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The youngest of the Freeman brothers, George leaves a legacy of radiant good humor, inspiring idiosyncrasy, and inimitable ...
Tenor saxophonist Stan Getz, born Stanley Gayetski on February 2, 1927, was nicknamed "The Sound" due to his warm, lyrical ...
Jazz Fest A to Z This guide should help in choosing from the panoply of cultures, rhythms and sounds available at Jazz Fest to ensure your… – Joseph Irrera; Jon Clea ...
Donna Sims' memories were sparked by the photographs she took of the brass bands, jazz musicians and Mardi Gras Indians who ...
Freeman was a staple of Chicago's jazz music scene – and played with contemporaries including Gene Ammons and Groove Holmes ...
Among the 66 confirmed deceased (per the CNN) is famous Dominican merengue singer ... building last night ️💙” Other Dominican musicians have since shared tributes to the deceased and ...
He has also collaborated with an impressive number of prestigious artists and musicians: Jazz: Chet Baker, Eddy Louiss, Ron Carter, Wynton Marsalis, Charlie Haden ... for there were three of the most ...
Guitarist Charlie Ballantine and saxophonist Amanda Gardier are young, up-and-coming jazz musicians who are a rarity: they are married and perform together. Hailing from the heart of the Midwest in ...
Rather than provide detailed reviews of these never-before-released and/or reissued jazz recordings, we will summarize each ... and remembrances from those who played with or admired the musicians.
Take a look at what caused Blondie's infamous split, the musicians Clem worked with after, and his legacy now… By 1980, Blondie was at the height of its fame, thanks to back-to-back number ones ...
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Local students are learning the ins and outs of Jazz music thanks to the Portland area non-profit Swingin’ Sounds. The organization provides access to music education ...
READING, Pa. - Grammy-winning upright bass player Luques Curtis is riffing on his hundred-year-old instrument in front of one of the Berks Jazz Fest stages at the Doubletree in Reading. "It's ...