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Felix Grant's distinctive voice was heard on WMAL for 30 years as host of The Album Sound. During his time at the station he nurtured the careers of many young musicians by introducing their music to Felix Grant Archives the Washington area.
A celebration of jazz and the visual arts with jazz performances in the music room and auditorium by more than a dozen regional artists and youth ensembles. A 2-day free event.
Put it this way: Jazz is a good barometer of freedom… In its beginnings, the United States of America spawned certain ideals of freedom and independence through which, eventually, jazz was evolved, and the music is so free that many people say it is the only unhampered, unhindered expression of complete freedom yet produced in this country.~~~Duke Ellington
Dubbed "The First Lady of Song," Ella Fitzgerald was the most popular female jazz singer in the United States for more than half a century. In her lifetime, she won 13 Grammy awards and sold over 40 million albums
A saxophonist, composer, producer and educator, Bobby Watson grew up in Kansas City, Kansas. He trained formally at the University of Miami, and he proceeded to earn his doctorate on the bandstand -- as musical director of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers.
George, thank you and thank GOD for blessing you with insight to create WDCJN! The Network has been my connection to the greatest Jazz Legends alive today and Emerging Jazz Icons. Many of whom I've met and collaborated with over the last 3 yrs after our introduction. Its a Wonderful thing when Creativity collides with History, Experience and Cosmic Energy and that's exactly the vortex you've created with the WDCJN. Keep letting your light Shine Brother,......... Keep letting it SHINE~~~Lou
W.D.C.J.N. is one of the first American Jazz Networks to embrace the remaining truly great Jazz legends of our times and upcoming Jazz greats through today’s social media.
The W.D.C.J.N. is now internationally reaching Jazz musician, enthusiasts and aficionados, promoters, festivals of Jazz around the world. A real eye opener for people researching the history and present day development an evolution of America’s only original art form and historical legacy.
I fully endorse this institution "The Washington DC Jazz Network" and encourage anyone that is fond of Jazz to visit the Washington D.C. Jazz Network; today and become a member or make a donation to a worthy cause.
Hello George, I am proud to be a member of the Washington DC Jazz Network (WDJN).
I am able to find out what's going on in town and on the east coast
and to network with other musicians. I get a lot of my news from the emails I receive from WJN.
I also would like to thank you for supporting the Jazz
program at Howard University in Washington, DC. Keep up the great work.~~~FRED IRBY
The Howard University Jazz Ensemble will present it's Fall Concert @ Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel.
The guest soloist will be saxophonist Javon Jackson. Mr. Jackson is a veteran of the bands of Art Blakey, Freddie Hubbard, Elvin Jones and Les McCann. There will also be a performance by AFRO BLUE, the award winning vocal jazz ensemble.
Critics have their purposes, and they're supposed to do what they do, but sometimes they get a little carried away with what they think someone should have done, rather than concerning themselves with what they did~~~Duke Ellington
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W.D.C.J.N. is one of the first American Jazz Networks to embrace the remaining truly great Jazz legends of our times and upcoming Jazz great through today’s social media.
The W.D.C.J.N. is now internationally reaching Jazz musician, enthusiasts and aficionados, promoters, festivals of Jazz around the world. A real eye opener for people researching the history and present day development an evolution of America’s only original art form and historical legacy.
I fully endorse this institution and encourage anyone that is fond of Jazz to visit the Washington D.C. Jazz Network; today and become a member or make a donation to a worthy cause.
There is a saying we all know...Keep It Simple Stupid. And that's exactly my approach in the production of the Potomac Jazz & Seafood Festival hosted in beautiful St. Mary's County, MD. It's all about the food and the music.
The Potomac Jazz & Seafood Festval is a fundraiser for the Museum Division of St. Mary's County's Department of Recreation and Parks and is offered every year,…
Random Act Record Artist Tony Adamo's CD, MILES OF BLU has a street date of May 21, 2013. Due to the high demand for his new CD, MILES OF BLU is being sold early on Doc Kupka's Strokeland Records site. Doc is one of the founding members of Tower of Power. All major outlets for CD sales will be carrying MILES OF BLUE after May 21st.…
In the summer of 2011 legendary drummer, Mike Clark (Herbie Hancock and the Headhunters) recorded with Tony Adamo on a new cover of Tower of Power's "Soul Vaccination." It was at this session a music alliance was formed between the two and Clark became the music producer for Adamo's new CD, MILES OF BLU. Clark had played on Adamo's previous CDs. To complete the mix, Clark brought on board Tim Ouimette,…
"It quickly becomes apparent that in the gray area between jazz, r&b and soul, Tony Adamo is one of the top voices. What Is Hip? is easily recommended."
