Concert Review: The Raconteurs, Toronto, June 5 Jun 7, 2008
Alas, even it suffered a little from the band's compulsion to milk the tightly crafted pop tune and extend it into a jam session. There were a few highlights, however. (National Post)
'Loud' rocks guitar documentary May 6, 2008
Pic includes a jam session featuring the three guitarists. Pic was shot in London, Dublin, Nashville and Los Angeles. (Variety)
Owensboro: Visit old Kentucky home of father of bluegrass May 2, 2008
Any pilgrimage to Monroe's former stomping grounds must include visits to two other bluegrass landmarks, each on the National Register of Historic Places: the Rosine Barn and the circa 1920s Rosine General Store, where you can pick up snacks and souvenirs, eat a juicy burger or piece of homemade pie or sip a soda while tapping your toes to an informal jam session. Both sit side by side in ramshackle companionability just down the road from the Monroe birthplace and both attract bluegrass... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
French drop le pop in search of Eurovision Apr 18, 2008
Is this from a jam session. Liam, London. (Times Online)
Documentary shines light on mambo king Cachao Apr 13, 2008
" The cigar smoke-filled conversations between the two native Cubans provide a window into pre-Fidel Castro Cuba, as Cachao recalls tales of late-night jam sessions and club owners chasing him with a machete as his music simmers on the soundtrack beneath them. The two trace Cachao's life from the time he was a 12-year-old musical prodigy playing classical music with the Havana Philharmonic Orchestra through their time together. After the April 28 screening at the Sundance Kabuki Theater, Cachao... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Frank Sinatra Jr., Dee Dee Bridgewater, Boz Scaggs, and Al Green to Headline Rochester International Jazz Festival 7th Edition June 13-21, 2008 Apr 10, 2008
This year's Eastman Series features two special concerts: -- "Gillespiana" - A Tribute To Dizzy Gillespie with special guests Jeanie Bryson (Dizzy's daughter); Byron Stripling; Gerry Niewood and a 21-piece Jazz Orchestra conducted by Jeff Tyzik -- Jazz at the Philharmonic - Celebrating the Jam Session starring Carmen Lundy, Houston Person, Eric Alexander, Vince Herring, Nicholas Payton, Jeremy Pelt, Slide Hampton, Peter Bernstein, Cedar Walton, Eric Reed, Peter Washington, David Williams, Kenny... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
'Lion King' opens Apr 7, 2008
It sounded like an ecstatic jam session, a constant delight. So maybe the lasting virtue of Sonic Generator s approach isn t to reveal the art inherent in technology, but how technology gets us closer to that 19th century ideal known as Gesamtkunstwerk a total art work utopia, both optimistic and frightening, for better and worse. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Toronto Timeline: Chantal Kreviazuk busks at Eglinton Station Mar 27, 2008
Chantal Kreviazuk held an early morning jam session outside Eglinton subway station this morning as a kick-off for a day of do-gooding, or brew-gooding, by the staff of Maxwell House Coffee. In an attempt to spread morning cheer and charity (as well as promote a new type of coffee) brew-gooders handed out free java above ground and free subway tokens below. (National Post)
Innovation and improvisation marked bassist Cachao's work Mar 25, 2008
" Perez Prado would further those ideas as Cachao moved toward other exciting developments. Cachao's superb 1957 album, "Descargas En Miniature," was a jam session featuring conga drummer Tata Gines, who died in February, that liberated the musicians to improvise using tipico (popular) forms in what were largely instrumental themes with vocal choruses. "It was a spur-of-the-moment thing," Cachao said. "We were all working in nightclubs and had to wait until 4 a.m. to do the session. I believe... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Israel 'Cachao' Lpez Mar 24, 2008
While the Filarm;nica paid his wages Cachao kept playing with the best musicians in Havana's legendary nightclubs, so developing both the descaraga (Cuban jam session) and the mambo, a rhythm many credit he and his older brother Orestes, the bandleader, with naming in the late 1930s. The mambo grew out of the danz;n, a more formal dance, with Cachao pushing a swinging Afro-Cuban rhythm forward so encouraging dancers to let loose. (Guardian Unlimited -- World)
Cuban-born bassist, composer helped create mambo Mar 24, 2008
In the 1950s, Cachao and his friends began popularizing the descarga ("discharge" in Spanish), a raucous jam session incorporating elements of jazz and Afro-Cuban musical approaches. Cachao left Cuba in 1962, relocating first to Spain and soon afterward to New York, where he was hired to perform at the Palladium nightclub with the leading Latin bands. (San Francisco Chronicle)
YouTube winners Mar 22, 2008
