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David McCallum Dies At Age 90

by Paul Cashmere

Legendary actor/musician David McCallum has passed away at the age of 90.

Tagged as: 60s, David McCallum, jazz, NCIS, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., UK

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US Senate Declares Tony Bennett Day

by Music-News.com

The United States Senate has declared 3 August as Tony Bennett Day.

Tagged as: 50s, 60s, 70s, contemporary, jazz, Tony Bennett, USA

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The Passing Of Tony Bennett Marks The End of an Era

by Paul Cashmere

Tony Bennett was the last of the original crooners. His passing at age 96 marks the end of an era.

Tagged as: 50s, 60s, 70s, jazz, Tony Bennett, USA

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Tony Bennett live in Melbourne 2012 photo by Ros O'Gorman

Statement From Susan Benedetto and Danny Bennett, Wife and Son of Tony Bennett

by Paul Cashmere

Susan Benedetto, Tony Bennet’s wife and Danny Bennett, his son, have issued the following statement following the death of the music legend.

Tagged as: 50s, 60s, 70s, Danny Bennett, jazz, Susan Benedetto, Tony Bennett, USA

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President Joe Biden Issues Statement About The Passing Of Tony Bennett

by Paul Cashmere

President Joe Biden has released a statement following the death of Tony Bennett at age 96.

Tagged as: 50s, 60s, 70s, jazz, Joe Biden, Tony Bennett, USA

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Tony Bennett Dies At Age 96

by Music-News.com

Tony Bennett has died at the age of 96. The legendary pop and jazz crooner passed away on Friday morning in New York City following a battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Tagged as: 50s, 60s, contemporary, jazz, Tony Bennett, USA

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Tom Waits Island Years Catalogue Gets Long Overdue Make-Over

by Paul Cashmere

The five Tom Waits albums released through Island Records between 1983 and 1993 have been remastered for the first time.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, alternative, blues, Island Records, jazz, rock, Tom Waits, USA

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William Barton To Collaborate With Blue Note’s Nduduzo Makhathini At Melbourne

by Paul Cashmere

International Jazz Festival distinguished award winning Indigenous artist and 2023 Queenslander of the Year William Barton collaborating with South Africa’s Nduduzo Makhathini as part of this year’s line-up.

Tagged as: Australia, jazz, Melbourne, Melbourne International Jazz Festival, Michael Tortoni, music festival, music industry, William Barton

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Steely Dan fans Fall For Another “Royal Scam’ Over Lost Track ‘The Second Arrangement’

by Paul Cashmere

Steely Dan fans around the world appear to be going crazy over news of a newly unearthered Steely Dan treasure, the missing ‘Gaucho’ track ‘The Second Arrangement’ but it isn’t that new.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Gaucho, jazz, Steely Dan, The Second Arrangement, USA

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Thom Yorke Releases ‘Bending Hectic’ From The Smile

by Paul Cashmere

The Smile have their first new music for 2023 in ‘Bending Hectic’. The Smile is Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, and Tom Skinner.

Tagged as: 20s, alternative, art, jazz, Jonny Greenwood, Radiohead, rock, The Smile, Thom Yorke, UK

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“The Girl From Ipanema” Astrud Gilberto Dies At Age 83

by Paul Cashmere

Astrud Gilberto, the female voice of the classic ‘The Girl From Ipanema’ has died at her home in Philadelphia at age 83.

Tagged as: 60s, Astrud Gilberto, bossa nova, Brazil, jazz, Stan Getz, The Girl From Ipanema, USA

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Jon Batiste Receives Honorary Doctorate

by Paul Cashmere

American singer, songwriter and musician Jon Batiste has earned a doctorate from Loyola University in New Orleans.

Tagged as: 10s, 20s, jazz, Jon Batiste, USA

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Harry Connick Jr photo supplied TEG Dainty

Harry Connick Jr To Play Australian Dates In December 2023

by Paul Cashmere

Harry Connick Jr will play six cities around Australia in December 2023.

Tagged as: 90s, contemporary, Harry Connick Jr, jazz, pop, USA

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Michael Buble at Rod Laver Arena, photo Ros O'Gorman

Paul McCartney Says He Was Surprised Michael Bublé Didn’t Remove Him From Session

by Music-News.com

Paul McCartney has joked he was “surprised” Michael Bublé didn’t kick him out of the studio when he gave him some notes on their collaboration.

Tagged as: 00s, Canada, jazz, Michael Buble, Paul McCartney

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R.I.P. Bobby Caldwell at 71

by Music-News.com

Bobby Caldwell has died aged 71. The singer passed away at his home, after dealing with health issues for some time.

