Golden State found some footing on offense behind Curry’s efforts, after missing nine of its first 10 shots. Curry scored four baskets and assisted on five others to help the Warriors cut the Jazz lead to 36-28. Overall, the Warriors made 12 of their final 15 shots in the quarter. … [Read more...] about Steph Curry’s Historic Night Overshadowed In Utah Jazz Rout
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‘Jazz Ambassadors’ Tells Story of American Diplomacy Through Music
Louis Armstrong, whose photo at the foot of Giza pyramid and the Sphinx became very popular in the Middle East, pianists Duke Ellington and Dave Brubeck, arranger Quincy Jones, drummer Charlie Persip, and clarinetist Benny Goodman, who became one of America’s most important cultural ambassadors. … [Read more...] about ‘Jazz Ambassadors’ Tells Story of American Diplomacy Through Music
Helen Sung Showcases Her Love for Jazz on ‘Anthem for A New Day’
Dana Gioia. He encouraged her to read poetry. "He sent me some of his work, so I started reading (poetry) again. And then I discovered if I try to set words to music, it would actually help me with understanding the poem,” said Sung. “That started me on an adventure, and I would love to record this project next. I’ve kind of accumulated eight to ten songs of music written and inspired by poet Dana Gioia.” … [Read more...] about Helen Sung Showcases Her Love for Jazz on ‘Anthem for A New Day’
Steph Curry now No. 2 in all-time 3-pointers; Warriors routed by Jazz
"Our first four possessions we got some decent looks and missed them," Curry said. "Then they came down, 3-3-3-3, and the rest is history after that. Our identity has to be getting stops — at least making them take difficult shots and trying to get some momentum that then flows into the offensive end." … [Read more...] about Steph Curry now No. 2 in all-time 3-pointers; Warriors routed by Jazz
Dianne Reeves’ ‘Beautiful Life’ Offers Musical Melting Pot
The four-time Grammy winner officially released Beautiful Life on February 14. It showcases 12 songs, which are engaging and emotionally volcanic. A good example is her interpretation of Bob Marley’s classic reggae anthem "Waiting In Vain.”Lalah Hathaway.”Reeves reaches new heights on her scat version of “Tango,” and on the new arrangement Marvin Gaye's iconic “I Want You.”Beautiful Life, Reeves’ 20th and finest album (in my humble opinion), is a collaborative effort. It features skilled musicians such as Grammy winner Terri Lyne, Esperanza Spalding, Nadia Washington, (her late cousin) George Duke, and Harold Arlen. … [Read more...] about Dianne Reeves’ ‘Beautiful Life’ Offers Musical Melting Pot