His competition included comely singer-songwriter Mia Rose and ''the vegetable orchestra,'' featuring a jam session with a carrot flute and squash drum. -- Advertisement. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Los Campesinos! Mar 22, 2008
look and act like the goofy kids who congregate for a weekly jam session in the suite two floors above you, but they sound a million times better. Scruffy and shy despite their onstage exuberance, the seven-piece band from Cardiff, Wales specializes in wordy lyrics shuffling a fine line between saccharine and revolutionary, delivered in vocals ranging from imprecise warbling to cultish chanting. (Yale Herald, CT)
New CDs showcase Cave, Gutter Twins Mar 21, 2008
It's not sloppy, though, or in the least bit like a jam session. Dulli's years leading the Twilight Singers, a collective that adds the flexible sounds of electronica to his beloved soul-rock blend, has taught him that expansive arrangements work only when they're as strong as transparent wire. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
'Idol': Jason Castro's musical family Mar 18, 2008
His aunt, Jennefer Brawley, said her nephew first sang at a family jam session only a couple of years ago. Her reaction was instant: "Oh, Jason. Man, you can sing, too.". (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
College briefs Mar 18, 2008
A camper from last summer s School of Rock intensive program performs during the jam session on the last day of camp at Lone Star College-Montgomery. Registration for the upcoming Center for Creative Discovery summer camps begins April 19. (Conroe Courier, TX)
Seeking a real stage Mar 15, 2008
At Rockie Raccoons Eatery in midtown Toronto, Rock Band enthusiasts gather once a month for an open jam session, virtual style. It's cool because you play this and you get to learn the songs and stuff and it motivates you to actually play the real song on the real deal, says jam session participant Jeff Figueroa, who plays a bit of acoustic guitar. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
A fond look at Lennon's 'Lost Weekend' Mar 15, 2008
The March 28, 1974, Los Angeles jam session that included Lennon, Nilsson, McCartney and Stevie Wonder, for example, was not documented. But Pang did capture one momentous event: Lennon's signing the agreement that dissolved the Beatles' partnership on Dec. 29, 1974. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Silver Bullet hits the mark Mar 15, 2008
The young men started their band nearly a year ago, when Ben Pratt joined Nick and Andy Phillips for a jam session. From there, Anthony was invited to jam, and the band just came together after that. (Calhoun City Monitor Herald, MS)
Remembering some great musical films Mar 9, 2008
Jam Session, headlined as The year s biggest thing in swing. was another come one, come all back in 1944. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
* [ EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT ] Mar 7, 2008
Tomorrow, alt-country band Johnny Fatstacks and friends will provide entertainment via a jam session with other willing patrons. 148, Xinyi Rd Sec 4, Taipei City (x_Hq|q148), one block east of Dunhua South Road (n). (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
''Birth of the Cool'' showcases artists with designs on the future Feb 29, 2008
Wonderfully intimate photos by William Claxton, such as one of a jam session in a little tract house in North Hollywood, convey the languid, easygoing spirit of California jazz. The elements of music, painting, architecture, and design course through the show like instrumental lines in a jazz improvisation, with each rising to prominence, then dropping into the background. (Boston Globe)
Hooked on Jay Feb 26, 2008
During an acoustic jam session with Nan Quan Mama, he rendered unplugged and fresh versions of his early smash hits like Ren Zhe (Ninja) and Shuang Jie Gun (Nunchucks) from his second album Fantasy (2001). Chou, a strong advocate of the Chinese virtue of filial piety, also sang Ting Mama De Hua (Listen to Mama), a song he wrote for his mother, which has been incorporated into Chinese school syllabus to inspire motivational and filial attitudes. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Griffin rolling into the record books Feb 24, 2008
NEW ORLEANS - FEBRUARY 14: NBA Commissioner David Stern greets the NWBA West All Star team members on center court during NBA Jam Session Presented by Adidas on February 14, 2008 at the Ernest N. Morial convention center in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Jam Session a unique experience Feb 14, 2008
Beginning today, they'll have plenty of opportunities to enjoy the NBA experience and perhaps get a chance to go one-on-one against Shaquille O'Neal or get David West's autograph or see just how tall Yao Ming is when NBA All-Star Jam Session begins at the Earnest N. Morial Convention Center. Jam Session, more than 400,000 square feet of interactive games and displays, runs through Sunday night ... "The NBA All-Star Jam Session presented by adidas is a huge, magical basketball theme park," said... (Nola.com -- Sports)
