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JFK Quintet: New Jazz Frontiers From Washington
by Derek Taylor
This group’s decision to takes it’s name from the president perceived by many as one of the most progressive in the history of the United States was a carefully conceived reflection of the members’ unified vision. Capitalizing on a serious desire to bridge past traditions with the adventurous excursions favored by the then avant-garde these five players used their debut to demonstrate to the jazz listening public that their music was not without a light-hearted side too. A glance at ...
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All About Jazz
P.I.JazzFest 2008, the Philippine's biggest musical festival, starts off on February 29 till March 15. Starting off with its youth development programs through school workshops, the JAZZKAMP summer music course and the JAZZERO Talent Search, it reels out 4 days of city malls tour capped by a 7-days concert series featuring jazz superstars Lee Ritenour, Kurt Elling, Raul Midon, Omar Sosa, Sara Gazarek, Chico & the Gypsies & Incognito joined by other top international and Filipino artists. Now a contributor ...
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