Scott Yanow, author of The Jazz Singers, Trumpet Kings, Jazz On Film and Jazz On Record 1917-76
TONY ADAMO JEFF BERLIN MICHAEL WOLFF MIKE CLARK/RANDOM ACT RECORDS COMING SOON: "MILES OF BLU" from HipSpokenWord artist Tony Adamo. Tony has basically invented his own, original genre. This hipster speaks, raps, and sings his compelling stories, with able assistance from Producer Mike Clark and cohorts like Michael Wolff, Delbert Bump, Tim Ouimette, Richie Goods, Bill Summers and even Tower of Power's own physician of the funk, Stephen "Doc" Kupka. This release will turn heads and blow…
The Top 50 Releases of 2012/JazzTimes/February issue 2013
If you combined all Top 50 releases in terms of hard copy sales. Would it amount to 250,000 units sold, 300,000 sold? And what's wrong with Jazz radio or what's left of it? Billboard Jazz Charts for April 6, 2013 has Madeleine Peyroux "The Blue Room" @#1. Yet on the Jazz Week Charts for April 8, 2013 Peyroux is not even in the Top 50. Man that's how I dig…
Top MP3 downloads for the week ending April 1, 2013 Tony Adamo's "What is Hip" @#17 on Lasvegasweekly top 25 The recording of the song “What is Hip” on Adamo's "What is Hip" CD came from a suggestion made by the legendary horn player and Tower of Power co-founder, STEPHEN 'DOC' KUPKA. During a recording session with Adamo. Doc suggested several TOP songs that Adamo might want to cover.
Wolff & Clark — Expedition( Michael Wolff & Mike Clark) on Random Act Records.Are holding strong @#16 in Jazz Week's Top 50 national Jazz Charts.Legendary drummer Mike Clark produces Random Act records Vocal/Hipspoken' Word Artist Tony Roc Adamo Frank Black/ A Double Left Hook PR Gig NYC http://www.jazzweek.com/releases/2013/02/wolff-clark-expedition-random-act-records/…
Tony Adamo's "What is Hip' @#22 in Top 25 for Top MP3 downloads for the week ending March 29/ "What is Hip" Song Lineup What Is Hip? (S Kupka, E Castillo, D Garibaldi - Bob-A-Lew Songs ASCAP) Vocal/Hipspokenword - Tony Adamo Drums - Mike Clark Bass - Richie Goods Piano - Neil Larsen Guitar - Jerry Stucker Percussion - Bill Summers Bari Sax - Stephen Doc Kupka Trumpet - Eddie Henderson Background Vocals - Sandy Griffith Midi Programming - Jerry Stucker Full song of Tony Adamo's What…
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Hello George, I am proud to be a member of the Washington DC Jazz Network (WDJN).
I am able to find out what's going on in town and on the east coast
and to network with other musicians. I get a lot of my news from the emails I receive from WJN.
I also would like to thank you for supporting the Jazz
program at Howard University in Washington, DC. Keep up the great work.~~~FRED IRBY
The Howard University Jazz Ensemble will present it's Fall Concert @ Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel.
The guest soloist will be saxophonist Javon Jackson. Mr. Jackson is a veteran of the bands of Art Blakey, Freddie Hubbard, Elvin Jones and Les McCann. There will also be a performance by AFRO BLUE, the award winning vocal jazz ensemble.
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Jazz and Seafood: An Irresistable Combo
Posted by Kim Cullins on May 21, 2013 at 10:18am 0 Comments 1 Like
There is a saying we all know...Keep It Simple Stupid. And that's exactly my approach in the production of the Potomac Jazz & Seafood Festival hosted in beautiful St. Mary's County, MD. It's all about the food and the music.
The Potomac Jazz & Seafood Festval is a fundraiser for the Museum Division of St. Mary's County's Department of Recreation and Parks and is offered every year,…
ContinueTony Adamo's MILES OF BLU illuminates the path to true hipness!/Random Act Records
Posted by Tony Adamo on May 17, 2013 at 9:06pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
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ContinueMusic Review on Tony Adamo's MOB/ MILES OF BLU on RANDOM ACT RECORDS
Posted by Tony Adamo on May 14, 2013 at 4:00pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
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Continue...from the root to the fruit. ...blues/funk meets hip-hop!
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...from the root to the fruit ...blues/funk meets hip hop!
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Posted by Tony Adamo on May 8, 2013 at 10:02pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Random Act Record Artist Tony Adamo's CD, MILES OF BLU has a street date of May 21, 2013. Due to the high demand for his new CD, MILES OF BLU is being sold early on Doc Kupka's Strokeland Records site. Doc is one of the founding members of Tower of Power. All major outlets for CD sales will be carrying MILES OF BLUE after May 21st.…
ContinueTony Adamo's song "JB" from his Miles of Blu CD/Random Act Records
Posted by Tony Adamo on May 5, 2013 at 2:23pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
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ContinueTony Adamo MILES OF BLU/Random Act Records/EJAZZNEWS
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Tony Adamo Vocal/Hipspoken'Word Artist Discovered by Legendary Drummer Mike Clark
Posted by Tony Adamo on April 19, 2013 at 12:03am 0 Comments 0 Likes
In the summer of 2011 legendary drummer, Mike Clark (Herbie Hancock and the Headhunters) recorded with Tony Adamo on a new cover of Tower of Power's "Soul Vaccination." It was at this session a music alliance was formed between the two and Clark became the music producer for Adamo's new CD, MILES OF BLU. Clark had played on Adamo's previous CDs. To complete the mix, Clark brought on board Tim Ouimette,…
¨The Past is back¨ Digital Series ( 2013): Samples¨
Posted by Marta Graciela Bressi on April 16, 2013 at 6:42pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
¨The Past is back¨ Digital Series ( 2013): Samples¨
Tony Adamo/Jazz/Hipspoken' Word & Soul
Posted by Tony Adamo on April 16, 2013 at 2:20pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
"It quickly becomes apparent that in the gray area between jazz, r&b and soul, Tony Adamo is one of the top voices. What Is Hip? is easily recommended."
