ WITH RAMSEY LEWIS" TO AIR NATIONALLY ON PBS STATIONS BEGINNING THIS APRIL. LEGENDS OF JAZZ with Ramsey Lewis will air on PBS stations beginning this April, announced LRSmedia, the Chicago-based independent music entertainment company. The much anticipated series, produced by LRSmedia, is the first weekly network television jazz show in 40 years. Each ...

"Chris Botti Live" Special on PBS March 2006

February 18, 2006

Contemporary jazz trumpeter and composer Chris Botti stars in his first PBS special, CHRIS BOTTI LIVE, airing on PBS as part of the March 2006 pledge drive - Tuesday, March 14, 9:00-10:30 p.m. ET (check local listings). An all-star line-up of guests joins him for this magical evening. The concert special features Botti performing with seven ...

Legends of Jazz with Ramsey Lewis to Air on American Public Television April 2006

January 25, 2006

Jazz Returns to Weekly Network Television after 40 Years - Combining Intimate Conversations and Performances by the World's Leading Musicians Tony Bennett, Chick Corea and Ray Barretto Taped Final Episode on January 12th Coinciding with IAJE Conference in NYC LEGENDS OF JAZZ with Ramsey Lewis will air on American Public Television beginning this April, announced LRSmedia, ...

Media Alert: Les Paul on Extra Tonight 7PM

December 21, 2005

To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] TV Alert: Tune in to “Extra!" tonight (Wednesday) to see a segment recently taped with Les Paul. The show interviewed him at the Iridium Jazz Club in New York. In LA, “Extra!" airs on NBC (Channel 4) at 7pm. “Extra!" is nationally syndicated -- check ...

Legends of Jazz on Television

December 16, 2005

WTTW National Productions, Chicago, IL-- Multi-award-winning guitar maestros Pat Metheny and Jim Hall join GRAMMY Award-winning composer/pianist Ramsey Lewis on the set of the national weekly series for public television, Legends Of Jazz, for the taping of the episode titled “The Great Guitars." Hosted by Lewis, Legends Of Jazz is the first weekly series featuring live ...

TV Appearance Weds. AM by ESP President Bernard Stollman

December 13, 2005

Good Morning America Extends Invitation to IAJE Attendees

December 12, 2005

Good Morning America would like to extend a special invitation to attendees of the International Association of Jazz Education Conference (IAJE) in New York City 2006. On January 11-13, attendees can join our studio audience in the heart of Times Square. Our studio is located at 44th street and Broadway. Guests would need to arrive by ...

Charlie Brown's holiday staple humbly marks 40 years

December 4, 2005

Years before the VCR, the Schulz family had tapes of “A Charlie Brown Christmas." But that didn't mean the special's creator, the late Charles Schulz, didn't lament a missed opportunity to see it “live." “We did try to watch it when were home and sometimes we'd be out and he'd say 'Oh drat, it's on tonight," ...

You're a classic, Charlie Brown

December 4, 2005

A Charlie Brown Christmas is 40 years old already? Good grief! Like a package waiting to be opened, television viewers young and old know they can depend every year on a special holiday gift: a host of ageless shows celebrating the Christmas season. Parents, grandparents and grandchildren anticipate the arrival of the traditional family classics -- ...