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Jazz pianist, composer, arranger, and educator Dr. Billy Taylor died of heart failure December 28 in New York City. He was 89. Dr. Taylor was also an author, lecturer, radio and television commentator, and an international ambassador of jazz. When he
Billy Joel, Jill Scott and Others Star at the New Orleans Jazz Fest Welcome to AMERICAN MOSAIC in VOA Special English. Im June Simms. On todays program, we tell all about the famed New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, which opens a few hours from
Jane Monheit has always had a song in her heart. Jane says she's been singing ever since she learned how to talk. Now, one of today's most admired interpreters of the Great American Songbook, Jane pays tribute to some of the top composers of the 20th
Annual festival in New Orleans honors the memory of jazz musicians who have passed on The 41st annual New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival is taking place in the city where jazz was born. Over a period of seven days the Festival will be visited by
International Celebration Made for Memorable 2012 in Jazz International Jazz Day unfolded in Congo Square, where in the 19th century, musicians, dancers and onlookers once celebrated on Sunday afternoons. According to Herbie Hancock, a Goodwill Ambas
Toni: Mike, I really had fun today. Mike: Well I must say, today has gone pretty much the same for me too. So far. Knock on wood. Alright, do you like card tricks? Toni: They're my favorite. Mike: Alright. Pick a card, any card. Ok. Alright. Now thi
All That Jazz 爵代风华 You may have heard of Kenny G, but what do you really know about jazz? Jazz is a genuinely American art form that has blossomed into a worldwide phenomenon. It is certainly much more than mere background music. Jazz comes i
A friend of mine noticed a man staggering about in the Times Square subway station. A well-dressed Wall Street type, his coat was unbuttoned, a briefcase dangled from his hand and he'd obviously had o
AMERICAN MOSAIC -April 19, 2002: Jazz Violinist Regina Carter / Question about the Washington Monument / Museum Show on Wood Turning Broadcast: HOST: Welcome to AMERICAN MOSAIC — VOA’s radio magaz
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By Greg Flakus New Orleans 26 April 2006 watch New Orleans Jazz report New Orleans is recognized as the place where the music called “jazz” had its birth, around a century ago. It is also the site
By Doug Levine Washington 17 October 2007 Two smooth jazz superstars have teamed up for a new album that goes hand-in-hand with a little rest and relaxation. VOA's Doug Levine tells us about R n R , featuring the long-awaited collaboration between tr
By Jim Bertel Washington, DC 20 February 2007 New Orleans Mardi Gras mask The Mardi Gras celebration in New Orleans comes to an end today. And while the crowds are larger than last year, this year's celebration was still considerably smaller than be
Bruce Springsteen Headlines Jazz Fest Its been six years since Springsteen made his first appearance at Jazz Fest. New Orleans was still reeling from Hurricane Katrina which had devastated much of the city eight months earlier. His latest excursion m
Steve Tyrell Showcases Pop, Jazz Standards on 'I'll Take Romance' Tyrell proves once again that romance never goes out of style. In fact, ever since he recorded The Way You Look Tonight on the soundtrack for the film Father Of The Bride, hes been reg
Violinist Eddie South may not be a household name, but among his peers, he was a giant of the jazz world. The former classical music prodigy whose distinctive style was the inspiration for a new tribute album by Violin Jazz. The music of Eddie South,
Digital Age Survivors, Japans Jazz Cafs Still Attract Fans It was never about the coffee. Long before customers had a choice of a double espresso or soy latte, Japanese flocked to coffee shops serving just a couple of kinds of beans, but an endless v
The 53nd Annual Grammy Awards will be held in Los Angeles, California on February 13. Here are this year's nominees in jazz. Three of the greatest names in jazz fusion: John McLaughlin, Stanley Clarke and Jeff Lorber - are in the running for Best Con
Abby: Hey, what are you listening to? Bill: Right now I'm listening to the Foo Fighters latest album. There are some really good tracks on this CD, including their new single. Abby: Let me see your iPod for a minute. It looks like you've got a ton of