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Kem, Whalum, Ayers Lead Lineup For 21st Long Beach Jazz Fest
July 08, 2008 - Jazz
The 21st annual Long Beach Jazz Festival will take place Aug. 8-10 at Rainbow Lagoon Park in Long Beach, Calif. » Full Story
PBS's 'Soundstage' Unveils Summer Lineup
June 25, 2008 - | Rock and Pop
PBS's "Soundstage" is kicking off its sixth season summer lineup with a performance by Josh Groban on June 26. » Full Story
Hancock, Hiromi Deliver At 30th Playboy Jazz Fest
June 16, 2008 - Jazz
Riveting performances by 2008 Grammy album of the year honoree Herbie Hancock, contemporary jazz pianist Hiromi and singers Ryan Shaw, Dee Dee Bridgewater and Keb' Mo' kept things jumping at the Playboy Jazz Festival (June 14-15). » Full Story
Albright Features Ledisi, Other Collabs On 'Sax'
June 09, 2008 - Jazz
Gerald Albright's second Peak Records release, "Sax for Stax" (June 24), features Will Downing, Kirk Whalum, recent Grammy nominee Ledisi and Earth, Wind & Fire's Phillip Bailey. » Full Story
Jazz Briefs: Playboy Jazz Festival, Freddie Hubbard
May 30, 2008 - Jazz
Special guests added to this year's Playboy Jazz Festival; Jazz trumpet legend Freddie Hubbard returns. » Full Story
Hancock, Buble Lead International Jazz Awards
May 23, 2008 - Jazz
Tied at three nominations each, Herbie Hancock and Michael Bublé top the list of nominees for the first annual International Jazz Awards. The ceremony is set for Sunday, June 29, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. » Full Story
Voices Featured On Atari Soundtrack
May 19, 2008 - Classical | Jazz
The 50-year-old female choir Mystery of Bulgarian Voices is featured in the "Alone in the Dark" Atari videogame soundtrack CD, the first ever for leading film soundtrack label Milan Records. » Full Story
Parliamentarians Get Jazzed Up
May 14, 2008 - Global | Jazz
The fourth annual All Party Parliamentary Jazz Appreciation Group (APPJAG) Awards have been handed out in London. » Full Story
Sonny Rollins To Headline Newport Jazz Festival
May 07, 2008 - Jazz
Saxophonist Sonny Rollins will headline this year's jazz festival in Newport, Rhode Island. » Full Story
New Orleans Sings Praise As Neville Brothers Reunite
May 05, 2008 - Jazz | RB Hip-Hop | Touring
The Neville Brothers, who traditionally help close out the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, returned to the big stage Sunday for the first time since Hurricane Katrina flooded and wrecked their homes, along with 80 percent of the city. » Full Story
Jazz Briefs: Jazz Cruise, Earl Klugh
April 21, 2008 - Jazz
"The Jazz Cruise" will set sail Nov. 9-16 with a lineup that includes Regina Carter, nnenna Freelon, Tom Scott, Andy Bey and The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra. » Full Story
Cosby Formally Unveils Hip-Hop Project
April 14, 2008 - RB Hip-Hop
Billboard.biz has learned exclusively that actor/comedian Bill Cosby will serve as executive producer and co-writer on “Cosby Narratives Vol. 1: State of Emergency.” The hip-hop album is expected to drop within the next several weeks. » Full Story
Festival Network Unveils 2008 Schedule
April 11, 2008 - Touring | Jazz
With new festivals in Whistler, British Columbia; Jackson Hole, Wyo.; Monte Carlo, Monaco; and San Francisco, Festival Network has officially announced its 2008 season schedule. » Full Story
R&B/Jazz Briefs: Reeves, Hudson
April 01, 2008 - RB Hip-Hop
"When You Know" is the title of jazz/R&B singer Dianne Reeves' new album, arriving in stores April 15. This is Reeves' first Blue Note project of new material in five years and her first recording since her work on the 2005 soundtrack for the George Clooney-directed "Good Night, and Good Luck." » Full Story
R&B/Jazz Briefs: Victoria White, Siedah Garrett, Stanley Jordan
March 27, 2008 - RB Hip-Hop | Jazz
Victoria White is the first artist signed to Earth, Wind & Fire founder Maurice White's Kalimba Music label; Siedah Garrett is busy writing for upcoming albums by George Benson; and jazz/jazz fusion guitarist Stanley Jordan is releasing his first major release since 1994. » Full Story
Whitney, Shakira To Headline Plymouth Jazz Festival
March 27, 2008 - Touring
Whitney Houston, Diana Ross, Rod Stewart and Shakira are among the performers set to take the stage at the fourth annual Plymouth Jazz Festival in Plymouth, Tobago, from April 25 - 27. » Full Story
Palmieri Celebrates Career Milestone At Latin Jazz Fest
March 26, 2008 - Latin
Eddie Palmieri will headline this year's Los Angeles Latin Jazz Festival, one of two Latin music festivals to be presented this year at L.A.'s Greek Theatre by promoter Eddie Rodriguez' Latin Works Music in association with Nederlander Concerts. » Full Story
Billboard Q&A: UME/Verve Music Group President/CEO Bruce Resnikoff
March 14, 2008 - Jazz
His Verve group boasts four albums on the Billboard 200, and is fresh off Herbie Hancock's Grammy win. It's not been a bad run for Bruce Resnikoff. The president/CEO sits with Billboard to discuss Grammy wins, sales trends, upcoming music and more. » Full Story
Sony/ATV Subpublishing Savage
March 05, 2008 - Publishing | Jazz
Sony/ATV Music Publishing has signed an international subpublishing agreement with Savage Records, the publishing company of jazz composer/pianist Matt Savage. » Full Story
Beyoncé Starring In Chess Records Film
February 20, 2008 - RB Hip-Hop
Beyoncé Knowles is adding "executive producer" to her resume. The 10-time Grammy winner has signed on to executive produce and star in Darnell Martin's "Cadillac Records" for Sony BMG Films. » Full Story
Dr. John, Knight Added To Poderosa Line-Up
February 11, 2008 - Touring | Jazz
Dr. John and Jean Knight have been added to the bill of this year's seventh annual Ponderosa Stomp Music Conference, set for April 29-30 at the House of Blues and the Parish in New Orleans. » Full Story
NBA Drafts Connick Jr., Marsalis For All-Star Game
February 07, 2008 - Rock and Pop | Jazz
Singer/pianist Harry Connick Jr. and classical saxophonist Branford Marsalis have been tapped to perform during the 57th NBA All-Star Game at the New Orleans Arena on Feb. 17. » Full Story
Dion Leads Juno Nods
February 05, 2008 - Global | Rock and Pop
Céline Dion led all artists by receiving six Juno Award nominations today, while punk pop queen Avril Lavigne, crooner Michael Bublé and the eclectic Feist all received five shots at awards. » Full Story
UMe, Circuit City, Vibe Ramp Up Major Promotion
February 01, 2008 - Digital and Mobile | RB Hip-Hop | Jazz
Universal Music Enterprises has partnered with Circuit City and Vibe magazine for an exclusive, multitiered "Back to Old Skool" promotion. » Full Story
Stevie, Billy, Jimmy Join Together For Jazz Fest
January 24, 2008 - Touring | Jazz
Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel and Jimmy Buffett are among the dozens of acts set to appear at New Orleans' annual Jazz & Heritage Festival this spring. The Shell-sponsored event will be held April 25-27 and May 1-4 at the city's Fair Grounds Race Course. » Full Story
 


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