Articles related to "Contemporary Jazz"



The Benefits of Ballet for Children
Ballet is a fun, yet challenging after school activity that has many benefits for young children - some of which they will appreciate for the rest of their lives.
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The Universal Language of Music Does Not Speak Small Town
Commentary on the myopic views of a community after a jazz fest "disrupts" their town.
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British Jazz Composer Colin Towns
This is a look at the British composer and musician Colin Towns, and how his Mask Orchestra took the jazz world by the scruff of the neck.
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main styles of jazz
The article gives an outline of the major forms of jazz that have evolved during the past century. It gives all the major styles and their respective pioneers and performers. The list of artists for each category is by no means an exhaustive list. These few names are mentioned just to give the reader an idea about what artist plays mainly what and who should the reader listen to get an idea of a particular style.
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Newport Jazz Festival in Rhode Island 2009
The 2009 Jazz Festival in Newport Rhode Island at Fort Adams State Park is a great weekend getaway for contemporary jazz performances in this coastal RI town.
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Remembering Wayman Tisdale – One Month Later
Although Wayman Tisdale's time on Earth is over, his legacy and influence will continue to resonate throughout the world; in basketball, in music, and in life.
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Candy Dulfer Releases New Album
Candy Dulfer's newest CD contains a couple of sure-fire smooth jazz hits, but its stronger tracks are not plentiful enough to match the quality of her earlier work.
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Sarah Tolar Debuts Big Blue Moon
Contemporary folk/jazz vocalist Sarah Tolar and producer/pianist David Cook offer fans 10 new songs they composed, produced and perform on Big Blue Moon.
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Vanessa Williams: The Real Thing
"Vanessa Williams is an artist of rare talent, depth and creativity," states John Burk, the Executive Producer of The Real Thing. Truer words were never spoken.
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Newport Jazz Festival Highlights 2009
The side stages rocked at the 2009 George Wein CareFusion Newport Jazz Festival 55 as Vandermark 5 and the North Carolina Central Big Band played to enthusiastic crowds.
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Denys Baptiste: Let Freedom Ring is challenging!
We have all heard the speeches played over and over: "I Have A Dream", "Let Freedom Ring", "Free At Last." Denys Baptiste also heard the music he could make from them.
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Major vs Minor, and Natural Ability
About sad and happy chords, and natural musical ability.
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Review of Odessa-Havana in Ottawa
Klezmer and conga came together at Ottawa, Canada's Dominion-Chalmers United Church in the form of the latest musical kick of versatile trumpet master Dave Buchbinder
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Who In The Heck Is..Boney James?
Article on Sax man, Boney James
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Cellar Live Jazz From Canada's West Coast.
For many of Canada's West Coast musicians, playing at The Cellar and getting recording and distributed by the label has helped boost many careers.
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Duke Ellington: Big-Band Jazz
Biography of Edward "Duke" Ellington - his life and career. He was influential in jazz history and founder of the big-band jazz music.
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MAM Festival of Arts Milwaukee WI
The 46th Annual Lakefront Festival of Arts takes place June 20-22, 2008 on the shores of Lake Michigan on the grounds of the Milwaukee Art Museum in Wisconsin.
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Music From The Penguin Cafe Review
Penguin Cafe Orchestra released their first record in 1976, a mix of uptempo folk, modern compositions and English humour, under Brian Eno's Obscure Records.
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September Festivals in Chicago
Terrific end of summer ethnic festivals in Chicago, include Viva! Latin American Fest, Chicago Jazz Fest, Celtic Fest and Oktoberfest! Schedule Updated for 2008.
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Six Albums to Ease Anyone into Jazz
Jazz isn't the easiest form of music to get familiar with, but there are number of performers and albums that can make it much easier.
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Lark Street is Hip & Trendy in Albany New York
The hip Lark Street Business District in Albany NY is alive with year-round events & festivals in an area of trendy restaurants and thriving upstate New York night life.
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So You Think You Can Dance Season 6 Top 14
The sixth season of the popular television show 'So You Think You Can Dance' continues with the top seven female and seven male dancers, performing in pairs for America.
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So You Think You Can Dance Season 6 Top 20
The sixth season of the popular television show 'So You Think You Can Dance' opens with ten female and ten male dancers, performing in pairs for the judges' critiques.
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SYTYCD Season 6 Top 16 Elimination Episode
In the first set of results from America's votes, two dancers are sent home on the sixth season of the popular television show 'So You Think You Can Dance'.
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The Jazz In You
This two part special features a review of Boney James' "Ride" and an interview with hot, new sax man, Mike Phillips.
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Canadian Juno Awards: March 11
The 29th Annual Juno Awards were presented in two days -- on Saturday, the awards were presented in a banquet televised to only certain parts of Canada.
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