Scott Yanow, author of The Jazz Singers, Trumpet Kings, Jazz On Film and Jazz On Record 1917-76
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Tony Adamo's Miles of Blu Takes Flight
Posted by Tony Adamo on April 15, 2013 at 1:05am 0 Comments 0 Likes
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ContinueTONY ADAMO JEFF BERLIN MICHAEL WOLFF MIKE CLARK/RANDOM ACT RECORDS
Posted by Tony Adamo on April 12, 2013 at 11:09am 0 Comments 0 Likes
TONY ADAMO JEFF BERLIN MICHAEL WOLFF MIKE CLARK/RANDOM ACT RECORDS COMING SOON: "MILES OF BLU" from HipSpokenWord artist Tony Adamo. Tony has basically invented his own, original genre. This hipster speaks, raps, and sings his compelling stories, with able assistance from Producer Mike Clark and cohorts like Michael Wolff, Delbert Bump, Tim Ouimette, Richie Goods, Bill Summers and even Tower of Power's own physician of the funk, Stephen "Doc" Kupka. This release will turn heads and blow…
ContinueTony Adamo Jeff Berlin Wolff & Clark Random Act Records
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ContinueShawn Papi presents A Fellowship & Networking Event
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July 13, 2013 from 1:00pm to 4:30pm at the 4 Star Luxury Hotel -…
ContinueHappy 80th Birthday, Dr. Nathan Hare, Father of Black Studies
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Tony Adamo/The Top 50 Releases of 2012/JazzTimes/February issue 2013 & Jazz Radio
Posted by Tony Adamo on April 7, 2013 at 1:30pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
The Top 50 Releases of 2012/JazzTimes/February issue 2013
ContinueIf you combined all Top 50 releases in terms of hard copy sales. Would it amount to 250,000 units sold, 300,000 sold? And what's wrong with Jazz radio or what's left of it? Billboard Jazz Charts for April 6, 2013 has Madeleine Peyroux "The Blue Room" @#1. Yet on the Jazz Week Charts for April 8, 2013 Peyroux is not even in the Top 50.
Man that's how I dig…
Tony Adamo's "What is Hip" @#17 on Lasvegasweekly top 25
Posted by Tony Adamo on April 4, 2013 at 6:33pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Top MP3 downloads for the week ending April 1, 2013
ContinueTony Adamo's "What is Hip" @#17 on Lasvegasweekly top 25
The recording of the song “What is Hip” on Adamo's "What is Hip" CD came from a
suggestion made by the legendary horn player and Tower of Power co-founder, STEPHEN 'DOC' KUPKA. During a recording session with Adamo. Doc suggested several TOP songs that Adamo might want to cover.
Adamo chose “What is…
: Tony Adamo brings us another jazzy spoken-hip tour/ (James Brown)JB the song
Posted by Tony Adamo on April 3, 2013 at 7:49pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
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ContinueTony Adamo's Record Producer Drummer Mike Clark in Top 50 @#16 on jazz week Charts
Posted by Tony Adamo on April 3, 2013 at 10:30am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Wolff & Clark — Expedition( Michael Wolff & Mike Clark) on Random Act Records.Are holding strong @#16 in Jazz Week's Top 50 national Jazz Charts.Legendary drummer Mike Clark produces Random Act records Vocal/Hipspoken' Word Artist Tony Roc Adamo Frank Black/ A Double Left Hook PR Gig NYC http://www.jazzweek.com/releases/2013/02/wolff-clark-expedition-random-act-records/…
ContinueVocal/Hipspoken'Word Artist Tony Adamo @#22 in Top 25 for Top MP3 downloads/Lasvegasweekly
Posted by Tony Adamo on March 31, 2013 at 6:05pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Tony Adamo's "What is Hip' @#22 in Top 25 for Top MP3 downloads for the week ending March 29/ "What is Hip" Song Lineup
ContinueWhat Is Hip? (S Kupka, E Castillo, D Garibaldi - Bob-A-Lew Songs ASCAP)
Vocal/Hipspokenword - Tony Adamo Drums - Mike Clark Bass - Richie Goods Piano - Neil Larsen Guitar - Jerry Stucker Percussion - Bill Summers Bari Sax - Stephen Doc Kupka Trumpet - Eddie Henderson Background Vocals - Sandy Griffith Midi Programming - Jerry Stucker Full song of Tony Adamo's What…
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