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If we think about it for a little while, it's possible to believe that there is something almost mystic and undeniably powerful about jazz. The way it developed through the years and its constant ignition-like energy; the creativity of those who lead...
Tags: Eric Reed, Christian McBride Band, inside straight, Ray Brown, Steve Wilson, Carl Allen, Village Vanguard, Mexico, Monterrey, Wynton Marsalis, Joe Bonner, Christian McBride, Jazz, Monterey Jazz Festival, Entertainment Culture
Dave Stryker The Turning Point Cafe Piermont, NY October 24, 2009 "That's what we like about jazz. It's never the same way once," quipped Dave Stryker near the end of an exhilarating seventy-five minute set. Forsaking the familiarity of his working bands...
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Musiq, Avant and Donell Jones headline this Valentine extravaganza, with full band and support from the UK�s D Walker and comedy from Slim. Academy Brixton, 211 Stockwell Road, London SW9: Feb 12, �35 plus booking fee...Three of the UK�s biggest reggae...
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AC/DC, MJ, Miles Davis, Def Jam and more box sets Best Known As: Music Performer Gist: Miles Dewey Davis III (May 26, 1926 – September 28, 1991) was an American jazz trumpeter, bandleader, and composer. Widely considered one of the most influential musicians...
Tags: Miles Davis Stories, Los Angeles, Hard bop, Wayne Shorter, Chick Corea, Cannonball Adderley, Tony Williams, Miles Davis, Kenny Garrett, Jazz, Entertainment Culture
His determination to entertain and the mass popularity he eventually achieved, coupled with his gregarious, open-hearted personality, would obscure the magnitude of his achievement and win him the disdain of many intellectuals and younger colleagues,...
Tags: Genius of Louis Armstrong, Mr. Teachout, New Orleans, West End Blues, Joe "King" Oliver, Jazz, Armstrong, Potato Head Blues, Louis Armstrong, Bix Beiderbecke, Terry Teachout, Entertainment Culture
A University of Iowa student turned a project to meet a graduation requirement into mainstream success. Joel Vanderheyden, 29, a saxophonist and doctoral student in UI�s School of Music, self-produced his debut jazz album on his path toward a degree.
Tags: Joel Vanderheyden, Iowa Ave, music professors, Cedar Rapids, High end audio, Optical disc authoring, Jazz, Audio storage, Compact Disc, Digital audio, Entertainment Culture
Among the personnel on the CD, which was recorded in February 2009 and February 2008, are saxophonists Jerry Bergonzi and Frank Elmo (2009), trumpeter Vinnie Cutro and pianist Charles Blenzig (2008 & 2009) and, in one of his last known studio sessions,...
Tags: Michael Treni Michael Treni, Miami Treni, Mike Treni, Bell Production Company, jazz ensembles, jazz composers, arrangement michael, Miami Beach, Gerry Niewood, Jazz, Entertainment Culture
Contributed The stage at the Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival is a sight to behold, with a fully equipped main stage, smooth changes from band to band, and sensational performances. But it doesn't just happen without the expertise and know-how of an extensive...
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Ike Sturm JazzMass Self Produced 2009 Ask any jazz fans if he or she knows "When The Saints Go Marching In" or John Coltrane's anthem "A Love Supreme" and you will most probably get an affirmative nod. Those versed in the music's history might even know...
Tags: Ike Sturm, New York City, Donny McCaslin, A Love Supreme, Choir, John Coltrane, Mass, Jazz, Entertainment Culture, Religion Belief
It is also the name of group that wants, on its debut Therefore , to present a unique sound. Based in Cleveland, Mississippi, this saxophone/guitar/bass/drums quartet is heavily influenced by the blues, but with a sound that's more a mix of rock, pop,...
Tags: Ryan Betz, Matthew Wood, New York, Redman, African American culture, African American music, Jazz, Entertainment Culture