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Community Honors Late Jazz Legend

Sun, May 12 2013 9:27pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

A celebration of Dave Brubeck's life and music turned into an ode to joy as family, friends and fans paid tribute to the groundbreaking pianist and composer who became the best known ambassador of jazz to the world.

L. RON HUBBARD SPLURGES ALL OVER YOU

Sat, May 04 2013 12:06am - Source: Music for Maniacs

"Force yourself to smile and you'll soon stop frowning.

Something Else! Interview: Nik Turner, co-founder of Hawkwind

Thu, April 11 2013 1:30pm - Source: Something Else!

Nik Turner, the sax-playing space-rock pioneer with Hawkwind, may be as busy as he's ever been.

Jazz Pianist Eldar Djangirov

Wed, April 10 2013 1:32pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Music

Anyone can tell you who's already made it, but HuffPost Arts & Culture's On Our Radar series is here to tell you who's about to blow up -- and, in some cases, go pop.

Classical Pianist Takes On Radiohead

Tue, April 09 2013 1:29pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Music

Anyone can tell you who's already made it, but HuffPost Arts & Culture's On Our Radar series is here to tell you who's about to blow up -- and, in some cases, go pop.

Kari Ikonen Trio – Bright (2013)

Mon, April 08 2013 12:20pm - Source: Something Else!

When I think of Finnish jazz, I tend to think of cutting edge electro-acoustic, outside or world fusion jazz.

Miles Davis - Live In Europe 1969: The Bootleg Series Vol 2

Fri, April 05 2013 7:56am - Source: The Ripple Effect

In 2011 Sony issued Volume 1 in the Miles Davis bootleg series - three audio CD's and a DVD of his famous quintet with Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter, Wayne Shorter and Tony Williams in full 1967 force.

Take five: John Fordham's month in jazz – March

Tue, March 19 2013 3:55pm - Source: The Guardian Music Blog

Since my last Take Five some big stars of the international jazz circuit – including Keith Jarrett , Chick Corea , and Billy Cobham – have visited the UK, making for a lively month.

Aquarium - Places

Wed, February 27 2013 3:02pm - Source: BBC Music

On its release in 2011, Aquarium's eponymous debut signalled pianist Sam Leak's full emergence onto the UK jazz scene as a versatile composer and instrumentalist.

New Music Monday: Steven Wilson, the Mavericks, Justin Hayward, Antonio Sanchez, Johnny Marr

Mon, February 25 2013 12:41pm - Source: Something Else!

The Fabulous Thunderbirds return with an R&B-soaked groover.

Audiences, beware: Keith Jarrett is the wild man of jazz

Wed, February 20 2013 7:59pm - Source: The Independent - Music

What makes one man and a piano fill a hall for solo improvisation, let alone an individual with a reputation for stopping mid-flow to harangue his audience?

New Music Monday: Robben Ford, Kevin Eubanks, Tom Waits, Nick Cave, Stick Men, Dream Theater

Mon, February 18 2013 1:51pm - Source: Something Else!

This is one of those whip-you-around New Music Mondays that requires a fastened seat belt.

Antonio Sanchez – New Life (2013)

Mon, February 18 2013 1:21pm - Source: Something Else!

When I attended a Pat Metheny Unity Band concert last October, I often focused on what the drummer Antonio Sanchez was doing.

Deconstructing: The 2013 Grammys

Mon, February 11 2013 10:19pm - Source: Stereogum

When the Grammy nominations came out back in December, they looked significantly younger and hipper than usual.

List Of Grammy Winners

Mon, February 11 2013 1:30am - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

Winners in selected major categories at the 55th annual Grammy Awards announced Sunday during the pre-telecast ceremony at the Nokia Theatre: _ Pop/duo group performance: "Somebody That I Used to Know," Gotye featuring Kimbra. _

Drake Wins His First Grammy

Mon, February 11 2013 1:30am - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

Toronto rapper Drake finally won his first Grammy Award on Sunday afternoon, while the rest of the Canadian field was shut out at an untelevised ceremony where the bulk of the prizes were handed out ahead of the evening gala.

Rock Candy Funk Party

Sun, February 03 2013 11:47pm - Source: Music-News.com

Anyone buying this as the latest Joe Bonamassa album will be shocked but for those of us who know about Tal Bergman the sheer depth of funk and groove on this album it is business as usual � very good business at that.

Miles Davis Quintet - Live in Europe 1969 – The Bootleg Series, Vol. 2

Tue, January 29 2013 4:11pm - Source: BBC Music

The first volume of this bootleg series of Miles Davis sessions featured the 1967 quintet with Wayne Shorter , Herbie Hancock , Ron Carter and Tony Williams.

New Music Monday: Eric Burdon, Rudresh Mahanthappa, Ben Harper with Charlie Musselwhite

Mon, January 28 2013 1:55pm - Source: Something Else!

New Music Monday spans a dizzying range of styles, from rootsy stuff to jazz, from blues to classic rock.

GUEST POST: Barry Altschul Interviewed by Harris Eisenstadt, Pt. 3

Wed, January 16 2013 6:06am - Source: destination: OUT

We at D:O are incredibly pleased to present this guest post from Harris Eisenstadt.

GUEST POST: Barry Altschul Interviewed by Harris Eisenstadt, Part 2

Thu, January 10 2013 5:11pm - Source: destination: OUT

We at D:O are incredibly pleased to present this guest post from Harris Eisenstadt.

