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Special edition jazz releases highlight Record Store Day this Saturday
This Saturday, April 21st is Record Store Day, the one day that all of the independently owned record stores come together with artists to celebrate the art of music. Special vinyl and CD releases and...
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KPLU School of Jazz back in session
Several of Western Washington’s finest high school jazz bands and jazz professionals are showcased on KPLU School of Jazz-Volume 8, the station’s latest CD release which is the culmination of this...
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“Now in Stores” XIX
Here are five more recent jazz releases worth giving a listen to: 1. The Mothership Returns by Return to Forever (Eagle Rock Entertainment – June 19, 2012) CLICK HERE TO BUY Return To Forever are one...
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“Now in Stores” XX
Here are five more recent jazz releases worth giving a listen to: 1. Glad Rag Doll by Diana Krall (Verve – October 2, 2012) CLICK HERE TO BUY Diana Krall’s extraordinary new album, ‘Glad Rag Doll’ is...
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John Coltrane picture book Introduces kids to jazz icon
A new book for children on John Coltrane was released last week (click here to buy). Here is the press release: Sometimes, when you lose almost everything as a child, a lifeline appears that restores...
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Juan de Marcos and the Afro-Cuban All Stars
Juan de Marcos Cuban bandleader, composer and arranger Juan de Marcos González is known as the “Quincy Jones of Cuba” and as the architect of the Afro-Cuban All Stars (the foundation for The Buena...
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Jazz and skateboarding
SFJAZZ Center has had a very exciting opening season, but no show will likely be more creative than the program that pianist Jason Moran has put together. On May 4th and 5th, Moran will close out his...
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KPLU School of Jazz Volume 9 to be released May 7
KPLU’s new School Of Jazz CD – Volume 9 will be released this coming Tuesday, May 7. Listeners can purchase the CD at kplu.org. All proceeds go to the schools’ music programs. KPLU has raised over...
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Robin Lloyd reviews the film “The Girls in the Band”
Sax section, International Sweethearts of Rhythm (credit: thegirlsintheband.com) Based on actual conversations: WHY WE NEED THIS MOVIE #1 Me: I’m going to watch this movie, “The Girls In The Band.”...
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Now in Stores
Here is a look at five jazz releases that recently hit the shelves and are worth giving a listen to. Enjoy! 1. Every Man Should Know by Harry Connick Jr. (Columbia – June 11, 2013) CLICK HERE TO BUY...
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