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Invisible Cinema
If ever there were a supporting case for the importance of mentoring in jazz, it would be Aaron Parks. The pianist began playing with trumpeter Terence Blanchard in 2003 at the age of 18 and, over the course of three albums culminating in last year's deeply moving A Tale of God's Will (Blue Note, 2007), has grown into a mature player whose early promise is already being realized.
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Live At The Jazz Factory
The relentlessly cooking and very original Live At The Jazz Factory is the third album from violinist Zach Brock's band, The Coffee Achievers, following their eponymous 2003 debut on Secret Fort and Chemistry (Secret Fort, 2005).
All About Jazz |
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Loggins mixes faves and newer tunes in concerts
There's a double-edged sword to being a singing legend. On one side, you have a core group of fans eager to attend your shows. On the other, all they want to hear are the songs that made you famous. "I have to admit, there is a lot more interest in the nostalgia stuff," says two-time Grammy winner Kenny Loggins in a recent interview. "But I still try to stay fresh and creative with some new ...
The Wichita Eagle |
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Palm Coast festival to bring Latin sizzle
PALM COAST -- The Hispanic American Club of Palm Coast is bringing some Latin sounds and flavors to Central Park, which continues to grow in the city's Town Center.
Daytona Beach News-Journal |
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Forging Ahead
A push by WaterWalk developers to lure country music star Martina McBride to the downtown development appears to have failed.
BizJournals |
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They're back ... in black
EXCLUSIVE: THEY are legends of the Australian music scene - and today we can reveal details of AC/DC's return after eight years.
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Gretchen Espina beats Ram Chaves and Jayann Bautista in "Pinoy Idol"
The last and final showdown of the reality singing competition Pinoy Idol took place with a bang as the remaining three contestants Jayann Bautista, Ram Chaves, and Gretchen Espina battled it out on stage amidst energetic performances from legendary icons of the local music industry.
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Sound of musicals on the Fringe
A new venue at the Edinburgh Fringe is dedicated to musical theatre.
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At Saratoga Music Festival, talent was the focus
SARATOGA SPRINGS -- From beginning to end, a simple black curtain provided the backdrop.
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Repackaging ABC-5 for the nth time
The third privately run TV network in the country recently got a makeover, thanks to Christopher Co Sy, chief executive of TV5, the company under the wings of Primemedia Inc. that bought a large chunk of the programming block of the cash-strapped and ratings laggard ABC-5, which former PLDT top gun Tonyboy Cojuangco acquired from Edward U. Tan (requiescat in pace).
Manila Standard Today |
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Sound of musicals
A new Fringe venue is dedicated to musical theatre
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Browns thrilled to enter spotlight
BEREA: On Saturday, Browns coach Romeo Crennel cited a couple of instances of overexuberance in practice. And he wasn't referring to quarterback Derek Anderson dancing a jig to Alabama's Mountain Music or linebacker David McMillan copying Michael Jackson's Thriller routine as Crennel used music to simulate crowd noise.
Akron Beacon Journal |
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Two shows left for Music in the Park series
PORTAGE The final two shows at Portage's Woodland Park for the Music in the Park series are The Short Brothers on Aug. 19, and Mad Ants on Aug. 26.
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School of Rock rolls into Blues Bar
Arlington Heights has its own School of Rock. And on Sunday, the young students at the El Rey Music Center gave some lessons of their own during their show, Summer Showcase 2008, held at Blues Bar, 2 W. Busse Ave., Mount Prospect.
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Jazz party helps build park
The sounds of jazz emanated from the old Ritz Theatre on Howard Street Saturday night as the Cascade Locks Parks Association presented Hot Jazz on Howard Street, Puttin' on the Ritz.
Akron Beacon Journal |
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ALMA Awards honor America Ferrera
America Ferrera was named the Chevy Entertainer of the Year for her role in "Ugly Betty" at the 2008 ALMA Awards, which recognize outstanding artistic achievement of Latinos in film, television and music.
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Island breeze: Jamaica sweeps women's 100
BEIJING -- Yeah, mon, there's a new world order in sprint racing. Jamaica, the birthplace of reggae music and jerk chicken, is now home to the fastest people on the planet.
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Nimoy opens ESO's 2008-09 season
Tickets for the Elgin Symphony Orchestra's 2008-09 season opening gala concert and celebration with Star Trek icon Leonard Nimoy are on sale through the ESO's Web site at www.ElginSymphony.org. Or call the ESO box office at (847) 888-4000.
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Cantigny fest explores Wheaton park's French connections
In case visitors weren't sure of Cantigny Park's French heritage, organizers of Sunday's French Connection fest at the park practically spelled it out:
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Holy Cross church to dedicate new school
As thousands of children begin a new school year this week, about 245 of them will enter the first new Catholic school in the Rockford diocese in nearly 40 years. And they will begin classes in a brand-new building.
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Monday, August 18, 2008
•Marion High School Class of 1968 40th reunion will be Aug. 22, informal get-together at 7 p.m. at Bogey’s, 1520 Chapel Pike; and Aug. 23, 6 p.m. at the Hostess House, 723 W. Fourth St., speaker Oatess Archey, music by Johnny Kirkwood, cash bar by Folkie’s; cost is $25 per person, please pre-pay, checks payable to MHS Class of ’68, send to 1417 W. Chapel Pike, Marion, Ind. 46952; dress is dressy ...
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South Elgin Lions host smelt fry
The South Elgin Lions Club is serving up a smelt fry from 5 to 8 p.m. Sept. 12 at the club, 500 Fulton St., South Elgin. DJ music begins at 7 p.m. Come for the food and stay for the fun.
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Record labels seek more action on Rock Band and Guitar Hero
The firms deserve a bigger piece of the profit from music titles, Warner CEO Edgar Bronfman Jr. says. Many music industry executives facing a CD sales slump love the sound of Guitar Hero and Rock Band.
Los Angeles Times |
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Outdoor music highlights Lawrence summers
LAWRENCE — She sits on a chair as her fingers gracefully touch the harp strings, harkening back memories of thousands of years of Celtic music. It was not a pub in County Mayo or even Tanglewood, but the courtyard at Lawrence History Center, where Aine Minogue entertained about 50 people from Greater Lawrence.
The Eagle-Tribune |
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Music for the ears and soul
A blend of experienced older voices and young learning voices come together in harmony and in sync to form the ISU Civic Chorale. "It's a great way to bridge the gap between the community and ISU," Karyl Carlson, associate professor of music, said. The civic chorale has been around for a number of years and is composed of students, faculty and Bloomington-Normal community members.
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