Jun 29, 2006 6:45 AM

Tony Bennett will celebrate his 80th birthday with a host of celebrities for an NBC special.

The show, “Tony Bennett:…

Jun 27, 2006 7:26 AM

Producer Arif Mardin, who worked with a host of musical legends, died of pancreatic cancer on June 25. He was 74.

Born…

Jun 27, 2006 7:14 AM

Organist Dr. Lonnie Smith is releasing his new Jungle Soul (Palmetto) on July 11 and is beginning a world tour.

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Jun 22, 2006 7:43 AM

Dear George,

As a regular goer to your JVC Jazz Festival for more than 25 years (99 percent of the time just as part of…

Jun 22, 2006 7:42 AM

The Blue Note Records Festival will present all facets of jazz in Ghent, Belgium, from July 13–23.

Performers include…

Jun 22, 2006 7:32 AM

Bay-area vocalist Ledisi has signed to Verve Records. The singer has been applauded for her mix of jazz, soul, funk and…

Jun 22, 2006 7:27 AM

Drummer Billy Cobham is featured in the upcoming documentary film, Sonic Mirror, which is scheduled for release in…

Jun 22, 2006 7:22 AM

The Earshot Jazz Festival, now in its 18th year, will feature more than 70 events throughout Seattle from Oct. 20…

Jun 15, 2006 6:37 AM

Marisa Monte will be touring the United States for the first time in six years this November. The visit will coincide…

Jun 15, 2006 6:24 AM

Drummer Stanton Moore, who co-founded the band Galactic, has signed to Telarc International. Moore’s debut with the…