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Article: Album Review

Allan Holdsworth: None Too Soon

Read "None Too Soon" reviewed by Chris M. Slawecki

by Chris M. Slawecki
December 19, 2012

For his ninth album, guitar wizard Allan Holdsworth takes on jazz classics by saxophonists John Coltrane and Joe Henderson, pianist Bill Evans and more, plus pop classics just as famous for their jazz interpretations, in a set put together by Holdsworth's longtime musical associate and pianist, Gordon Beck. “Gordon chose most of the tunes, which I ...

Article: Interview

Dave Weckl: On Time

by Scott Mitchell
December 19, 2012

Dave Weckl hit the New York fusion scene in the early 1980s. It didn't take long for this talented drummer from Saint Charles, Missouri to get recognized and hired by artists like singers Madonna, Robert Plant, Diana Ross, and Paul Simon, as well as guitarist/vocalist {George Benson}}. Weckl toured with the keyboardist Chick Corea's Elektric Band ...

News: Performance / Tour

Rob Parton Big Band CD Release Party Fitzgerald's In Berwyn IL

December 19, 2012

Rob Parton celebrates his ninth big band release on December 19th at 7:30pm at FitzGerald's Nightclub with “We'll Be Together Again". FitzGerald's is located at 6615 West Roosevelt Road in Berwyn IL. Very close to Chicago. About 20 minutes from the loop. ROB PARTON BIG BAND BIO The Rob Parton Big Band (RPBB), a 19 piece ...

News: TV / Film

NCIS: Los Angeles Heats Up On Tuesday With Basinet's Santa Baby

December 19, 2012

A modern Christmas classic, Santa Baby by Cynthia Basinet's is headed to one of the hottest shows on TV. On Tuesday the 18th, the 10th episode of season four, entitled “Free Ride” will air, and the sultry and smooth voice of Basinet will be bringing holiday cheer to the cast as well as millions of viewers. ...

News: Performance / Tour

In The Midst Of His Critically Acclaimed CD Release "Scarlet – The Director's Cut", Guitarist Dave Kilminster Performs With Roger Waters In Front Of Over Two Billion Viewers!

December 19, 2012

London, UK - Guitar virtuoso Dave Kilminster, in the midst of his recently released critically acclaimed solo CD titled 'Scarlet – The Director's Cut', on December 12, 2012 performed with Roger Waters in front of over two billion viewers at the 12-12-12 benefit concert at Madison Square Garden in NYC. The largest gathering of legendary British ...

News: Recording

Actress, Author And Singer Molly Ringwald To Release Jazz CD

December 19, 2012

CELEBRATED ACTRESS AND AUTHOR MOLLY RINGWALD TO RELEASE DEBUT CD, “EXCEPT...SOMETIMES,” APRIL 9th_VIA CONCORD RECORDS Critically-Acclaimed Actress, Author and Singer Signs To Concord Records Los Angeles, California. “Except...Sometimes,” the debut CD from actress and author Molly Ringwald, will be released by Concord Records on April 9th, 2013. An homage to the Great American Songbook, Ringwald has ...

News: Radio

WBGO JAZZ 88.3 FM Holds Fifth Annual Coat Drive December 18, 2012 - January 18, 2013

December 19, 2012

WBGO Acts As Collection Point for Five Coat Distribution Centers NEWARK, NJ: Everyone deserves to be safe and warm; but due to tough economic times and the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy, many of our neighbors can use a helping hand. To bring warmth into the lives of infants, children and adults throughout the area, WBGO Jazz ...

News: Event

Signature Music Series At Berklee Presents Terri Lyne Carrington, The Music Of Quincy Jones And More

December 19, 2012

The Signature Music Series at Berklee presents an extraordinary season of jazz, R&B, soul, Celtic, and musical theater performances by a cross-section of Berklee students, faculty and alumni, and world-renowned, award-winning musicians. The spring 2013 half of the series features Terri Lyne Carrington’s Money Jungle (February 14), Great American Songbook: The Music of Quincy Jones (February ...

News: Event

Dominick Farinacci And A Monster Truck Driver Deliver Toys To Bring A Smile To Children's Faces Who Were Devastated By Hurricane Sandy

December 18, 2012

A massive truck load of toys will be donated to the St Francis De Sales school. The school and the surrounding area was heavily affected by Hurricane Sandy. Dominick and other amazing musicians will perform a FREE concert for the children and anyone else in attendance. All of the toys and money raised will be donated ...

Article: Album Review

Louis Durra: Rocket Science

Read "Rocket Science" reviewed by Bruce Lindsay

by Bruce Lindsay
December 18, 2012

The constant revitalization of the piano trio is one of the most rewarding developments in recent jazz history and it continues apace with Louis Durra's Rocket Science. Durra isn't introducing a major paradigm shift, but with Ryan McGillicuddy on bass and longtime compatriot Jerry Kalaf on drums, he's bringing a few fresh new tunes to the ...