This biographical film takes the viewer behind the scenes and into the heart and soul of musical legend BB King… exploring his music, motivation and passion for his art.
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VISIT MY WEBSITE – MikaylaGilbreath.com . ► Read Mikayla’s latest article at: mikaylagilbreath.com .Mikayla’s All About Jazz contributor profile is at www.allaboutjazz.com . _______________________________________ Here’s Mikayla Gilbreath (14) with the DVHS Performance Jazz Ensemble (directed by David P. Duarté) playing “Count Bubba’s Revenge” at the NAU Jazz Festival, on Feb. 23, 2008. The soloists on this song are: TRUMPET – Zach Gillespie ALTO SAX – Paul Berg _______________________________________ MIKAYLA GILBREATH IS FEATURED ON: ► AllAboutJazz.com – Mikayla’s recurring column features interviews with established jazz artists, emerging jazz musicians, and noted jazz educators. Select from the list at: www.allaboutjazz.com . Mikayla’s AAJ Musician Profile is at: www.allaboutjazz.com . ► “JazzTimes” magazine (September, 2007), in Nat Hentoff’s article entitled “Bridging Generations” available online at: jazztimes.com ► “MEETING SONNY – THE SONNY ROLLINS PODCASTS” at: www.youtube.com ► NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO in the audio portion of Howard Mandel’s article entitled “Saxophonist Sonny Rollins Still Swinging Strong,” available at: www.npr.org ► JAZZ.com at www.jazz.com ► “KEEP SWINGING” jazz blog in the Netherlands (11-12-07) which is available at: keepswinging.blogspot.com . ► THE JAZZ NETWORK at: thejazznetwork.ning.com . _______________________________________ .
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Artist Info & profile: www.naveenjanthraper.blogspot.com Free mp3 download soundcloud.com ToBook Naveen J. Anthraper & his team of musicians for live performances contact: Email: njateam@gmail.com Mobile: +91 – 9869941898 (Mumbai), +91 – 9400681721 (Cochin) Photographs: www.picasaweb.google.com Facebook fan page: www.facebook.com Thanks for the love & Prayers all these years. Keep Rockin’
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Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers at Renaissance Club – Up Jumped Spring (1962) Personnel: Freddie Hubbard (trumpet), Curtis Fuller (trombone), Wayne Shorter (tenor sax), Cedar Walton (piano), Jymie Merritt (bass), Art Blakey (drums) from the album ’3 BLIND MICE’

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Part 4 of “STANLEY TURRENTINE” JAZZ LEGEND. From the BBC Radio 3 Series Jazz legends. “copyright disclaimer under section 107 of the copyright act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.”

From the BBC Radio 3 programme ‘JAZZ LEGENDS’…..Roy Eldridge Part 4. “copyright disclaimer under section 107 of the copyright act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.” PLEASE NOTE ALL VIDEOS AND AIRCHECKS ARE FOR INTERTAINMENT AND EDUCATIONAL USE ONLY. NOTHING IS FOR SALE, AND FALL UNDER THE FAIR USE GUIDELINES.
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Read the Transcript: to.pbs.org Jeffrey Brown profiles Esperanza Spalding, the young jazz phenomenon who pulls double duty on stage by playing the bass and singing. The classically-trained bassist has made appearances at the White House and is currently on a world-wide tour.
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Andy Caldwell / artists (A) Profile: Andy began dee-jaying at the age of 18 and completed his first release back in 1994 with label mate Gabriel Rene and they soon formed a strong partnership with San Francisco based band Soulstice who have just celebrated the release of their album, Illusion. In the past several years, Andy has seen releases on Om Records beginning with Mark Farina’s Mushroom Jazz series, five consecutive Om Lounge releases, and more recently Sounds of Om v. 2, a full length mix cd of deep house grooves. On top of this his dreamy house cover of the Brazilian jazz standard ‘Quiet Nights’ featuring the vocals of Gina Rene, was touted by Hed Kandi’s Mark Doyle, as “a perfect example of cool and soulful deep house.” Incorporating the organic feel and sounds of jazz, classical, and soul, his unique production is always big on lush melody, complex chord progressions, clever bass lines, and intricate drum programming.

