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Bass Player Antoine Fafard To Release Second Album 'Occultus Tramitis'
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2013
Much to the excitent of music aficionados across the globe, the second solo album by composer and bass player Antoine Fafard, 'Occultus Tramitis', will be released digitally on May 15 and on CD June 1, 2013. Featuring the contributions of a number of jazz-rock legends including Terry Bozzio (Jeff Beck, Frank Zappa), Jerry Goodman (Mahavishnu Orchestra), Gavin Harrison (King Crimson, Porcupine Tree), Scott Henderson (Tribal Tech), Simon Phillips (Jeff Beck, Toto), Chad Wackerman (Allan Holdsworth, Frank Zappa) and Dave Weckl (Chick Corea, Mike Stern), 'Occultus Tramitis' encompasses 11 tracks presenting almost an hour of exciting new music. (more...)
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Jazz at Lincoln Center to Celebrate Chick Corea with Festival Featuring Wynton Marsalis & More, 5/15-19
by BWW News Desk - Apr 08, 2013
Jazz at Lincoln Center honors one of music's most timeless innovators, the fusion pioneer and social humanitarian Chick Corea with the Chick Corea Festival. Corea will be celebrated during JALC's 25th anniversary season with concerts and events in each performance space throughout JALC's home, Frederick P. Rose Hall. The Chick Corea Festival features a command performance by Corea himself with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis in Rose Theater on May 16, 17 and 18. (more...)
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The Auditorium Theatre Announces Upcoming Season
by BWW News Desk - Apr 04, 2013
Executive Director of The Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University Brett Batterson announces the 2013 - 14 Season featuring seven world-class dance companies, an annual Chicago favorite and musical revelations for Auditorium audiences. In continuing its ongoing commitment to showcase and celebrate the diverse, cultural talents of the local, regional and international creative landscape, the Auditorium Theatre presents an assorted lineup of engaging, multi-cultural performances all season long. Subscription packages go on sale April 15, 2013 by calling (312) 341-2357 and are available online starting May 1, 2013 at AuditoriumTheatre.org. Visit AuditoriumTheatre.org for more information. (more...)
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The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Celebrates National Jazz Appreciation Month in April
by BWW News Desk - Mar 14, 2013
In collaboration with BNY Mellon, the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust will commemorate National Jazz Appreciation Month with Grammy Award winners, renowned musicians and iconic jazz masters this April 2013. Janis Burley-Wilson, Vice President of Education and Community Engagement/Jazz Programs is extremely excited about bringing these acts to Pittsburgh. "All of the artists that are featured this year dig down deep into their musical souls to create their own inimitable sound." She added, "We are proud to have these artists take the Cabaret Theater stage this April." (more...)
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John McLaughlin to Kick Off 2013 'Now Here This' US Tour in Durham, 6/11
by BWW News Desk - Mar 11, 2013
World-renowned guitarist John McLaughlin, announces his first U.S. tour in three years, set for this June. The tour will begin June 11th in Durham, NC and will hit Asheville, DC, Bethlehem, Boston and a 3-night stand in New York City at the Blue Note before ending in Toronto on June 23rd. McLaughlin and his legendary 4th Dimension band will also make a special appearance at this year's Bonnaroo Festival in Manchester, Tennessee on June 14th. (more...)
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The Black Keys, Rihanna Take Home Pre-Telecast GRAMMY AWARDS; All the Winners Here
by BWW News Desk - Feb 10, 2013
Beginning at 4 p.m., three hours before the main awards show, the pre-telecast ceremony announced awards in 70 additional categories, including Best Musical Theater Album. In other theatre-related news, Safe & Sound (From The Hunger Games) by T Bone Burnett, Taylor Swift, John Paul White & Joy Williams beat SMASH's Let Me Be Your Star by Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman for Best Song Written For Visual Media . (more...)
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Depp, DeGeneres, & More Join Presenter Line-Up for THE GRAMMYS
by TV News Desk - Feb 07, 2013
Current nominees Dr. John and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band have been added to join a performance by the Black Keys, in addition to three-time GRAMMY Award winner Stanley Clarke, current nominee Chick Corea and current nominee Kenny Garrett paying tribute to Dave Brubeck, a performance by current nominee Juanes and a joint performance by Travis Barker, Chuck D, two-time GRAMMY Award winner and host LL COOL J, two-time GRAMMY Award winner Tom Morello and DJ Z-Trip, all on THE 55TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS broadcast. The music industry's premier event will take place Sunday, Feb. 10 (8:00-11:30 PM, live ET/delayed PT), at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, on the CBS Television Network. (more...)
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