Andy Hunter – Think Like A Mountain (2012)

Mon, December 24 2012 12:49pm - Source: Something Else!

Hunter's been in some notable smaller bands, too, and co-leads the Spoke quartet with Dan Loomis, Justin Wood and Danny Fischer.

Tom Gates, with Steve Gadd – Comfort Zone (2012)

Sun, December 23 2012 11:47am - Source: Something Else!

He just might have done it, too, though there is a limit to the instrument's range through the more contemplative end of the emotional spectrum.

Nick DeRiso’s Top Albums for 2012: Live Albums and Reissues

Sun, December 09 2012 12:46pm - Source: Something Else!

Live albums and reissues give us a chance to take stock, be that in reevaluating something you once hated and/or missed — or, even more rewardingly, gaining fresh perspective on songs you thought you knew by heart. 2012 offered many such opportunities for thoughtful reflection, not to mention foot-stomping delight.

Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys leads Grammy nominees

Thu, December 06 2012 11:56am - Source: The Independent - Music

Auerbach received five nominations as a member of the Keys and also is up for producer of the year, earning a spot with the others at the top of the list as the Grammy's primetime television special came to his hometown last night.

S. Victor Aaron’s Top Albums for 2012, Part 2 of 4: Mainstream and Modern Jazz

Wed, December 05 2012 1:27pm - Source: Something Else!

In the jazz world, I've found that the long-established artists, especially the ones who play in the well-established styles, get the bulk of the press and buzz.

'WHO'S CHUCK FIMP?

Tue, November 27 2012 3:45am - Source: MOG

Pete Orenstein started playing piano when he was four years old.

Miles Davis could be funny, but he could also be nasty

Fri, November 09 2012 7:54am - Source: Telegraph - London - UK [Music]

This picture was taken at Ronnie Scott's jazz club in London.

Herbie Hancock leads all-star London Jazz line-up

Thu, November 08 2012 4:22pm - Source: Telegraph - London - UK [Music]

The London Jazz Festival, which opens tomorrow, celebrates its 20th anniversary with some serious musical talent coming out to play in the capital.

What is & isn't going on Sunday? (John Vanderslice/Crooked Fingers cancelled; Samiam, Fenster, Molly Nilsson, Gary Clark Jr, Entartete (ex-Orphan) & more are on)

Sun, November 04 2012 8:33pm - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

As we saw yesterday , the power is back to most of Manhattan and many more shows are starting to happen.

Mike Ragogna: Friday Fourplay 2: Chatting with Harvey Mason & Nathan East

Fri, November 02 2012 6:25am - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

It's Harvey Mason, not only drummer for Fourplay, but on many project that are in everyone's record collection.

Book Notes - Jeanne Thornton "The Dream of Doctor Bantam"

Fri, October 26 2012 4:01pm - Source: Largehearted Boy

In the Book Notes series, authors create and discuss a music playlist that relates in some way to their recently published book.

London Jazz Festival returns to the Barbican

Sat, October 20 2012 1:07am - Source: Music-News.com

The London Jazz Festival, produced by Serious in association with BBC Radio 3 returns to the Barbican this November, featuring a fantastic line-up of concerts, workshops, FreeStages and a complementing film series in the Barbican cinemas.

‘Intense music being played by very cool people’: Billy Sherwood takes us inside The Fusion Syndicate

Wed, October 10 2012 6:37pm - Source: Something Else!

The forthcoming Fusion Syndicate finds Yes alum Billy Sherwood exploring his lesser-known passion for free-form instrumental sounds associated with Weather Report, Mahavishnu Orchestra and Return to Forever.

SFJAZZ Center announces inaugural line up, opens on 1/21/2013

Tue, October 09 2012 3:32pm - Source: The Bay Bridged

SFJAZZ , the all-encompassing institution responsible for cultivating and presenting jazz music in numerous capacities throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, has announced the inaugural line up for the soon-to-open SFJAZZ Center in Hayes Valley.

John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John reunite for Christmas album

Wed, October 03 2012 10:29am - Source: Music-News.com

John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John have reunited, 35 years after their roles as Sandy Olsen and Danny Zuko in Grease, for a new Christmas album benefiting both of their personal charities.

One Track Mind: Steve Gadd on “Aja,” “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover,” “Take It Away,” others

Thu, September 27 2012 11:45am - Source: Something Else!

Steve Gadd takes us inside mythical sessions with Paul Simon, Paul McCartney and Steely Dan in this special edition of our regular One Track Mind feature.

Desert Island Discs: 1970s Fusion Edition

Tue, September 25 2012 2:07pm - Source: Something Else!

Turns out, this was one funky ship that ran ashore.

New Music Monday: John Hiatt, Lee Ritenour, Shemekia Copeland, the Gaddabouts, Lee Konitz

Mon, September 24 2012 12:02pm - Source: Something Else!

Another New Music Monday, another truckload of cool sounds — this time from the likes of John Hiatt, Lee Ritenour, Medeski Martin and Wood, Shemekia Copeland, Iron Maiden's Steve Harris and the Gaddabouts, among others.

Lee Ritenour – Rhythm Sessions (2012)

Fri, September 21 2012 11:53am - Source: Something Else!

"I love making albums!" declared super session guitar player Lee Ritenour, and he continues, "For me, creating a new project from beginning to end, is one of the most musically and spiritually rewarding things that I do in my life."

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