AP - Nov 24, 2009
Bill Cosby Presents the Cosnarati: State of Emergency (Turtle Head Recordings) Bill Cosby is gangster when it comes to helping black people. Meaning he s ruthless, bold, fearless — and will do...
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Internet users will get a sneak peak at Bill Cosby's new hip-hop compilation on Monday, although America's Dad does not rap or sing himself. The independently-produced CD Bill Cosby Presents...
More »AP - Jun 13, 2008
Bill Cosby quips that he gave up his dreams of becoming a professional jazz drummer and turned to comedy after seeing how easily the pioneer bebop drummer Max Roach handled rhythmically complex tunes...
More »Reuters - Apr 15, 2008
Comedian Bill Cosby's hip-hop album, described as an unflinching look at life in the 21st century, but without the profanity, misogyny, violence and braggadocio is expected to reach stores within...
More »AP - Apr 14, 2008
Bill Cosby s path has taken him from pudding pops to hip hop. The 70-year-old has recorded a hip-hop album set for release next month. Cosby Narratives Vol. 1: State of Emergency blends the comedian...
More »AP - Feb 27, 2008
The annual Playboy Jazz Festival turns 30 this year with Bill Cosby reprising his longtime role as master of ceremonies at the Hollywood Bowl. Herbie Hancock, who won album of the year at the Grammys...
More »E! Online - Jan 30, 2007
If at first you don t succeed, dust yourself off and try again. Lawyers for Toni Braxton announced Tuesday that the singer has refiled her breach-of-contract lawsuit against her former manager in New...
More »AP - Jan 3, 2007
Esperanza Spalding has a simple way of dealing with her success: Just don t think about it. At age 22, she is an accomplished bass player who has performed with some of jazz s contemporary greats, a...
More »Reuters - Jun 19, 2006
A tribute to Milt Jackson served as a counterbalance for everything that was wrong with the 28th edition of the Playboy Jazz Festival, sold out, scorching and sad. Stefon Harris stood in for Bags, as...
More »AP - Mar 1, 2006
Al Jarreau made a long detour to the Big Apple while returning home to Los Angeles from a benefit concert in Columbia, S.C., just to pay tribute to the jazz singer he considers his main mentor —...
More »AP - Sep 18, 2005
With the exception of the now-famous Kanye West outburst, celebrity-driven benefits for Hurricane Katrina victims have followed a familiar formula — musicians singing heart-tugging ballads while...
More »AP - Sep 8, 2005
Upcoming celebrity benefits to raise money for relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina: • Kevin Smith is holding an online auction on his Web site, http: 1/4 1/4http://www.ViewAskew...
More »AP - Sep 2, 2005
Celebrities including Ellen DeGeneres, Jay Leno, Master P and Dave Matthews are contributing star power to relief efforts for victims of Hurricane Katrina. DeGeneres, a New Orleans native whose 82-year...
More »AP - Aug 25, 2005
The warm voice of the late singer Ray Charles filled the neighborhood near his recording studio Wednesday during a ceremony christening a post office in his name. As Charles rendition of America the...
More »Reuters - Jun 10, 2005
Can it really be the Playboy Jazz Festival without Bill Cosby, absent for the first time this year as its master of ceremonies? Well, jazz lovers will just have to wait till Saturday and Sunday, when...
More »AP - Dec 16, 2004
Marshaling hip hop s influence on young listeners, a city official and youth activist joined celebrities of the rap and mainstream entertainment worlds Wednesday in announcing a nationwide initiative...
More »AP - Nov 26, 2004
Less than six months after his death, Ray Charles may be more popular than ever with a movie about his life and a posthumously released album. Now he is being recognized with an exhibit at the Rock...
More »Reuters - Oct 17, 2004
Wynton Marsalis is a man with a mission. As artistic director of Jazz at Lincoln Center, Marsalis has been a driving force behind the construction of JALC s new $128 million performing arts center...
More »AP - Sep 30, 2004
An eclectic lineup of musicians honored Ray Charles in a tribute concert, praising the late singer s rich life and his ability to transcend race and musical genres. Make no mistake about it, there...
More »Reuters - Sep 26, 2004
Vocalist Michael McDonald will on Oct. 26 release Motown 2, his second album of tracks made famous by stars of the Motown label. The track listing includes such favorites as Reach Out, I ll Be There...
More »Reuters - Jun 5, 2004
When Southern California resident Herbie Hancock takes the stage at the Playboy Jazz Festival, it will, remarkably, be his first appearance at the Hollywood Bowl two-day bash. He will be joined by two...
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