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News: Music Industry

AMI Signs Mark Rapp to Artist Roster

April 27, 2009

Addeo Music International who represents Maceo Parker, Gerald Clayton, Aaron Goldberg, Steve Turre, Tom Harrell, Eldar and more has signed jazz trumpeter Mark Rapp AMI was founded in 2008 as a multi-genre, international music agency committed to fostering the careers of some of the most culturally significant and forward thinking artists in the world. AMI is ...

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News: Event

Romance Jazz Valentine Night @ Trattoria Da Franco Alexandria VA from 7-10 PM

February 6, 2009

Trattoria da Franco located at 305 S.Washington St in Alexandria VA will host a special romance evening on Saturday February 14th from 7-10 PM. Featured performers will be jazz vocalist Michael Blaney and two acclaimed pianist, Kendra Holt and Dick Smith. There is no entertainment charge. Ample parking is available. Trattoria da Franco serves a wonderful ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Oberlin Jazz Septet in Richmond

January 26, 2009

Seven student musicians from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, including one Richmond native, will be concluding a short tour in Richmond on Wednesday at Papa Ningo. With stops at notable jazz clubs like Chris's in Philadelphia, Rhythm House Cafe in Pittsburgh, and Cachaa and Dizzy's Club Coca Cola in New York, performance is only half of ...

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News: Obituary

Jazz Giant David "Fathead" Newman Has Died

January 23, 2009

Jazz legend David “Fathead" Newman transcended peacefully at a hospital near his home in upstate New York on January 20, 2009, after a long battle with cancer. David, as he preferred to be called, attained international stardom over a long career. Born in Corsicana, Texas on February 24, 1933 and graduating from Lincoln High School in ...

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News: Recording

New Vector Trio CD, "Nomina," Released

December 17, 2008

Our fourth CD is here! “Nomina" is 55 minutes of pure improvisation, heavy on atmosphere, electronics, and experimentation. Each CD is hand-designed and the first 100 will be signed and numbered. Check out our photo page for some shots of it here. Listen to a sample cut on our music page: “asthenic state." Note that this ...

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News: Festival

Savoring Jazz and Wine: 20th Annual Herndon Labor Day Jazz and Wine Festival

August 28, 2008

Labor Day festival returns for 20th time Visitors to downtown Herndon this Labor Day will have an opportunity to exercise their love for music and Virginia wines if they choose to stop by the 20th Annual Labor Day Jazz and Wine Festival. The six-hour event will feature live performances from area musicians and a wine tasting ...

News: Recording

Pianist Wayne Gallops Releases "Jazzicale" on DocG Records

August 14, 2008

DocG Records latest release - JAZZICALE - features the stunning improv and technique of WAYNE GALLOPS. The album is an eclectic blend of Piano Jazz improvisation on jazz standards, classical Gershwin, and Piazzolla. JAZZICALE is an effort to infuse the artistic ideal of Jazz improvisation - music created in the moment by the performer - into ...

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News: Festival

18th Annual Rosslyn Jazz Festival: Holly Cole, Lafayette Gilchrist and Spanish Harlem Orchestra

August 5, 2008

Arlington, Va - Praised among our region's standout jazz festivals by JazzTimes magazine, the 18th Annual Rosslyn Jazz Festival takes place on Saturday (12:30pm - 7:00pm), September 6, 2008, at Gateway Park, 1300 Lee Hwy (N. Lynn St. & Lee Hwy), in Arlington, Virginia (just across Key Bridge from Georgetown, 2 blocks from Rosslyn Metro Station). ...

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News: Event

Berry Hill Celebrates Jazz Appreciation Month

April 5, 2008

Friday Night Concert: The Josh Walker trio featuring trumpeter Ross Le Compte will appear in concert 7 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at Berry Hill Estate, 3105 River Road, South Boston, Va. Tickets are $10. Reservations recommended -- 434-517-7001. Saturday: Legends of Jazz Film Festival and Jazz Workshops: The weekend of jazz continues 11 a.m.-3 p.m. April ...

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News: Radio

JAZZRADIOdc.com: Classic Jazz, Classy Blues and a touch of the contemporary too!

February 12, 2008

Dear Jazz Fans: We have been at this for almost two years and we are having a great time but little knowledge of what you like or dislike. Since this may ultimately help us in generating a larger audience and therefore more advertiser support we have decided to request some feedback. It could come in the ...