Tagged as: 70s, Bobby Caldwell, jazz, UK

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Judith Owen at the Paris Cat in Melbourne on Tuesday 7 June 2016. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Judith Owen To Perform At New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

by Paul Cashmere

Judith Owen To Perform At New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

Tagged as: 10s, 20s, jazz, Judith Owen, New Orleans, UK, USA

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Who Is Samara Joy?

by Paul Cashmere

When Samara Joy beat Anitta, Omar Apollo, DOMi & JD Beck, Muni Long, Latto, Måneskin, Tobe Nwigwe, Molly Tuttle and Wet Leg for the Grammy New Artist of the Year and Cécile McLorin Salvant, The Manhattan Transfer, Carmen Lundy and The Baylor Project for the Best Jazz Vocal Album Grammy, people starting asking ‘Who is Samara Joy’.

Tagged as: 20s, Grammy Awards, jazz, Samara Joy, USA

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James Morrison Is Preparing His A-Z of Jazz Setlist for Twilight At Taronga

by Paul Cashmere

Jazz legend James Morrison is working on a History of Jazz show when he performs at Twilight At Taronga at Taronga Zoo in February.

Tagged as: 80s, Australia, James Morrison, jazz

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Rickie Lee Jones Reunites With Russ Titelman For ‘Pieces of Treasure’

by Paul Cashmere

Rickie Lee Jones has reunited with producer Russ Titelman for her new album ‘Pieces of Treasure’.

Tagged as: 80s, jazz, Just In Time, Pieces of Treasure, Rickie Lee Jones, Russ Titelman, USA

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Michael Buble Postpones Australian Tour

by Paul Cashmere

Michael Buble’s Australian tour has been bumped back to June 2023 just weeks before it was meant to commence in Newcastle.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, Canada, jazz, Michael Buble, pop

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The Rat Pack Revisted To Play In Sydney and Melbourne

by Paul Cashmere

David Malek, Martin Crewes and Zoy Frangos will perform Rat Pack Reloaded in Melbourne and Sydney over the coming week.

Tagged as: 50s, 60s, jazz, Rat Pack Reloaded, USA

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The Manhattan Transfer Confirm Their Final Tour Will Include Australia

by Paul Cashmere

New York’s The Manhattan Transfer have confirmed that their next tour will be their last tour and since forming in 1969 and touring continually over that time, they have decided to retire.

Tagged as: 70s, jazz, Manhattan Transfer, USA

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Stewart Copeland and Stanley Clarke Reform Animal Logic With Deborah Holland

by Paul Cashmere

Former drummer for The Police Stewart Copeland, jazz legend Stanley Clarke ad singer songwriter Deborah Holland have reformed Animal Logic.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Animal Logic, Deborah Holland, jazz, rock, Stanley Clarke, Stewart Copeland, USA

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Sting’s Nothing Like The Sun Undergoes A Digital Expansion

by Paul Cashmere

Sting’s 1987 album ‘Nothing Like The Sun’ has expanded from its original 12 songs to 26 in a new 35th anniversary digital only edition.

Tagged as: 80s, jazz, Nothing Like The Sun, pop, rock, Sting, UK

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Sade Is Recording First Album Since 2010

by Paul Cashmere

Sade is reportedly back in the studio working on her first new album since 2010.

Tagged as: 80s, jazz, pop, Sade, soul, UK

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Long Time Rolling Stones Bass Player Darryl Jones Subject Of New Documentary

by Paul Cashmere

A new documentary about long time Rolling Stones bass player Darryl Jones is on the way.

Tagged as: 90s, bass, blues, Darryl Jones, jazz, Miles Davis, rock, Rolling Stones, USA

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Al Di Meola Joined Return To Forever At 18 With A Little Help From His Friends

by Paul Cashmere

Legendary guitarist Al Di Meola credits the tenacity of a friend for getting him into Return For Forever with Chick Corea and Stanley Clarke at the age of 19.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Al Di Mealo, jazz, Live Nation, Return To Forever, USA

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Rita Wilson Gathers Her Famous Friends for Duets Album

by Paul Cashmere

Rita Wilson has a lot of famous friends on her new duets album and they are singing a lot of well-known songs.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 20s, Bee Gees, Jackson Browne, jazz, pop, Rita Wilson, USA, Willie Nelson

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Southern Contemporary Rock Assembly SCRA

Mick Leyton Talks About The Very Short Lifetime of Southern Contemporary Rock Assembly

by Paul Cashmere

Australian big band Southern Contemporary Rock Assembly has a very successful but short history. The band formed in Sydney in 1971 and it was all over in 1972. The first album ‘SCRA’ was released in December 1971, the second album ‘The Ship Album’ was released in March 1972 and then it was all over.

Tagged as: 70s, jazz, Mick Leyton, Possum Records, rock, SCRA, Sheryl Black, Southern Contemporary Rock Assembly

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