University of North Texas’ One O’Clock Lab Band Nominated For 2 Grammys

The University of North Texas’ One O’Clock Lab Band has been nominated for two Grammys this year: “Best Large Jazz Ensemble” (Lab 2009) and “Best Instrumental Composition” (Ice-Nine by Steve Wiest).
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While this is exciting news for the UNT Jazz Band, it shouldn’t come as a shock – after all they [...]

Jazz Etiquette: What To Do & How To React At A Jazz Concert

Going through our inbox, we have received a couple of emails and comments pertaining to jazz etiquette, specifically related to how to respond to live music. Do I clap at the beginning, after each song, at the very end, after solos, etc. It is a little different than attending other performances like rock [...]

Buy Miles Davis Signature Headphones & Receive 50th Anniversary Boxed Set “Kind of Blue”

Announcing the first ever In-Ear Headphones that sport the official name and signature of legendary trumpeter Miles Davis. Designed with extra cushion for a great feel, Monster has created a set of headphones that any Miles Davis fan would be proud of. Also be sure to check out their complimentary gift: 50th [...]

Who Doesn’t Like Jazz – Spinal Tap

A recently found YouTube video has been floating around, featuring Spinal Tap’s “deep” philosophy on quality music and opinion of jazz. In case you haven’t heard of Spinal Tap, they were a big metal band back in the day. They give their thoughts on what jazz is, commenting that “it is just a [...]

Jazz Singer Philippe Saisse Gets Grammy Nomination For “At World’s Edge”

Jazz Singer/Keyboardist Philippe Saisse was honored with a Grammy nomination in the category of Best Contemporary Jazz Album for his latest release At World’s Edge(Koch Records, 2009).

Songwriter/arranger/producer, keyboard wiz, and E1 Entertainment recording artist, Philippe Saisse, scored a personal triumph and first when NARAS voters opted to honor and acknowledge his progressive and daring solo [...]

Wolfgang’s Vault Buys Newport Jazz Festival Archives: Streams & downloads available

With the financial collapse of producing company Festival Network LCC, it was thought that most of the archives of the Newport Jazz Festival would not be reaching listener’s ears anymore. In fact, there was also speculation that the festivals might not even happen in the near future.
Wolfgang’s Vault has purchased the archives to the [...]

All Your Jazz Interview: Poncho Sanchez

We are very happy to have had the opportunity to interview legendary bandleader and conguero Poncho Sanchez. In this interview he talks with us about his latest release, Psychedelic Blues (Concord), giving us insight on the members of the group and their inspiration for the selections on this album.
In addition, he also [...]

JALC Radio Brings You Wynton Marsalis & Friends – Louis Armstrong’s Hot Fives

Jazz at Lincoln Center Radio: Wynton Marsalis and Friends – Louis Armstrong’s Hot Fives. JALC’s Peabody Award–winning radio series, Jazz at Lincoln Center Radio with Wendell Pierce, is broadcast weekly to over 240 public radio affiliates nationwide through the Jazz Satellite Network/WFMT. Jazz at Lincoln Center Radio is produced by Murray Street Productions on [...]

Saxophonist Najee Releases New Album “Mind Over Matter”

Jazz Saxophonist Najee released his latest album, Mind Over Matter, August of this year, and it is definitely getting the recognition it deserves. Having been inspired by the great Miles David, it combines many different styles – R&B, neo-soul, contemporary jazz – all into one. It is actually in this intricate weaving of [...]

Legion of Honor Medal Given To Wynton Marsalis

Saturday, November 7th famed jazz trumpeter – and artistic director of Jazz At The Lincoln Center – Wynton Marsalis received the Legion of Honor Medal at the French Embassy in New York City. The medal was presented to him by the French Ambassador Pierre Vimont.

French Ambassador Pierre Vimont presented Wynton Marsalis the insignia of [...]