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Tony Bennett-Dave Brubeck 1962 Concert due May 28
- Tony Bennett-Dave Brubeck 1962 Concert due May 28
On August 28, 1962 jazz legends Tony Bennett and Dave Brubeck joined together for a special performance at the Sylvan Theater in Washington, DC for the White House Seminar American Jazz Concert. The event was hosted by President John F. Kennedy as a thank you to the college interns who worked in
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Happy Birthday Hugh Masekela
- Happy Birthday Hugh Masekela
Birthday wishes to South African trumpet legend Hugh Masekela who celebrates today (April 4). Born in Whitbank, South Africa Hugh took up playing the trumpet at the age of 14 after seeing the film Young Man With A Horn starring Kirk Douglas. He studied at London's Guildhall School of Music and the Manhattan School of
Bob James David Sanborn Releasing Quartette Humaine May 21
- Bob James & David Sanborn Releasing "Quartette Humaine" May 21
In addition to announcing a 2013 tour together, keyboardist Bob James and saxophonist David Sanborn are also releasing a new album entitled Quartette Humaine via OKeh Records on May 21. The set marks the first project the duo has recorded together since their landmark album Double
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George Benson Part of Play Along Jazz Series
- George Benson Part of Play Along Jazz Series
Award winning guitarist George Benson has joined with Play Along Jazz to help students and musicians learn how to play the guitar. Aspiring musicians can play along with Benson as he demonstrates how to perform his hits like "Affirmation," "Breezin'" and "This Masquerade." The Play Along Jazz series f
Legendary Producer Phil Ramone Dies
- Legendary Producer Phil Ramone Dies
Legendary producer Phil Ramone, know for his work with artists like Ray Charles, Frank Sinatra, Paul Simon, Billy Joel and Tony Bennett, died at the age of 79 in Manhattan yesterday (March 30). A highly respected and sought after producer and engineer, Ramone won fourteen Grammy Awards and one Emmy Award during
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