John Hilderbrand
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Herbie Hancock Ad from 1992
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While researching something else, I was struck by this sharp dressed man. It’s Herbie Hancock from around 1992!
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Happy Birthday, Jay Beckenstein!
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Spyro Gyra co-founder and leader Jay Beckenstein was born on May 14, 1951. The songwriter/saxophonist/producer has been the main man behind the legendary contemporary jazz band’s 30+ albums. He only recorded one solo record, Eye Contact, released in 2000. Maybe something that maybe doesn’t get recognized enough about Jay is that he’s been a great…
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Top Contemporary Jazz March 22, 1992
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Years before I launched ContemporaryJazz.com, I maintained a personal top 10 “Jazz and New Adult Contemporary” chart of my own. It was based on what I liked and what seemed to be popular according to other charts and magazines. Top 10 Contemporary Jazz – March 22, 1992 Yellowjackets – Live Wires (GRP) Bobby McFerrin and…
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Fourplay Stands with the Ukraine
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The contemporary jazz supergroup has released a video showing support for people in the Ukraine.
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Lee Ritenour’s label launched 25 years ago
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On March 11, 1997, the first recording from the new i.e. music label was released. The album was an all-star tribute to the music of Antonio Carlos Jobim called A Twist of Jobim. The label was co-founded by Lee Ritenour, JAZZIZ publisher Michael Fagien, and label operator Mark Wexler. So what made Rit want to…