Began dancing at the age of two and worked as a child in television. She attended a local dancing school, training in Amercan tap and jazz then went on to attend the Royal Ballet School. She appeared as a child as ‘Velma’, the solo dancer, in Alan Parker’s Bugsy Malone, and inspired by the music of Paul Williams and the Soul and Pop Music of the 70′s began a musical theatre involvement whilst performing as a solo artist and continuing acting and television work. She has appeared as the receptionist in BBC’s Casualty, and her first album entitled Vivienne Mckone was produced by American producer Stuart Levine (Crusaders, Randy Crawford, Simply Red). Her next album, entitled Souled Live, was recorded live in London in 1997. Her music, a pop-soul mix has been recognised and given a place on such albums such as the Jazz FM album Spririt of the Street – The Very Best of Inner City Cool alongside artists such as The Brand New Heavies, D’Angelo and Jamiroquoi. She has also been approached to be the solo support act for American jazz artist Al Jarreau in May 2000. In 2001 she enjoyed playing to a packed out house at the Jazz Cafe, and the Scala supporting the legendary Omar and is currently putting together another studio album. Discography Albums 2000 Spirit Of The Street: The Very Best Of Inner City Cool 1997 Souled Live 1996 Gota And The Heart Of Gold 1995 Kool Revolution 1992 Vivienne Mckone 1983 The Boy Who Won The Pools Vivienne also has two Royal Command Performances to …
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Raw Acoustic Session (RAS) Music: Jazz Hayat Lyrics: Fakhrul Razi & Jazz Hayat Youtube: (Aziz Harun) www.youtube.com Twitter: Aziz Harun www.twitter.com Jazz Hayat: www.twitter.com Facebook: Aziz Harun www.facebook.com Jazz Hayat www.facebook.com Mp3 Download: www.4shared.com
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THE NEW SCHOOL FOR JAZZ AND CONTEMPORARY MUSIC | www.newschool.edu Jazz legend Chico Hamilton has mentored generations of musicians since co-founding The New School in 1986, setting them free to create their own music. In this short documentary, Chico, his students, coworkers, and friends discuss his life, his work, and his vision for the future of jazz education. Produced by The New School, Communications and External Affairs A Film by Oren Jacoby and Elgin Smith | www.storyville.org THE NEW SCHOOL | http
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Jazz legend and Trinity parishioner Andrew Hill performed his last public concert at Trinity on March 29, 2007. He passed away on April 20, 2007, after a long battle with lung cancer.

You might have thought scales were what you did for your exams but they become important when learning Blues piano. Learning about 7th chords, blue notes, twelve bar blues progression and a bit of jazz theory will take you a long way. They are the foundation and will enable you to improve your technique and play those stylish, bluesy scales, chords, riffs and licks. The best thing about the blues is that not everything is set in stone so once you get started, try experimenting with different basic blues scales, chords and improvisation melodies. Also having a metronome will be useful for chord progression, 12 bar blues (for when you need to count and time the chord changes) and learning more advanced, syncopated rhythms.

You can learn by yourself through books, but your progressed will be greatly accelerated by finding a teacher who I must stress has got experience of performing, not just teaching. Don’t hesitate to ask them directly what their experience and background is.

There should be enough venues (depending on where you live) that have a Blues band performing or an upcoming themed night. Make sure to sit at or near the front, especially where the pianist will be so you can get a good enough view of what he/she does. Also, don’t be afraid to speak to them either during the interval or after the performance. You’ll be surprised how easy to talk to they are and the tips they can give you to get started.

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There are a variety of blues styles for the piano. Boogie woogie is the best known kind of blues form, ranging from though barrelhouse to funk, swing, R&B, rock and roll and jazz, all of which are strongly influenced by early pianists who played the blues. Notable blues pianists include Professor Longhair. Roosevelt Sykes, Memphis Slim, Otis Spann, Sunnyland Slim, Pinetop Perkins, Dr. John, and Ray Charles.

If you’re serious about getting good at Blues, you should take an interest in the genre you’re learning. The first item should be Blues For Dummies. Written by Lonnie Brooks Blues For Dummies provides the reader with a solid background in the blues, including an overview of blues history, artist profiles, recommended albums, and even how to make a blues record. The book also includes a CD compiled by the authors that includes top songs from the likes of Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Little Walter and others

Also, listen to:
Willie Mabon
Little Brother Montgomery
Henry Gray
Count Basie
Fats Domino
Memphis Slim
Sunnyland Slim
Otis Spann
Pinetop Perkins

If you’re more advanced, some blues songs to listen to and learn are:

18 and Life by Skid Row
Ain’t No Sunshine by Bill Withers
Ain’t Nobody Here But Us Chickens by Louis Jordan
Ain’t Nobody’s Business by Jimmy Witherspoon
Ain’t That a Shame by Fats Domino
As the Years Go Passing By  by Deadric Malone
Baby Please Don’t Go by Big Joe Williams
Beale Street by W. C. Handy
Before You Accuse Me by Bo Diddley
Bell Bottom Blues by Derek & the Dominos
Call Me by Tony Hatch
Crosscut Saw by Albert King
Dimples by John Lee Hooker
Early In The Mornin’ by Buddy Guy
Easy Baby by Willie Dixon
Everybody Needs Somebody To Love by Solomon Burke
Feelin’ Alright by Joe Cocker
Flip, Flop And Fly by Big Joe Turner
Forty-Four by Howlin’ Wolf
Freight Train by Billy Cotton
Gangster Of Love by Johnny Watson
I Feel Free by Cream
I Just Want To Make Love To You by Willie Dixon
Ice Cream Man by John Brim
If I Didn’t Care by The Ink Spots
The Joker by Steve Miller Band
Let’s Work Together by Canned Heat
The Little Red Rooster by Willie Dixon
Mama He Treats Your Daughter Mean by Ruth Brown
The Midnight Special by Huddie Ledbetter
My Babe by Columbus Short
Nobody Knows You When You’re Down & Out by Bessie Smith
Please Send Me Someone To Love by Percy Mayfield
Pretty Thing by Bo Diddley
Red Sails In The Sunset by Fats Domino
Spoonful by Willie Dixon
Suddenly by Angry Anderson
Tramp by Lowell Fulsom
Tuff Enuff by The Fabulous Thunderbirds
Your Little Secret by Melissa Etheridge

It is important not to jump the gun by skipping the fundamentals and learn the process thoroughly from the start so you understand the genre and can enjoy it more.