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Fourplay Picks Up 'Energy' For Heads Up Debut

By Gail Mitchell, L.A. — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:00:00 EDT

Jazz quartet Fourplay will make its Heads Up International debut Sept. 23 with "Energy."

Kem, Whalum, Ayers Lead Lineup For 21st Long Beach Jazz Fest

By Gail Mitchell, L.A. — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 12:00:00 EDT

The 21st annual Long Beach Jazz Festival will take place Aug. 8-10 at
Rainbow Lagoon Park in Long Beach, Calif.

PBS's 'Soundstage' Unveils Summer Lineup

By Natalie Der-Mesropian, L.A. — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:00:00 EDT

PBS's "Soundstage" is kicking off its sixth season summer lineup with a performance by Josh Groban on June 26.

Hancock, Hiromi Deliver At 30th Playboy Jazz Fest

By Gail Mitchell, L.A. — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 12:00:00 EDT

Riveting performances by 2008 Grammy album of the year honoree Herbie Hancock, contemporary jazz pianist Hiromi and singers Ryan Shaw, Dee Dee Bridgewater and Keb' Mo' kept things jumping at the Playboy Jazz Festival (June 14-15).

Albright Features Ledisi, Other Collabs On 'Sax'

By Gail Mitchell, L.A. — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 12:00:00 EDT

Gerald Albright's second Peak Records release, "Sax for Stax" (June 24), features Will Downing, Kirk Whalum, recent Grammy nominee Ledisi and Earth, Wind & Fire's Phillip Bailey.

Jazz Briefs: Playboy Jazz Festival, Freddie Hubbard

By Gail Mitchell, L.A. — Fri, 30 May 2008 12:00:00 EDT

Special guests added to this year's Playboy Jazz Festival; Jazz trumpet legend Freddie Hubbard returns.

Hancock, Buble Lead International Jazz Awards

By Gail Mitchell, L.A. — Fri, 23 May 2008 12:00:00 EDT

Tied at three nominations each, Herbie Hancock and Michael Bublé top the list of nominees for the first annual International Jazz Awards. The ceremony is set for Sunday, June 29, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif.