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Big Ears Festival finally revealed the days when performers and headliners play their sets; check out the details below.#BigEarsFestival #BigEarsFestival2024 -
Big Ears Festival 2024 Lineup: John Paul Jones, Herbie Hancock, and Many More — Details
Big Ears Festival just unveiled its lineup for the 2024 edition of the music event; check out if your favorite artists are included.#BigEarsFestival #BigEarsFestival2023 -
Hip-Hop Group Run DMC Slated to Receive Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
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Ornette Coleman's Best Albums by Decade: 'Shape of Jazz To Come,' 'Free Jazz' and More
Ornette Coleman, one of the most innovative and influential figures in the history of jazz, died today of cardiac arrest and Music Times wants to revisit his catalogue across six decades and throw out the best of the bunch for those who haven't checked out his catalogue yet, including smashes such as The Shape of Jazz To Come and Free Jazz. -
Ornette Coleman, Saxophonist and Free Jazz Icon, Dead at Age 85
Ornette Coleman, one of the most influential figures in jazz history, has died at the age of 85 from cardiac arrest, according to The New York Times. The saxophonist would make jazz history at the end of the '50s and during the early '60s with his audio experiments, which would form the foundation of what many now call "free jazz." -
Bruce Lundvall, CEO of Blue Note Records and Prominent Jazz Figure, Dies at 79
Former CEO of Blue Note records and a most major figure in jazz, Bruce Lundvall, who had been battling a neurological disorder has passed away. Following recent surgery, Lundvall failed to regain consciousness. He was 79 years old. -
Herbie Hancock Announces International Jazz Day for Paris, to Bring Relief After Charlie Hebdo Attacks
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Grammys 2015: Ed Sheeran Joined By John Mayer, Questlove, Herbie Hancock & ELO, Performs "Thinking Out Loud" & "Mr. Blue Sky" [WATCH]
Ed Sheeran was the seventh performer tonight at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards. He took the stage with Herbie Hancock on keys, John Mayer on lead guitar and Questlove on drums backing him for a rendition of "Thinking Out Loud," which peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. Next, ELO came out for a performance of "Evil Woman" before Sheeran rejoined them for their hit "Mr. Blue Sky." -
Chick Corea and Herbie Hancock Announce First World Tour in 37 Years; Check Out Full List of Dates
Chick Corea and Herbie Hancock, two of the greatest living jazz musicians, have announced a dual-headlining world tour that will kick off in Seattle during March. The pair have toured together before but it's been a while, lasting co-headlining during 1978. Both legendary pianists will appear onstage together, according to Billboard. A trek through Australia, Asia and more European dates will reportedly come later this year. -
Nathan East—Godsend for Eric Clapton, Phil Collins and Daft Punk—Finally Plays Bass for Himself in 2014 with Solo Album, Documentary
Nathan East has filled many roles over the years. Bassist for Eric Clapton. Bassist for Phil Collins. Bassist for Michael Jackson. Bassist for Beyoncé. Bassist for Daft Punk. He found a new gig during 2014: bassist for himself. A new documentary tracks the recording of the Grammy-nominated album and offers a look into one of the industry's most popular musicians. -
Lady Gaga, Bruce Springsteen and Usher Perform for Sting, Al Green at 2014's Kennedy Center Honors
Sting, Al Green and Tom Hanks were among some of the artists who received recognition at last night's Kennedy Center Honors ceremony Dec. 7. The 2014 class also included ballerina Patricia McBride and comedian Lily Tomlin. Earth, Wind & Fire, Jennifer Hudson, Usher and Mavis Staples performed a few of Green's hits, while Lady Gaga and Bruce Springsteen celebrated Sting.According to "USA Today's" coverage, Stephen Colbert opened the show by taking a respectful jab at politics and pop culture, which he is always ready to do."Tonight, Washington puts the arts above politics, because no matter what party you belong to, everyone wants a selfie with Tom Hanks," he said. -
Herbie Hancock and Clark Terry Bring The Stars to 'One Night in Harlem' Event at Apollo Theater; Bruce Willis and Quincy Jones Praise Honorees
It's tough to choose just one performer who was the main attraction at this weekend's A Great Night In Harlem event but Herbie Hancock was near the top. The legendary pianist was given the lifetime achievement award from the Jazz Foundation of America during its annual benefit concert at the historic Apollo Theater on October on Friday.
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