Category Archives: Artist Management

Airto Moreira wins Downbeat Magazine 76th Annual Readers Poll

He won it last year and he won it again. Airto Moreira is chosen the Number One percussionist in Downbeat Magazine’s 76th Annual Readers Poll. This is a tradition we can all support. Congratulations to Airto!

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Celebrate the 70th Birthday of Airto Moriera

One of the most famous and high-profile musicians in his field, Brazilian percussionist/drummer Airto Moreira helped make percussion an essential part of modern Jazz. Airto was born in 1941 in the small village of Itaiopolis – south Brasil, and was … Continue reading

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Peter Rowan Records for Bill Monroe Film

Six time Grammy nominated Peter Rowan was recently in Nashville recording music for the forthcoming Bill Monroe film, Blue Moon of Kentucky. Peter played guitar and sings on various songs that are under consideration for both the film and a … Continue reading

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Airto Inducted into Drum! Magazine’s Hall Of Fame

Airto gets put on his rightful pedestal as Drum! magazine introduces its own Hall Of Fame. Check out the issue here: http://www.drummagazine.com/issues/post/february-2011/?sms_ss=facebook&at_xt=4d54c60b9bb840a9,0

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Airto Moreira wins Number One Percussionist Award

Congratulations are in order now that Airto Moreira has regained his position as Number One  percussionist in Downbeat Magazine’s 75th Annual Reader’s Poll. Established in 1934, Downbeat is devoted to “jazz, blues and beyond.” It’s annual Reader’s Poll award is … Continue reading

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A Train Artists Take Home American Smooth Jazz Awards!

The American Smooth Jazz Awards took place on October 29th at the DuSable Museum in Chicago. The awards, presented to a sold out crowd by Scott & Company Music Group, were hosted by guitarist Nick Colionne and Chicago radio personality … Continue reading

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A-Train 2010 Grammy Nominees!

A-Train is pleased to announce our nominations for the 52nd Annual GRAMMY® Awards!   Prayer For Compassion by David Darling Produced by David Darling & Mickey Houlihan Wind Over The Earth / 676767234028 Nominated for “Best New Age Album”   … Continue reading

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