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Hot Club Of Detroit On Piano Jazz

By Jazz & Blues on July 24, 2009

The Hot Club of Detroit is a jazz quintet that takes its inspiration from the legendary Gypsy-jazz juggernaut the Quintette du Hot Club de France. Guitarist Evan Perry follows in the footsteps of Hot Club originator Django Reinhardt, and he leads his Motor City incarnation of the group in two Reinhardt classics, “Coquette” and “Nuages.”

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Bobby Short On Piano Jazz

By Music Genre: Jazz & Blues on July 17, 2009

He was one of the greatest cabaret performers of the 20th century: a powerful singer whose “two-fisted” piano playing never overpowered his infectious warmth. Piano Jazz continues its 30th-anniversary celebration with an encore broadcast featuring Short from the very first season.

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DAVE BRUBECK PERFORMS LIVE AT THE APPLE STORE on July 21, 2009

By Akeem on July 17, 2009

In commemoration of 1959 – Jazz’s Greatest Year, The Dave Brubeck Quartet will perform at New York City’s Apple Store (SoHo), on Tuesday July 21st. Legacy Recordings/Sony Music Entertainment, ICON Collectibles, Morrison Hotel Gallery, and the Apple Store are presenting this free event to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of three of jazz’s most influential [...]

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Barbara Carroll On Piano Jazz

By Jazz on July 10, 2009

Pianist and singer Barbara Carroll was host Marian McPartland’s second guest during the first season of Piano Jazz. Thirty years later, Carroll makes a return appearance to reminisce with her friend about their experiences at the Hickory House and the Oak Room. Carroll gives a charming performance of “Very Early” and McPartland improvises a musical portrait of her guest.

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Barbara Carroll On Piano Jazz

By Jazz on July 10, 2009

Pianist and singer Barbara Carroll was host Marian McPartland’s second guest during the first season of Piano Jazz. Thirty years later, Carroll makes a return appearance to reminisce with her friend about their experiences at the Hickory House and the Oak Room. Carroll gives a charming performance of “Very Early” and McPartland improvises a musical portrait of her guest.

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Julian Lage On Piano Jazz

By Jazz & Blues on July 3, 2009

The guitarist shows off his amazing technique and improvisational abilities in “My Funny Valentine.”

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Julian Lage On Piano Jazz

By Jazz & Blues on July 3, 2009

Lage shows off his amazing technique and improvisatory abilities on “My Funny Valentine.”

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