All-Star Game tickets scarce Feb 12, 2008
Tickets also are available for the NBA All-Star Jam Session, an interactive fan festival sponsored by adidas, which runs from Thursday through Sunday at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center ... Tickets for the Jam Session are $20 for adults and $12 for kids. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Banding together Feb 10, 2008
This musical jam session was performed by members of the high school's stage band made up of some of the most talented musicians at the school. The teens have been bringing their musical skills to game nights at the boys and girls basketball home contests this winter. (Daily Triplicate)
Celebrate the new year Chinese style Feb 9, 2008
The family entertainment starts at 3 p.m. with an open jam session. Bring your acoustic musical instrument and join the jam. (Rhinelander Daily News, WI)
N.O.'s Stojakovic set for 3-point contest Feb 7, 2008
Tickets for Jam Session start at $12 and are available at 800-4NBA-TIX, Ticketmaster. com, Ticketmaster Outlets, or the New Orleans Arena Box Office. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Kings grow in popularity, make Rolling Stone list Feb 5, 2008
Through a hilarious exchange of dialogue about what the band was saying, we found ourselves laughing attempting to mimic the sounds Nathan Followill created in the track song "Charmer" from the latest album, "Because of the Times." In the weeks following this small, night-inspired car jam session, the Kings of Leon became a regular on both my personal play list and a regular band introduced to my friends around me. The Kings of Leon are growing in popularity mostly in the U.K. but has hit... (The Loyola Greyhound, MD)
Hula hoops make a comeback among adults Feb 4, 2008
Crunch gyms advertise Cardio Go Go Hula Hip classes, hoop "jam session" parties are held twice a month in San Francisco, and a documentary film, "The Hooping Life: Is There a Revolution in You?," set to be released this spring, follows the stories of several devotees who share their passion and formidable skills ... But she still attends the Bay Area Hoopers sessions on Sundays and has started holding HoopGirl Jam Session dance parties twice a month. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Beat the winter blahs at KUNI Blues Blowout Feb 2, 2008
And, in the tradition of the blues cruise, the night will conclude with a massive jam session. "We'll go out and do our separate shows," said Castro, who has toured with B.B. King. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Saturday events Jan 26, 2008
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Countdown to the Poetry Gathering Jan 24, 2008
Jam Sessions: Yes, the official program is long and exciting. But don't forget, there's every chance that you'll stumble across an informal Friday and/or Saturday night jam session. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
Jones plays by ear in Tuesday concert series Jan 22, 2008
The show was informal - Jones doesn't have an act - and, in fact, a loose, jam session atmosphere prevailed. She was playing with two musicians she only recently met on just their second performance together. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Stars will jam at All-Star event Jan 17, 2008
Keeping his record of perfect attendance, Honore, who grew up near the intersection of Dauphine Street and Caffin Avenue in the Lower 9th Ward, will be part of the NBA All-Star Jam Session presented by adidas in February when the fan-friendly ancillary event surrounding the All-Star Game opens its four-day stay at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Tickets for the Jam Session go on sale today at the New Orleans Arena box office, where Hornets' point guard Chris Paul, an All-Star hopeful,... (Nola.com -- Sports)
Looking Back Jan 10, 2008
Mary Fern Chupp, Gladys Gnagey, Gary and Carol Yoder enjoyed another great jam session out north with Herbie and Alma Miller. The Phil Stoltzfus family, the James Boller family, Sterling and Mrytle Stoltzfus, Gary Yoders, Don Yoders and Lisa were Sunday dinner guests of Kenny Yoders down in South Daytonville. (Kalona News, IA)
Randall Franks: Stanley stellar at 80 Jan 9, 2008
I met Ralph more than 25 years ago and I ve had the honor to play with him on stage on numerous occasions for the Grand Ole Opry when Bill Monroe would feature an array of Bluegrass stars in a jam session together on stage. I have traveled and appeared at his Annual Memorial Bluegrass Festival near McClure, Va. (Catoosa County News, GA)
TV show follows home shoppers on sleepovers Jan 7, 2008
