Visualgui.com (Free subscription) | 14 hours ago
In a packed concert hall at the John F. Kennedy Center last night, Sonny Rollins showed that he is still the Saxophone Colossus at the age of seventy-nine. Limping on stage in a white jacket and sun glasses, Mr. Rollins was greeted by an up-roaring crowd and standing ovation. He wasted no time charging his [...]
The Phinsider (Free subscription) | 12/02/2009
Man it hurts - the "coulda, woulda, shoulda" is the ultimate agony in life. The regret, the unknown of what could have been. Everyone lost this weekend - and we all know what could have been going down this weekend when the Patriots come to town. Somehow by losing to the stinky Buffalo Bills , we actually improved our playoff hopes - but it doesn't feel like it. For NFL fans, the game is...
JazzHQ (Free subscription) | 11/26/2009
Albert Ayler - Greenich Village (Universal Japan/Zoom ) Amanda Martinez - Amor (Phantom ) Anita O'Day - Sings Winners (Universal ) Anita Spring - Let Them Talk (Phantom ) Art Blakey - Jazz Message (Universal ) Art Sherrod Jr. - Seasons (Pacific Coast Jazz ) Benny Carter - Further Definitions (Universal Japan/Zoom ) Bernie McGann - Solar (Indies Aus/Zoom ) Bill Evans - With Symphony Orchestra (Universal...
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
Fans of Eminem who are eager for new tracks should circle Dec. 21 on their calendars. That's the day "Relapse: Refill" will be delivered.
The Best American Poetry (Free subscription) | 11/12/2009
painting by Suzanne Cerny We were sad to learn that our dear friend, pianist extraordinaire Dick Katz, died on Tuesday at the age of 85. If you've listened to classic jazz, you've heard Dick Katz at the piano. Over the...
The Guardian Music blog (Free subscription) | 10/14/2009
In the eight years following his release from a mental hospital in 1947, Parker produced a great deal of astonishing jazz Charlie Parker's Relaxin' at Camarillo , written after his six-month stay at the Camarillo State Mental hospital, showcases a new composure and lyricism in his playing, perhaps indicating a change of lifestyle. The bebop colossus returned to the studio after being released in early...
Cinedelica (Free subscription) | 10/12/2009
Soul Jazz is always worth keeping an eye on for some interesting tunes, but movie fans are getting in on the act with Can You Dig It? Black Action Films 1969-1975, which is out today. Available as a two CD...
Jerry Northington.com (Free subscription) | 10/08/2009
Health Care Reform I think it’s important to make a few things crystal clear in defining the Health Care reform debate. I’ve been actively engaged in the discussion at the state level and the federal level for more than 4years now. I testified on behalf of HB 62, (a State Single Payer bill), authored by Dr. Floyd McDowell and sponsored by State Rep. Dennis P. Williams. It was presented...
JazzHQ (Free subscription) | 10/08/2009
100 Percent Late Night Jazz - 100 Percent Late Night Jazz (100 Percent ) 101 Songs That Won World War II - 101 Songs That Won World War II (Delta (Uk) ) A La Carte Brass & Percussion - Boogeyin'! Swamprock, Salsa & 'Trane (Mapleshade ) Al Bowlly - Ambassador Of Song (Delta (Uk) ) Andre Previn - Popular Previn (Sony Japan ) Andre Previn - My Fair Lady (Sony Japan ) Andre Previn - JJ Johnson...
The Guardian Music blog (Free subscription) | 09/24/2009
Parker's deal with the record shop-owner was a defining moment for the saxophonist, as it led him to create some of the most memorable jazz improvisation of all time In February 1946, Hollywood record shop-owner Ross Russell signed a deal with the then 25-year-old Charlie Parker. Over most of the next two years, the saxophonist produced many of the recordings that came to be regarded as his own best...
Cool-Mo-Dee (Free subscription) | 09/21/2009
A nice jazz album from 1958 that has been out of print on cd for quite some time. To me this is what real jazz sounds like! Link
Frozen Tropics (Free subscription) | 09/14/2009
Press release: Fresh Flavas opens African Continuum Theatre's 2009-2010 season featuring new work from award-winning playwrights including Tony nominated Samm-Art Williams and Thomas Bryant at the Atlas Performing Arts Center. Be Part of the Process Share your thoughts with the playwrights after each reading during a feedback session. Fresh Flavas provides local and national playwrights of color with...
Yr 11 Chemistry Posse (Free subscription) | 09/13/2009
I've Decided, In My Wisdom To, Try And Further You Understandings Of Chemistry To Set You All A Challenge To Make An A3 Poster, On the Development Of Atomic Structure, From I Think Dalton To JJ Johnson. With Specific Detail To The Different Theories And The Experiments Which Provided Proof. This Is To Be Handed To Me By Not Latter Than The 24th September. There Will Be A Certificate For The Best. All...
JazzHQ (Free subscription) | 08/27/2009
Al / Capone - Mr. Smooth (CC Entertainment ) Al Di Meola - Tour De Force:Live (Sony Japan ) Alex Swings Oscar Sings - Heart 4 Sale (Ais ) Archie Shepp - Attica Blues (Hi Horse ) Archie Shepp & Bill Dixon - Quartet (Disconforme ) Art Farmer - Complete Recordings (Disconforme ) Art Pepper - Live In Toronto (Amj Jap/Zoom ) Barney With Shelly Manne Kessel & Ray Brown - The Poll Winners (Disconforme...
Dallas Morning News (Free subscription) | 08/23/2009
DENTON – UNT's second scrimmage of fall practice is 8:45 a.m. today at Fouts Field. Coach Todd Dodge wants to see improved tackling from his defense and for his offense to build on the consistency it showed during the team's first scrimmage last week. UNT still has several position battles going on, including starting jobs at guard and the backup spot at middle linebacker. Starting cornerback...
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