http://www.examiner.com/x-5392-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner?cid=exrss-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner en-us Tue, 29 Dec 2009 23:14:17 -0700 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 12:44:08 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-5392-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner~y2009m8d7-Today-in-Jazz?cid=exrss-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner  Two of the true giants of jazz were born over the upcoming weekend - Benny Carter and Axel Stordahl. Carter was born August 8 in 1907 and Stordahl was born the same day in 1913. Regrettably neither is still with us, but their influence continue... swing big band modern jazz Profiles Fri, 07 Aug 2009 12:44:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5392-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner~y2009m8d7-Today-in-Jazz?cid=exrss-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5392-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner~y2009m8d6-Jazz-This-Weekend?cid=exrss-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner  Weekends are an excellent time to hear jazz. Many local jazz societies meet and there are also a number of local restaurants that offer live jazz for the afficianado. The coming weekend is no exception to this rule. The following traditional ja... trad jazz swing Dixieland big band vocalists Thu, 06 Aug 2009 12:52:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5392-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner~y2009m8d6-Jazz-This-Weekend?cid=exrss-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5392-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner~y2009m7d9-Traditional-Jazz-This-Week-July-6--July-12?cid=exrss-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner This week offers several options for fans of traditional jazz: Lafayette, CA - La Salle Street Jazz Band - Mountain Mike's Pizza, Lafayette, CA - Thurssday, 6:30 - 8:30 PM - Web site: none Monterey, CA: - Monterey Hot Ja... trad jazz Dixieland Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:03:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5392-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner~y2009m7d9-Traditional-Jazz-This-Week-July-6--July-12?cid=exrss-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5392-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner~y2009m7d9-Today-in-Jazz-Billy-Eckstine?cid=exrss-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner Billy Eckstine, free image Yesterday was the birthday of one of the giants of the Jazz and Swing eras, the great Billy Eckstine. Best known for his performances of the songs Tenderly and A Fool in Love, Eckstine was also renowned as the leader of ... big band bebop vocalists Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:31:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5392-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner~y2009m7d9-Today-in-Jazz-Billy-Eckstine?cid=exrss-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5392-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner~y2009m7d4-Today-in-Jazz--Pete-Fountain?cid=exrss-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner Pete Fountain at New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Show, 2006 The week of June 29 - July 3 includes the birthdays of a plethora of jazz icons. One of the great names is that of Pete Fountain the traditional jazz clarinetist. Pete Fountain was born sur... Dixieland Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:45:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5392-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner~y2009m7d4-Today-in-Jazz--Pete-Fountain?cid=exrss-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5392-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner~y2009m7d1-Today-in-Jazz--Lena-Horne?cid=exrss-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner Lena Horne in 'Till the Clouds Roll By'. Lena Horne's birthday was yesterday and I thought this would be a good occasion to discuss the impact this incredible lady had upon the jazz world. Lena Horne was born on June 30, 1917 in New York City. Rais... swing vocalists Profiles Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:44:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5392-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner~y2009m7d1-Today-in-Jazz--Lena-Horne?cid=exrss-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5392-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner~y2009m6d17-Today-in-Jazz-Igor-Stravinsky?cid=exrss-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner Igor Stravinsky Today is the birthday of Igor Stravinsky. Although not often thought of as a figure in the world of jazz, Stravinsky is widely held in repsect by jazz musicians, and is considered to be one of the influences behind the changes in jaz... Profiles Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:15:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5392-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner~y2009m6d17-Today-in-Jazz-Igor-Stravinsky?cid=exrss-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5392-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner~y2009m6d17-Jazzing-Up-music?cid=exrss-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner Bill Evans Trio, 1965 What defines jazz? What makes one piece of music a jazz composition, while another does not qualify for that designation? At its most basic, a tune that qualifies as a jazz piece contains rhythmic and improvisational aspects no... Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:47:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5392-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner~y2009m6d17-Jazzing-Up-music?cid=exrss-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5392-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner~y2009m6d10-Today-in-Jazz--Judy-Garland?cid=exrss-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner Judy Garland as Dorothy in 1939's Wizard of Oz June 10 was a good day for music. On this day was born the great composer of musicals Frederick Loewe, the Brazilian bossa-nova musician Joao Gilberto and the great Judy Garland. Perhaps when thinking o... vocalists Profiles Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:38:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5392-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner~y2009m6d10-Today-in-Jazz--Judy-Garland?cid=exrss-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5392-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner~y2009m6d10-Jam-Session-Etiquette?cid=exrss-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner Jam sessions are places where musicians can meet other musicians, gain experience in their chosen genres and above all enjoy playing music with others in the field. However, there are some basic ground rules that all musicians should follow when at... Wed, 10 Jun 2009 