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Wadada Leo Smith and Ben Goldberg are Winners!

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In the Sixth Annual International Critics Poll, Wadada Leo Smith won the Composer of the Year Award, received 24 votes for Musician of the Year, 30 votes for Best Trumpet, 13 votes for Best Band Live, and 13 votes for … Continue reading →

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A Train Mourns Bud Spangler’s Passing

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A friend to A Train and co-producer of the Live Series (with releases from Flora Purim and Airto Moreira and Cedar Walton available, and many more coming), Bud was a jazz drummer and band leader, concert producer, record producer, radio … Continue reading →

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Jeremy Abbott Captures 4th Win – Skates to Jun Miyake’s Music

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Jeremy Abbott’s flawless skating during the 2014 US Men’s National Figure Skating Championships was complimented by Jun Miyake’s exquisite “Lilies of the Valley” arranged specifically for the event by Jun himself. Their artistic collaboration yielded a truly unforgettable moment in … Continue reading →

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A Train Congratulates Clippers Writers

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        Clippers Music writer Juan Magan, co-author of “Bailando Por El Mundo” and “No Sigue Modas aka Ella No Sigue Moda” has been nominated for the 2014 BMI Latin Awards.  The awards ceremony takes place March 11 … Continue reading →

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Downbeat Magazine Lists Their Best Albums of 2013

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    Ben Goldberg – Subatomic Particle Homesick Blues     Ben Goldberg – Unfold Ordinary Mind     Wadada Leo Smith & Tumo – Occupy The World

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