Cliff Richard turns to jazz to mark 70th birthday

2010-03-09T08:45:46Z

<div><p>LONDON (Reuters) - Veteran British singer Cliff Richard will mark his 70th birthday with the release of an album of jazz and swing music, he announced on Tuesday.</p><p>The evergreen performer, a chart topper before the Beatles arrived who has sold an estimated 250 million records over mor...

Johnny Alf, a Bossa Nova founder, dies at 80

2010-03-05T09:45:42Z

<div id="subtitle">Johnny Alf, a founder of Brazil's Bossa Nova music and aficionado of early jazz, dies at 80</div><div><p>A founder of Bossa Nova music has died in Brazil after fighting prostate cancer. He was 80.</p><p>Pianist Johnny Alf was called the "true father of Bossa Nova" by Ruy Castro, who wrote a defin...

PGA National Resort and Spa - Champion Course

2010-03-03T11:31:38Z

PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL - MARCH 03: (L to R) Super Bowl winning quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints, Hall-of-Fame NFL quarterback Dan Marino of the Drew Brees, Dan Marino, Jack Nicklaus and Kenny G pose for photographers before teeing off during the Kenny G Gold Pro-Am at the Honda Classic golf tournamen...

NYC jazz festival scheduled for 2 weeks in June

2010-03-01T11:00:56Z

<div><p>Jazz legend Herbie Hancock will be feted at a belated 70th birthday bash at Carnegie Hall that will highlight the revival of a major summer jazz festival in the Big Apple, scheduled for June 17-26.</p><p>The pianist, who will soon turn 70, will be joined by comedian

Music NYC Jazz Festival

2010-03-01T11:01:28Z

FILE - In this Dec. 3, 2009 file photo, Herbie Hancock arrives at the premiere of "Invictus" in Beverly Hills, Calif. Jazz legend Herbie Hancock will be feted at a belated 70th birthday bash at Carnegie Hall that will highlight the revival of a major summer jazz festival in Herbie Hancock will be feted at a belated 70th birthday bash at Carnegie Hall that will highlight the revival of a major summer jazz festival in the Big Apple.</p><p>The pianist, who turns 70 on April 12, will be joined by comedian ...

Correction: Blues Hall of Fame story

2010-02-22T09:01:31Z

<div id="subtitle">Correction: Blues Hall of Fame story</div><div><p>In a Feb. 16 story about inductees to the Blues Hall of Fame, The Associated Press provided an incorrect Internet link to the hall's Web site. The correct link is: http://tinyurl.com/ygh3rpc</p><img src="http://admatch-syndication...

Raitt, others picked for Blues Hall of Fame

2010-02-22T09:12:45Z

<div id="subtitle">Raitt, Brooks and Musselwhite to be inducted into Blues Hall of Fame during May ceremony</div><div><p>Singer-songwriter Bonnie Raitt, Chicago bluesman Lonnie Brooks and harmonica player Matt Dusk Canadian jazz singer performing live in concert at Centennial Hall London, Ontario, Canada - 12.02.10

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john dankworth

2010-02-07T17:32:56Z

**File Photo** * JAZZ GREAT DANKWORTH DEAD British jazz legend SIR JOHN DANKWORTH died on Saturday (06Feb10). He was 82. The saxophonist, who was musical director for greats including Nat King Cole and Ella Fitzgerald, became ill following his tour in October (09) and never recovered. The exact cause of his death has not yet been released. He started his musical career aft...

Jazz musician Sir John Dankworth dies at 82

2010-02-22T10:58:26Z

<div id="subtitle">British jazz conductor, bandleader and saxophonist Sir John Dankworth dies at 82</div><div><p>Sir John Dankworth, the British jazz composer, saxophonist and band leader, has died. He was 82.</p><p>Jazz singer Dame Cleo Laine — who married Dankworth in 1958 after meeting during an audi...

British jazz legend John Dankworth dies at 82

2010-02-22T10:58:25Z

<div><p>LONDON (Reuters) - Saxophonist Sir John Dankworth, one of the leading figures in British jazz for more than half a century, has died, his agent said Sunday. He was 82.</p><p>The saxophonist worked closely with jazz legends like Nat King Cole,

The 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards - Press Room

2010-01-31T21:19:39Z

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 31: Musician Chucho Valdes poses with Latin Jazz Album award for 'Juntos Para Simpre' in the press room during the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on January 31, 2010 in Los Angeles, Herbie Hancock The 2010 Annual Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Party held at the Beverly Hilton - Arrivals Beverly Hills, USA - 30.01.10

Grammy Awards Show

2010-01-31T16:16:44Z

Kurt Elling accepts the award for best jazz vocal album at the Grammy Awards on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)

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musicares 2

2010-01-30T19:35:06Z

Tony Bennett and his children 2010 MusiCares Person of The Year Tribute to Neil Young held at the Los Angeles Convention Center - Arrivals Los Angeles, California - 29.01.10

musicares

2010-01-30T19:34:50Z

Tony Bennett 2010 MusiCares Person of The Year Tribute to Neil Young held at the Los Angeles Convention Center - Arrivals Los Angeles, California - 29.01.10

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Women's Cancer Research Fund

2010-01-28T18:47:13Z

Lyndie Benson and Kenny G An Unforgettable Evening Benefiting EIF's Women's Cancer Research Fund held at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel - Arrivals Beverly Hills, California - 27.01.10

tony bennett

2010-01-28T18:15:45Z

Tony Bennett and his wife Susan Crow walking to Montage in Beverly Hills Los Angeles, California - 27.01.10

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