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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
eMusic Bolsters Classical, Jazz Roster
January 23, 2008 - Digital and Mobile | Classical | Jazz
Digital entertainment retailer eMusic has bolstered its classical/jazz roster with a number of label signings including UK-based Chandos Records, Telarc and Harmonia Mundi. » Full Story
Take 6 Inks With Heads Up
January 16, 2008 - Jazz
Crossover jazz label Heads Up International has added a cappella group Take 6 to its roster. The group's yet-untitled label debut is slated for August 2008. » Full Story
Miller To Host Playboy Jazz Cruise
January 11, 2008 - RB Hip-Hop
Grammy-winning electric bassist and songwriter/producer Marcus Miller (Luther Vandross, Miles Davis) will host the inaugural Playboy Jazz Cruise of the Caribbean when it sets sail in early 2009. » Full Story
Norah Jones, EMI Pub Extend Deal
January 07, 2008 - Publishing | Jazz
EMI Music Publishing and vocalist/pianist Norah Jones have extended their partnership. Terms of the deal were not revealed. » Full Story
Blues Artist 'Weepin' Willie Dies
December 31, 2007 - Jazz
"Weepin'" Willie Robinson, a blues singer who performed with Steven Tyler and Bonnie Raitt but also spent time homeless, has died at age 81. » Full Story
Oscar Peterson Mourned By Jazz Colleagues
December 26, 2007 - Jazz
Oscar Peterson's dazzling keyboard technique, commanding sense of swing and mastery of different piano styles could leave even his most accomplished peers awe-struck. His death brought forth tributes from jazz pianists spanning the generations. » Full Story
Rare Recordings Of Jazz Greats Discovered
December 26, 2007 - Jazz
The University of Idaho uncovered rare recordings of jazz greats such as Billie Holiday while converting historical material to digital files. » Full Story
Jazz Pianist Oscar Peterson Dies
December 25, 2007 - Jazz
During an illustrious career spanning seven decades, Peterson played with some of the biggest names in jazz, including Ella Fitzgerald, Count Basie and Dizzy Gillespie. » Full Story
 


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