Horace Silver dies at 85

Jazz pianist, composer and hard bop pioneer, Horace Silver, died in New York on 2014-06-18.

Silver got his start in the 1950s playing with Stan Getz.  He went on to play with many of the greats and to lead his own groups.  He also had a very successful recording career, principally with Blue Note.

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Jimmy Scott dies at 88

Veteran jazz singer Jimmy Scott died in his sleep of cardiac failure at his home in Las Vegas on Thursday 2014-06-12.  He was 88.

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BBC Proms 2014

That summer festival of classical music, the BBC Proms, takes place from 2014-07-18 to 2014-09-13 in London.  Founded on 1895, these concerts feature a richly varied programme performed by some of the finest classical musicians in the world.  Check the BBC Proms 2014 Web page for details.

The Proms are broadcast live on BBC Radio 3 and streamed live on their Web site. 

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Demo Equipment Sale 2014

Serious Music at Jazz Artists on the Greens 2014

Serious Music at JAOTG 2014Serious Music hosted a demonstration and display at Jazz Artists on the Greens 2014 in St. Joseph, Trinidad.

As always the DALI KUBIK FREE impressed concert-goers with its quality, convenience and colour.  The Pro-Ject Stream Box DSA also excited interest among those exploring the benefits of streaming.

 

Jazz Artists on The Greens, is a festival-styled jazz concert event leaning toward the Caribbean Jazz idiom. … Read the full post

Serious Music at The San Antonio Green Market

Serious Music at San Antonio Green MarketSerious Music demonstrated the DALI Kubik Free powered speakers at the San Antonio Green Market on Saturday 2014-03-22.

Patrons were delighted by the sweet jazz and classical music in the early morning country air.  They marveled at the amazing sound quality of the Kubik Free, its connection options, including Bluetooth and USB, and the dazzling range of colours available.… Read the full post

New on Naxos: March 2014

New music for March 2014 on Naxos

New on Naxos 2014-03

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New on Naxos: February 2014

New music for February 2014 on Naxos

New on Naxos 2014-02

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Trinidad Carnival 2014

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Vanessa-Mae to Represent Thailand in the 2014 Winter Olympics

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Singapore-born, British violinist Vanessa Mae will represent Thailand as an alpine skier at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Socchi, Russia.

Vanessa-Mae, an avid skier since her childhood, qualified to represent Thailand as he father was born there.  She will ski under the name of Vanessa Vanakorn.… Read the full post