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Article: Book Excerpts

Vince Guaraldi at the Piano

Read "Vince Guaraldi at the Piano" reviewed by Derrick Bang


This article appears in the prologue of Vince Guaraldi at the Piano by Derrick Bang (McFarland Books, 2012).Prologue: “The Sound of Surprise" Saturday, October 4, 1958: shortly after midnight, at the first-ever Monterey Jazz Festival.It had been a busy day; indeed, it was already a long three-day weekend. Headliner Louis ...

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Article: Cymbalism

Don Alias and Jaco Pastorious

Read "Don Alias and Jaco Pastorious" reviewed by Melanie Futorian


[Author's Note: This marks the last article in the four-part series for Cymbalism, a tribute to the great percussionist and my companion, Don Alias. Please look for the forthcoming photo book on Amazon.com, Don Alias: The Moments We Spent. As well, keep an eye out for my upcoming for All About Jazz interviews with David Sanborn, ...

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News: Video / DVD

Santana Lands February 21 in a Captivating Set of Greatest Hits!

Santana Lands February 21 in a Captivating Set of Greatest Hits!

Eagle Rock Entertainment will release Santana Live At Montreux 2011 on a 2DVD set & Blu-ray in a exhilarating set of jazz, Latin, funk, soul and rock 'n' roll. The 23-song show weighs heavily on the side of the songs that fans of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame guitarist (inducted in 1998) have loved ...

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Article: Live Review

Hong Kong International Jazz Festival, Days 7-8, October 1-2, 2011

Read "Hong Kong International Jazz Festival, Days 7-8, October 1-2, 2011" reviewed by Ian Patterson


Days 1-3 | Days 4-6 | Days 7-8 Hong Kong International Jazz Festival Hong Kong, ChinaSeptember 25-October 2, 2011 Hong Kong is, without a doubt, one of Asia's most iconic cities, with views from the upper levels of its numerous skyscrapers which really take the breath away. Watching the lights ...

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Article: Live Review

Curacao North Sea Jazz Festival: Sept. 2-3, 2011

Read "Curacao North Sea Jazz Festival: Sept. 2-3, 2011" reviewed by R.J. DeLuke


Curacao North Sea Jazz FestivalWorld Trade CenterCuracaoSept. 2-3, 2011 The island of Curacao, in the Caribbean Sea, is an exotic place of sun and fun, and maybe the last place to expect a jazz festival. Then again, why not? Jazz music is all over the world, and festivals are global. ...

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Article: Live Review

Cape May Jazz Festival, April 8-10, 2011

Read "Cape May Jazz Festival, April 8-10, 2011" reviewed by Sandy Ingham


Cape May Jazz Festival Cape May, NJ April 8-10, 2011 Poncho Sanchez never fails to ignite his audience, and his Latin jazz band came out blazing as the Saturday night opening act/headliner at the semiannual Cape May (N.J.) Jazz Festival, April 8-10. Sanchez, the hammer-handed conga player and leather-lunged lead singer for ...

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News: Festival

Poncho is Head Honcho at Cape May Fest

Poncho is Head Honcho at Cape May Fest

Poncho Sanchez never fails to ignite his audience, and his Latin jazz band came out blazing as the Saturday night opening act/headliner at the semiannual Cape May Jazz Festival April 8-10. Sanchez, the hammer-handed conga player and leather-lunged lead singer for the eight-piece band, has a crackerjack three-horn front line as always, a pianist who doubles ...

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Video

Live at the annual Playboy Jazz Festival, Hollywood Bowl

Featuring the music of Willie Bobo
Duration: 6:17

Percussionist at the annual Playboy Jazz Festival, Hollywood Bowl
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News: Festival

The First Annual la Vida Music Festival

The First Annual LA VIDA MUSIC FESTIVAL featuring the spicy, vibrant variety of L.A's Latin Music scene, in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month (October), also benefiting the local L.A. community and a great philanthropic cause. The First Annual LA VIDA MUSIC FESTIVAL featuring the legendary Hubert Laws, Pete Escovedo & Louie Cruz Beltran will take place ...


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