11:52:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5392-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner~y2009m6d10-Jam-Session-Etiquette?cid=exrss-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5392-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner~y2009m6d9-Wine--Jazz-at-Solis-winery-in-Gilroy?cid=exrss-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner I Over the Memorial Day weekend, I had the opportunity of visiting the Solis Winery, a small family winery on the outskirts of Gilroy. Solis is known for their syrah wines and they were hosting an event to highlight this wine, featuring the music of... trad jazz Dixieland Tue, 09 Jun 2009 01:04:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5392-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner~y2009m6d9-Wine--Jazz-at-Solis-winery-in-Gilroy?cid=exrss-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5392-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner~y2009m5d12-Pianist-KO-Eckland-passes-away-at-83?cid=exrss-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner Pianist K.O Eckland, known for his work with the Firehouse Five Plus Two and later as the leader of the Desolation Jazz Ensemble and Mess Kit Repair Battalion, passed away Monday at the age of 83. Accroding to reports, he was found by his son Dan on... trad jazz Dixieland Tue, 12 May 2009 12:28:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5392-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner~y2009m5d12-Pianist-KO-Eckland-passes-away-at-83?cid=exrss-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5392-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner~y2009m4d24-Jazz-at--South-Bay-this-Sunday?cid=exrss-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner South Bay Traditional Jazz Society logo Traditional jazz invades the south bay when the monthly meeting of the South Bay Traditional Jazz Society occurs in Sunnyvale, California. The South Bay Traditional Jazz Society is one of a number of Bay Area j... trad jazz Dixieland Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:20:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5392-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner~y2009m4d24-Jazz-at--South-Bay-this-Sunday?cid=exrss-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5392-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner~y2009m4d21-Second-line-rides-again-in-Oakland--Blue-Bone-Express?cid=exrss-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner Blue Bone Express logo New Orleans style jazz is often related with the great figures of jazz such as Louis Armstrong or more recently Harry Connick, Jr. However, Oakland-based bandleader jara Queeto and his Blue Bone Express band are reinterpreting... trad jazz Dixieland Tue, 21 Apr 2009 09:51:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5392-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner~y2009m4d21-Second-line-rides-again-in-Oakland--Blue-Bone-Express?cid=exrss-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5392-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner~y2009m4d8-Today-In-Jazz-Carmen-McRae?cid=exrss-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner   On this day in he year of 1920, pianist and composer Carmen McRae was born in Harlem. McRae is best known for her individual phrasing, characterized by trailing the beat, as opposed to being right on the beat of the music. A lifelong admirer o... vocalists Wed, 08 Apr 2009 02:12:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5392-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner~y2009m4d8-Today-In-Jazz-Carmen-McRae?cid=exrss-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5392-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner~y2009m4d8-Area-Jazz-Jambalaya-Swing-Orchestra?cid=exrss-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner Jambalaya Swing Orchestra On the first and third Tuesday of every month, the Sunol Jazz Cafe features the music of the the Jambalaya Swing Orchestra (JSO), led by trumpeter Ken Brock. The JSO is an 11-piece swing orchestra, playing the favorites of ... Dixieland big band Wed, 08 Apr 2009 01:07:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5392-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner~y2009m4d8-Area-Jazz-Jambalaya-Swing-Orchestra?cid=exrss-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5392-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner~y2009m4d7-Area-Jazz-Jelly-Roll-Jazz-Band?cid=exrss-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner Ted Shafer and the Jelly Roll Jazz Band The hills of San Pablo, to the north-east of Berkeley, would seem to be a strange place to find traditional jazz. And traditional jazz is rarely associated with the cuisine of South-east Asia. However, almost e... Dixieland Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:29:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5392-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner~y2009m4d7-Area-Jazz-Jelly-Roll-Jazz-Band?cid=exrss-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5392-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner~y2009m4d1-Sunol-Jazz-Cafe-a-pleasing-affordable-place-for-jazz?cid=exrss-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner Insert photo caption or credit here  Tucked into the canyons surrounding Highway 84 in the eastern San Francisco Bay Area is a charming throwback to the days of the Jazz Age- the Sunol Jazz Cafe. Owned and operated by local realtor Gerarda Stoc... trad jazz swing Dixieland big band Wed, 01 Apr 2009 10:24:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5392-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner~y2009m4d1-Sunol-Jazz-Cafe-a-pleasing-affordable-place-for-jazz?cid=exrss-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5392-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner~y2009m3d25-Jazz-Workshop?cid=exrss-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner Louise Brooks in flapper costume, circa 1927 The South Bay Traditional Jazz Society is hosting a jazz workshop on March 28. The workshop will be for the benefit of any musicians who wish either to learn to play traditional jazz music or who wish to ... trad jazz Dixieland Wed, 25 Mar 2009 13:15:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5392-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner~y2009m3d25-Jazz-Workshop?cid=exrss-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5392-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner~y2009m3d25-Trad-Jazz-in-San-Jose-Devil-Mountain-Jazz-Band?cid=exrss-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner  One of the best ways to hear jazz is to join a jazz society. In the San Francisco Bay Area, there are a number of such societies, and on Sunday, I had the pleasure of attending the monthly meeting of one such- the South Bay Traditional Jazz Soc... trad jazz Dixieland Wed, 25 Mar 2009 12:23:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5392-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner~y2009m3d25-Trad-Jazz-in-San-Jose-Devil-Mountain-Jazz-Band?cid=exrss-SF-Jazz-Music-Examiner