Scotsman.com (Free subscription) | yesterday
LISTEN TO a pre-war recording of Stéphane Grappelli and Django Reinhardt, during the glory days of their Hot Club de France quintet. Out of the background susurrus emerges mus
Destination: Out (Free subscription) | 07/15/2008
CONCLUSION (excerpt) Keith Jarrett The Survivors’ Suite ECM : 1977 KJ, piano, bass clarinet; Dewey Reman; tenor sax, percussion; Charlie Haden, bass; Paul Motian, drums. Maybe if we had Keith Jarrett’s talent we’d be regularly throwing full-on crispies at other bloggers, or at our commenters for their weak-ass contributions and lo-grade lurking (love you, commenters and lurkers!). Maybe we would consider...
All About Jazz (Free subscription) | 07/15/2008
DevraDoWrite reports that Gerald Wiggins died this morning in Los Angeles at the age of eighty-six. Encouraged when he was a youngster by Art Tatum, for decades Wiggins was revered by listeners and musicians--particularly by other pianists. Anyone familiar with his playing could recognize him immediately by his harmonic acuity, touch, use of space and wry turns of phrase. Jimmy Rowles, one of his greatest...
Only the Blog Knows Brooklyn (Free subscription) | 06/28/2008
On First Street between 7th and 8th Avenues, I happened on a stoop sale with lots of LPs, found super-8 movies, Criterion Collection DVD's, art books, and film equipment. My dad collects classical and jazz LP's here' what I got for him: The Art Tatum Buddy DeFranco Quartet on Verve Bird and Diz on Verve In a Mellow toe by Johnny Hodges on Verve Die Dreigroschenoper: The original cast recording of The...
atHome Top Story (Free subscription) | 06/22/2008
Noted as a producer, arranger and composer for his associations with the likes of Miles Davis and Luther Vandross, Marcus Miller is also a skilled multi-instrumentalist adept in pop, soul, R&B and jazz. His new album Marcus finds him proficient on bass clarinet, drums, and various keyboards.
All About Jazz (Free subscription) | 06/21/2008
In the 1970s, Red Garland told me about the pianists who influenced him when he was learning. He mentioned Nat Cole, James P. Johnson, Luckey Roberts, Teddy Wilson and Bud Powell. Then he said, Tatum, of course was the master. He was Mr. Piano. The first time I heard a Tatum record--I think it was "Tiger Rag"--I thought it was at least three pianists...
Rifftides (Free subscription) | 06/20/2008
In the 1970s, Red Garland told me about the pianists who influenced him when he was learning. He mentioned Nat Cole, James P. Johnson, Luckey Roberts, Teddy Wilson and Bud Powell. Then he said, Tatum, of course was the master....
All About Jazz (Free subscription) | 06/14/2008
Zenph Studios, a software company specializing in the re-creation of musical recordings using a proprietary blend of computerized and human analysis, announces a revolutionary new show featuring the artistry of legendary jazz pianist Art Tatum. Through Zenph's unique process, one of the jazz legend's most famous albums will be re-performed live onstage using high-resolution "SE" reproducing piano technology...
JSOnline (Free subscription) | 06/07/2008
Present Music was at the Milwaukee County Zoo Friday night, roaming the grounds making noises for animals and for an audience that followed along.
Toledo Free Press (Free subscription) | 06/06/2008
Touting it as the facility Northwest Ohioans deserve, project designers and the Lucas County Board o...
Toledo Free Press (Free subscription) | 06/06/2008
This year's Art Tatum Jazz Heritage Festival will feature several changes, including a different...
Toledo Free Press (Free subscription) | 06/06/2008
When Jason Marsalis plays the drums at the Art Tatum Jazz Heritage Festival, he'll do much more ...
Toledo Free Press (Free subscription) | 06/06/2008
For jazz musician Jonathan Batiste, his performance at Art Tatum Jazz Heritage Festival will be like...
Toledo Free Press (Free subscription) | 06/06/2008
Not many musicians can say they jammed with the president of the United States. I did play with the ...
usa today (Free subscription) | 06/04/2008
June 3, 2008 News | New Releases | Artists | Podcasts | Series | Soundtracks | Join Mailing Lists New South Pacific Video, Newsletter Exclusive! South Pacific: The New Broadway Cast Recording of the Tony-Nominated South Pacific revival featuring Kelli O'Hara is available now! As a treat for newsletter subscribers, you can be the first to see Kelli O'Hara in this exclusive performance of "Wonderful...
