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Manchester Jazz GoGo Penguin Newest Jazz Band in the Rise

Being based out of Portland, Or has its benefits. We have one of the most cutting edge jazz radio stations in the US, KMHD. You may hear a lot of uninteresting sounds but, every so often, comes a new, powerful group of individuals who will not be denied and KMHD were one of the first to get on board the GoGo Penguin band wagon. The three man trio, based out of Manchester, England have drawn comparison to such heady acts as Massive Attack and Brian Eno.
By Thomas Swan

  • Thirteen's 'American Masters Series' Presents 'Fats Domino and the Birth of Rock n Roll

    He came from New Orleans and had a major hand in the creation of rock 'n' roll. He would run step for step with Elvis Presley in the early stages of rock 'n' roll. Fats Domino taught the world to swing and rock. He was the king of rock 'n' roll before Elvis and was jiving way before Jerry Lee Lewis was on ever on the scene. n February 26 on PBS a part of it's celebration of Black History months, Thirteen Production's American Masters' newest documentary focuses on New Orleans born piano master Fats Domino. For rock fans, this documentary is a wonderful guide to the man and the history of an American institution.
    By Thomas Swan

  • Okkyung Lee & Amir ElSaffar Perform Together Feb 28

    Cellist Okkyung Lee and trumpeter Amir ElSaffar perform solo sets and their first collaborative duo at the ISSUE Project Room's 22 Boerum Place theater Sunday, February 28. These distinguished instrumentalists have developed formidable reputations for their exploratory performance techniques and genre-blurring approach to musical styles.
    By Shane Jordan