One enterprising young man who plays drums invited his bandmates over for a jam session in the garage to test the acoustics and the tolerance of the neighbors ... Dugan invited his band over for a jam session. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Paul receives big fan-voting assist Jan 4, 2008
The celebrity game will tip off Friday, Feb. 15, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on Center Court inside NBA All-Star Jam Session presented by adidas. Fans still have the opportunity to take part in plenty of the NBA All-Star excitement when tickets to the NBA All-Star Jam Session presented by adidas go on sale Jan. 17. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Oscar lives on in fan's memory Jan 2, 2008
Even Art Tatum, Oscars key influence in the early years, was present for this historic jam session. There were many others, all waiting to participate, but reveling in the moment. (Mississauga News)
Nicole Kidman is keeping quiet over pregnancy rumours Dec 31, 2007
Urban is then said to have begun a jam session on guitar, which continued into the night. One guest said: "There's not many Christmas parties where you have Keith jamming.". (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Amateur ad had big impact in '07; see video of your choices Dec 31, 2007
Eric Webber, managing partner of Webber/McJ marketing and public relations agency, was among the crowd panning it: "If I had an erectile dysfunction problem and Viagra solved it, I'd probably celebrate too, but not by hosting a jam session with my friends.". To watch it: go to and click on "Watch the music video.". (USA Today -- Money)
Cheatham's passing marks 2007 Dec 28, 2007
So when the Cheathams arrived in San DIego and started up a weekly Sunday night jam session at the airport Sheraton, suddenly you had jazz heavyweights such as Snooky Young (Basie band, "Tonight Show" Band) and Red Callender coming down from L.A. to trade blues riffs with the Cheathams and their friends ... The Cheathams' jam sessions (at which McPherson was a regular participant) served as a bridge between San Diego's jazz musicians and the rest of the world ... And because Jimmy invited some... (North County Times)
Tickets to All-Star practice go on sale today Dec 27, 2007
Jam Session admission included with purchase Thursday, December 27, 2007 By John Reid ... Tickets for the All-Star practice include admission to the NBA All-Star Jam Session, where fans have the opportunity to meet and collect free autographs from NBA players and former stars ... "It gives fans a chance to see their favorite All-Stars practice and have fun on the center court inside the NBA All-Star Jam Session.". (Nola.com -- Sports)
Bill Strauss, at 60; satirist remained in step with Capitol Dec 24, 2007
It was Memorial Day 1981, he said, and he was hosting a party that ended with a jam session around the piano. Party-goers riffed on parodies of Reagan-era newsmakers. (Boston Globe)
Bill Clinton Donates Inaugural Saxophone to Jazz Museum Dec 22, 2007
"Though he may have been unable to hang in a jam session at the Mutual Musicians Foundation, he is the only leader of the free world to be a jazz musician, and I know he would have loved the chance to sit in on a set," Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo. (Fox News -- Politics)
'Guitar Hero,' 'Rock Band' strum up big sales Dec 18, 2007
Rock Band transforms music video games into a virtual jam session, ideally for four players (two on guitar, a drummer and a vocalist). "If you have four players, there is no game more fun than Rock Band," says Joe Gibes, 17, of Janesville, Wis. (USA Today)
Hannah Montana fans jam on Nintendo DS Dec 14, 2007
Up to four friends can play together, each using a DS as an instrument, and the jam session can be saved as a song. That song can be used to create a music video featuring backgrounds found in the adventure game. (USA Today -- Tech)
Kweskin still looking back for future inspiration Dec 13, 2007
Every gig was a jam session. There were lots of good musicians in town. (North County Times)
Final Celebrations for 2007 Dec 2, 2007
Eunice calls itself Louisiana Prairie s Cajun Capital". On December 29th come and bid farewell to 2007 and hail the oncoming new year at the"Rendez-vous des Cajuns" Live Radio and TV Show. Starting with a 3:00PM jam session and a 4:00 PM cooking demonstation the show from 6:00 7:30PM is a long standing Saturday night tradition. Continutation of your seasonal joie de vivre is a guarantee! New Year s Magic along the Mighty Mississippi It is no surprise that musical Memphis is the place for... (Suite101.com)
Randall Franks: Just doodlin' around Nov 30, 2007
One of my fondest memories is of a Golden River Grass jam session at Holiday Hills Music Park in Florida. Adding to the energy of the jam session as we sang The Carter Family song Foggy Mountain Top was my friend Marty Stuart. (Catoosa County News, GA)
We're sorry we forgot all of these Nov 23, 2007
