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Trombonist John Allred to perform at Valencia College
Jazz trombonist John Allred, whose career includes work with such jazz greats as Harry Connick Jr., Wycliffe Gordon and Woody Herman, will perform in a free concert at Valencia College’s Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 3....
Tags: Colleges and Universities, Harry Connick Jr., Education, Amusement and Theme Parks, Duke Ellington
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PASSINGS: Yvette Wilson, Margie Hyams
Yvette Wilson
Actress on 'Moesha,' 'The Parkers'
Yvette Wilson, 48, a stand-up comedian and actress best known for her roles on the TV sitcom "Moesha" and its spinoff, "The Parkers," died Thursday after a battle with cervical cancer.
Wilson's friend...Tags: Yvette Wilson, Comedy (genre), Entertainment, Stand-up Comedy, ABC (tv network)
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Joe Smith's candid artist talks heading to Library of Congress
Pop & HissClassic-film fans know all about Frank Capra’s 1941 political treatise “Meet John Doe.” Soon, music lovers will have the chance to “Meet Joe Smith,” and in the process get a little closer to dozens of the most important... -
'Chico & Rita' animated by the spirit of Cuban jazz stars ✭✭✭✭
!["Rango"probably has the animated feature Academy Award in the bag, but the film that deserves it? A wonderful Spanish-British co-production called "Chico & Rita," making its Chicago debut for a week's run at the Gene Siskel Film Center.](http://www.chicagotribune.com/media/thumbnails/column/2012-02/68326854-24072133.jpg ""Rango\"probably has the animated feature Academy Award in the bag, but the film that deserves it? A wonderful Spanish-British co-production called \"Chico & Rita,\" making its Chicago debut for a week's run at the Gene Siskel Film Center.")
"Rango"probably has the animated feature Academy Award in the bag, but the film that deserves it? A wonderful Spanish-British co-production called "Chico & Rita," making its Chicago debut for a week's run at the Gene Siskel Film Center.
I suppose if...Tags: Rango (movie), Movies, Fernando Trueba, Entertainment, England
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Newport's Jazz Party is 'straight ahead'
The 12th annual Newport Beach Jazz Party will swing into town Feb. 16 for four nights and three days of "straight-ahead" jazz through the Presidents' Day weekend. Mainstream jazz lovers will once again congregate at the Newport Beach Marriott Hotel &...Tags: Big Band (genre), Benny Goodman, Personal Service, Count Basie, Arts and Culture
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Take Five: Remembering the music, romance
Valentine's Day is coming in a few days, and I'm cruising the stores in La Cañada, looking for appropriate cards for my valentine. While I thumb through the selection of large, heart-shaped cards, I think about the girls in my youth I considered to be my...Tags: Big Band (genre), Entertainment, Brown University, Music, Entertainment Events
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PASSINGS: Dick Kniss, Kazimierz Smolen, Miguel Nazar Haro, Dimitra Arliss, Oscar Luigi Scalfaro
Dick Kniss Bass player with Peter, Paul and Mary Dick Kniss, 74, who played stand-up bass with the folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary and co-wrote the John Denver hit "Sunshine on My Shoulders," died Wednesday of pulmonary disease at a hospital near his...Tags: Movies, Peter, Paul, and Mary (music group), Los Angeles Times, Stroke, Unrest, Conflicts and War
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Jazz great's legacy preserved on Brand
The Friday night jazz series at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art draws a large and varied crowd. Some are there to hear the music and some — as Duke Ellington observed about the clientele of Harlem’s legendary Cotton Club — to...Tags: Music, Entertainment Events, Music Industry, Billie Holiday, Duke Ellington
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Talented jazz musician returns to Johnstown stage
Our Town CorrespondentJazz musician Don Aliquo is returning to the Johnstown stage. The Venue of Merging Arts VOMA) is preparing to welcome back Aliquo and guitarist Ken Karsh on Dec. 29 as a result of an overwhelming reception during his premiere performance at the venue...Tags: Music Industry, Theater, Concerts, Entertainment, Music
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Renowned jazz guitarist, bassist to play area tribute show to third member of trio
Lehigh Valley MusicA renowned guitarist and bassist will give a show March 25 at East Stroudsburg University to honor a master pianist with whom they formed a famous New York trio. Guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli and bassist Jay Leonhart will perform a concert...... -
Arundel regional concert series offers discounted entertainment
Three regional concert series are about to open their 2011-2012 season, and they're featuring bargain subscription prices for those who order in time for the Sept. 20, 21 or 24 opening concerts. Conveniently close to home, all three offer performances...Tags: Artie Shaw, Education, Music Industry, Benny Goodman, Dancing
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Brushes with greatness
What do Charo, Gallager (the watermelon-smashing comedian), Mohammed Bello Adoke (the Nigerian Minister of Health), Mario Cuomo, Henry Mancini, Bob Hope, Joe Namath, Willem Dafoe, Lynn Swan, Myron Cope, Franco Harris, the Kingston Trio, Woody Herman, Phil...Tags: Dave Brubeck, Johnny Carson, Music Industry, Colin Powell, Henry Mancini
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Oct 4, 2011
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