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In the mid 1800's a radically new musical instrument was invented. It was a strange hybrid of metal and wood, yet it had a sound that was said to mimic the human voice.

Dr. Leonard Sax is a somewhat controversial man. In his book, Why Gender Matters, he shows why females and males can never be truly equal.

Dr. Leonard Sax shows five reasons boys are having behavioral and educational problems. Parents can learn how to minimize the impact of these issues on their sons.

Saxophonist John Coltrane played with Sonny Rollins, McCoy Tyner, Elvin Jones and others. He backed up Thelonious Monk and Miles Davis on the album Kind of Blue.

Why is a sax a woodwind instrument when it is made of metal? This article will paint a simple and understandable picture of what makes up a woodwind instrument.

A study in California finds that girls in single-sex high schools turn in better academic results than their counterparts in coeducational settings.

At only 21 years of age, Alex Goodman shows the world why he's a force to be reckoned with in the Canadian jazz scene with his first jazz CD, "Roots".

Jamming together for the first time Miller, Petrucciani and friends quickly etched out a performance that would stay in that Paris audiences' memory for a long time.

When going shopping for Christmas think a moment about getting a gift that will encourage your young musican to practice and have more fun at the same time.

A sax man who played with everyone who was anyone during jazz's golden age discusses playing styles and contemporaries Charlie Parker, Miles Davis and Dizzy Giliepie.

On their latest album, The Mountain Goats have forged a tightly knit collection of new tracks that oscillate around familiar themes.

Though the saxophone is often associated with jazz, Javier Oviedo reminds audiences that this versatile instrument is actually quite classical in origin.

Jazz bands come in many different sizes and instrumentations. What is the difference between them? In jazz, it all depends on the music

Charlie Parker, the alto saxophone player, wrote "Ornithology," "Scrapple from the Apple" and other classics. He played with Thelonious Monk and Miles Davis.

Die Hard (1988) and Lethal Weapon (1987) were the pinnacles of an inundation of Hollywood action films with tongue firmly in cheek during the 80's and early 90's.

She adores sexy vampire, Edward Cullen but is Bella her own woman? She's willing to give up everything for love. Does that make her a princess or a doormat?

Leading at the stretch, Indiana filly I'm Loaded, driven by Greg Bateson, was overcome by the explosive kick of Hustlin Hooray in Henry County Fair harness racing.

With the death, aged 84, of baritone saxophonist Cecil Payne, on 30 November 2007, the jazz world has lost one of its most respected and creative players and composers.

Prague castle, Prazský hrad, was built over a thousand years ago on a ridge stretching west from the River Vltava. Hotels in this setting offer great views of Prague.

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.

Some of the finest modern jazz to come out of Britain in the 60s was created by tenor saxophonist Don Rendell and trumpeter Ian Carr - jazz that is still vibrant today.

Here are ideas for learning new musical instruments with free online sheet music, free tabs, free MP3s, inexpensive software, and online music lessons.

Don Byron and a high-octane band perfectly replicated the sound of Junior Walker at the Ottawa Jazz Festival - and then some!

Choosing the right band instrument for your child should be based on more than just what your child wants to play. This article seeks to help you make the right decision.

Working with some of the most exciting musician from Nigeria the US and South America Geoffrey Keezer new CD Aurea showcases some of his most inspired compositions.

America has worked hard to create diverse classrooms. Now, though, many people are claiming segregating students based on gender may be a better setup.

Europe is a Jazz lover's paradise with excellent clubs in each major city. Here is a guide to the finest, quirkiest and most exciting Jazz venues on offer.

Did you know that high quality trombones often have what is known as an "F Attachment," a valve assembly that gives the player more flexibility and faster technique?

New Jersey indie rockers Crown of Thorns add a blues groove to the mix on the twelve original tracks of their third album, "Blood and Gold."

Alexandre Desplat's soundtrack for Brad Pitt'sThe Curious Case of Benjamin Button traverses the films complex range of emotions, taking the listener on a musical journey

I knew I liked the title: "A Rustic Soul Christmas." So I was eager to see if the new Christmas EP from Jason Eskridge lived up to my expectations.

Finally, a children's music CD that parents can dig, too! Introducing Baby Loves Jazz, a CD that is both musically educational and fun at the same time.

Call him Father Time Signature. 85 year old Dave Brubeck, whose musical experimentation has made him a household name, reveals his more conventional side in Ottawa

File Ceili Rain under "Bands I MUST check out." And their newest album, "Whatever Makes You Dance," as a great place to start.

If I tell you that Heath Rosborough sings with Joel Osteen's ministry, does it give you a certain expectation? It may. . . . "Clarity in Heaven" lives up to them all.

The Lonely Island's comedic work is finally transferred from the Digital Shorts to iTunes.

They're young, from different parts of Canada, and crazy about jazz. They're the Jazz Youth Summit, an initiative of the TD Canada Trust Ottawa International Jazz Festiva

Some would say that O.A.R.'s "Stories of a Stranger" led them to a fork in the road. The band, that is, not the sayers.

Klezmer king Dave Buchbinder and Cuban pianist Hilario Duran to meet under the aegis of the Ottawa Jazz Festival Nov. 26

The 2008 TD Canada Trust Ottawa International Jazz Festival rounds out its line-up with the addition of four more mainstage names

Ottawa's annual jazz fest presents its most recognizable lineup in years. The result? Record sales.

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

These three dessert recipes are taken from antiquarian cookery books. Recreate them in your own kitchen and learn about the how the Elizabethans cooked.

Spanish Paps - Authentic Tudor & Georgian recipes taken from antiquarian Cookery Books

Another intriguing Texas worship band. Is it something in the water down there? Ben Richter Band's "Inside Out" will make you stand up, take notice, and beg for more.

Dianne Reeves brings jazz to the big screen in Good Night And Good Luck - others, though, were there before her.

Brandon Flowers and the others have released their third studio album, Day & Age, an album that showcases the band's willingness to step out of their comfort zone.

On Day & Age, The Killers reveal that their previous two albums, 2004's Hot Fuss and 2006's Sam's Town were mere warm ups for the real stuff.

Neil Jordan directs this charming little movie from 1990 about a young would-be writer meeting an older woman (Beverley D'Angelo) and hoping for romance.

It was cool on the outside that November evening, but on the inside the warm musical tones flowing from the Oliver Jones trio onstage, wrapped their fans in a happy glow.