It's the finest example of Cuban music in all its different embodiments, from lush danzones to sparkling mambos (Cachao invented the form), sones, descargas (Cachao also invented this form of the Cuban jam session), and traditional afros and congas. Chris McNicolls, via email. (Guardian Unlimited)
Apple iMac: Still the Desktop Star Nov 14, 2007
Other software goodies include Magic GarageBand, which lets you create a jam session with preset instrumental styles such as jazz or Latin beats. And iPhoto gets a nice upgrade with Events a more intuitive way of storing and finding photos, essentially grouping them into folders that can be explored simply by mousing over them. (BusinessWeek)
Stars align in Dowagiac for unforgettable show Nov 6, 2007
The concert, a benefit for the Jazz Institute of Chicago, Dowagiac Dogwood Fine Arts Festival, Union High School Jazz Band and Encore Dance Company, lasted 3 1/2 hours even without an anticipated closing jam session. "My dad got to see how much he means to musicians who are here appearing today - and to all of you, and I thank you," said Jackson's daughter and manager, Michelle Jewell of Niles, who organized the event sponsored by the Dogwood and Wood Fire Italian Trattoria, where Jackson plays. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Standing ovation for 'SwinginGlory' concert Nov 3, 2007
In some parts, Szentpali gave the pianist and saxophonist space to lead, like in a jam session, only the parts are all written in the score. Overall, the concert was a successful one, ending with the performance of two Negro spirituals. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
DVD Review: Vintage Disney digitally polished Oct 21, 2007
After escaping a jam session with orangutans in a temple ruin, Mowgli returns to the man village and falls for a young Indian maiden who mistakenly/on purpose drops her water jug for the boy to pick up. For Disney buffs and film lore aficionados, there's much to enjoy once Baloo the bear and Bagheera the panther march arm in arm back into the jungle. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Concert honors Jazz legend Oct 18, 2007
DOWAGIAC - Other than it will start with a video slide show encapsulating his amazing career and end with a jam session, it's hard to know what to expect in between at the gala concert planned for Sunday, Nov. 4, at the Dowagiac Middle School Performing Arts Center to commemorate the 95th birthday of Chicago jazz legend and tenor saxophonist Franz Jackson. He was born Nov. 1, 1912, in Rock Island, Ill. (Niles Star, MI)
18 guest artists playing with Franz Oct 16, 2007
Other than it will start with a video slide show encapsulating his amazing career and end with a jam session, it's hard to know what to expect in between at the gala concert planned for Sunday, Nov. 4, at the Dowagiac Middle School Performing Arts Center. The gala concert commemorates the 95th birthday of Chicago jazz legend and tenor saxophonist Franz Jackson, who was born Nov. 1, 1912, in Rock Island, Ill. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Powerful Acting in Reign Over Me Oct 8, 2007
DVD features include subtitle and audio track options, a Making Of featurette, extended jam session with Adam Sandler and Don Cheadle, and a photomontage. Reign Over Me. (Suite101.com)
O'Jays, friends sing tribute to Levert Oct 2, 2007
Then the jam session and pelvic thrusts began. It was Eddie s clear tribute to his son, who, despite his girth, could rival any skinny man in his libido-inspired moves. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Rolling Stone Magazine Hits a Sour Note Over Hall of Fame Nominees Oct 1, 2007
Few, if any, show up anymore for the big jam session at the end of the night. (These selections for 2008 are terrible, but they re just the beginning, too, of what s going to be a weird ride, thanks to the new generation. (Fox News)
Randall Franks: Quartet Convention tops them all Sep 28, 2007
Randall Franks guests with The Watkins Family, Todd, Shanon and Lorie, on the Instrumentalist Jam Session at the National Quartet Convention in Louisville, Ky ... While the event is actually a week long, I did not arrive until Thursday just in time to catch a couple of award presentations at the Front Porch Fellowship Awards and head over to the main stage, tune up, do some backstage taping for INSP and the hit the stage for the Instrumentalist Jam Session ... Comedian Tim Lovelace and... (Catoosa County News, GA)
Willie makes working fun Sep 21, 2007
To his surprise, Nelson and Charley Pride were there participating in an informal jam session. The meeting resulted in an invitation to play with Nelson in the future. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
The NFL took the easy way out in failing to suspend Patriots coach Bill Belichick. Sep 15, 2007
Kenny of Gainesville, Texas, wonders why cornerbacks don't jam receivers at the line the way they used to in the old jam session days. They're scared to, because if they miss, then it's oh-oh time. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
