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Thursday, March 11, 2010

Excellence in Jazz with Dennis Newhall

Loston Harris On Piano Jazz

The singer and pianist began his musical study as a percussionist, but shifted to the piano after Ellis Marsalis overheard him tinkering at the keys. Today, the Loston Harris Trio is a mainstay of the Bemelmans Bar at Manhattan's Carlyle Hotel. On this episode of Piano Jazz, Harris and guest host Michael Feinstein sit down to discuss the cabaret tradition — and, of course, play a few tunes.

Introducing What's Your Limit, No. 1: Limited Edition Releases

What's Your Limit is a new semi-regular feature on ABS on a subject near and dear to Lars' heart: vinyl and other assorted limited edition goodness. For the debut, he covers the relentless noise-improv duo Jailbreak, the Moog-led Bird Show Band and the unpredictable free-improv duo Nmperign with Jake Meginsky.

Your Body Is A Temple: A Gospel Workout Mix

Regardless of your religious views, the soaring energy and powerful voices of these singers are hard to resist. Think you're too busy to commit to a workout schedule? There's some Good News for you: that you can save time by toning both your body and your soul with the help of these gospel greats.

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Remembering The Man Who Made The Accordion Swing

Mon Feb 22, 2010 — During his celebrated, seven-decade career, Art Van Damme proved there was a place for the accordion in jazz.

Tomasz Stanko Concert

Wed Feb 17, 2010 — Our luxurious April trip to see the Tomasz Stanko Quintet at the SF Jazz Festival is SOLD OUT, but we have a waiting list...

Mark Levine and Joshua Bell

Thu Oct 8, 2009 — Jazz Music Director Gary Vercelli spotlights two Brazilian jazz recordings and the latest from Joshua Bell featuring Anouska Shankar.

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