News from allaboutjazz.com | December 30, 2002
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NEW RELEASE SHOWCASE
This month we're showcasing new releases by The Treehouse Project, saxophonist Chris Greco, trumpeter Matt Lavelle, guitarist/composer Ken Hatfield, vocalist/pianist Richard Bliwas, and pianists Eugene Maslov, Keiko Matsui, and Jack Reilly.
Look for a batch of new releases on the Verve record label including Diana Krall's Live In Paris, Charlie Haden's American Dreams, Chris Potter's Traveling Mercies, and two John Coltrane reissues (A Love Supreme and Legacy).
You can hear songs from all the CDs mentioned above on All About Jazz's companion radio station, The Jazz Excursion.
HOLIDAY GREETINGS FROM AAJ!
We all may come from different backgrounds and different parts of the
world. But at this time of year, we can all reflect on the blessings we have
and those we wish for. On behalf of every AAJ contributor and supporter,
please accept our best wishes for a warm and happy holiday season, and for a
bright and prosperous new year. May you swing through 2003!
AAJ STORE: CLASSIC CONCERT POSTERS
AAJ has opened the doors to its cyberstore with twelve incredible Jazz Age Edition poster prints. These original color lithographic prints of
actual concert posters from the '20s to the '60s were meticulously restored
on thick 12-point stock paper.
Here are a few samples. . .
. . .click here for the rest.
We plan to roll out several new products next year, from All About Jazz
T-Shirts to assorted CDs, DVDs and books.
SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH OTHER AAJERS!
The AAJ Discussion Forum threads and members are growing by the day. Since our launch back in September, we've added 200+ members, 100+ threads and nearly 800 posts!
Hot topics include the best new releases from 2002, the new giants of jazz, desert island selections, and the best way to boost jazz sales. Click here to visit the AAJ discussion forums.
INTERVIEWS AND ARTIST PROFILES
This month AAJ chatted with pianist/composers Uri Caine, Eliane Elias & Matthew Shipp, saxophonists George Coleman, Steve Lacy, Sabir Mateen, Andrew Rathbun & Lou Donaldson, bassist/composer Mario Pavone, singer René Marie, and trumpeter Peter Schärli. We also profiled Alice Coltrane and drummer Joe Farnsworth.
NEW COLUMN: SHRINKTUNES
AAJ's resident psychologist Dr. Judith Schlesinger addresses several inaccuracies published in Jazz Times magazine's October 2002 cover story with The Jazz Times Halloween Scare. Archive: Critical Conditions
Clinging to a Myth, Jazz and Healing, and Master Therapist: Antonio Carlos Jobim.
RADIO BOX NOW DISPLAYS SONG INFORMATION
Our new radio box (see left panel on home page) now displays artist name, song title, and CD title. The song information updates dynamically as the song changes on our radio station's server.
If you see a song that interests you, click the box to launch the radio player so you can hear it.
MUSICIAN'S DIRECTORY
If you're a jazz musician, be sure to add your profile to the AAJ musician's directory. It's free and it's a great way to drive traffic back to your website!
Happy New Year!
Mike & Chris
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