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Maurice White, 74, Singer and Founder of Earth Wind and Fire, Dies from Parkinson's in L.A.

Founder of the iconic soul group Earth, Wind and Fire. Maurice White, died in his sleep Thursday morning. Diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease in 1992, the vocalist was discovered in Los Angeles.
By Ian Holubiak

  • Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis Release New Album

    Today makes the start of Wynton Marsalis' 2016 Blue Engine International Tour with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra -- its longest in almost 15-years. For their fans not on the tour schedule, however, Blue Engine Records release of The Abyssinian Mass by the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis featuring Damien Sneed, Chorale Le Chateau and Special Guest Reverend Dr. Calvin O. Butts, III this spring. Marsalis's first original recorded composition in 6-years the double album with bonus documentary DVD, out March 18, celebrates a unique collaboration between jazz, gospel, instrumentation and vocals that should hit the spot.
    By Shane Jordan

  • Saxophonist Pharoah Sanders to Perform John Coltrane Tribute at PDX Festival This Year

    Saxophonist Pharoah Sanders has been added to the PDX Jazz Festival program, an annual gala held in Portland. Sanders will use his time to help pay tribute to Mr. John Coltrane at the festival, which will be held from Feb. 18-28 in the booming Oregon city.
    By Ian Holubiak