Category Archives: Jazz

Meeting Ginger Baker: an experience to forget | Music | guardian.co.uk

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Karl Dallas

Link to video Meeting Ginger Baker: an experience to forget | Music | guardian.co.uk. He does not seem to be a nice man. But where does it say great artists have to be nice. And if you expose yourself to … Continue reading →

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Gilad Atzmon talks about his book, The Wandering Who

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Karl Dallas

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Seven Jazz steps to heaven!

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Karl Dallas

This autumn is going to be fun at Seven Arts in Leeds. We’ve got the vocal talents of Liane Carroll, pianist John Taylor, saxmen Benn Clatworthy and Peter King, a big band tribute to Pepper Adams featuring American baritone sax … Continue reading →

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The Lie That Tells the Truth: Contents

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Karl Dallas

My life and good times: Memoirs of a rock ‘n’ folk survivor 1971 Singers of an Empty Day Elvis Presley – Meanwhile, in Vegas Frank Sinatra: Mr Nixon’s Capo Bob Dylan: Freaking the Media 1974 Industrial folklore 1975 Bob Marley: … Continue reading →

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Please Welcome – a website for singers and musicians

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Karl Dallas

Subscriptions to Please Welcome will be for a one-off donation of £10 (or equivalent in your local currency). If we add video to the system, there may be an extra charge to subscribers wishing to place videos on their pages. … Continue reading →

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I’m planning a new WordPress blog for singers and musicians

Posted on July 14, 2012 by Karl Dallas

I’m planning a new WordPress blog for singers and musicians using the Soundcheck theme. This is a premium theme, meaning it costs a bit ($75, actually) to set up, but if each person wanting to use the web to promote … Continue reading →

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Mildred Bailey and Native American jazz

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Karl Dallas

Michael Steinham of Jazz Lives introduces an open letter to Wynton Marsalis and the ‘Jazz Hall of Fame’ committee: This open letter from the young singer Julia Keefe is, I think, a very gracious way to discuss an uncomfortable subject. … Continue reading →

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Steve Winwood confirms Cheltenham Jazz Festival – Music-News.com

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Karl Dallas

Steve Winwood will open the 2012 Cheltenham Jazz Festival on Wednesday 2nd May ahead of his spring tour of the USA. The Cheltenham concert will feature some of Winwood’s most iconic hits including Gimme Some Lovin’, Can’t Find My Way … Continue reading →

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Gilad Atzmon – Writings – Silvia Cattori: Gilad Atzmon answer to his AZZ detractors

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Karl Dallas

Gilad Atzmon – Writings – Silvia Cattori: Gilad Atzmon answer to his AZZ detractors.

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Win tickets to The Buddy Rich 25th Anniversary Memorial Concert – Music-News.com

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Karl Dallas

BUDDY RICH 25TH ANNIVERSARY MEMORIAL CONCERTMONDAY 2ND APRIL 2012 AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM via Win tickets to The Buddy Rich 25th Anniversary Memorial Concert – Music-News.com.