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R.I.P. Jazz Pianist Hank Jones

5065 days ago
PitchforkThe New York Times reports that jazz pianist Hank Jones died yesterday in the Bronx. He was 91. Jones grew up outside Detroit with his two younger brothers, fellow future jazz greats Thad and Elvin. As the Times reports, in 1944, Jones moved to New Y... more info

RADIO/PODCAST: WLRN's South Fla. Arts Beat Presents the Federico Britos Group, Friday, May 14th at www.wlrn.org

5070 days ago
All About JazzPlease tune in for another great musical performance on WLRN's South Florida Arts Beat, Friday, May 14, 2010 featuring the FEDERICO BRITOS GROUP Multiple Grammy award-winning violinist and composer, Federico Britos, is a musical legend. He has serv... more info

CD/DOWNLOAD/ALBUM: Barrett Deems - Deemus (Delmark)

5079 days ago
All About JazzFame is an ephemeral condition, especially for sidemen in jazz. Drummer Barrett Deems spent a decade stretch with Louis Armstrong. He also served as the engine room for bands under the leadership of Joe Venuti, Jack Teagarden and Benny Goodman. Today... more info

John Bunch obituary

5079 days ago
Guardian MusicAmerican jazz pianist and Tony Bennett's musical directorThe American jazz critic George Simon once described John Bunch, who has died aged 88 of melanoma, as "the Fred Astaire of the piano". He was alluding to Bunch's rhythmic ease and fluency, the ... more info

PERFORMANCE/TOUR: George Gee Swings in Harlem Every Monday, Starting May 24th

5079 days ago
All About JazzGospel Uptown (GU LIVE!) Harlem's Hottest Entertainment Night Spot Presents UPTOWN SWING every Monday starting May 24th Featuring The George Gee 17pc. Big Band (aka The George Gee Swing Orchestra) With Jazz and Blues Vocalist John Dokes New York, ... more info

EVENT: Americas off Broadway Celebrates Jazz Legend Artie Shaw with the Anderson Twins, Daryl Sherman

5085 days ago
All About JazzAmericas Off Broadway Celebrates the Artie Shaw Centennial with a special two week engagement of The Anderson Twins with THE ANDERSON TWINS - BENNY GOODMAN MEETS ARTIE SHAW: WHO WAS KING? (May 18 - 23) and THE ANDERSON TWINS CELEBRATE ARTIE SHAW AT ... more info

thursday afternoon updates

5090 days ago
Totally FuzzyLevin said... Floyd Cramer - Hello Blues (1960) James Gang - Thirds (1971) Eva Cassidy & Chuck Brown - The Other Side (1992)FLAC The Very Best of Otis Redding (1992) Eric Culberson - Blues is My Religion (1996) The Very Best of Seekers (1997) Walter ... more info

Tony Bennett - Jazz Pianist Bunch Dies

5106 days ago
ContactMusicJazz pianist JOHN BUNCH, who accompanied singers BENNY GOODMAN and TONY BENNETT, has lost his battle with skin cancer.Bunch died from melanoma in New York City on 30... more info

INTERVIEW/PROFILE: Interview: John Bunch (Part 1)

5107 days ago
All About JazzJohn Bunch liked to be underestimated. The courtly and congenial pianist who died last week at age 88 enjoyed projecting an everyman image and often made a point of telling people that he didn't have much technical training. But what John did have wa... more info

OBITUARY: John Bunch, 1921-2010

5109 days ago
All About JazzJazz this week lost John Bunch, a pianist whose imagination and adaptability kept him in demand for more than 60 years. Establishing his career in New York following his World War Two military service, Bunch slid smoothly from swing into bop and rema... more info

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