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Well, hello, Louis! Add another talent to the already prodigious roster of Louis Armstrong: Jazz giant, trumpeter par excellence, great American vocal stylist and, now, the rare musical historical figure powerful and charismatic enough to drape a jukebox musical around and come out a victor.

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Quincy Jones laid to rest at private “intimate” family funeral in Los Angeles

Quincy Jones has been laid to rest at a private family funeral in Los Angeles.The legendary producer was laid to rest exactly a week after his death at his home in Bel Air, California at the age of 91. A larger, more public memorial is also being planned.His family told the Associated Press that the “intimate ceremony included Mr.

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André 3000 reacts to Grammy nominations for flute album ‘New Blue Sun’: “I was totally surprised by this”

André 3000 has reacted to his Grammy nominations for jazz album ‘New Blue Sun’, which was notably picked to compete in the album of the year category.In an interview with The New York Times, the Outkast member – real name André Benjamin – said that he had just woken up while on tour when the nominations were announced last Friday (November 8).“We were trying to be nominated in some type of way for alternative jazz or ambient, possibly,” he admitted. “But I was totally surprised by this.

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Scots pensioner, 84, drove Honda Jazz down wrong way on A9 forcing cars to swerve

An 84-year-old motorist who drove the wrong way down a busy dual carriageway into oncoming traffic has been banned from the road for 16 months.

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National Association of Latino Independent Producers Unveils Fourth Cohort of the Women of Color Incubator (EXCLUSIVE)

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor The National Association of Latino Independent Producers has unveiled the fourth cohort of the Women of Color Incubator. Carolina Costa (“The Feels – Or The Debilitated Condition Of The Reproductive System”), Luna Cristales (“Statelines”), Sonia Malfa (“La Sangre Llama”), Alba Roland Mejia (“Greetings From St. Helena”) and Sally Tran (“Love Cycle”) are among the chosen filmmakers.

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Review: Former Corrie star and Loose Women legend dazzle in all-star Chicago musical at Palace Theatre

Give 'em the old Razzle Dazzle... so goes one of the big show tunes in long-running musical hit Chicago. And here, back on tour again at Manchester's Palace Theatre this week, an all-star cast do exactly that with fizzing, punchy aplomb - jazz hands most definitely at the ready.

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Kamala Harris pays tribute to “trailblazer” Quincy Jones

Kamala Harris has paid tribute to her friend Quincy Jones, calling the late producer, songwriter and composer a “trailblazer”.The Vice President and Democratic nominee in today’s US presidential election (November 5) shared a photograph of herself and Jones on social media following his death on Sunday (3) aged 91.“Quincy Jones was a trailblazer,” Harris began her message. “As a composer, arranger, record and movie producer, he created art that brought joy to millions of people.“As an activist, Quincy championed civil and human rights.

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The Genius of Quincy Jones in 15 Songs

A.D. Amorosi Spanning 70 years and towering roles as a musician, songwriter/ composer, producer, arranger, entrepreneur and more, Quincy Jones’ career in music is unparalleled.Jones — “Q” to friends and collaborators, who died late Sunday at the age of 91 — revolutionized how audiences across the globe heard popular music by erasing genre boundaries while playing to the free spirit of the jazz sounds of his start.

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Quincy Jones, Grammy-Winning Producer for Michael Jackson, Film Composer, Dies at 91

Chris Morris Music ReporterQuincy Jones, who distinguished himself over the course of a 70-year career in music as an artist, bandleader, composer, arranger and producer, has died. He was 91.Jones died Sunday night at his home in Bel Air, Calif., according to a statement shared with Variety by his rep Arnold Robinson.

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Laufey shares festive ‘Santa Baby’ video with Bill Murray

Laufey has shared a cover of ‘Santa Baby’ alongside a festive music video featuring Bill Murray. Check it out below.Now Halloween has passed, Laufey has officially switched to Christmas mode, with the latest edition of her ongoing project ‘A Very Laufey Holiday’.

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Emily Watson, Olivia Williams & More Premiere New HBO Series 'Dune: Prophecy'

Emily Watson and Olivia Williams hit the black carpet at the premiere of their new show Dune: Prophecy held at Jazz at Lincoln Center on Wednesday night (October 30) in New York City.

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Office Culture finds beauty in the details

Shortly after finishing work on Big Time Things, his band Office Culture’s third studio album, Winston Cook-Wilson realized he’d pushed his process to its limit. Written alone and rehearsed from a safe distance in a drafty Red Hook warehouse in the depths of a lockdown midwinter, Big Time Things was a pitch-black comedy, weary and uneasy, painfully personal in places.

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Anders Danielsen Lie, Bill Pullman & Laurie Metcalf To Star In ‘Everybody Digs Bill Evans’ About Seminal Jazz Pianist; Mister Smith & CAA Media Finance Launching For AFM

EXCLUSIVE: Anders Danielsen Lie (The Worst Person in the World), Bill Pullman (Independence Day) and Oscar nominee and Tony winner Laurie Metcalf (Lady Bird) have been set to star in biopic Everybody Digs Bill Evans about the acclaimed U.S. jazz pianist and composer.

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‘Mission: Impossible’ Helmer Christopher McQuarrie, ‘Mad Max 2’ Headline BFI, London Action Festival Partnership (EXCLUSIVE)

Naman Ramachandran The BFI Southbank is teaming with the London Action Festival for a series of events this fall as part of the org’s “Art of Action” season, running Oct. 21 to Nov. 30.

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BBC Strictly Come Dancing: Who is Lady Blackbird as singer performs on results show

Strictly Come Dancing fans are in for a treat tonight as the 'Grace Jones of jazz', Lady Blackbird, is set to grace the ballroom for a special performance during Sunday's pre-recorded results show. In addition to Lady Blackbird's performance, the professionals are set to perform a Beetlejuice-inspired routine.

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Netflix fans discover 'one of the best shows' and are already demanding more

Netflix fans have just clocked on to a legal series that's sweeping into its third run, with some hailing it as one of the streaming giant's "best shows".

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Jason Kelce Insists He Wasn’t Sleeping During Taylor Swift's Eras Tour -- & Reveals What He Texted Travis During Show!

Jason Kelce is clapping back after he was caught possibly sleeping during the Eras Tour!

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‘Dancing With The Stars’: A Celebrity Bags On Her Pro Partner And Gets Sent Home On Disney Night

Disney Night is back in the ballroom, and production didn’t disappoint: the opener featured Broadway’s Michael James Scott crooning “A Friend Like Me” as the Genie from Aladdin while the troupe absolutely percolated with choreography from Mandy Moore.

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Under Edwaard Liang, The Washington Ballet Takes Flight

18 + 1, the program concludes with Murmuration, Liang’s intricate ode to starlings in flight.First up in our discussion, Liang wants to share his enthusiasm for Spanish dance artist Sansano. “You may not know Gustavo right now, but you will,” Liang declares. “He is an epic choreographer, that once you see this piece, you will remember his name.” And that won’t be the only takeaway.“What I love about this piece is it really shows the range of the Washington Ballet dancers,” Liang says.