Tag #Jazz

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Madrid's Café Central to Close After 40 Years

The Café Central, a legendary Madrid jazz club, will close on October 12th after its landlords refused to renew the lease, resulting in job losses for 35 employees and ending over four decades of performances by renowned international and national artists.

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Renowned Composer Lalo Schifrin Dies at 93

Argentine-born composer and jazz musician Lalo Schifrin died at age 93 in Los Angeles on [Date] from pneumonia; his prolific career included scores for "Mission: Impossible," "Dirty Harry," and numerous other films, earning him six Oscar nominations and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.

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Oscar Peterson Centennial Concerts Span Globe, Celebrate Musical Legacy

A global celebration of Oscar Peterson's 100th birthday includes concerts across Canada, the US, Korea, and Japan featuring premieres of his works, including "Trail of Dreams," and interpretations of songs like "My Foolish Heart," showcasing his enduring influence on jazz and global music.

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New Orleans: Resilience and Cultural Vibrancy in the Face of Adversity

Despite facing numerous challenges including natural disasters and crime, New Orleans, a city founded in 1718, maintains its vibrant culture and resilient community, a testament to its unique history and blend of African and European influences.

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Dresden Dixieland Festival Faces €120,000 Security Bill

The 53rd Dresden International Dixieland Festival, running from May 12-14, anticipates 400,000 visitors despite facing €120,000 in added security costs due to heightened terror threats, forcing program cuts and a €60,000 deficit. Organizers seek government aid and clearer guidelines.

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100-Year-Old Jazz Master Continues to Tour, Promote Unique Style

Marshall Allen, a 100-year-old NEA Jazz Master Fellow, is currently touring to promote his debut solo album, "New Dawn", showcasing a unique improvisational style developed under Sun Ra, emphasizing emotional expression over technical skill; he continues to teach this approach to young musicians.

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\"Milan's Music Scene: Success Amidst Venue Shortages\"\

Assoconcerti's 2024 survey reveals Milan's music scene drew over 1.4 million attendees, generating nearly €400 million last summer, yet suffers from a lack of mid-sized venues for pop, classical, and jazz, impacting programming diversity and artist opportunities.

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Mingus in Argentina: A Final Performance

A newly released album, "Mingus in Argentina" (Resonance), captures Charles Mingus's final stable band's performance in Buenos Aires in June 1977, offering a high-quality recording of his last major tour before his ALS diagnosis and death in 1979.

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Death of Al Foster: Celebrated Jazz Drummer Dies at 82

Al Foster, a renowned jazz drummer who collaborated with Miles Davis and Sonny Rollins, died on Wednesday at age 82 in his New York City apartment due to a serious illness, leaving behind a legacy spanning over six decades.

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Dresden Dixieland Festival Faces €60,000 Deficit Due to Increased Security Costs

The 53rd Dresden International Dixieland Festival, running from May 12-14, anticipates 400,000 visitors despite a €60,000 deficit caused by increased security costs (€120,000) due to heightened terror threats, prompting program adjustments and a call for voluntary donations.

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Nels Cline's "Consentrik Quartet" Album Showcases Genre-Bending Jazz

Nels Cline's new album, "Consentrik Quartet," released in 2025, blends indie rock and various jazz subgenres, showcasing his diverse musical career and collaborations with Ingrid Laubrock, Chris Lightcap, and Tom Rainey, resulting in a dynamic album ranging from delicate to explosive.

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NEA Jazz Masters Concert Highlights Jazz's Freedom Amid Institutional Uncertainty

The 2025 NEA Jazz Masters Tribute Concert, held at the Kennedy Center on Saturday, honored saxophonist Marshall Allen, pianists Chucho Valdés and Marilyn Crispell, and critic Gary Giddins, highlighting jazz's enduring connection to freedom amid institutional uncertainty under the Trump administratio...

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