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Sonny Rollins First Jazz Artist To Be Named 2010 Edward MacDowell Medalist

March 2nd, 2010

The MacDowell Colony, the nation's leading artist residency program, will present its 51st Edward MacDowell Medal to jazz composer and tenor saxophonist Sonny Rollins on Sunday, August 15. The MacDowell Medal has been awarded annually since 1960 to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to his/her field, and this year marks the first time the Colony has recognized the field of jazz. Rollins joins an impressive list of past recipients, including Leonard Bernstein, Alice Munro, I.M. Pei, Merce Cunningham, and Georgia O'Keeffe.

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José James Signs With Impulse! Records

January 26th, 2010

Internationally-acclaimed jazz vocalist José James has signed with Impulse! Records, it was announced today by Nate Herr, General Manager of The Verve Music Group. James will make his debut on Impulse! with the May 11, 2010 release of For All We Know, a duet recording with Belgian pianist Jef Neve.

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Gerald Clayton and Julian Lage Among Emarcy Grammy Nominees

December 10th, 2009

Emarcy records is proud to announce its artists have been awarded with 7 Grammy nominations this week:

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Sonny Rollins, Roy Hargrove and Wayne Shorter Winners in 74th Downbeat Readers Poll

November 25th, 2009

Legendary saxophonist Sonny Rollins - the last of the original bebop giants still alive today - has picked up no less than three wins in the the prestigious 74th Downbeat magazine poll.

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Sonny Rollins iPhone App And Mega Youtube Channel - plus 'How To Use App...' Video

October 20th, 2009

The Sonny Rollins iPhone App is a mini-website where users can listen to Sonny’s music, watch videos, and purchase concert tickets. “Once the free App is downloaded from iTunes, it’s very easy to sample and purchase the music, from any location." says its creator Bret Primack.

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Lee Ritenour Announces The Yamaha Six String Theory Guitar Competition

October 20th, 2009

Lee Ritenour, in association with the Yamaha Corporation, Concord Records, Berklee College of Music, Monster, Cable, D’Addario Strings and the Broad Stage has announced The Yamaha Six String Theory Guitar Competition.

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