I was just returning to 'The Village', walking over to my friend Matt to say hello and he informed me a few minutes ago that Derrick Finch was lost to us in a car accident. My breath literally leapt from my chest. I knew Derrick Finch quite well here in Los Angeles. I called him Dr. He stumbled over the correct pronunciation of my name... it was an inside joke we shared - and we shared it about a week ago here in Leimert Park.
Dr. Finch was a brilliant man. He loved Jazz. HE LOVED…
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Added by Waberi on February 20, 2009 at 1:30am —
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It is with deep regret and and a heavy heart that we announce the death of member Derrick R. Finch, who was killed in an auto accident today in Los Angeles where he was attending graduate school. He was one of the finest pianists of his generation and destined to be a major star in the great Pittsburgh lexicon of jazz pianists. He was a good friend and an early member of this network. He is also the first member to pass through transition. He will always have a page on this network and…
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Added by Dr. Nelson Harrison on February 19, 2009 at 10:30pm —
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You need to check this out, It will blow some of you folks mind.
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Added by Kevin Amos on February 15, 2009 at 9:06pm —
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This is from my friend Jim Eigo.
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David ‘Fathead’ Memorial
Monday, March 9th 7:00PM
at St. Peters Church
619 Lexington (at 54th Street), New York City
New York, New York 10022
212 935 2200
http://www.saintpeters.org/
David “Fathead" Newman
February 24, 1933 - January 20, 2009
http://www.davidfatheadnewman.com/
Musicians scheduled to appear
Joe Lovano
Javon…
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Added by Kevin Amos on February 15, 2009 at 6:53pm —
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Having trouble sleeping for one or two nights isn't uncommon. When you have trouble sleeping for longer than that, or if you experience trouble sleeping for one or two nights but on a regular basis, you may begin looking into treatment options. Before doing that, the simplest thing to…
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Added by Shea Orthner on February 12, 2009 at 4:17pm —
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I’m a reporter for
The Daily News in McKeesport. Luckily for me, I get to review the occasional jazz CD. Generally, our album reviews appear in the Thursday and Saturday papers. CDs can get up to 5 stars.
MARC COPLAND, "New York Trio Recordings Vol. 3, Night Whispers"
(Pirouet) 3.5 stars — The CD's title reference to night is apt. Darkness
and murky melody rule much of this latest collection from
Philadelphia-born pianist Copland, yet the recording is not…
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Added by Slaglerock on February 11, 2009 at 12:48am —
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I’m a reporter for
The Daily News in McKeesport. Luckily for me, I get to review the occasional jazz CD. Generally, our album reviews appear in the Thursday and Saturday papers. CDs can get up to 5 stars.
BILL MCCORMICK, “To Be Continued-Ken Hatfield and Friends Play the
Music of Bill McCormick” (mPub Corporation) 3.5 stars — Composer Bill
McCormick's new CD delivers breezy and easy entry into the
sophisticated worlds of bebop, fusion, smooth and…
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Added by Slaglerock on February 11, 2009 at 12:45am —
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It's so hard to chronicle all of the contributions of African American Musicians, Poets and Orators in a two part series, But Bigtrigger and SOJP are going to do their best! This weeks program will bring you more of the best in Jazz and Spoken Word plus a very special surprise artist! This week's show will be part one of our TWO part celebration of moments in black history. You get a chance to hear THE BEST of the pioneers of jazz music performing…
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Added by Magdalena Vaida on February 8, 2009 at 4:04pm —
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WASHINGTON, DC • Kennedy Center: Terrace Theater • 13 February 2009 So in Love: An Evening of Cole Porter, with Patricia Barber at 7:30 pm Vocalist Patricia Barber performs music from The Cole Porter Mix--her 2008 Blue Note Records CD that includes "I've Got You Under My Skin," "What Is This Thing Called Love?," and "You're the Top." So in Love: An Evening of Cole Porter, with Ann Hampton Callaway at 9:30 pm Enjoy a sexy, suave, and swinging time with…
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Added by Magdalena Vaida on February 8, 2009 at 4:00pm —
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Duke Ellington Coin; Art Tatum Sculpture The District of Columbia just released its new quarter commemorative coin depicting the Washington-born composer, pianist and bandleader Duke Ellington (DCist). Banks will only receive the coins next week, but collectors can order them directly from the US Mint. The pianist Art Tatum will be honored by a sculpture to be unveiled in his hometown Toledo in the fall of 2009 (Art Tatum Memorial Website). In All…
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Added by Magdalena Vaida on February 8, 2009 at 3:56pm —
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Who: Cedar Walton Trio & Octet featuring Kevin Louis - trumpet Vincent Herring - alto saxophone Wayne Escoffery - tenor saxophone Gary Smulyan - baritone saxophone Earl McIntyre - bass trombone Gerald Canon – Bass Willie Jones III - Drums What: Brooklyn Conservatory of Music “Jazz at the Conservatory” series When: Saturday, February 21st, 2008 at 8:00 PM Where:Long Island University (Brooklyn Campus), Kumble Theater, 1 University Plaza, Brooklyn,…
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Added by Magdalena Vaida on February 8, 2009 at 3:43pm —
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Soul-Patrol.com To Be A Media Sponsor of the Berks Jazz Festival, READING, PA (March 27 to April 5)
The Berks Jazz Festival is perhaps the largest Jazz Festival on the East Coast of the United States. There are dozens of concerts and educational programs spread out over a 2 week period. And this year Soul-Patrol.com will be in the house. Hey, how cool is this yall???
The 19th annual VF Outlet Berks Jazz Fest is presented by the Berks Arts Council located in…
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Added by Kevin Amos on February 6, 2009 at 4:40am —
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You go, Bro!
Seems like these brothers from Pittsburgh can't be stopped these days!
Thanks for the hedzup on this new film.
Every conscious and positive statement that can be made about and for Haiti is much needed, as much for us as for our legacy to future generations.
(Just this week I caught up to the September, 2008, issue of National Geographic -- a special on where food comes from, which has a brief but heart-wrenching article about the…
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Added by DR. LEO CASINO on February 5, 2009 at 8:05pm —
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Please visit my webzine The Independent Ear at www.openskyjazz.com for new content:
A brand new excerpt on the 1977 FESTAC African world festival from my forthcomng book African Rhythms, the autobiography of NEA Jazz Master Randy Weston, which is being published by Duke University Press...
The latest in a series of interviews with women in music, this time with oboist Toyin Spellman-Diaz of the exceptional chamber ensemble Imani Winds that has garnered so much attention in…
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Added by Willard Jenkins on February 3, 2009 at 6:18pm —
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ROBY "SUPERSAX" EDWARDS
"ROCK & SOUL SAX AT ITS FINEST"
ROBY “SUPERSAX” EDWARDS, ONE OF THE WORLD’S MOST EXCITING, DYNAMIC, AND CREATIVE SAXOPHONE PERFORMERS, IS AVAILABLE FOR BOOKING, MANAGEMENT AND TOURING.
ROBY IS SEEKING SERIOUS, MUSICALLY AND FINANCIALLY REWARDING PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES WITH TOP-SHELF, MUSIC PROFESSIONALS.
ROBY IS AN EXPERIENCED, MULTI-FACETED, INCREDIBLY TALENTED PERFORMER WHO IS CAPABLE OF FRONTING A HIGH-ENERGY LIVE…
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Added by Roby "Supersax" Edwards on February 2, 2009 at 7:00pm —
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My Experience Living In Ghana
I am a Solo Performing Artist, vocalist and guitarist. I just returned from Ghana West Africa after living there with no return visits to the U.S. for 10 years. It was a life changing experience, and the most difficult thing I've done in my life. I love and perform in a variety of music genres including: Jazz, R&B (especially the classic stuff),Reggae, Blues (a little, looking to expand that part of repertoire) and Pop. I also write my own music and…
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Added by Ahveekhy on February 1, 2009 at 1:30pm —
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LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,
I JUST FOUND OUT THAT THE ONE AND ONLY HANK CRAWFORD, ALTOIST EXTRAORDINAIRE, HAS PASSED ON. HE WAS SOMETHING SPECIAL, I'LL MISS HIM AS LONG AS I LIVE.
PEACE,
ROBY
Added by Roby "Supersax" Edwards on January 31, 2009 at 6:38am —
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Carla Gilberta Bruni-Sarkozy wrote at 4:21pm
Leo, very nice to make your acquaintance. I am always interested in charity work and would be happy to attend one of your events if circumstances allow. Please email me with dates and times as far in advance as possible and I will have my staff review the event and my availability. Kind regards, Carla
Added by DR. LEO CASINO on January 29, 2009 at 10:00pm —
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The best anti aging methods and treatments cannot be found at a beauty salon or at a makeup counter. This is just temporarily covering up the effects of aging. Unlike the best anti aging methods, they also do not address the health or wellbeing of a person, instead pay attention to simply what is on the exterior. Hormone deficiency is the root cause for most of the symptoms we associate with…
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Added by O. R. Zips on January 28, 2009 at 2:16am —
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The Irene Kaufmann Settlement, which provided summer programs for children, is where my first encounter with group singing, tap dancing, acting, and moreover, live on-stage activities had occurred. At IKS, nearly all activity was in some way linked to the Arts. It remains to be among the best times of my life. Today that location is known as the Hill House Association.
And McKelvy School...my music teacher Miss Blow...and blow she did; thirty to forty minutes of "sing children," as…
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Added by Kennard Roosevelt Williams on January 27, 2009 at 4:30am —
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